Elizabeth Powell’s Land of Talk have announced details of new album ‘Indistinct Conversations’ (out on 15 May via Saddle Creek – pre-order) and shared new single ‘Weight of That Weekend’. Elizabeth says the song ‘is a recognition of having been on the receiving end of a lifetime of sexual coercion, assault, boundary violations, and subsequent…
New Wichita Recordings signing Julia Bardo has shared ‘Please Don’t Tell Me’ ahead of the release of her debut EP ‘Phase’ on 6 March and a support slot on The Orielles’ UK tour. A song ‘about being yourself and thinking with your own head’, it finds the Manchester-via-Italy musician examining how hard it is to…
New Saddle Creek signings Disq hail from Madison, Wisconsin and this location plays a part in their potent fision of indie rock and power pop. ‘Collector‘ is the five-piece’s eagerly awaited debut album and it does not disappoint. Combining the jangly melodies of The Magic Gang with the fuzz of early ben Kweller, recent single…
Why Bonnie have announced they have signed to Fat Possum Records and that they will be releasing new EP ‘Voice Box’ on 10 April. To celebrate the news, the Austin-based indie rockers have shared the video for the title track from the EP. A song ‘about the societal pressure to silence yourself, and the frustration…
Super Fan 99 Records signing Rooftop Gardens has shared new single ‘Circles’ and its melodic ’70s-inspired hooks sound something akin to the result of a hazy jamming session between Neil Young, Avi Buffalo and Teenage Fanclub. Peter Maffei, the man behind Rooftop Gardens, sings about discontent fading by the afternoon, getting his shit intact and…
Phoebe Bridgers has shared the video for ‘Garden Song’, her first new solo material since 2017’s phenomenal debut album ‘Stranger in the Alps’. In the years since, Phoebe has played shows all around the world and formed two extraordinary ‘side’ projects – boygenius with Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker and Better Oblivion Community Center with…
Indiana-based musician Kevin Krauter’s follows 2018’s ‘Toss Up’ with ‘Full Hand’ – a record that finds Kevin delving into new soundscapes as he opens up about his personal life and the happiness he feels now he is comfortable in his own skin. Opening appropriately enough with the gently swaying guitars of ‘Intro’, it’s not long…
Self-described as ‘a hypnotic noise punk band from Baltimore’, Baklavaa have shared stages with bands including (Sandy) Alex G and Deerhoof and are now ready to share their third album ‘Sleep Running’ (order here). A warning siren signals the start of album opener ‘Sugar Water’ and doesn’t relent as La Dispute-style vocals and drums with…
Mush’s new album ‘3D Routine’ has already received praise from the likes of DIY, Louder than War, The Line of Best Fit and seen the band played on shows on 6 Music, Radio 1 and Radio X. It comes ahead of a tour with Roxy Girls. Tackling many of the issues we’re facing as a…
Best Ex (the alter ego of Mariel Loveland) has shared the video for ‘Gap Tooth (On My Mind) ahead of the release of EP ‘Good at Feeling Bad’ via No Sleep Records and Alcopop! Records on 22 May. Described by Mariel as ‘A middle finger from a woman who’s over it and finds happiness regardless…
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