Dedicated Birmingham five-piece Sunshine Frisbee Laserbeam (they’ve released over 100 songs so far!) are the latest signings to By the Time It Gets Dark Records (Spielbergs) and their latest album ‘Blackout Cowboy’ combines moments of lo-fi genius with aluring math rock hooks. ‘Running from My Ghost’ opens the record with an injection of passion in…
Ahead of the release of new album ‘Whatever We Probably Already Had It’ (order via Audio Antihero Records here and listen to new single ‘Something to Hide’ below), Tom White of Queens, New York lo-fi rockers Frog talks us through five albums that have shaped the band’s sound. After a lot of reflection, I have…
Brooklyn four-piece Active Bird Community have already toured the US with Cymbals Eat Guitars and We Were Promised Jetpacks and have found a home on Barsuk Records (Death Cab for Cutie, Charly Bliss). Now, they’re releasing their debut album ‘Amends’ and are ready to make a flying impression all over the world. The title track…
My Little Empire Records signing Pip Hall has unveiled a stream of ‘The Perfect Life’ ahead of the release of her debut album on 9 November. Fitting alongside acts like Jade Bird, Lucy Rose and Luke Sital-Singh, this subtly powerful song is full of elegant harmonies and striking bursts of guitar as Preston native Pip…
Oakland-based five-piece Club Night have unveiled ‘Mute’ and ‘Trance’ ahead of the release of their debut album on Tiny Engines in early 2019. The disparate sound on both tracks hints at great things ahead. ‘Mute’ is all detuned and jaggedy guitars with high-pitched vocals and a slow-burning intro that reminded us of Clap Your Hands…
We’ve had Norwegian power-poppers Spielbergs ‘Distant Star’ EP on repeat since it was released back in April so we’re delighted to hear the news that their debut album ‘This is Not the End’ is on its way via By the Time It Gets Dark Records in early 2019 (1 February) – and new single ‘4am’…
Chicago punks Meat Wave have streamed new single ‘That’s Alright’ ahead of a split physical release with Lifestyles (order via No Trend Records here). The trio claim it’s the only song in the Meat Wave discography that will ever have a positive thing to say as it celebrates the power of love in today’s divisive…
As well as a stream of new single ‘Being Strange’, Indoor Pets have announced details of their long-awaited debut album ‘Be Content’. Released on Wichita on 8 March, 2019, the album is chock-full of beloved bangers and what are sure to be new favourites. It will be accompanied by a UK tour including a prestigious…
Kiran Leonard has released the sprawling nine-minute ‘Legacy of Neglect’ ahead of the release of new album ‘Western Culture’ on 9 November (Moshi Moshi). The song opens in serene fashion with Kiran showing off his Jeff Buckley-esque vocals amidst an atmospheric and gently swaying sound. As it enters its second minute, recent Q Awards album…
South London’s Sophie Nicole Ellison, known as HUSSY, has just released a double A-side of ‘Slayer’ and ‘Playtime’ ahead of an EP in early 2019. ‘Slayer’ is full of grunge-laden guitars and more restrained shoegazing moments as Sophie tries to capture the feeling of not quite knowing what you’re meant to do with your life…
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