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…
Night Flight have shared ‘ATM/Delusions’ ahead of the release of new EP ‘White Noise’ on 27 March via CRC Records. Described as ‘a cynical examination of the sacrifices made while seeking acclaim and success’, the two-songs-in-one approach is ‘a homage to the great amalgamation of songs at the end of Abbey Road by The…
New Jersey math rockers Vasudeva have shared the video for ‘Breaks’ ahead of the release of new album ‘Generator’ (out on 10 April via Skeletal Lightning – pre-order HERE). Opening with a burst of white noise and almost ambient piano sound, ‘Breaks’ has a crisp production that helps enhance the sound with some of the…
Pictish Trail has shared the claw-some video for ‘Lead Balloon’, a song that features on fourth album ‘Thumb World’ (out now). Sitting somewhere between the experimental tones of The Beta Band, the heartfelt nature Mercury Rev and the melodies of The Magic Gang, the slice of psychedelic pop finds Pictish Trail playing with vocoders, synths…
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