The Bull Brothers‘ ‘This Is What Happens’ is a sparse and stunning alt-folk song that has been expertly produced by Matt Ingram (Laura Marling’s drummer). It opens with the brothers explaining how ‘I hate to be the one that shows you this is what happens when you hurt somebody. This is what happens when you…
High Up are a band based in Omaha who are all set to release their debut album ‘You Are Here’ via Team Love on 23 February (order via Bandcamp now). Ahead of this, they’ve unveiled ‘Two Weeks’. Produced by none other than Mike Mogis of Bright Eyes fame, the song combines elements of soul and…
‘We want to make people feel like anything is possible whilst listening to this record’ is a bold statement for anyone to make, but there’s no band better equipped to ensure this comes true than The Xcerts. 2014’s ‘There is Only You’ saw the trio cement their position as one of the UK’s best bands…
Minnesota’s Tiny Moving Parts have released the video for ‘Applause’. It comes ahead of the release of their new album, ‘Swell’ (which you can order via BSM here). Intelligent math-pop in the vein of Minus the Bear or previous touring partner Into It. Over It., the song has a stop-start celebratory feel in its irresistible…
Long Distance Calling have unveiled the video for ‘Out There’, the first song from their widely anticipated sixth album ‘Boundless’ (released on 2 February). It’s a 9-and-a-quarter-minute beast of a song that veers into so many different directions that bring to mind both Mogwai and Maybeshewill. It opens with huge-sounding walls of guitar and chunky…
‘Finally’ features on Take This to Heart Records signings McCafferty‘s new split EP with Triple Crown’s Heart Attack Man. The pop-rock song is described by the Ohio band as a celebration of their love of alternative music and opens with some melodic guitars and a singalong burst of ‘Wa-oh, wa-oh, wa-oh-oh-oh-ohs’. Singer Nick Harktop opens…
Audio Antihero Records signing CHUCK was kind enough to let us know the Top 5 songs that influenced this year’s ‘Frankenstein Songs for the Grocery Store’ and the Top 5 songs he’s enjoying right now. It’s an eclectic mix so enjoy! 5 Songs That Influenced My Last Record Modern Lovers – ‘Pablo Picasso’ I LOVE…
Having just finished tours with Future of the Left and the one and only Jamie Lenman, Croydon duo Frauds have now released their debut LP ‘With Morning Toast and Jam and Juice’ via our friends at Till Deaf Do Us Party Records. They’ve come a long way from their beginnings as a two-piece playing obscure…
Signed to Odd Box Records, Suggested Friends are a beloved queer DIY punk band who specialise in power-pop hooks, fantastic harmonies and lyrics that tackle the ignorant nature of some members of society. Their self-titled debut LP is one to cherish. It opens with the Harry Potter-referencing ‘I Don’t Wanna Be a Horcrux for Your…
Nelson Can – ‘On Christmas Night’ One of Alcopop! Records’ new signings for 2017, Nelson Can shower you with festive joy in this Christmas song which combines Los Camp-style hooks with a Lorde-esque layered build-up. The band sing about polar bears, impatient children and a promise that ‘soon the darkness will be long gone’ before…
