Ahead of two sold-out ‘Singles Night’ shows in London and Brighton and the release of new album ‘Get Tragic’ early next year, Blood Red Shoes have unveiled ‘Howl’. Written in Laura-Mary Carter’s mother’s kitchen and inspired by the best of ’80s Prince and Janet Jackson, the soulful, electronica-tinged and eminently danceable song is all about…
Now signed to Alcopop! Records, Art Brut are set to release their first album in seven (!) years. During that time, there have been a number of changes in frontman Eddie Argos’ life; not least a major break-up, a move to Berlin and a hospital visit for a major operation – which you will have…
New Hassle Records signings Press Club have released a video for ‘Headwreck’ ahead of the UK release of debut album on 25 January, 2019. The Australian four-piece have already played shows with Cloud Nothings and Dream Wife and can count Daniel P Carter among their biggest fans (we imagine an appearance on the punk stage…
The next Frog album is out on 30 November (order via Audio Antihero Records here) and to accompany the release of new single ‘American’, band member Danny Bateman talks us through the Top 5 songs he’s digging right now… Listen to ‘American’: Danny’s picks: Wolfgang Voign – ‘Kafkatrax 2.1’ This is a 7-inch release I…
Bristol trio Sœur have already played at countless major festivals and are currently in the midst of a comprehensive UK tour to support the release of their second EP, ‘Fight’. ‘Quiet It’ opens the EP with Tina and Anya’s soulful and distinct vocal styles interlocking in style over brooding drums as they deliver personal and…
Long-time readers of this site will know how much love we have for itoldyouiwouldeatyou (in fact, we considered using that photo of a smiling Joey Ashworth when we briefly pondered giving ratings in our reviews). We’ve watched the band grow from Joey as a solo act playing in their hometown of Godalming and supporting The…
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…
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…
Australian duo Oh Pep! have released ‘Your Nail and Hammer’, the third single from their upcoming second album. The short and sweet song finds the band reflecting on those brief moments that have a tendency to inexplicably pop in your head weeks – and sometimes months – later. Amongst First Aid Kit strums and stunning…
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