Meryl Streek – ‘Counting Sheep’


After blowing everyone away at 2000trees Festival, Meryl Streek returns with new single ‘Counting Sheep’, the latest single to be taken from forthcoming album ‘Songs for the Deceased’ (released via Venn Records on 25 October. ‘Written about the daily grind of working full time you whole life 40 hours a week for a fraction of…

Grouplove – ‘Chances’


Grouplove have shared new song ‘Chances’ ahead of a US tour. Written and sung by Hannah Hooper – who is also responsible for much of the band’s artwork – it’s a call to arms to herself to jump out of her comfort zone more often, as this is where she – and anyone else –…

Lambrini Girls – ‘God’s Country’


With trademark wit and anger, Lambrini Girls take aim at the state of the nation and the current political landscape in ‘God’s Country’. ‘Great Britain? Are you sure? As the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poor’. Referencing the Daily Mail, the ‘racist uncles wanting their country back’, the unfair nature of…

Bob Vylan – ‘Hunger Games’


Bob Vylan, the most important band in the country, have shared new single ‘Hunger Games’ ahead of the release of new album ‘Humble as the Sun’ on 5 April. Bobby Vylan says: ‘’Hunger Games’ is like a rallying cry for everybody that’s sick of suffering due this economic crisis that we’re living with.’ Opening with…

Chalk – ‘The Gate’


Chalk have follows up their ‘Best Live Act’ victory at the Northern Irish Music Prize with the release of new song ‘The Gate’ via Nice Swan Records. Already a favourite with the indie press and 6 Music, this new track – produced by Chris Ryan – is a deliciously noisy and pulsating piece that marries…

Ratboys – ‘The Window’ album review


Written collaboratively from start to finish in Seattle, ‘The Window’ is the fourth album from Chicago’s Ratboys – and it finds the four-piece ruminating on love and grief. ‘Making Noise for the Ones You Love’ opens the album with a burst of intense feedback and pulsating drums that recall Deerhunter or The Walkmen. Julia Steiner’s…

Hundred Reasons – ‘The Old School Way’


Hundred Reasons have shared new single ‘The Old School Way’ ahead of the release of new album – and first in 15 years – ‘Glorious Sunset’ on 24th February via SO Recordings. Taking aim at those who don’t take responsibility for their own actions, the song opens with Colin Doran urging the subject to change…