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Album Review; Porij release a statement album of smart and ambitious (synth) pop music with debut Teething
By Jim F
/ April 25, 2024
Porij’s eagerly awaited debut album is a sonic journey that defies expectations and embraces the chaotic energy of their creative…
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Track: Slate release the brooding yet glorious new single, Shade in Me
By Jim F
/ April 25, 2024
Slate’s new single, “Shade In Me,” is like a recipe for indie rock with a twist. Throw in equal parts…
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Live Review and Gallery: Kid Congo & The Pink Monkey Birds with Kim Salmon, The Republic Hotel, Hobart, 24/04/2024
By Arun Kendall
/ April 25, 2024
I was with a couple of friends at the iconic Republic Hotel in Hobart who had never seen Kid Congo…
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Say Psych: News: Rotterdam’s Left of the Dial Festival – The Line-Up (so far…)
By Le Crowley
/ April 24, 2024
Last year, BSM had the pleasure of being part of the 2023 edition of the Left of the Dial, and…
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Say Psych: News: Edinburgh Psych Fest announces more names!
By Le Crowley
/ April 24, 2024
Edinburgh Psych Fest, the sister festival to the UK’s leading Psychedelic music and arts festival Manchester Psych Fest, has announced…
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Track: Susanna signals new album Meditations on Love, with lead single Everyone Knows
By Jim F
/ April 24, 2024
Susanna’s upcoming album, “Meditations on Love,” promises to be a profound exploration of the intricacies of human relationships. Her lead…
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Track: Willie J Healey strikes gold with new single, The Apple
By Jim F
/ April 24, 2024
Willie J Healey’s latest single, “The Apple,” is a delightful continuation of his musical journey, following the success of his…
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Track: Pom Poko reveal infectious title track from forthcoming album, Champion
By Jim F
/ April 24, 2024
Pom Poko’s latest single, “Champion,” offers a tantalizing glimpse into their forthcoming album of the same name, slated for release…
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Swedish drone rockers The Janitors release glorious new single, Lies
By Jim F
/ April 24, 2024
The Janitors’ latest single, “Lies,” offers a haunting glimpse into their upcoming album, “An Error Has Occurred,” set to release…
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Album Review: Harvestman –‘Triptych: Part One’ : a breath-taking opening to an epic drone-folk series.
By John Parry
/ April 24, 2024
Steve Von Till (aka Harvestman) has always been a deep thinker who aims to reach beyond the surface level with…
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Premieres / Exclusives
- Premiere: Jordy Burns Reveals Enchanting Debut EP ‘Games’
- Premiere: Iain T McKelvey exclusively reveals the anthemic rush of new single ‘There Goes Hollywood’.
- Premiere: Die Twice Shine On Melancholic Blues-Rock Stunner ‘Paris’
- Premiere: Italy’s Varanasi unveil video for the track ‘L’odore della notte’ off their evocative album ‘Cattedrali per principianti’
- Premiere: The Ronson Hangup (featuring members of The Anyones, Dallas Crane, The Church, Even, Paul Kelly’s band and Courtney Barnett’s band) unveil new video for single ‘SSDD (Same Shit Different Day)’
- Premiere: Geelong singer/songwriter Daisy Kilbourne exclusively unveils debut single, the haunting and ethereal ‘Mother’, along with a poignant documentary.
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Track / Video
- Track: Slate release the brooding yet glorious new single, Shade in Me
- Track: Susanna signals new album Meditations on Love, with lead single Everyone Knows
- Track: Willie J Healey strikes gold with new single, The Apple
- Track: Pom Poko reveal infectious title track from forthcoming album, Champion
- Swedish drone rockers The Janitors release glorious new single, Lies
- Track: Tahi’s ‘Wolf Grin’ has a blinding dream pop sparkle as live dates announced.
- Track: Maria Chiara Argirò – Floating
- Track: NYC shoegazers Hotline TNT reveal new video for Stump ahead of one off London show
- Tracks: My Dying Bride – Her Dominion
more from tracks / video
Album Reviews
- Album Review; Porij release a statement album of smart and ambitious (synth) pop music with debut Teething
- Album Review: Harvestman –‘Triptych: Part One’ : a breath-taking opening to an epic drone-folk series.
- EP Review: Motions – The Paralysis EP
- Album Review: The ‘Heathen Sound’ of Big League is a deliciously fuzzy onslaught filled with melody and chainsaws.
- Album Review : Arthur Melo – ‘Mirantes Emocionais’ : a dazzling alt pop escapade from the Brazilian guitarist and composer.
- EP Review: ‘Accelerator’ – life speeds up for the brilliant HighSchool in this haunting epic release ahead of European tour.
more from album reviews
Interviews
- Meet: Music is the vice – we chat to the legendary Kid Congo Powers about danger and excitement and being an alien.
- Meet: Pale Wizard Records Founder Dan Flitcroft Part Of The Duo Behind The Label
- Meet: BCOS RSNS – London purveyors of post-punk
- Meet: Nottingham New Boys Victory Lap
- Meet: The Avant-Garde entertainer – Blixa Bargeld from Einstürzende Neubauten talks about rocket ramps, the future for the band, writing the new album and creating a whole new genre of pop music.
- Meet: Keeley Moss; The Heart And Soul Of Dreamy Pop Band KEELEY
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Features / Playlists
- Meet: Music is the vice – we chat to the legendary Kid Congo Powers about danger and excitement and being an alien.
- Meet: The Avant-Garde entertainer – Blixa Bargeld from Einstürzende Neubauten talks about rocket ramps, the future for the band, writing the new album and creating a whole new genre of pop music.
- Feature: Jon Crabb Gives Us A Track By Track His New Covers EP
more from features / playlists
Live review
- Live Review and Gallery: Kid Congo & The Pink Monkey Birds with Kim Salmon, The Republic Hotel, Hobart, 24/04/2024
- Live Review: Legends of Motown UK – Alexanders Live, Chester 20.04.2024
- Live Review and Gallery: Pandemonium Rocks Festival, Caribbean Gardens, Melbourne 20.04.2024
- Live Review: The Zutons / Casino – Leadmill, Sheffield 19.04.2024
- Live Review & Gallery: STUMPS Embarks on Nationwide Tour, Celebrating Sophomore Album ‘Arcadia’ – Factory Theatre, Gadigal/Sydney 20.04.24
- Live Review and Gallery: The Ronson Hangup, George Lane, Melbourne 19.04.2024
