Track: Octopus Montage – A Shortcut (To The Unconscious Mind)
Octopus Montage unleash a beast of a new single – ‘A Shortcut (To The Unconscious Mind) taken from their forthcoming album ‘How To Live And How To Lose’ Written based on past experiences, vocalist Alex Jennings expresses the difficulty of enduring the issues ‘so tell me how do I lie to make myself feel better on the …
Track: Karima Francis – Carelessness Causes Fire
Written earlier in 2020 and recorded remotely between Karima’s base in London and producer Tim Carr’s studio in LA, “Carelessness Causes Fire” is out everywhere now. Forming a songwriting pearl from the gritty realities she experienced during her formative years as an artist, “Carelessness Causes Fire” is both a cautionary tale to the brave and …
News: The National’s Early Catalogue Remastered And Reissued due 26 February 2021
Twenty years on from the release of their self-titled debut album, The National are reissuing it along with 2003’s follow-up Sad Songs For Dirty Lovers and 2004’s Cherry Tree EP on 26 February 2021. With all three records having been remastered at Abbey Road Studios, the 2021 represses stay faithful to their original artwork while their stunning new masters …
EP Review: Michael CG – The Most Highly Acclaimed Horror Phantasy Of Our Time
Teessides Michael CG is ending the year with the release of his lengthy titled EP – ‘The Most Highly Acclaimed Horror Phantasy Of Our Time’. Previously released track, ‘When I Start Smiling‘ features on the EP along with 5 other tracks of glorious melodic mash ups of falsetto vocals and fun fair arrangements. ‘Paper Plastic’ …
Track: Mauve – Branches
Scottish fronted three piece Mauve have shared their latest single ‘Branches’ Thrumming bass and joyful drumming is joined by sprightly guitars in this indie pop number. Full of emotive lyrics immaculately delivered the track sounds fresh and energetic. Dominated by a huge chorus the track bounces along at great pace sticking in your head for …
EP Review: Oldblood – Arms To The Sky
Formed in north London in 2018, Oldblood merge elements of doom, punk, post-metal and black metal into one cohesive, blackened monstrosity. As shown by their debut 4-track EP ‘Arms to the Sky’. Themed around the dropping of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima, the crushing riffs combined with devastating melodies that paint an agonised picture of life before, during and …
EP Review: Exit Kid – Garden EP
The duo of Emre Türkmen and Dylan Bell that make up Exit Kid have released a new EP – Garden EP Speaking ahead of the EP’s arrival, Türkmen explained: “Modern life is rubbish, we all know this. Isolation is part of the deal. This EP was mostly written during lockdown with haste, humour and anger in …
Track: Mechanical – Fluorescent Black
Croatian rock duo Mechanical, have shared their first single – Fluorescent Black Fluorescent Black is a thunderous riff built rock track that sounds way bigger than a duo should. Addictive rhythms and vocal lines merge into a drawn out chorus that only highlights the hypnotic qualities of that guitar riff. The drums clatter and roll …
Track: Transatlantic – Overture/Reaching For The Sky
Transatlantic, the prog supergroup of Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy, Roine Stolt & Pete Trewavas have shared the video for new single ‘Overture / Reaching For The Sky’, which is taken from their new album ‘The Absolute Universe’, set for release on the 5th February 2021 (InsideOutMusic). Its also the first piece of music from these guys since 2014. Mike Portnoy comments: …
Track: Jonny Woolnough – A.A. Gill
Over the Summer of 2020 Jonny recorded his debut solo album at Eiger Studios, Leeds and is set for release in early 2021. ‘A.A.Gill’ is the lead single and first song to be released from the album via Mönch Records. Upbeat strummed acoustic and a hazy vocal line draws you in. There’s a 70s feel …