TRACK: Undercover Martians – Sarcasm is Sexy
Undercover Martians have released their new single ‘Sarcasm Is Sexy’, the first from their forthcoming debut EP. The electric guitar riffs and strong vocal and lyrical content are reminiscent of the bands stated influences including Arctic Monkeys and Interpol. However there is a calm confidence here and the 4-piece from the North-West of Ireland produce …
TRACK: Softcult – One of a Million
Canadian duo Softcult share new single ‘One Of A Million’ ahead of their performances at Reeperbahn Festival this weekend, and their UK tour with the legendary Incubus next week. Twin siblings, Mercedes (she/her) and Phoenix (they/them), are building their own universe around their music with a message. With Phoenix running point on production, engineering, and …
TRACK: Slender Pins – So Happy (90% of the Time)
Slender Pins have a knack of hitting the nail on the head. As is their way new single ‘So Happy (90% of the time)‘ begins with the premise of one thing and adds their own twist and dollop of Pins philosophy. It’s produced by Jon Hucks (Spring King, Voodoo Bandits, The Rills) and rather than …
TRACK: The Clockworks – Advertise Me
The Clockworks have released new single ‘Advertise Me‘ alongwith a striking video to accompany the track. The Irish 4-piece continue to mature their sound and demonstrate a versatile approach, refusing to stick to the same formula as previous singles. The lyrics of James McGregor are again at the forefront but the sonic landscape soars particularly …
TRACK: Meat Wave – 10k
Chicago’s Meat Wave have released the second single from Malign Hex, their first album in over five years which is set for release on 14 October via Big Scary Monsters. The thunderous ‘10k’ is a punk rock gem, with its earth shaking sonic landscape and vocals full of power and passion. Of the track, Meat Wave’s Chris Sutter (guitar, vocals) …
NEWS: Hotel Lux announce debut album, release new single Common Sense and confirm UK headline tour
Hotel Lux have announced their debut album Hands Across The Creek set for release on 27 January 2023 via The state51 Conspiracy. They also unveil new single ‘Common Sense‘ and a string of UK/EU tour dates. The Portsmouth/London band released a critically acclaimed debut EP in 2020, and with the inevitable challenges brought about by the pandemic the …
NEWS: Hamish Hawk announces new album Angel Numbers, releases new single Think of Us Kissing, and confirms biggest UK headline tour to date
Hamish Hawk has announced his new album Angel Numbers which is set for release on 3 February 2023 on Post Electric. It follows on from last years self-released Heavy Elevator which received critical acclaim and saw three singles playlisted by BBC Radio6 Music. In celebration of this news Hamish has released new single ‘Think of …
TRACK: Manchester’s cruush release new single False Start
The Manchester 4-piece cruush have been described as shoegaze but on the evidence of this track their sound is much more complex. The haunting vocals of vocalist Amber Warren weave through the guitars which are urgent and raw rather than melancholy. ‘False Start‘ is an atmospheric track which captivates with the guitar reverbing over the …
Album Review: Loose Articles – Chaos EP
Surely Loose Articles ‘Kick Like A Girl’ should have been the closing track when Englands Women’s Football Team won the Euro 2022. Sadly not, we have some way to go yet but their feminist working class voice shouts loud and strong on themes including global warming, women’s football and misogyny in sport, and the gentrification …
Track: Sprints – Literary Mind
Sprints have released new track ‘Literary Mind’ out now on Nice Swan Records. It’s the first new music since their A Modern Job EP which was out in the spring. The 7″ vinyl sold out immediately which demonstrates the growing interest in the band. It’s a slightly different sound for Sprints, but still raw, still …