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Track: Cardiff’s Inland Murmur release the delicate and fragile ‘Waterline’
The intricate layers and wistful air of ‘Waterline’ creates a delicately organic piece of music that is ethereal and dreamy. Created by Cardiff band Inland Murmur, the result is something that captures the essence of vulnerability and, indeed, anxiety that defines our current times. The band says the single was the product of the early …
News: The divine French duo Overland Inn sign to False Peak Records, announce new album ‘Proxima’ and release the shimmering single ‘Les Mauvais Jours’
French duo Overland Inn, purveyors of the sweetest electric dream pop laced with ethereal bubbling textures, have announced their signing to the enigmatic Brisbane label False Peak Records and will be releasing new material soon in the way of an album entitled ‘Proxima’. Overland Inn have no boundaries, physical or aural. They are now based …
Track: The F16s release the delightfully dark and humorous ‘I’m On Holiday’ in advance of EP ‘Is It Time To Eat The Rich?’ due out in October
From the southern corner of India the four young men The F16s have spun a magical note with their recently released single ‘I’m On Holiday’ via House Arrest. Dark comedy resting on retro synth sounds and rich guitar tones, this song should be your pick this season. This chill vibe lead single is from their …
Track: Elaine Palmer – Just One
Yorkshire songstress Elaine Palmer’s new album ‘The Land In Between’ is set for release on 3rd September via Indie label Butterfly Effect. In preparation Palmer has shared the single ‘Just One’. A gentle tickle on the guitar accompanies that deep emotional voice. Enter the drums and bass which sets alight the chorus to beautiful heights. Her …
Track: Yolŋu surf rock band King Stingray unveil the effervescent and incandescent track ‘Milkumana’
I saw King Stingray play live at the recent Dark Mofo Festival in Hobart (see my review here) without ever having heard of them before, and was instantly enraptured. One of the most gloriously joyous gigs I’ve ever seen, and those familiar with me and my writing will know I’m generally inclined towards the more …
News: Brighton’s indie rockers FUR announce debut album ‘When You Walk Away’, a tour, and unveil the chiming, glorious title track.
FUR are a very exciting light on the horizon, and their new single ‘When You Walk Away Pt 1’ is a jingle jangle harmonious delight that is bursting with melodic goodness and a sense of optimism and joy. It comes as the Brighton band announces the release of their debut album of the same name …
News: “If you could cover your favourite Madonna song, what would it be?” Italians Do It Better release 20 Madonna covers by 19 artists
Paying homage to the Queen of Pop’s recent birthday, music and art collective Italians Do It Better have released a 20-track covers album of Madonna, respectfully reimagined and shining with as many synth, post-punk and disco elements as one would expect. The compilation is a passport to 20 covers, recorded from the bedrooms of 19 …
See: The Wildhearts Share The Graphic And Disturbing Video For New Track ‘Sleepaway’
The Wildhearts release a brand new single ‘Sleepaway’, the third single taken from the album 21st Century Love Songs, due 3rd September via Graphite Records. “Sleepaway is a song of hope, of fighting for improvement in ourselves. Locating the area of unhappiness and striving to fix it for the better quality of life. Physically, mentally, emotionally, positive changes …
PREMIERE: Guided By Voices are ‘High in the Rain’ as they prep new album for October
Don’t act surprised: Guided By Voices are releasing another new record this year. Driven by the eyebrow-raising work ethic of Bob Pollard, the Dayton, OH-based band (currently a quintet) opened their 2021 account with Earth Man Blues at the end of April, with aliased side-project Cub Scout Bowling Pins following that with Clang Clang Ho! …
PREMIERE: Jordan Lewis gets introspective on new single ‘Company’
Los Angeles-based Jordan Lewis certainly can’t be accused of lacking ambition. He’s done musical engineering work for the likes of Beyoncé and Rihanna as well as hitmaker duo The-Dream & Tricky Stewart, and his most recent offering as a musician was last month’s sprawling ‘Desolation Shores‘, absolutely deserving of 10 minutes of your time – …