indie tracks
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 …
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: 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: Arab Strap release new single Compersion Pt.1 ahead of album and tour
Iconic Scottish troubadours Arab Strap have announced details of their forthcoming 7th studio album, ‘As Days Get Dark’, their first since 2005’s The Last Romance, and due 5th March 2021. “It’s about hopelessness and darkness,” says singer and lyricist Aidan Moffat. “But in a fun way.” Despite coming out of that late nineties scene that …
Track: Eddie Vedder releases two singles ‘Matter Of Time’ and ‘Say Hi’
Eddie Vedder released a pair of singles— ‘Matter of Time’ and ‘Say Hi’ via Monkeywrench/Republic Records. Additionally, he shared an animated music video for the powerful, passionate, and poetic “Matter of Time” and live video for “Say Hi,” an oft-sought after live favorite now officially available for the first time. Plus, a special pre-order just went live for the limited-edition “Matter of Time”/ “Say Hi” 7-inch vinyl, releasing soon. …
Track: We Are Scientists – Fault Lines
Following on from the lockdown smash ‘I Cut My Own Hair’, indie cult band We Are Scientists return with a huge new single, ‘Fault Lines’ via 100% Records. Singer and guitarist Keith Murray explains… “Look, I’m generally reluctant to get into song meanings and lyrical analysis, under the best of circumstances. With a song like Fault Lines, …
Track: Spudge release new single, Quaaludes n Mash
Leicester psych-garage trio Spudge, aka Woody Vomit (bass, vocals, guitar), Elsa Von Krud (guitar) and Bulk Bogan (drums) – see, you love them already right, are gearing up to the release of their debut EP Pathetic Phallus, and from it they’ve released a new single, Quaaludes n Mash, which featured contribution from Ron Stevens of …
Track: A.A. Williams Shares Cover Of The Smashing Pumpkin’s ‘Porcelina Of The Vast Oceans’
The stunning and gifted A.A. Williams is set to release Having last month announced the release an album of covers entitled ‘Songs From Isolation’, due February 12th via Bella Union. In the run up William’s has shared a track from the album in the form of a beguiling, piano and vocal cover of the Smashing Pumpkins classic “Porcelina Of The …
Track: The Notwist release ‘Where You Find Me’ from first album in seven years, ‘Vertigo Days’
There’s always some anticipation when one of the most iconic German indie bands announces new music, so we were excited to hear “‘Where You Find Me”, taken from their first album in seven years, Vertigo Days, out on January 29th via Morr Music. The band have been busy over that time with side projects (Spirit …
Track: Guided by Voices release new single, Crash at Lake Placebo
Ahead of the release of their latest album ‘Styles We Paid For’, Guided By Voices have released their latest single. Crash At Lake Placebo. Despite the lockdown restrictions, GBV found a way, the members recording in five different states to bring together the bands third album of 2020. Crash At Lake Placebo is the sort …