Indie
Track: The Ringards – The Death of Charlie Clown
As we have finally come to terms with the fact that the many splinters of what we used to call ‘post-punk’ are now developing into a landscape of avant-garde sounds for many of which we don’t have an exact name yet, it is always good to remember that it is precisely in this rapidly developing, …
Album Review: Jesus & The Groupies punch out amazing 5th long-player
Brazilian garage punk-blues duo, Marco Butcher and Luis Tissot (aka Jesus & The Groupies) have released their fifth album of frenetic craziness upon the world. Despite having never heard of this pair before, I listened with eager anticipation……the band’s name was intriguing in itself, so what would the music hold for me? 12 songs of …
Track: Wellington’s brilliant Hans Pucket release the wistful pop delight of ‘No Drama’, title track to forthcoming album, ahead of Australian tour dates.
The gently chugging pace and layered harmonies of ‘No Drama’ by Aotearoa/New Zealand band Hans Pucket positively shimmers with an incandescent glow. There are no doubt genetic connections to the melodic and literate Dunedin/Flying Nun sound and the fey delicacy of the C86 era and the Postcard Records music of bands like Orange Juice, but …
News: Psych royalty King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard announce phenomenal three album release schedule in October and unveil video for ‘Ice V’ ahead of extensive tour dates.
Never short of creativity or productivity, Australia’s King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard have just announced the release of a phenomenal three albums for October on their own KGLW label – surely a reviewer’s greatest nightmare but a cornucopia of joy for fans. The first release will be ‘Ice, Death, Planets, Lungs, Mushrooms And Lava’, …
Track: The Cult return with classic new single ‘A Cut Inside’ ahead of new album ‘Under The Midnight Sun’
The gloriously jangling thunderous sound of The Cult is back with their new single ‘A Cut Inside’ out today. It has all the hallmarks of their previous work: a magnificent mélange of delicate jingle jangle arpeggiated guitar and fuzzy, dirty power chords from the legendary Billy Duffy, supporting Ian Astbury’s dramatic urging vocals with mountainous …
Live Review: Independent’s 16th Birthday Party – Independent, Sunderland 03.09.2022
By Adam Littlemore Sunderland’s Independent venue celebrated its 16th birthday of bringing music to my home town of Sunderland. The night featured 7 bands performing on stage with a packed line up of the best talent around at the moment. The first act to perform and kick off the night was Lottie Willis, singing her …
News: Mallrat announces Australian tour, a cover of Mazzy Star’s ‘Fade Into You’ and unveils a new video for the dreamy anthem ‘To You’.
Last year’s debut album from Mallrat, ‘Butterfly Blue’ (reviewed by me here), is a brilliant collection of pure unadulterated pop: shimmering glowing tracks that emit rays of golden sunshine. The album showcased Mallrat’s Grace Shaw’s beautiful vocals and poetry. A stunning debut. Her voice has the range and velvet tones of Dusty Springfield: soft and yet …
Premiere: The Aerial Maps give us an exclusive look at their mesmerising video for the euphoric anthem ‘The Heart Isn’t Made For Earthquakes’, ahead of tour.
We are catatonic with excitement at being able to bring you an exclusive look at the mesmerising new video for The Aerial Maps‘ profoundly moving track ‘The Heart Isn’t Made for Earthquakes’. The track comes off the indie supergroup’s album ‘Intimate Hinterland’, named by Backseat Mafia last year in its global list of top 100 …
Meet: DMAs at Leeds Festival
BM So have you just got to the festival? DMAs We arrived last night from London on the tour bus and then just woke up here nice and early, it’s a beautiful morning. BM Have you had a chance to have a look around the festival or anything? DMAs Yeah yeah we have! BM So …
Live Review and Gallery: Bright Eyes / Penelope Isles – Vicar Street, Dublin 01.09.2022
American indie band Bright Eyes made their long awaited return to Ireland’s capital this week after 20 years. They played Dublin’s Vicar Street venue ahead of their performance at the country’s largest festival electric picnic on Friday the 2nd. Support came from Brighton based band Penelope Isle who were absolutely fantastic. Their mix of great …