The Orwells have shared a new song, Buddy, their first material since the release of Disgraceland. It’s a quick (and we mean that – it is 86 seconds long!) window into what we can expect from their forthcoming album, due early 2017. Listen below. Continue reading The Orwells – Buddy
Brighton trio Our Girl have announced the follow up to debut single Sleeper (which we shared here) with details of the release of their debut four-track EP, Normally. It will be released through Cannibal Hymns on Friday 18th November. The first taste is Being Around, another excellent example of their garage rock tropes and love of chunky guitar and rhythmic drums. Have a listen and pre-order … Continue reading Our Girl Announce Debut EP
Time for our irregular, but still brilliant, instalment of Nickel in the Jukebox. A collection of ten tunes of varying guises and ages for your listening pleasure. So whatever your particular pleasure there will be something for you here. Your job is simply to sift through and find your own personal hits and misses. Port Juvee – Double Vision [RIYL: Post-punk, The Hives, The Strokes] … Continue reading Nickel In The Jukebox (Vol. 24)
Check out our selection of the best of the new releases from this week. New songs from Slaves, Wytches and a rocking’ cover of a Led Zeppelin classic from La Sera should blast the weekend cobwebs away while Hiss Golden Messenger, Jess Williamson and Moses Sumney offer up altogether more gentle and fragile fare. Enjoy. Slaves – Consume Or Be Consumed La Sera – Whole Lotta … Continue reading Eight Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
Terry Malts release their third LP, Lost At The Party on the 14th October 14 via Slumberland Records. We’ve already shared Seen Everything, and now you can stream their latest single Used To Be in all its hectic, driving, glory. Continue reading Terry Malts – Used To Be
Minihorse’s fuzzed-up guitars take their genetic inheritance from bedroom transistor wizards like Bob Pollard and the brandied humour of Evan Dando and Alex Chilton. Cooing sarcasm over a wallop of scuzzy power pop, Drink You Dry is a heavy, languid, fuzz-pop thriller that’ll stick in your head for days. Try it. Continue reading MM Shorts 878: Minihorse
Blogtober is assembling a month of free new music every night at The Finsbury, with names such as CLASH, Artrocker, Louder Than War, For Folk’s Sake, Indie Shuffle all hosting evenings amongst others. We’re delighted to be hosting too – next Monday 3rd to be exact, when we will have the triple delights of the acerbic social commentary of Coates, matched with the offbeat melancholy indie of Organised Scum … Continue reading Mad Mackerel’s Free Show at Blogtober Festival
Psych-rock four piece, Temples have announced details of Certainty, the first track to be taken from their forthcoming album, due out early next year on Heavenly Recordings. Frontman James Bagshaw, describes it as wanting to create “something with almost an eerie, early Disney vibe, something playful and harmonious, but with a dark twist. The verses needed to reveal the thumping motion of the bass and the chorus was approached … Continue reading Temples – Certainty
And so as we head north to Mackem country here are 8 songs to keep you company over the weekend. All lovingly culled from the week’s new releases for you and including songs from Hope Sandoval & The Warm Intentions featuring Kurt Vile, Greys, MV & EE, Honeyblood, Luxury Death and the incomparable Leonard Cohen. Enjoy. Greys – Fresh Hell Itasca – No Consequence Black Honey – … Continue reading Eight Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
Writing songs that proudly bear a brazen and unabashed attitude in the vein of acts Courtney Barnett or Karen O – but with a pop aesthetic reminiscent of 50s and 60s acts a la the Temptations or Buddy Holly – LA based four piece The Regrettes create infectious, heart-on-your-sleeve, punk driven tracks. We’ve previously shared A Living Human Girl and now you can wrap your … Continue reading The Regrettes Get Hot…
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