Metallica ’72 Seasons Global Premiere’ coming to cinemas for one night only
Metallica and Trafalgar Releasing are excited to extend an open invitation to a worldwide listening party: the global premiere of Metallica’s forthcoming 12th studio album, 72 Seasons. For one night only on Thursday 13th April, 72 Seasons will be played in full in pummeling surround sound, exclusively for cinema audiences worldwide.
Pozi announce new album ‘Smiling Pools’
Pozi are the sort of band to tackle the creative cycle of deconstruction and rebuilding with relish. Second album Smiling Pools is testament to that. An LP that sees them at their most expansive yet, it follows a gradual swelling of their sound across two EPs preceding the urgent, self-enforced minimalism of their debut album PZ1 in 2019.
slowthai announces third album UGLY with new single ‘Selfish’
slowthai is back with details of his third studio album UGLY. Released on March 3rd via Method Records, it launches with new single ‘Selfish’.
New album and single from Blondshell
Blondshell (aka Sabrina Teitelbaum) is very excited to announce details of her debut album for the Spring. The self-titled 'Blondshell' LP is released on 7th April 2023 through Partisan Records (IDLES, Laura Marling, Fontaines D.C., Beth Orton). It was produced by Yves Rothman (Yves Tumor, Girlpool, Porches) in LA. To coincide with the album’s announcement, a new track, "Joiner", is streaming now and exemplifies Teitelbaum’s ability to layer a wry sense of humour with weighty topics.
Independent Venue Week – 10th Anniversary
Independent Venue Week kicks off on Monday 30th January through to Sunday 5th February, featuring shows from Suede, Young Fathers, The Murder Capital, Anna Meredith, Philip Selway, beabadoobee, Amber Arcades, Adwaith, Benefits, The Unthanks, The Pretenders and many many more! Marking their 10th anniversary, more than 300 UK venues will host hundreds of gigs and events in the UK’s biggest celebration of independent live music!
Willie J Healey shares new track ‘Thank You’ feat. Jamie T
Willie J Healey has shared brand-new single, ‘Thank You’ feat. Jamie T. It is the latest track to be taken from his forthcoming album Bunny which has a new release date. Bunny is now due 25th August 2023 on YALA! Records.
Golden Touch Festival reveals first wave of acts
Returning for their 4th edition, Golden Touch Festival is back and ready to take on Portsmouth’s iconic venue The Wedgewood Rooms & Edge of the Wedge. The festival is an all dayer that supports the best local and touring talent and has become a staple of Portsmouth’s music scene since 2019.
Interview: The Howlers
Following the release of their most recent ‘Further Down The Line’ and ‘Live At Metropolis’ EPs - I had the chance to sit down and catch up with The Howlers lead singer and guitarist - Adam Young - about an array of topics including the EP recording process, artwork choices and what we can expect from the band in 2023.
July Talk bring new album ‘Remember Never Before’
July Talk marks the release of Remember Never Before with a lyric video for 'When You Stop,' hand-drawn and animated by band co-leads Leah and Peter. 'When You Stop,' a swirling cyclone of a song, is about courage. A chase scene, a jump cut, a monster in the room: 'When You Stop' plunges straight into the pit of your stomach.
Laveda release shoegaze-flecked single ‘Clean’
New York City dream-pop duo - Laveda - have unveiled sleek new single “Clean”, taken from their awaited second album ‘A Place You Grew Up In’. Sulky and scintillating, “Clean” sees the two-piece traversing the darker side of dream-pop as moody melodies linger in the air like clouds blocking out the sun on a dismal day.