Deadletter release debut EP Heat! via SO Recordings
DEADLETTER release their debut EP Heat! via SO Recordings, containing singles ‘Binge’, ‘Weights’, and ‘Madge’s Declaration’. Heat! is the sound of a band starting to find their feet in the studio. Recorded at Hackney’s Pony Studios with producer Elliot Heinrich, there is a notable evolution from their looser, politically-charged early singles, coming as the group matures both sonically and conceptually.
James and The Cold Gun release new single ‘Chewing Glass’
Dubbed "South Wales' loudest group", Cardiff's James and the Cold Gun have returned with a propulsive new track, “Chewing Glass,” a slice of raw, insistent garage-rock and their first new music since their debut EP, False Start, came out earlier this year.
Somebody’s Child announces debut album
Somebody’s Child has quickly established himself as a voice at the forefront of the new music scene in Ireland. Early support slots in Dublin with the likes of Kodaline, Primal Scream, and Kaiser Chiefs, as well as national radio play and an appearance on the nation’s beloved Late Late Show all acted as vindication for Cian Godfrey holding back the unveiling of SC until the relatively late age of 23 - he had honed his craft and formulated a clear message ahead of time.
Nation of Language begin their UK/IRE Tour
From Brooklyn, Nation Of Language released their album 'A Way Forward' which came out last year to critical acclaim and they now kick off their UK/IRE tour, with dates in Brighton, Bristol, London, Birmingham, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Liverpool, and Dublin.
Blossoms – Portsmouth Guildhall
Stockport’s finest Blossoms returned to Portsmouth Guildhall on Tuesday evening to deliver their delightful sounds and in support of this years album ‘Ribbon Around the Bomb’. The house lights dimmed, as is customary, the stage lights began to pulse with a purple light as the band entered the stage which was flooded with smoke and you can only just make out their silhouettes for a short while (a photographers dream?!). Blossoms open with ‘There’s a Reason Why’ before moving straight into ‘Honey Sweet’ and ‘Oh No (I Think I’m In Love).
blur are back!
blur have today announced they will play a very special show at London’s Wembley Stadium on 8th July next year, their only UK appearance and first headline show since 2015.
Neil Young: Harvest Time official trailer and ticket info
Tickets are on sale and the official trailer debuted today for Neil Young: Harvest Time, the never-before-seen docufilm celebrating the 50th anniversary of Neil Young’s bestselling album Harvest.
NYC artist JW Francis returned with ‘Dream House’ + UK in-stores for January
New York’s self-styled ‘lofi jangle dream slacker bedroom pop’ artist - JW FRANCIS - has shared the new single “Dream House”; the title-track for his brand new album ‘Dream House’, set for release 27th January via London-based label Sunday Best Recordings.
Black Honey announce third album ‘A Fistful of Peaches’ + new single ‘Heavy’
Black Honey announce their third studio album ‘A Fistful of Peaches’ due for release on March 17th, 2023 on FoxFive Records. This comes alongside the anthemic, grunge laden new single ‘Heavy’, on which they address the idea of grief.
Lambrini Girls release new track
Lambrini Girls’ driving punk rhythms and ability to hold a mirror up to hot button societal issues draws inspiration from the likes of alternative stalwarts Le Tigre and Bikini Kill, combined with a biting, tongue in cheek lyrical style all their own.