Tuesday, March 31, 2015

New Entry: Yukon Blonde Unveil New Single "Saturday Night"

British Columbia indie rock/pop band Yukon Blonde have unveiled their new single "Saturday Night".

The song is out now through Dine Alone Records and is a taste of what is to come on their 3rd studio album coming this summer. 

The band have been hard at work in the studio for the past year and have revealed a glimpse of the fruits of their labor. Working with engineer and co-producer Colin Stewart (Black Mountain, Dan Mangan, Sleepy Sun) at The Hive throughout 2014, and mixer Tony Hoffer (M83, Beck, Foster the People, Air, Depeche Mode) they prepare to expand their reputation for seamlessly crafted pop songs, cocktails of psychedelic and synthetic sounds on its upcoming record.

Stream the track below and buy it here.


New Entry: High-tails Release New Single "Information"

Sydney based guitar-pop band High-tails have released their new excellent single "Information".

The song has been produced and mixed by Adrian Breakspear at Sony Studios, Darlinghurst, and mastered by Leon Zervos at Studios 301, Alexandria. It is available now through Stop Start Records. Get it here.

Stream the track below.



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New Entry: Palma Violets Drop New Single "English Tongue"

British indie rock quartet Palma Violets have dropped their brand new single "English Tongue".

The song is the second single taken from their forthcoming sophomore album 'Danger In The Club', which will be released on May 4 Rough Trade Records. Pre-order your copy here.

Have a listen to "English Tongue" below.


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New Entry: Pleasure Curses Reveal New Single "Concrete"

Washington DC/VA based electronic dance duo Pleasure Curses have revealed their brand new infectious track "Concrete".

The song will be out via Prince George Records on 28 March, and is a "tongue-in-cheek, left-field electronic disco anthem for collective alienation which explores mechanically layered vocals accompanied by bass driven, tape-warped synths over shuffling disco beat."

The track is a precursor to 'Pure Lust', an audio visual release coming out April 13th.

Stream the track below.



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New Entry: Flyying Colours Unveil New Single "Running Late"

Melbourne psych/shoegaze band Flyying Colours have unveiled their brand new single "Running Late".

The song (along with the previously unveiled "Not Today") is taken from their forthcoming EP 'Roygbiv', which will be out on May 12 through via Shelflife Records. 

Have a listen to the track below.



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New Entry: The Maccabees Premiere New Single 'Marks To Prove It'

London indie rock/psych band The Maccabees have premiered their brand new excellent single "Marks To Prove It".

The song will be out  as a single on 11th May, and was produced by the band alongside Laurie Latham at their own Elephant Studios.

It is the first teaser of their forthcoming as-yet-unconfirmed fourth album, due later this year.

Stream the track below.


New Entry: My Morning Jacket Air New Single "Spring (Among The Living)"

Louisville, Kentucky indie rock/psych band My Morning Jacket have aired their brand new track "Spring (Among the Living)". 

The track is taken from their forthcoming album 'The Waterfall', which will be out on May 5 via ATO Records. Pre-order your copy here and receive an instant download of "Spring" and "Big Decisions".

Stream the track below. 


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Watch: Satellite Jockey Share "Skylight" Music Video

French dream pop/psychedelic outfit Satellite Jockey have shared the video for their latest single "Skylight".

The song is part on our current playlist and is taken from their new album 'Falling' released yesterday (March 30) through Another Records/AB Records. Get it here.

Check out the video below.


Cheatahs Announce New EP 'Murosaki', Stream Title Track

London based indie rock/psychedelic band Cheatahs have announced they have plans to release their brand new EP titled 'Murasaki' in May.

The EP, inspired in part by acclaimed Shikibu novel The Tale Of Genji, continues their unpredictable evolution in searing fashion, and will be released on May 4 through Wichita Recordings.

It follows their self titled debut album from last year and their recent EP 'Sunne'. Pre-order your copy here.

The band have also shared the EP's title track. Check out the tracklist and stream "Murosaki" below.

Tracklist:
01. Murasaki
02. Warm Palms
03. 3D Milk
04. Wash Out



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Monday, March 30, 2015

New Entry: Phobophobes Drop New Single "Advertise Your Life"

London indie rockers Phobophobes have dropped their new single "Advertise Your Life".

Their debut A/A Advertise Your Life / Make A Person will be released on April 27 through RIP Records. Pre order it here.

Speaking about the track, frontman Jamie Taylor explains: "everyone who logs in and signs up to social media is throwing themselves into a limelight created by themselves and other people on it. The creators just give us a template, we do all the work for them. It’s absurd, but it’s definitely happening. The song isn’t directly about social media, but, with a title like that - it definitely sets a certain scene. An interesting way of listening to the lyrical content of the song is to imagine that it was written before social media. ‘advertise your life’ suggests your life is for sale , the song is telling the listener how much you think its worth ‘the world finds love in those trousers never worn, in the jacket lining where the pockets torn’ is quite a key lyric as it suggests the song is a ballad. a very dark, empty ballad."

Stream it below.



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New Entry: Paul Weller Shares New Single "Saturns Pattern"

Paul Weller has shared his new single "Saturns Pattern".

The song is the title track of his forthcoming 12th studio album 'Saturns Pattern', which will be released on May 11 via Warner Bros. Records. Pre-order the album here.

Check out the video below.


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Watch: Jupiter C Release Music Video For "The Process"

London electro pop/minimal duo Jupiter C (aka Ashiya Eastwood and David Kane) have dropped the video clip for their new infectious single "The Process".

The song is part of our current playlist and will be released b/w "Locust" on cassette and digital download on April 13 Ramber Records. An LP is due later in the year. Pre-order the single here.

The video was directed by Sapphire Goss. Check out below.



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New Entry: The Vaccines Unveil New Single "Dream Lover"

London-based indie rockers The Vaccines have unveiled their newest single "Dream Lover".

The song is the second track taken from their forthcoming third full-length 'English Graffiti', which will be out on May 25 via Columbia Records. Pre-order your copy here.

Stream the track below.


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Watch: High Hazels Air Music Video For "Valencia"

Sheffield indie rock band High Hazels have aired the video for their next single "Valencia".

The song is part of our current playlist and will be released April 27th on a limited edition CD and include a stripped back version of the song, as well as lead single 'Misbehave' and a cover of 'Waterloo Sunset'. 

It is taken from their self titled debut album, which came out in Rocktober last year through Heist Or Hit Records. Get the album here, and pre-order the single here.

The video was filmed, produced and edited by Ryan Howes. Check out below.


New Entry: Heaters Share New Track "Mean Green"

Grand Rapids, MI, surf rock/psych trio Heaters have shared their new single "Mean Green".

The song is the A-Side to the band's forthcoming 7" single, which is due out on April 28 via Beyond Beyond Is Beyond Records. 

The B-Side features the track "Levitate Thigh". Pre-order it here.

Stream Mean Green below.



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New Entry: We Are Pirates Drop New Single "Golden Crimes"

Brazilian indie pop band We Are Pirates have dropped their dreamy new single "Golden Crimes".

The song is the title track of their forthcoming EP, which will be out in the next months, we'll keep you updated.

Stream the track below.



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New Entry: Tuff Love Unveil New Single "Groucho"

Glasgow indie poppers Tuff Love (aka Julie Eisenstein and Suse Bear) have unveiled their new their new single "Groucho".

The track appears on the new split 7" single b/w Lazy Day's "Portrait", which will be out on Record Store Day via Lost Map Records. Pre-order your copy here.

Stream the track below.



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New Entry: Fufanu Unleash B-Side Track "Goodbye"

Icelandic psych/ post punk duo Fufanu have unleashed their new track "Goodbye".

The song servers as the b-side to the band's first single "Circus Life" which will be released on April  6 through One Little Indian. 

Stream "Goodbye" below.



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Watch: We Have Band Share Music Video For "Out The Woods"

British electronic/indie three piece We Have Band have shared the video for their current single "Out The Woods".

The song is taken from the band's forthcoming EP 'The Woods', set to be released on May 6 via soon. Pre-order your copy here.

The video concept was created by the band and performed by TOMATO, a teen dance troupe from Japan. 

Check out below.


Watch: A Place To Bury Strangers Air "What We Don't See" New Video

Brooklyn NY, indie rock/psychedelic trio A Place To Bury Strangers have aired the video for their next single "What We Don't See".

The song is taken from the band's latest full-length 'Transfixiation', which came out on last month (February 17) via Dead Oceans. Buy your copy here.

The clip was directed by Jimmy Fusil. Watch it below.


Watch: Calvin Love Reveals Music Video For "Daydream"

Canadian musician Calvin Love has revealed the video for their newest single "Daydream". 

The song is part of our current playlist and came out last month, it is taken from his forthcoming new album 'Super Future', which will be released on June 6 through Arts & Crafts. Pre-order it here.

The video was directed by Laura-Lynn Petrick. Check out below.


Friday, March 27, 2015

Watch: Martin Gore Shares Music Video For "Europa Hymn"

Depeche Mode founding member Martin L. Gore has shared the video for his newest tune "Europa Hymn".

The track is taken from his forthcoming new electronic instrumental album 'MG', which will be out on April 28 Mute Records. Pre-order the album here.

The animated clip was directed by M-I-E. Watch it below.



Watch: Young Guv Reveals Music Video For "Ripe 4 Luv"

Canadian musician Ben Cook aka Young Guv has revealed the video for his latest single "Ripe 4 Luv".

The song is part of our current playlist and is taken from his recently released (March 10) mini-LP 'Ripe 4 Luv', out now through Slumberland Records. Get it here.

The video by was directed by Danielle Nemet (who also directed Cook's video for "Crushing Sensation"). Take a look below.



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New Entry: Circa Waves Share New Single "101"

Liverpool indie rock four-piece Circa Waves have shared their new single "101". 

The song serves as the b-side for their upcoming single "T-Shirt Weather", which is taken from their forthcoming debut studio album ‘Young Chasers’, set to be released next Monday (March 30). Pre-order your copy here

Stream the track below.


Watch: Tape Runs Out Drop Music Video For "Friends"

Cambridge indie pop, shoegaze band Tape Runs Out have dropped the video for their newest single "Friends".

The song is part of our current playlist and is taken from their forthcoming debut double A-side single 'Friends'/'Flowers', which will be out on March 30 via Ear to Ear Records. Pre-order it here.

The video was  directed by Artiom Barkun. Watch it below.


Watch: Many Things Release Music Video For "Holy Fire"

London-based indie trio Many Things have released the video clip for their excellent single "Holy Fire".

The song is part of our current playlist and is the first single to be taken from their forthcoming debut album 'Burn Together' due this summer on Dew Process/Universal. 

The video was directed by Simon Green. Take a look below.


Thursday, March 26, 2015

New Entry: Ministry Air "The Game Is Over" Previously Unreleased Song From 1983

In April 18 (aka Record Store Day), Cleopatra Records will release Ministry Trax! Box, an expansive new Ministry collection.

The 7 disc/1 LP Ministry Trax! Box collects 12 inch singles, remixes, rarities, and previously unreleased material from Wax Trax!-era Ministry and Al Jourgensen-related side projects (Revolting Cocks, Pailhead, 1000 Homo DJs).

In late 1983, after completing the With Sympathy  tour, Ministry hunkered down at Pierce Arrow Recorders in Evanston, IL, to write and demo new music. Four songs were tracked in what would be just about the last gasp of the band’s first incarnation. The band’s singer/guitarist/keyboardist Alain Jourgensen, keyboardist Robert Roberts, and drummer Stephen George were joined by touring bassist Brad Hallen to work on the songs "The Game Is Over," "Let’s Be Happy," "Same Old Scene," and "Wait," none of which were ever officially released.

The collection features material previously released on the Twelve Inch Singles and Side Trax compilations, as well as the out-of-print Black Box — Wax Trax! Records: The First 13 Years box set. But there are previously unreleased demos, as well as long-sought material such as “I’ll Do Anything For You,” the With Sympathy-era track that Al Jourgensen recently shared online.

The box set also includes three expanded Revolting Cocks albums on CD, plus a bonus 12-inch, six-song vinyl live LP recorded by Ministry in Chicago in 1982. 

Listen to the brilliant "The Game Is Over (demo 1983)" below and pre-order  your box here.


Watch: Yumi Zouma Reveal Music Video For New Single "Alena"

New Zealand indie trio Yumi Zouma have revealed the video for their next single "Alena".

The song is part of our current playlist and is taken from the band's EP II, released on March 10 via Cascine. Buy your copy here.

The clip was directed by Allie Avital Tsypin. Take al ook below.


Watch: Simple Minds Drop Music Video For "Midnight Walking"

Scottish new wave/rock band Simple Minds have dropped the video for their latest single "Midnight Walking".

The song is part of our current playlist and is taken from their recent album 'Big Music', which came out in November last year. Grab your copy here if you haven't already.

The video was directed by Roger Sargent. Watch it below.


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Watch: Ceremony Air "The Separation" + "The Understanding" New Videos

California indie rock band Ceremony have aired the video clips for their new tracks "The Separation" and "The Understanding".

Both songs are taken from their forthcoming fifth studio album 'The L-Shaped Man', set to be released on May 18 through Matador Records. Pre-order your copy here.

The clips were directed by Ross Thomas. Check out below.


New Entry: Bad Dreems Share New Single "Cuffed and Collared"

Adelaide, Australia indie rock band Bad//Dreems have shared their brand new single "Cuffed And Collared".

The single is out now via Ivy League Records. Get it here.

About the track, they band said: "'Cuffed and Collared’ is about having to wake up in the morning at a time much earlier than you'd choose, put on a shirt and go to work. Have you given into the man, or are you just giving him a bit of ground to keep the dream alive? We recorded it pretty much live with some guitar and vocal overdubs... apparently Cuffed and Collared also has S&M connotations, which we weren't aware of. But that's fine by us."

Stream it below.


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Wednesday, March 25, 2015

New Entry: Tape Runs Out Share New Single "Friends"

Cambridge indie pop, shoegaze band Tape Runs Out have shared their new single "Friends".

The song is taken from their forthcoming debut double A-side single 'Friends'/'Flowers', which will be out on March 30 via Ear to Ear Records, and you can pre-order it here. The band will release their debut LP later this year. 

Stream Friends below.



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Watch: Slug Unleash Music Video For "Greasy Mind"

Sunderland indie rock/pop band Slug (Ian Black's project) have unleashed the video for their latest single "Greasy Mind".

the song is part of our current playlist and is taken from their forthcoming debut album 'Ripe', which will be out on April 13 via Memphis Industries. Pre-order you copy here.

Check out the VHS tape-style clip below.


New Entry: Girls Names Air Eleven-Minute Single "Zero Triptych"

Belfast-based indie pop/psych band Girls Names have unveiled their brand new eleven-minute single "Zero Triptych".

The trippy single will be available as a limited edition 12" on 11th May via Tough Love Records. Pre-order it here.

Have a listen  below.



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Watch:: Strange Names Reveal Music Video For "Ricochet"

Minneapolis-based indie pop trio Strange Names have revealed the video for their current single "Ricochet".

The song is part of our current playlist and is the first single taken from the band's forthcoming debut album 'Use Your Time Wisely', set to be released on May 19 through Frenchkiss Records. Pre-order the album here.

The video was directed by Justin Sirizzotti and Daniel Hollis. Watch it below.


Tuesday, March 24, 2015

New Entry: Lusts Premiere New Single "Mouthwash"

Leicester alternative/new wave duo Lusts have premiered their excellent new single "Mouthwash".

The atmospheric infused-pop track is out now via digital download through 1965 Records, and will receive a 7" vinyl release later featuring two tracks on the B side, "Dive" and the instrumental "Disappear".

Stream Mouthwash below.



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New Entry: The Midnight Hollow Share New Single "Cat's Game"

Brooklyn NY, hypnotic psych pop outfit The Midnight Hollow have shared their new infectious single "Cat's Game".

The song, along with the previously unveiled track "Walls", is taken from their new six-track EP 'For The People Inside', which will be out on April 2. 

Listen to the track below.



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New Entry: Memory Tapes Unveils New Single "Fallout"

New Jersey based musician Dayve Hawk aka Memory Tapes has unveiled his brand new single "Fallout".

"Fallout"/"House On Fire", will be out on March 31 via Carpark Records and Hawk has plans to released a a new full-length album later this year. Pre-order the single here.

Stream Fallout below.



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New Entry: Morning Harvey Air New Single "Smith Street Swap Meet"

Australian drone pop/mood rock band Morning Harvey have aired their brilliant new single "Smith Street Swap Meet".

The song is the lead single from the band's forthcoming EP, which will be out in May.

Stream "Smith Street Swap Meet" below.



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Monday, March 23, 2015

Watch: Soko Airs Music Video For "Lovetrap (Feat. Ariel Pink)"

French singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Soko has aired the video for her latest single "Lovetrap (Feat. Ariel Pink)".

The song is part of our current playlist and is taken from her second full-length album 'My Dreams Dictate My Reality', which will be out next Monday (March 3) through Babycat Records/Because Music. Get your copy here.

The video was directed and produced by Soko, and features her playing Ariel Pink and herself. Watch it below.


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Watch: Muse Share Lyric Video For New Single "Dead Inside"

UK rockers Muse have shared a lyric video for their newest single "Dead Inside".

The song is part of our current playlist and is taken from the band's forthcoming new album 'Drones', set to be released on 8th June through Warner Bros. Records. Pre-order the album here.

The video was directed and edited by Tom Kirk. Check out below.



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New Entry: Work Drugs Drop New Single "My Billie Jean"

Philadelphia smooth-fi band Work Drugs have dropped their new single "My Billie Jean".

The song is the second taste from the band's forthcoming new record 'Louisa', which will be out this summer on Bobby Cahn Records, we have already heard the album's lead single "Chase the Night".  

Check out the lyric video for the track below.


New Entry: Blur Unveil New Single "Lonesome Street"

Britpop legends Blur have unveiled another brand new single "Lonesome Street".

The song is the third track taken from their forthcoming eight studio album 'The Magic Whip', we have previously heard the lead single "Go out" and "There Are Too Many of Us".

The album will be released on April 27 via Parlophone Records and is available to pre-order here.

Listen to the track below.


New Entry: Kassassin Street Premiere New Single "To Be Young"

British indie rock/psychedelic band Kassassin Street have premiered their brilliant new single "To Be Young".

The song, which is already a favourite here on koolrockradio.com, will be out on March 30, was produced by Tristan Ivemy for Z Management, mixed by Dan Grech and recorded at thecombinationof in London. 

Have a listen to the track below.



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Watch: Pinkshinyultrablast Drop Music Video For "Ravestar Supreme"

Russian dream pop, shoegaze band Pinkshinyultrablast have dropped the video for their next single "Ravestar Supreme".

The song is taken from the band's debut album 'Everything Else Matters', released earlier this year through via Shelflife/Club AC30. Get it here.

The clip was directed by Timothy George Kelly. Watch it below.


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Watch: Le Cliché Reveal Music Video For New Track "All You Can Eat"

Barcelona/New York based minimal synth, synth pop group Le Cliché have revealed the video for their new track "All You Can Eat".

The song is taken from the forthcoming 'Cold Beats Volume 2' from the Barcelona based record label Cold Beats Records, 'All you can eat · Buffet à Volonté'.

The video features clips from various Weight Watchers and M&S commercials. Watch it below.


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Friday, March 20, 2015

New Entry: The Incredible Magpie Band Drop New Single "Straight Lines"

Wakefield rock n' roll/psychedelic band The Incredible Magpie have dropped their excellent new single "Straight Lines".

The song is taken from the band's forthcoming self-titled 11-track debut album, set to be released in 11th May. 

The Incredible Magpie Band tracklist:

01. All I Am
02. Money
03. This Chose Me
04. Straight Lines
05. (How Long) Does the Fire Burn
06. Forever's Too Soon
08. Foundation
09. Rollercoaster
10. Castles In The Sand
11. The Night Won't Wait
12. Round and Round

Stream "Straight Lines" below.



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Watch: All Tvvins Reveal Music Video For "Thank You"

Dublin Ireland indie rock/pop duo All Tvvins have revealed the video for their latest single "Thank You".

The song is part of our current playlist and was released last month through Warner Music. Get it here.

The clip was directed by Brendan Canty. Watch it below.


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Watch: Moon Dice Share "Eye 2 Eye" Music Video

Melbourne jangle pop, lo-fi band Moon Dice have shared the video for their latest single "Eye 2 Eye".

The song is part of our current playlist and is taken from the band's debut album 'My Motel Room', out now through Night People. Get it here

The video was directed by Alden Epp. Take a look below.


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Watch: Parallels Air New Video For "Age Of Consent" (New Order Cover)

Toronto synth-pop/electro-pop band Parallels have aired a new video clip performing their cover version of New Order's classic "Age Of Consent".

The original version features New Order's 1983 'Power, Corruption & Lies' album, and you buy the cover here. Parallels are currently working on their third album. 

The clip, directed by Howard Wan, was filmed and recorded at Marigold Studios in December 2014. Watch it below.