London psych/alt band Tiña have dropped their new single "I Feel Fine".
The song was produced by Dan Carey and will be out on May 3 via Speedy Wunderground. Pre-order here.
Speaking of the song, vocalist Joshua Loftin says: “I Feel Fine is a song about discovering sexual freedom through finding yourself in deep meditation.”
London punk band Fresh have revealed their new single "Going to Brighton".
The song is taken from their upcoming second record 'Withdraw', which will be out on the 7th of June via Specialist Subject Records. Pre-order your copy here.
Los Angeles post punk/new wave band Sextile have premiered the video for their addictive single "Hazing".
The song is part of our current playlist and is taken from their excellent EP '3', released in September 2018 through Felte Records. Grab your copy here.
Washington based indie punk trio Ex Hex have shared the video for their latest single "Rainbow Shiner".
The song is part of our current playlist and is taken from their recent album 'It's Real', released last month (March 22) via Merge Records. Grab your copy here.
London electronic/dance band Hot Chip have announced the release of their seventh studio album titled 'A Bath Full Of Ecstasy'.
The follow up to 2015's Why Make Sense?,was recorded in Paris and London, and sees the group open up to a more adventurous and collaborative song-writing process, choosing to work with outside producers for the first time: Philippe Zdar, the French maestro who’s shaped the magic of Cassius and Phoenix, and Rodaidh McDonald, the Scot who’s collaborated with The XX, David Byrne and Sampha, among others. It will be released on on 21st June via Domino. Pre-order your copy here. "is the group’s definitive release, crystallising the sound they’ve become celebrated for – bridging euphoria and melancholy with colourful melodies, idiosyncratic vocalisations and pounding electronic pop rhythms."
Check out the album's tracklist and video for its first single "Hungry Child," directed by Saman Kesh and starring Martin Starr and Milana Vayntrub, below.
A Bath Full Of EcstasyTracklist:
01. Melody of Love
02. Spell
03. Bath Full of Ecstasy
04. Echo
05. Hungry Child
06. Positive
07. Why Does My Mind
08. Clear Blue Skies
09. No God
Legendary Manchester post-punk/funk band A Certain Ratio have shared a video for their cover version of Talking Heads' "Houses In Motion".
The song features on the their new 40th Anniversary Box Set ACR:BOX, which will be released on 3 May on vinyl, CD, download and streaming services. Pre-order it here.
"Houses In Motion" is reworked from original tapes, recorded in 1980 with Martin Hannett. This track, a Talking Heads cover, was intended as a collaboration with Grace Jones. Although Jones attended a session with the band at Strawberry Studios in Stockport, her vocals were never completed and the vocal on this version (recorded by Jez Kerr, prior to him becoming the band’s singer) was only ever intended as a guide vocal.
Jez Kerr continues, "It was great to find this lost track and, even though the original idea was for Grace Jones to sing on it, I think this version captures the essence of ACR at their best – when we are being ACR and sounding like no one else."
Leeds lo-fi/guitar pop/post punk newcomers Mush have aired their new single "Litvinenko".
Taken from the band's debut EP 'Induction Party', set to arrive on May 3 via Memphis Industries. Pre-order here.
“Fundamentally we identify as music fans as much as artists,” says vocalist Dan Hyndman. “I write music that I want to hear for my own enjoyment. I’ve always admired people who can create visceral and inspiring art without carrying on as some transcendent being. Having your influences on your sleeve and being open is just an extension of that.”
NYC disco duo Holy Ghost! (aka Nick Millhiser and Alex Frankel) have confirmed details of their third full-length 'Work'.
The band's first record in nearly six years (it follows 2013's album Dynamics) will be out on June 21st via West End Records, and according to a press statement, it sees Holy Ghost! employing a much smaller range of equipment (just a Yamaha CS80 and Mini Moog) due to studio space limitations; however, it may have actually been a blessing in disguise. Pre-order your copy here.
The band have also shared their new single "Escape From Los Angeles". Take a listen below the record's tracklist.
Work Tracklist:
01. Epton on Broadway (Part I)
02. Epton on Broadway (Part II)
03. Anxious
04. Heaven Knows What
05. Nicky Buckingham
06. Do This (Part I)
07. One for Pete
08. My Happy House
09. Soon
10. Heaven Forbid
11. Slow Burn
12. Escape from Los Angeles
Canadian alternative/pop artist j.r. (aka Julianna Riolino) has released the video for her new single "Be My Man".
“This song is about making the same mistake over and over, hoping that you learn from it. Going into a new relationship with unbridled confidence that a disaster isn't waiting to happen. It was inspired by leaving the city and going back to my hometown. Hitting roadblocks and trying again. Stumbling into love and hoping for the best.Taking a leap of faith. Believing truths wrapped in lies.
Is a plea to let go of the past and believe in the present. At the time of recording, an abusive relationship had depleted my confidence and amplified my self-doubt. This song is a reflection of that period in my life and my response to an angry man.I know what I want – to love and be loved.I don’t care about the past. I’m just thinking about how great the future could be.”
British indie rock/pop band Life have unleashed a lyric video for their newest single "Moral Fibre".
The song is part of our current playlist and is out now, grab it here. It is the first taste from the band's sophomore album.
Speaking of the track, frontman Mez Green says: “Moral Fibre is a stinging and frenzied shut up and step aside. A tongue in cheek reflection on the music industry, that beige scene, those that pimp poverty from Mummy’s detached house, those that trade in fair-trade cocaine and those that preach behind their keyboard. I’m taking the piss, but I’m deadly serious!”
Scottish post punk band The Twilight Sad have dropped the video for their latest single "Shooting Dennis Hopper Shooting".
The song is part of our current playlist and is taken from their fifth full-length album 'It Won/T Be Like This All the Time', released earlier this year (18 January) through Rock Action Records. Grab your copy here.
The video was directed by Brendan Smith and Cameron Gleave. Check out below.
Sydney psych rock/reggae/alt band Sticky Fingers have unveiled the video for their latest single "Sunsick Moon".
The song is part of our current playlist and is taken from their fourth studio album 'Yours To Keep', which came out in February via Sureshaker. Grab it here.
The video was directed by Tim Nathan. Watch it below.
Vancouver, BC punk/rock/post-punk band Dumb have released the video for their newest single "Club Nites".
The song is part of our current playlist and is taken from the upcoming LP 'Club Nites', set to arrive on June 7th via Mint Records. Pre-order your copy here.
The video was directed by Quincy Arthur. Take a look below.