True Body Premiere New Single "Signal"

Virginia post punk/dream pop/alt band True Body have premiered their new single "Signal".

The new single comes ahead of the release of the band’s first recorded material in their current form, set for this fall, though details have yet to be revealed.

“Signal” was actually first demoed out in early 2016, lost in a hard drive until it was unveiled during the band’s tour with GosT. The track finds the band at the height of their power and artistry, with the talent of producer Sasha Stroud shining through. Stroud is also the owner and operator of Artifact Audio NYC, a trans-built, -owned, and -operated recording, mixing, and mastering studio located in Maspeth, Queens. The band say that Stroud helped them to achieve a sound “as close as we’ve gotten to the heart of our musical intentions.”

Vocalist Ivy expands on the new track: “This song is an expression of frustration with critics who shape reality without actively participating in reality outside of their own social bubbles. An encouragement towards action itself, turning towards the world rather than away from it. Musings on trans street life in the USA, Wealth gaps, crime.”

Stream  it below.

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Average Life Complaints Air New Single "Falling Asleep"

London post punk/alt band Average Life Complaints have aired their new single "Falling Asleep".

The song is out today (Sept 30), get it here and take a listen below.

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SHADER Announce Debut LP 'Everything Is Connected'

North Staffordshire indie rock band Shader have announced the release of their highly-anticipated debut full-length album 'Everything Is Connected'.

The album was produced by Gavin Monahagan (Editors) with additional production from Dave Eringa (Manic Street Preachers) and Tom Longworth and will be out through Run On Records on 28th October.  

SHADER are known for delivering an eclectic swirl of huge melodic guitar riffs & northern grooves colliding with addictive arena-sized choruses. 

The record features new single ‘Streets Tell Stories’ (set to arrive on October 14), as well as 11 other new songs which includes the already slated second key radio single, ‘Figure It Out’ which will follow the release of this single. Earlier in SHADER’s career demo version of tunes that would later form the core of ‘Everything Is Connected’ had caught the ear of none other than Clint Boon ex -Inspiral Carpets in his late radio presenter role, with Clint taking the opportunity of playing some unreleased SHADER to none other his radio studio guest at that time, Noel Gallagher famously a long time roadie with The Inspiral Carpets in his pre OASIS days.    

Speaking of the track Stu states ‘Streets Tell Stories’ “is a song about the social anxiety of decadence slowly creeping into a person's life. The inspiration began when Daz and myself were in my car outside our old practice room in Stoke. We witnessed a workman in a hi-vis walking out of a bookies covered from head to toe in blood pouring from his nose. He walked down the street and stopped at a cash point to draw out money. He then walked back into the bookies. That said a lot about his situation in 30 seconds and the idea of 'Streets Tell Stories' was born. The lyrics are about that incident but then expand on how easily someone can become that person dealing with their struggles in an unforgiving world. The outro lyrics 'Let me go' is a plea to escape your situation or town or both. The feeling of the song pushes against the stark reality of the lyrics and gives the feeling of not giving up and fighting against your state of mind or situation. It's essentially a song of faith in moving forward.”

Watch/listen a snippet of "Streets Tell Stories" below.

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Emperor of Ice Cream Drop "I See You Everywhere" Music Video

Irish indie rock/dream pop band Emperor of Ice Cream have dropped the video for their latest single "I See You Everywhere".

The song is part of our current playlist and came out last week (September 23) via Fifa Records.

From the outside ‘I See You Everywhere’ is a vivacious, end of summer, indie pop song but it in fact deals with the extremely serious topic of Parental Alienation; the process through which a child becomes estranged from a parent as the result of being wrongly influenced or through psychological manipulation by the other parent, and current efforts in Ireland to have the laws pertaining to it changed. Whether executed wilfully, or unwittingly, Parental Alienation is heart-breaking, and can be akin to torture for the alienated parent, but also have detrimental effects on the innocent child if they are forced to suffer long term separation from all those who love them. 

Watch the clip below.

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Deathsport Unleash New Single "TAXES"

German indie rock duo Deathsport (comprised by brothers Tom and Mike Zitzelsberger) have unleashed their new single "TAXES".

From the duo: "Taxes is a poem about the end of the world and our first world mindset when we think about this apocalyptic scenario. Maybe someday we will all face consequences for how we are treating each other and then we’d be happy to pay our taxes, too."

Take a listen below.

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Eyedress Unveils New Single "Song 2" (Blur cover)

Filipino bedroom/indie rock/psych/punk producer Idris Vicuña aka Eyedress, has unveiled his cover version of Blur's classic "Song 2".

The song was included in Deezer’s InVersions 90’s compilation. 

Speaking about the cover, Eyedress explains: “We made this in London. Originally, I was trying to do a heavy ‘rock’ version lol with distorted guitars and live drums then we ended up doing a mellow guitar version and I kept looking at this oberheim synthesizer they had in the studio and when we plugged that in, we changed the whole direction of the song and made it this 80s synth pop cover with drum machines and synthesizers, it was a fun day!”

Take a listen below.

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Low Hummer Return With New Single "Panic Calls"

Hull post punk/alt band Low Hummer have returned with their new single "Panic Calls".

The song, produced by Matt Peel (W.H. Lung, Eagulls), is out now via Dance To The Radio and is their first new material since their 2021 debut LP 'Modern Tricks For Living'. Buy here.

The band's statement reads: “There was a sort of conversation floating in the air that inspired the lyrics of Panic Calls. Dan and I wrote as though we were trying to ring crisis lines; the discourse of the song shifts between us trying to explain our feelings, then always being met with generic, automated responses. The intention was to sort of mirror the futility of mental health support, and, hopefully, show how relatable that issue is.”

Take a listen below.

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Blush Response Share New Single "Afterglow"

Australian shoegaze/dream pop band Blush Response have shared their new single "Afterglow".

Blush Response words: Afterglow is a song we started playing just before all gigs stopped and people had to stay inside. I was thinking it might fit on the next album but it was too bright and upbeat, it needed to stand on its own, so here it is. The B-side is a cover of The Radio Dept song “Ewan”. I’ve wanted to cover this song for ages, and I’m super happy with how it turned out. Play it loud.

Get it here and take a listen below.

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Pennine Suite Air Music Video For "Far"

York indie rock band Pennine Suite have aired the video for their latest single "Pass On You".

The song is part of our current playlist and came out in July. Get it here.

Watch the video below.

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Desire Release "Liquid Dreams (Guy Gerber Rework)"

Palm Springs-via-Montreal electronic/synthpop duo Desire (aka Megan Louise and Johnny Jewel) have released the Guy Gerber Rework of their track "Liquid Dreams".

The original version of the song features on their album 'Escape', which came out in May via Italians Do It Better. Get the remix here.

Watch the clip below.

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EKKSTACY Drops New Single/Video "im so happy"

Vancouver.BC indie/alt artist EKKSTACY has dropped his new single "im so happy", alongside an accompanying music video.

The song is taken from his brand new album 'MISERY', out today, September 30. Buy your copy here.

“I’m not a happy person," EKKSTACY tells. "I made this song jokingly, I’m making fun of myself. I’m making fun of people's perceptions of me, whatever they may be.“ 

Watch/listen below.

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Nile Marr Returns With New Single "Lonely Hearts Killers"

Manchester singer/songwriter Nile Marr has returned with his new single "Lonely Hearts Killers".

Following on from 2020's debut album 'Are You Happy Now?', Manchester's Nile Marr returns with Self Care, the first track off his sophomore LP 'Lonely Hearts Killers'.

"I wanted to this one to feel different to my previous album. Songs came out quickerand I mostly recorded it at night in the Mill, I just tried to go with the late night vibe" says Marr.

"I got back into listening to all the bands that made me want to write songs in the first place, like the Lilys and Neil Finn. I guess the whole album was trying to focus on song writing, and because I couldn’t play live during lockdown, I focussed more on song writing rather than ‘I know this works at our live shows', so I feel like this one differs in every wayfrom my previous album".

For fans of Broken Social Scene, Big Star and Elliott Smith, 'Lonely Hearts Killers' is released on vinyl, Friday 3rd February 2023, on Oldham Street Records.

Take a listen below.

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NewDad Reveal New Single/Video "ILY2" (Charli XCX cover)

Irish alt rock/slo-fi band NewDad have revealed the video for their cover version of Charli XCX "ILY2".

The cover is out now and is their first new music since their acclaimed EP ‘Banshee’, released earlier this year. Get it here.

The band, who recently left their native Ireland and relocated to London in order to write their debut album, mark a triumphant return with their infectious new cover of Charli XCX's 'ILY2'. It finds the band evolving into a bold pop beast, marked by front person Julie Dawson's bright, exuberant vocal and towering, dynamic production that raises the bar for one of the most lauded new artists of recent years. 

This step up is reflected in the video as well, directed by Irish luminary Hugh Mulhern who's also lent his talents to the likes of Fontaines D.C., The Murder Capital and rising Irish fashion designer Simone Rocha. Rocha, who's styled Billie Eilish, Wolf Alice's Ellie Rowsell and now NewDad's own Julie for this video, is one of the fashion world's most hyped designers right now. The track itself was produced by Jacob Manson and mixed by Alan Moulder (My Bloody Valentine, Arctic Monkeys, Beach House). 

Julie Dawson say of the track: We’ve always been huge fans of Charli xcx and thought it could be cool to take one of her songs and make our own version. ILY2 with its distorted synths seemed like it could translate very well as a loud shoegazey song so we tried it out!" 

Watch/listen below.

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Cousines Like Shit Unleash New Single/Video "Paper Bag"

Vienna avant-trash/art-pop duo Cousines Like Shit have unleashed the video for their new single "Paper Bag".

The song is taken from their debut EP 'Young and Online', out today (Sept 30) via Seayou Records. Grab it here.

Watch/listen below.

Glad Sisifus Unveils New Single/Video "Lows Have Higher Ceiling"

Czech Republic indie/alt artist Glad Sisifus (aka Nátan Mikletič) has unveiled the video for his new single "Lows Have Higher Ceiling".

The name Glad Sisifus was inspired by a quote in a book written by Albert Camus. It represents mainly being aware of hopelessness of life but still looking for purpose.

The songs have laid back vibe but are still kept meaningful on a personal level accompanied by dreamy guitars, pop synths, tape saturated vocals, tight drum beats and driving bass.

Watch/listen below.

Ives Electric Premieres New Single "Raw"

London, UK singer, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Ives Electric has premiered his new single "Raw".

Working with major record labels and publishers alike, he has been involved in the music industry for many years. 

He formed his first bands at a young age, began working and composing for publishers and record labels and became a regular in London’s live music club scene where he is to be found ever since. With relatives living abroad, he spent some time in the USA where he got in touch with a variety of different musical genres, styles, venues and trends from underground punk clubs in Manhattan to the cutting rock sounds on Sunset Strip. 

His musical style which blurs the lines between Indie Rock, Alternative, Post Punk and Dark Wave quickly attracted the attention of Radio, Press and online Media with its unique twist after the release of his debut single “Poetry” in the first quarter of 2022. Following a string of studio sessions including the prestigious Abbey Road Studios in London, “Poetry” was mastered by industry legend John Davis (Led Zeppelin, U2, Blur etc) at Metropolis Studios just like the upcoming Single “Raw”. “

Raw” will be the second release, followed by another single as well as an LP & EP in the coming weeks and months. 

Take a listen below.

FEET Share New Single "Can't Get In"

Coventry, UK indie rock band FEET have shared their new single “Can't Get In”.

The song is out now via their new label home Nice Swan Records and follows-on from their EP ‘Walking Machine'. Grab it here.

“’Can’t Get In’ explores the stages of fear and hope when trapped outside your safest space” explain the band. “That little dance with survival, that ultimately resolves itself with common sense.”

The Fantastic Plastics Air New Single "Spark!"

NYC sci-fi punk/neo-new wave duo The Fantastic Plastics (aka Miranda and Tyson Plastic) have aired their new single "Spark!".