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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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.

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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.

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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.

EMF Share Music Video For "Crime of Passion"

English indie/alt band EMF have shared the video for their latest single "Crime of Passion".

The song is part of our current playlist and is taken from their album 'GO GO SAPIENS', their first since 1995, released back in April. Buy it here.

CRIME OF PASSION deals with what happens when you fall in love with someone that keeps on breaking your heart, EMF’s singer James Atkin cries out soulfully ‘What I’m feeling’! trying to make sense of a tangle of dangerous emotions.

James shows his versatility at the service of emotion and submission, the arrangement has hints of New Order and the Smiths, bands that formed EMF’s musical direction and a synth solo that wouldn’t be out of place on an 80’s dance floor.

Watch the clip below.

Palm Unveil New Single/Video "On The Sly"

Philly-based indie/alt band Palm have unveiled the video for their new single "On The Sly".

The song is taken from their upcoming album 'Nicks and Grazes', which will be out on October 14th through Saddle Creek. Pre-order your copy here.

'On the Sly' is one of the record’s most pop-forward songs. It came together in patchwork over many hours of aimless playing, resulting in a mesh of all of their respective musical impulses. The vocal melody is infectious and slippery, reminiscent of Brian Eno. “The words turned out a little sadder than intended but when we play this song I smile,” says guitarist/vocalist Eve Alpert. The surreal accompanying video, directed by Rich Smith, features the band performing while characters search for the source of a mysterious sound.

Watch/listen  below.

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Bleach Lab Air New Single/Video "If You Only Feel It Once"

South London-based indie/dream pop four-piece Bleach Lab have aired their new single "If You Only Feel It Once", alongside an accompanying music video.

The song is taken from their forthcoming third EP 'If You Only Feel It Once', set to arrive on 4th November via Nettwerk. Pre-order your copy here.

Watch/listen below.

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Chappaqua Wrestling Drop New Single/Video "Wayfinding"

London via Manchester indie/alt band Chappaqua Wrestling have dropped the video for their brand new single "Wayfinding".

“‘Wayfinding’ is a song to guide you through the ups and downs of doing something you really believe in,” they explain. “However glossy-eyed you are on a weekend about life, the mid-week lull can come to ruin it. The monotony of work, the routine of debt via rent and pub eating at your soul.”

“Sometimes you gotta be strong and ignore the present depressing times, and think about how generally things are moving in the right direction. You have to believe.”

The song is out today (September 21) via EMI, grab it here. and watch/listen below.

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EKKSTACY Shares New Single/Video "i just want to hide my face"

Vancouver.BC indie/alt artist EKKSTACY has shared his new single "i just want to hide my face", alongside an accompanying music video.

The song is taken from his upcoming new album 'MISERY', which will be out on September 30. Pre-order your copy here.

i just want to hide my face continues EKKSTACY’s ability to fuse earworm melodies with affecting and personal songwriting to the tune of emo and 80s post-punk instrumentation. 

“I never liked being the center of attention,” EKKSTACY says of the sentiment behind the track. “I feel weird when everyone is looking at me. People are always watching now. This song is about that.”

Watch/listen below.

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Cruush Unveil New Single/Video "false start"

Manchester indie/alt/shoegaze band Cruush have unveiled the video for their new single "false start".

Harbouring echoes of shoegaze bands such as Slowdive, it's a breath of fresh air within Manchester's typical indie scene.

Band member Amber Warren says: “I guess you can say our music has the sweet elements of having a crush on someone but the screeching of an industrial car crusher… Sonically the track reflects everything falling apart around you in a country where anxiety and disillusion are escalating, and there seems to be a complete lack of compassion and thought. That constant 5/4 guitar starting the track off and running in the background throughout as the rest of the song plays in 4/4 mirrors the sense of things not seeming right that you can’t shake out your head. This also lends the track its name ‘False Start’ as the drums don’t drop in where you’d expect."

“Lyrically the track discusses clinging onto something toxic and finding it hard to let go of the situation. The situation sometimes makes you question and dismiss your gut feeling. You know it’s not good, but continue with it.”

Get the track here and watch/listen below.

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White Lies Release New Single "Trouble In America"

London indie/post punk trio White Lies have released their new single "Trouble In America", alongside an accompanying music video.

Speaking about it, the band says: "We gave up on b-sides years ago, and go into making an album with the sole aim to fit the most cohesive 40 mins of music onto two sides of a 12"; that we can. Unfortunately that means some music is sidelined at the final hurdle. "Trouble In America" was the hardest song to leave off. It was written a couple of days after "I Really Going to Die" and lives in the same world, and energy. Desperation Funk? In this song we jump between the mind of a serial killer, and his good Christian teenage daughter as she realises who...or what her father is and always has been. “My old man's making trouble in America! Oh, lord, take the weight off me!" she pleads over a cock-rock, Todd Rundgren-esque chorus.  We have a history of bonus tracks becoming live favourites, and we’re putting a bitcoin on this horse to keep up tradition."

The song is taken from the bonus edition of 'As I Try Not To Fall Apart', which will be out digitally on 21st October via [PIAS] . Get it here.

Watch/listen below.

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Twin Drugs Air New Single/Video "Eyelets & Aglets"

Richmond, VA indie/noise-rock/shoegaze band Twin Drugs have aired the video for their new single "Eyelets & Aglets".

The song is taken from their upcoming new album 'In Now Less Than Ever' set to arrive on October 7 via Crazysane Records. Pre-order your copy here.

Crispy snapping drums and chunky bass power through this song ‘Eyelets and Aglets’. Pop in its rooted sensibility, Twin Drugs writhe and wrestle with this ear worm, sharpening its teeth and pushing towards that passionate, ever raw world of distortion.

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Pastel Unleash New Single "S.O.H.O"

British indie/brit rock band Pastel have unleashed their new single "S.O.H.O".

The song is taken from their forthcoming second EP 'Deeper Than Holy', which will be available on October 21st via Manchester indie label Spirit of Spike Island. Get it here.

‘S.O.H.O.’ immediately fires on all cylinders, its ‘90s-tinged indie-dance strut propelled by John Squire-esque guitars before its breakdown explodes back into life with a bang that will ignite live shows and club nights alike. Frontman Jack Yates’ voice also stands out, blending trademark Manchester style with a soulful edge.  

The ‘Isaiah’ EP will feature ‘S.O.H.O.’ and the recently released title track alongside two new songs in the shape of ‘Escape’ and ‘Two Fools’. ‘Escape’ channels the spirit of early Verve, dreamy psychedelia possessing an air of both nostalgia and optimism. The concluding ‘Two Fools’ is a bigger beast, contrasting spiralling big riffs with a spacey acoustic passage before once again hitting hard. In short, ‘Isaiah’ shows that Pastel bring a palpable new energy to their storied musical roots.  

Guitarist James Yates says, “This EP feels like a step up, like we’re growing musically and expanding on our sound! It’s everything we’re about. Trippy and chilled out with a proper deep groove to it. No other young British band is doing anything nearly as good, and we cannot wait for things to pop off in 2023 when our debut album drops.” 

Take a listen below.

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The House Of Love Reveal New Single "Hey Babe"

UK indie/alt rock legends The House Of Love have revealed their new single "Hey Babe".

The song is taken from their long-awaited new album 'State Of Grace', which will be out on September 16th via Cherry Red Records. Pre-order your copy here.

Hey Babe is based on a poem written by Guy and is a song of hope and love. It is quintessential House Of Love and brings to mind somnolent late summer September days of changing moods and atmosphere. It features pedal steel guitar reminiscent of the Bob Dylan classic Lay Lady Lay. Guy's mesmerising vocal creates a hymn like ballad that draws the listener in close. 

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Floral Image Unleash New Single "El Topo"

Norwich, UK psych-indie-electronica-rock five-piece Floral Image have unleashed their new single "El Topo".

The song b/w  "Subpoena", is out now through Catch 21 Records. With their 3rd single, Floral Image have revealed their most explorative recording yet. El Topo, named after Alejandro Jodorowsky’s cult cinema classic, aims to place you on an epic audial journey through an imagined technicolour landscape that Jodorowsky himself would be proud of producing. Ever mutating, El Topo takes you higher with its pounding Psych-Rock whilst also bringing you back down to earth with passages of awe inspiring ambient soundscapes. 

 

A thumping crowd favourite at their already raucous live shows, El Topo stretches across your ears like a meandering psychedelic river. The single is accompanied by a live session video where you see the band demonstrating their tasteful knack of incorporating both the heavy and the intriguingly mysterious for their Jodorowsky inspired stomper. 

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Floral Image Unveil Live Video For New Single "El Topo"

Norwich, UK psych-indie-electronica-rock five-piece Floral Image have unveiled a live video for their new single "El Topo".

The recorded version will be out on 9th September through Catch 21 Records. With their 3rd single, Floral Image have revealed their most explorative recording yet. El Topo, named after Alejandro Jodorowsky’s cult cinema classic, aims to place you on an epic audial journey through an imagined technicolour landscape that Jodorowsky himself would be proud of producing. Ever mutating, El Topo takes you higher with its pounding Psych-Rock whilst also bringing you back down to earth with passages of awe inspiring ambient soundscapes. 

 

A thumping crowd favourite at their already raucous live shows, El Topo stretches across your ears like a meandering psychedelic river. The single is accompanied by a live session video where you see the band demonstrating their tasteful knack of incorporating both the heavy and the intriguingly mysterious for their Jodorowsky inspired stomper. The Norwich 4 piece have many tricks up their sleeve…Who wants more?

The video was recorded at the St. Martin-at-Oak Church, Norwich, Norfolk in 2022. Watch below.

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China Steps Unveil Debut Single/Video "American Life"

Leeds indie band China Steps have unveiled their debut single "American Life", and its accompanying music video.

The track was produced by Chris Mulligan of W.H. Lung. Formed in early 2021, China Steps bring together five well-versed musicians of Leeds’ bustling music scene, with shared members in Eades, Drahla, Genie Genie and Van Houten. The group came together over their shared love of nineties and early noughties American bands like Heatmiser, Red House Painters, Duster, Deerhunter and Women, and channeling this musical inspiration helped the five-piece beat back against the uncontrollable monotony and uncertainty of lockdown life, all while honing in on their songwriting skills to create an infectious guitar-driven sound. 'American Life' features a driving bassline, layered guitars and atmospheric flourishes that sit as a bed for observational lyrics that dig into the darker sides of human nature.

The band say of the track: "The theme behind 'American Life' is ‘Schadenfreude,’ the experience of pleasure, joy, or self-satisfaction that comes from learning of or witnessing the troubles, failures, or humiliation of another. This felt very apt for the time we wrote it correlating to the time we were living in at that point with Covid ongoing and Trump in power in the States."

Other influences on the lyrics come from American humorist David Sedaris’s When you Are Engulfed in Flames, which touches on the absurdity just below the surface of everyday life, John Berger’s Ways of Seeing, and the black and white photography guitarist/vocalist Thomas Barr was taking at the time: “picture the film / a person, black and white / a path, a doorway to light / perspective of the mind”.

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EKKSTACY Premieres New Single "i want to die in your arms"

Vancouver.BC indie/alt artist EKKSTACY has premiered his new single "i want to die in your arms".

The song is taken from his upcoming new album 'MISERY', which will be out on September 30. Pre-order your copy here.

Watch a lyric video below.

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Bleach Lab Release New Single "Obviously"

South London-based indie/dream pop four-piece Bleach Lab have released their new single "Obviously".

The song is taken from their forthcoming third EP 'If You Only Feel It Once', set to arrive on 4th November via Nettwerk. Pre-order your copy here.

“This track addresses the person your partner has left you for, you’re bitter, hurt and rightly or wrongly directing your aggression towards them instead,” Jenna Kyle says of ‘Obviously’. “However in the chorus, it is a bit of a conversation with yourself, self-reflection and realisation that it doesn’t really matter what you say or do, your former partner still loves them either way.”

“There’s a lot of themes of feeling at home and finding your feet as an adult, which relates to the way that I feel at home with my family and the journey that I’ve been on since I’ve left home.” Jenna adds of the EP. “Also of finding your way in life, navigating relationships and friendships and as you grow, realising which ones weren’t for you and which ones you are better off without.”

Take a listen below.

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Adwaith Unleash Music Video For "Nid Aur"

Carmarthen post rock/post punk band Adwaith have unleashed the video for their latest single "Nid Aur".

The song is taken from their sophomore album 'Bato Mato' which came out in July via Liber tino Records. Grab it here.

Although Bato Mato was made in Wales alongside a close circle of colleagues, it is inspired by the limitless possibilities of the world in general - and the anguish of having to choose a path as adulthood rears its head. It stands as a guide for anyone embarking on their own epic journey into the unknown, just as Reaction did to create it.

Watch the video below. 

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