Friday, September 25, 2020

AK/DK Announce New LP 'Shared Particles', Stream Title Track

Brighton electronic/synth/disco/punk duo AK/DK have announced the release of their third studio album 'Shared Particles'.

The follow-up to 2017's Patterns/Harmonics, "celebrates their undeniable connection as humans, all sharing the same particles from the beginning of time - still true during a moment when we can feel more separated than ever."

It will be out on November 27 via Little Miss Echo Recordings. Pre-order your copy here.

Shared Particles propels itself relentlessly forwards, thrusting onwards in pursuit of a finish point that may never come. The two-piece have always loved the motorik of the 70’s like Kraftwerk and Can, bands that revelled in the journey as much as the destination. They also describe themselves as “like a chunkier Devo” – and, yes, there’s a warmth to the textures of their music from the modular synths and other self-built pedals in their set up, while there’s a driving rhythmic constancy too.

“Really, though, our message is one of togetherness and unity,” the band says. “It’s always a strong political message in itself when people come together for music.”

Ultimately it’s that message that holds the band and their music together. As the name Shared Particles suggests, we are all as one living together, and this is music that could’ve found a home everywhere from rave and free party scene to the punk community. AK/DK’s initial ethos was to break down the invisible screen between stage and audience. They’ve always tried to capture that on record, and this is the closest they’ve come… so far. 

Check out the album's tracklist and listen to the title track and their previous single "Feeds" below.

UPDATE 28/09/2020: "Shared Particles" is our new Single of the Week!




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Thursday, September 24, 2020

Watch: Pixies Share New Single/Video "Hear Me Out"

Boston alt rockers Pixies have shared the video for their new single "Hear Me Out".

The double A-side single Hear Me Out / Mambo Sun will be out on October 16th. Get your copy here.

The song was written by frontman Black Francis and Lenchantin at Dreamland Studios during sessions for ‘Beneath The Eyrie’, with production courtesy of the Grammy-nominated Tom Dalgety (Royal Blood, Ghost, etc.).  

“‘Hear Me Out’ is about things not turning out the way we hoped, but knowing that it’s going to be ok regardless,”says Lenchantin. “Black started the melody phrases on an old organ. I loved it right away, so he asked me to take a pass at the lyrics. The song has an evocative melody that inspired the lyrics to come out straight away.”  

Joey Santiago added, “Paz sounds like she’s talking to a guy with deaf ears. I did a western style riff at the end of verses, which was like giving her a gun so the dude would pay attention.” 

Watch/listen below.


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Watch: JAGUWAR Air New Single/Video "Valley"

Berlin//Dresden shoegaze/noise pop band JAGUWAR have aired the video for their new single "Valley".

The song is out today (September 24) via Tapete Records. Grab your copy here.

The video was directed by Dominik Jureschko. Watch it below.


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