Fresh off the release of his introspective sixth record Wandering Rebel, Juan Wauters returns with Limbo out November 17th, a collection of homespun bonus tracks. The only brand new track on the EP, lead single ‘P.O.V.’ is a spirited indictment of Los Angeles’ lack of access to public bathrooms and its effect on the city’s homeless population. The other tracks on Limbo are thoughtful reinterpretations of key tracks from Wandering Rebel . A lively, full – band version...
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On March 28th-30th 2022, Car Seat Headrest played three consecutive sold out nights at Brooklyn Steel in New York. An air of celebration, community and showmanship was present, made all the more palpable as the shows were far from a certainty – they took place amidst a year which saw the band having to postpone or cancel a large swath of their North American tour dates due to ongoing health...
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BADBADNOTGOOD and Charlotte Day Wilson join forces for new single, ‘Sleeper’. Recorded at the legendary Los Angeles studio Valentine Recording Studios on analog tape, ‘Sleeper’ sees the lush vocals of Charlotte Day Wilson drift in and around a refreshing instrumental by BADBADNOTGOOD. The single gets a full digital release via XL Recordings / Remote Control alongside artwork by fellow-Canadian creative, Mark Krzepis. Stream / Download ‘Sleeper’ here.
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Brendan Perry releases the reissue of his 1999 album, Eye of the Hunter, expanded for its first ever repress to now include a bonus live album Live at the I.C.A., recorded during 4AD’s infamous 13 Year Itch residency at the storied London venue in 1993.A record that has been out of print on vinyl since its release in 1999, people have been asking for Eye of the Hunter to be...
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DARKSIDE celebrate the 10th anniversary of their debut album, Psychic, originally released on October 4th, 2013. To mark the occasion, they have assembled an expanded digital edition of the record with three bonus tracks. This includes two era-appropriate b-sides – ‘Gone Too Soon’ and ‘What They Say’ – and a live version of ‘Paper Trails’ recorded during the group’s 2023 European tour. Stream / Download Psychic (Expanded): here.
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Sleaford Mods have released a new six track EP, MORE UK GRIM, out now via Rough Trade / Remote Control. Recorded at the same time as their acclaimed 2023 album – UK GRIM – the freshly released songs not only continue Andrew Fearn and Jason Williamson’s current dancefloor dominance, but with a mix of insight and wit, outrage and compassion, they critique and celebrate our turbulent times. Stream / Purchase MORE UK GRIM here.
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Sampha has released his highly-anticipated, sophomore album LAHAI, out now on Young / Remote Control. Taken from his paternal grandfather’s name, which is also Sampha’s middle name, LAHAI revels in the awe and magic of our existence, synthesising the exquisite chaos that one experiences confronting the cycle of life and the beyondness. The album spans 14-tracks, with contributions from some of Sampha’s closest friends, peers and collaborators including: Yaeji, Léa Sen, Sheila Maurice Grey (Kokoroko), Ibeyi, Morgan Simpson (black midi), Yussef Dayes, Laura Groves and Kwake Bass. Stream / Purchase LAHAI here.
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Florentino releases a brand-new EP Kilometro Quinze out now on XL Recordings / Remote Control. Kilometro Quinze is a total realisation of the riveting, cross-culture club sound that Florentino has carefully constructed over the last few years. By drawing on the vast musical influences of his British-Colombian heritage, Florentino presents a unique sonic world where the darker acid tones central to Manchester’s underground club scene meet the irresistible swing of Latin American dance sounds. It includes the celebrated single ‘Constrictor (feat....
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CASISDEAD releases ‘Venom’, the latest single to be taken from his highly anticipated debut album Famous Last Words. Following the success of recent single ‘Matte Grey Wrap’, ‘Venom’ ups the tempo and the stakes, packing a film’s worth of plot into under four minutes and set to join a long line of CASISDEAD cult classics. It’s a track unlike anything CASISDEAD has done before and comes accompanied by a video directed by...
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Tahitian/Parisian 5-piece outfit 15 15 (FKA QuinzeQuinze) are making music like no one else, conjuring up epic soundscapes coated in Moombahton and club-ready jaunts of the underground that’s been lauded by Crack, Dazed, Pitchfork, Resident Advisor, NPR. Following their mesmerising slice of r&b ‘Perfect Heaven’, 15 15 have today shared their expansive juggernaut ‘That Boom’, which morphs in-and-out of r&b and alté rhythms with leader Tsi Min’s spellbinding vocals effortlessly gliding on top. Stream / Purchase ‘That Boom’ here.Pre-order / Pre-save ATAHEVA here.
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Lauded for his songwriting and production work, Glenn Hopper now steps front of stage, in full control with his own musings on everyday life and the human condition on his debut EP Something About The Weather alongside focus track ‘Tethered Word’. An omnibus of open-hearted, modern-day anthems, the EP offers dynamic, cinematic music telling accounts of love and heartbreak, self doubt and self love, growth, acceptance of the unknown, a search for the sublime, finding beauty in the...
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A. Savage’s “sharp writing and voice are distinctive enough that you could recognize them from outer space” (Stereogum). The Parquet Courts frontman presents his highly anticipated new album Several Songs About Fire, out now. The end result is tantamount to psychic odyssey, containing a singular irreverence which is stitched together by Savage’s outsize gifts as a lyricist and observer, a quality producer John Parish calls “an emotional openness guarded by a laconic wit.” Stream / Download Several Songs About Fire here.
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Gruff Rhys is pleased to announce his new album Sadness Sets Me Free which will be released on 26 January, 2024. This incredibly will be the 25th album he has released in his 35 year career individually, collaboratively and as a member of various bands. Lead-off single ‘Celestial Candyfloss’ is a telling four minute glimpse of the forthcoming album, revealing the heady wonders and classic pop sounds within. Soaring strings carry the sweet melodies along,...
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Today, Algiers are making a deluxe edition of their new album, SHOOK, available digitally. The expanded album features six additional tracks – b-sides, alternate versions, and live cuts recorded with an expanded lineup at December’s one-off ‘SHOOK WORLD’ concert in NYC. Released in February, SHOOK was championed by critics. “Throughout the album, Algiers lashes out at injustice, exults in its sonic mastery and insists on the life forces of solidarity and physical impact,” wrote the New York...
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Molly Burch shares her fourth studio album Daydreamer. The album includes previously released singles, ‘Tattoo’, ‘Physical’, and ‘Unconditional’ each of which demonstrate a vulnerable yet vibrant side of Burch’s matured skills as a singer-songwriter. Having recently relocated to her hometown of Los Angeles, the beginnings of her latest album came together after Burch found her old diaries from age 13 and younger. Renowned for her captivating vocals and vivid depictions of love and loss, Molly takes on a new form in Daydreamer,...
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Pale Saints release an expanded reissue of their 1992 album In Ribbons, featuring previously unreleased demos and two reworks by The Tintwistle Band. The record, which Pitchfork named one of The Best Shoegaze Albums of All Time, is finally getting the 30th Anniversary celebration it deserves with a special double LP / CD release. The first disc features the UK version of the album with the second featuring a bonus disc of never before heard demos that include their first...
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