Muzz have released Covers, a four-track EP which sees the trio of Paul Banks, Josh Kaufman and Matt Barrick reimagine songs by Arthur Russell, Bob Dylan, Mazzy Star and Tracy Chapman. Covers is as much an illustration of the bands collective inspirations as it is a sonic testament to their expansive imagination and fluidity as a musical outfit, imbuing the singular classics with a sense of wonder and awe that...
Pinegrove have revealed details of a new feature length film, Amperland, NY, and accompanying soundtrack album to be released on Rough Trade on January 15th. The film, scripted from a short story by Pinegrove’s Evan Stephens Hall and directed by Kenna Hynes, was filmed at the band’s long time home in upstate New York, known as “Amperland” to Pinegrove and their fans, prior to the house being sold by the...
Belle and Sebastian release What to Look for in Summer, a live double album gathering choice selections from the band’s 2019 world tour, including last summer’s epic Boaty Weekender cruise. The band have released new videos with the audio of live renditions of their classic songs ‘The Boy With The Arab Strap’, in a special near-8 minute version featuring the band in their respective Glasgow locations. All live records are a...
In September, Romy – Romy Madley-Croft of The xx released her debut solo single, ‘Lifetime’. Combining Romy’s love of yearning, emotional club music and timeless songwriting (having written songs for the likes of Dua Lipa and Mark Ronson in addition to co-writing The xx’s three acclaimed albums), ‘Lifetime’ is an exhilarating piece of warm, club-influenced pop about “being totally lost in the moment and celebrating it”; a timely moment of escapism that hints towards Romy’s love of club classics, Ibiza house and trance. Praise for ‘Lifetime’ has been universal, with i-D...
Following the release of ‘Sad Cowboy‘, South London quartet Goat Girl release their new single ‘The Crack‘ via Rough Trade. The second single taken from their forthcoming album On All Fours (out Friday 29 January, 2021), ‘The Crack’ is accompanied by a timely and surreal video, directed by Molly Ann Pendlebury and premiered via The FADER. Goat Girl say of the track, “‘The Crack’ emerged from an imagined post-apocalyptic world...
Following ‘Mork n Mindy‘ their latest single featuring Billy Nomates, Nottingham-based duo Sleaford Mods today release their politically-charged, no holds barred single ‘Shortcummings’ with a premiere from Matt Wilkinson on Apple 1 Music. The song is taken from the upcoming album Spare Ribs out via Rough Trade January 15th 2021. The band’s Jason Williamson says “I wrote the lyrics to Shortcummings in late 2019 after becoming annoyed by Dominic Cummings...
Carla Geneve shares the B Side to ‘The Right Reasons‘ – ‘I Hate You (For Making Me Not Want To Leave The City) (Band Version).’ It’s out now through Dot Dash Recordings. Backed by a captivating show and unique brand of brutally honest lyricism, Carla Geneve has established herself as one of Australia’s most prominent up and coming artists after the release of her breakout debut self-titled EP. A fact further solidified with her recent ‘Song Of...
Muzz have announced details of a new EP, Covers. The four-track set, which sees the trio of Paul Banks, Josh Kaufman and Matt Barrick reimagine songs by Arthur Russell, Bob Dylan, Mazzy Star and Tracy Chapman, will be released digitally on December 9th via Matador. Covers is as much an illustration of the bands collective inspirations as it is a sonic testament to their expansive imagination and fluidity as a...
Following his recent signing to Broken Stone Records, Sydney-based artist Wade Jackson releases his new album Sensationalized, which features his latest single ‘Nightlife‘. As Jackson details of the album “Sensationalized was written and recorded during the Covid-19 lockdown in Sydney. The theme is based around a fictional complete city breakdown, exaggerated reality. An almost apocalyptic, dystopian city with different scenarios played out by different characters in a diary/self reflection style....
Courtney Barnett today announced that she will be performing a global live stream on Thursday 17th December from the Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne. The event will be available across multiple time zones for audiences around the world and is the first full-band show she will have performed since the sold-out Corner Hotel bushfire fundraising gigs in early January. From Where I’m Standing: Live from the Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne will stream...
Memphis LK releases a new remix of her latest single ‘Letters In Concrete‘ by acclaimed UK producer Lee Walker. Here, Walker transforms the sparkling pop track into skittering, club-ready garage, complete with wobbly basslines and chopped up vocals. It’s a remix made with the finesse that earned Walker Annie Mac’s ‘Hottest Record In The World’ on BBC Radio 1 and ‘Future Anthem’ for his edits at Beatport. Released last month,...
The Black Seeds make a triumphant return to their sonic roots with their new single, ‘Raised With Love.’ Packed full of the sunshine reggae vibes that have made them a household name in their homeland of New Zealand, and a favourite for festival-goers around the world, the single is the first off their new album due for release later next year. Recorded during Covid-19 lockdown in New Zealand, the new...
Bolton-born, Berlin-based artist Planningtorock has made a remix of Romy‘s track ‘Lifetime‘. Taking things even further into the club, it’s a stunning reinterpretation of the track from one of Romy’s favourite artists. Talking about the remix, Jam Rostron aka Planningtorock says: “I’m so proud of this remix I made for my dear friend Romy. Think it’s one of the best I’ve ever made! It was so much fun re pitching...
A prolific artist and singular voice in the world of Australian music, June Jones announces her sophomore album Leafcutter set for release on February 19, 2021. Alongside the announcement comes her new track & video ‘Therapy’, as premiered via Triple R and The FADER respectively. “Combining angular post-punk with immediate, indelible pop songwriting, “Therapy” finds Jones seeking human connection but finding only things: scented candles, dresses, a calculator, a clock.” says The...
Dry Cleaning share the song ‘Scratchcard Lanyard’, the group’s first release on 4AD / Remote Control Records. ‘Scratchcard Lanyard’ is a treatise on the joy of life’s little pleasures, where air fresheners become mighty oaks and Instagram filters are glamourous holiday destinations. The South London band explain further – “In the search for your true calling in life, it’s easy to try so many things that you end up confused....
Early this year, emerging U.K.-based singer, producer and harpist TATYANA, released her thrilling debut EP Shadow On The Wall via Sinderlyn, that was praised by tastemaker outlets including NYLON, FADER, office, Line of Best Fit, Crack, and more. Now, she releases ‘Back In My Head’ a new single off an evolving mixtape called MELT. Like many of TATYANA’s songs, ‘Back In My Head’ is about the digitisation of romance that...
