Watch – SOHN ‘Hard Liquor’

SOHN has kick-started 2017 with a brand new single ‘Hard Liquor’,the opening track from SOHN’s imminent second album Rennen, out Friday 13th January via 4AD / Remote Control Records. It’s a gutsy follow up to previous Rennen singles ‘Signal’, ‘Conrad’ and title track ‘Rennen’. The slick black and white companion video, created by Jovan Todorovic and shot in Belgrade, Serbia can be viewed below. On top of his album release, SOHN has been announced to…

Listen – The xx ‘Say Something Loving’

The xx have released a new song from their forthcoming album, I See You. Following the global success of lead single ‘On Hold’ (and its accompanying Alasdair McLellan directed video), ‘Say Something Loving’ is the second song to be revealed from the London trio’s highly-anticipated third album and is available to download / stream here. The xx’s new album I See You will be released on Friday 13 January 2017 via…

Listen – King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard ‘Nuclear Fusion’

Melbourne’s King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard has released ‘Nuclear Fusion,’ the second track available from Flying Microtonal Banana, the band’s first LP of 2017 to be released on Friday 24th February via Flightless / Remote Control Records. The band plan to release five studio albums in 2017, an ambitious feat as each record will be its own unique sonic adventure. Flying Microtonal Banana is King Gizzard’s first-ever experience in microtonal…

Announced – Kurt Vile new Meeniyan Show on Solo Tour

Mistletone and Remote Control are rapt to announce that Kurt Vile will be stopping by the picturesque Meeniyan Town Hall as part of his supreme solo tour. Kurt Vile makes the journey to the South Gippsland township of Meeniyan on Sunday March 5 for a magnificently intimate show in the old-timey surrounds of Meeniyan Town Hall, following his fast-selling Zoo Twilights show at Melbourne Zoo the night before. Very limited…

Watch – Mourn ‘Irrational Friend’

Earlier this year, Catalan foursome Mourn released their Sohpomore LP Ha Ha He., the follow up to 2015’s standout self-titled debut. To close out their year, they share the video for album track ‘Irrational Friend’. The Roger Guàrdia-directed video was originally premiered on Rookie, who say it’s “a sleek accompaniment to the chaotic track.” Watch the new video below!

Listen – SOHN ‘Rennen’

Two years after the release of his celebrated debut album Tremors, SOHN will return with the release ofRennen on Friday 13th January 2017 via 4AD / Remote Control Records. Prior to its release, SOHNshares the latest single, and title track from the album. The London-born artist has traded Vienna for the warmth of Los Angeles, but the influence of his former home still lingers (Rennen is a German verb meaning ‘to…

Our Favourite Albums Of 2016

In no particular order… Steve Spike Fuck – Smackwave EP Weyes Blood – Front Row Seat To Earth Lost Animal – You Yang Frightnrs – Nothing More To Say Christine & The Queens – Chaleur humaine Khryangbin – The Universe Smiles Upon You Black Mountain – IV Car Seat Headrest – Teens Of Denial Liminanas – Malamore Kikagaku Moyo – House In The Tall Grass Suuns – Hold/Still Angel Olsen – My…

Out Now – Amnesia Scanner ‘AS TRUTH’

Amnesia Scanner has released ‘AS Truth’, a two-track release featuring brand new works ‘AS Truth’ and ‘AS Brieth’ ft. Colin Self. The release is available via digital services and is available to hear / embed HERE. Both tracks were originally previewed as part of a 15 minute audio-visual live stream which has been archived HERE ‘AS Truth’ is the follow up to Amnesia Scanner’s ‘AS’ EP, which was released this…

Listen – Tim Cohen ‘Meat Is Murder’

Tim Cohen has shared the second single from his upcoming album Luck Man which is out Friday 20th January, 2017. ‘Meat is Murder’ premiered on FLOOD who describe the single as “lurch[ing] along a sleazy groove, Cohen sounding like Daughn Gibson doing his best Nick Cave.” Listen to the track below. Influenced by Van Morrison’s Veedon Fleece as well as his one-time day job as a delivery driver – heard in ‘Meat Is Murder’ – and other daily travails, Cohen’s Luck Man eschews focusing on overarching topics…

The 12th AMP Longlist Announced!

61 albums have been announced for the 12th Australian Music Prize after the most ever submitted albums in AMP history (364!), we’re excited to see Dorsal Fins, friendships, Gabriella Cohen, Jarrow, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard and Teeth & Tongue amongst the longlist! See the full list of artists here. The Shortlist, made up of nine albums, will be announced on January 18 with the winner to be announced in March 2017…

Watch – Novella ‘Does The Island Know’

Novella are excited to share their new video for ‘Does The Island Know’ premiered via The Line Of Best Fit. It is their second single following the title track, taken from their forthcoming sophomore album Change Of State out Friday 17th February 2017 via Sinderlyn / Remote Control Records. The London set clip was shot by Yuki Yamamoto and showcases a constantly moving city from many different angles, reflecting the movement of the song. Watch the video…

Sleaford Mods announce new album ‘English Tapas’

Sleaford Mods have announced their new album English Tapas, to be released Friday 3rd March 2017. The album was recorded at Steve Mackey’s (Pulp) West Heath Garage studios in London. English Tapas will be available on a limited pressing of red vinyl, CD, DL and very limited edition cassette (150 only). The first 1000 vinyl pre-orders also include a bonus one sided 7” of exclusive track ‘Big Trouble In Little Costa,’…

Listen – Warpaint ‘New Song’ (Soulwax Remix)

Listen to Warpaint’s ‘New Song’ (Soulwax Remix) below. The band tour Australia this February in support of their new album Heads Up out now via Rough Trade / Remote Control. Catch Warpaint play Perth International Arts Festival on February 19, Brisbane at The Triffid on February 22, Melbourne at Zoo Twilights on February 24 and Sydney Opera House on February 25. Full ticket details and links below. This will be the band’s third tour of…

Out Now – The Colorist & Emiliana Torrini self titled live album

The Colorist Orchestra & Emiliana Torrini have releaased their collaborative self-titled live album, out now via Rough Trade / Remote Control. The Colorist Orchestra is a Belgian ensemble founded by Aarich Jespers and Kobe Proesmans in 2013. They re-envision the repertoires of established musicians from across genres using traditional classical instruments and arrangements, along with a variety of their own musical inventions to contribute innovative, never-before-heard sounds and grooves to their compositions…

Watch – Diana Gordon ‘Woman’

Diana Gordon drops her first-ever music video for the anthemic single ‘Woman’, premiered via Vogue. Watch it below. Directed by Cameron McCool and featuring Diana herself, she writes of creating the video, “We shot this video on a cold day in November. Five pregnant women on the cusp of giving birth and hungry, everyone having to pee at the same time. It was also one of the calmest days I’ve ever experienced….

Listen – Car Seat Headrest ‘Drunk Drivers/Killer Whales’ (Single version)

After performing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon with members of The Roots, Car Seat Headrest have shared a new version of ‘Drunk Drivers/Killer Whales’. The six minute Teens of Denial epic has been reworked into a brand-new 4 minute version featuring lyrics from Will Toledo’s previous track ‘Plane Crash Blues’. Watch the performance and listen to the single below. Catch the band tour as a part of Laneway Festival this summer. In addition,…

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