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24 February 2023

Listen: Overmono- Calling Out

Overmono return with ‘Calling Out’, the latest single to be released from their highly anticipated debut album, Good Lies, out Friday 12th May 2023 via XL Recordings. ‘Calling Out’ has a spine-tingling immersive quality to it; vocal cuts from CASISDEAD and Slowthai spiral around pulsating synths and a grimey two-step beat. The new single comes alongside a new cinematic piece, directed by long-time collaborator, photographer and film-maker Rollo Jackson. It’s the next instalment in the album series, which together with the visual…

24 February 2023

Watch: Yaeji – Done (Let’s Get It)

Yaeji returns to share the second single and music video ‘Done (Let’s Get It)’ from her upcoming debut album With A Hammer, out April 7th On Yaeji’s latest single she reflects on the patterns, modes of thought and traumas we inherit from our ancestors, taking on the mission of smashing these inter-generational cycles as a path toward healing herself and the world. Accompanied by a music video directed and edited by Yaeji, ‘Done (Let’s Get It)’ stars Yaeji alongside her…

24 February 2023

Watch: Lucinda Chua – An Ocean

London-based artist Lucinda Chua returns to share the new song and accompanying self-directed short film, ‘An Ocean’ , from her upcoming debut solo album YIAN, out March 24th. ‘An Ocean’ marks the starting point for the next chapter of YIAN, seeing Chua reconcile with the past and move their attention to the present in this emotionally raw and vulnerable track and short film. The ocean represents a simultaneous state of pressure and…

24 February 2023

Out Now: Kate Fagan – I Don’t Wanna Be Too Cool (Expanded Edition)

I Don’t Wanna Be Too Cool (Expanded Edition) by Kate Fagan, legendary punk and ska pioneer from Chicago is out now. Originally a coveted self-released single put out in 1980, the release is a full-length remastered collectible white vinyl album featuring four previously unreleased tracks from Fagan’s 1986 ‘Kissing Concept’ rock opera. ‘I Don’t Wanna Be Too Cool’ was engineered by Mike Rasfeld at Southport Records in Chicago with multi-instrumentalist Ron Rutherford. Fagan played bass. The B-side ‘Waiting For The Crisis’ remains relevant as a…

24 February 2023

Listen: The National – New Order T-Shirt

The National have unveiled ‘New Order T-Shirt,’ the second pre-release track from its ninth studio album, First Two Pages of Frankenstein, due Friday, 28th April Accentuating the album’s layered meditations on the rupturing of connection, ‘New Order T-Shirt’ is a warmly hypnotic track that shifts between singer Matt Berninger’s brightly detailed memories of someone he misses and heavy-hearted resolution. Aaron Dessner says. “There’s a simplicity to ‘New Order T-Shirt’ that reminds me of our earlier records, but…

24 February 2023

Watch: Xylouris White – Red Wine

Xylouris White’s upcoming long player, The Forest In Me, flows freely through sprawling landscapes of discreet harmonics and cathartic bursts of melody. George Xylouris’ Cretan lute and Jim White’s drums track their progressive compositions though a spacious sound-field, rambling today down a well traveled path entitled ‘Red Wine.’ Measures of Greek dance song squeeze through Giorgos’ guitar lines, while Jim’s stolid-yet-spare drum parts play against type, establishing a minimalist framework that eventually draws Giorgos out into a disarmingly open space. The video…

17 February 2023

Announced: The Lemon Twigs – Everything Harmony + ‘Any Time Of Day’

The Lemon Twigs announce the release of their fourth studio album, Everything Harmony, out Friday, 5th May via Captured Tracks / Remote Control. Everything Harmony is a tour de force that arrives as a full realization of the brother duo of Brian and Michael D’Addario’s distinct blend of sunny pop vocals with sophisticated acoustic-folk melodies and rich textures. The announcement is accompanied by affectionate single ‘Any Time Of Day,’ which follows recent ‘Corner Of My Eye.’ Of the track, The Lemon Twigs say, “We were hired…

17 February 2023

Listen: Kosoya Gora – Tell Me Dove

On Kosogor, Kosaya Gora embrace a spirit of curiosity and with no specific plan, the two took inspiration from all over during its sessions, likening their process to that of Gray, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Michael Holman’s experimental band of non-professional musicians and artists. As a result, Kosogor contains echoes of ‘60s psych folk, underground rock, country, DIY and experimental electronica tapes, trip hop, dub, and more which all meld together in their latest single ‘Tell Me Dove’. Though these touchpoints…

16 February 2023

Watch: THUS LOVE – Centerfield

THUS LOVE have revealed their brand-new single ‘Centerfield’ and its accompanying video directed by Augie Voss and Benni Shumlin. Centerfield is the follow up to THUS LOVE’s recent single ‘Put On Dog’ which was released in January to a great press reception with editorial playlists support including NME and So Young Magazine. Speaking about the new single, THUS LOVE say: ‘In the age of advertisement and the internet, attention is…

16 February 2023

Announced: Dry Cleaning – Swampy EP + ‘Swampy’ & ‘Sombre Two’

Following last year’s critically acclaimed second LP, Stumpwork, London outfit Dry Cleaning announce Swampy, a new EP composed of two previously unreleased tracks, remixes and demos, out on 1 March. Today, the quartet release two new tracks, ‘Swampy’ and ‘Sombre Two’ of which the band says, “These two songs were recorded in the Stumpwork sessions and they feel like good companions to us. They share a dusty, desolate and spacey atmosphere.” Also featured on Swampy are remixes…

10 February 2023

Out Now: Two Shell – lil spirits

Two Shell surprise with the release of a brand new EP titled lil spirits. The new project takes the listener directly into the core of shell.tech, the cyber-world first explored on Icons. Taking elements of hyper-pop, nu-grunge, and UK garage, Two Shell present a new form of cyber-pop that will propel you to another dimension. Download/Stream lil spirits: https://twoshell.ffm.to/lilspirits

10 February 2023

Watch: Gilla Band – ‘Sports Day’

Ireland’s Gilla Band today share a new single and video, ‘Sports Day’. Their ground breaking new album Most Normal, which featured highly in Albums of The Year lists at Fader, The Guardian, Pitchfork and Irish Times is out now via Rough Trade / Remote Control Records. The video for ‘Sports Day’ was directed by Michael Speed who also directed their previous video ‘Post Ryan’ and follows previous singles ‘Backwash’ and ‘Eight Fivers’ which had videos directed and animated by Mortis Studios. Frontman Dara Kiely explains…

10 February 2023

Watch: Daughter – ‘Party’

Daughter share new single ‘Party’ from their upcoming album Stereo Mind Game, out on 7 April. The release is the second outing from the new record, following the recently released single ‘Be On Your Way’. Returning with their first studio album for seven years, Stereo Mind Game is a new chapter for Daughter, the trio of Elena Tonra, Igor Haefeli and Remi Aguilella. The longing to close physical distances has seeped into many of the tracks on the album, yet ‘Party’ recognises that…

10 February 2023

Watch: Sleaford Mods – Force 10 From Navarone

Sleaford Mods have released their sinister new single ‘Force 10 From Navarone’, featuring guest vocals from Dry Cleaning frontwoman Florence Shaw. Accompanied by a brand new video, the song is taken from the Nottingham duo’s forthcoming album UK GRIM, which will be released on 10 March 2023. Reflecting the depth of the new record, this emotional commentary explores the inner life anxieties of 21st century living, with a wry examination of social conventions. Driven by urgent…

10 February 2023

Listen: Algiers – ‘73%’

On February 24th, Algiers will release their fourth album, SHOOK. It’s a record that’s deeply informed by collaboration and community, with almost every track including a guest or feature. You can now listen to ‘73%,’ one of the album’s most raw and explosive moments and also one of a handful of songs that highlights Algiers’ core lineup. ‘73%’ follows previous singles, ‘I Can’t Stand It,’ ‘Bite Back’ featuring billywoods and Backxwash, and ‘Irreversible Damage’ featuring Zack de la Rocha. Stereogum called ‘Bite Back,’ “An essential posse cut for…

10 February 2023

Watch: Drahla – Lip Sync

Leeds-formed art-rock outfit Drahla returned last year with the contorted thrill of ‘Under The Glass’, their surprise first new material since an acclaimed debut LP Useless Coordinates and a cover of Psychic TV’s ‘Godstar’ landed in 2019. The band share a further new track with the alluring skronk and post-punk elasticity of ‘Lip Sync’. Paired to a video filmed, edited and directed by the band’s own Luciel Brown and Rob Riggs and inspired by the American mixed-media artist Bruce Nauman’s 1969 visual piece…