PREMIERE // ‘Vestige & Vigil’ LP by THE BELLWETHER SYNDICATE – ‘big deal’ dark sophistication
In every scene, there is a set of folks who rise above the others as leaders – due to a mixture of charisma, taste, style, … Read More
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PREMIERE // ‘How To Love’ album from WITHERED HAND – a worthy listening post
Today brings the release of the new ‘How To Love’ album from British singer-songwriter Withered Hand (the nom de plume of Edinburgh-based singer-songwriter Dan … Read More
PREMIERE // A CLOUD OF RAVENS are the newfound ambassadors of ‘Lost Hymns’
Today is the day we warned you about – well, that we told you about roughly a month ago when we first introduced you to … Read More
PREMIERE // Dark and looming new single ‘Driveaway’ from A SHORELINE DREAM
It’s been a few years since we visited the ever-grounding and always superb musical catalogue of postpunk / shoegaze / alternative-noise rockers A Shoreline Dream… Read More
PREMIERE // New ‘Sliver of Light’ single by TIM EASTON contemplates hope and life’s end-game
With terms like ‘legacy artist’, iconic, legendary, pioneer and groundbreaking tending to be thrown around loosely in PR materials, especially when it comes to music, learning about … Read More
PREMIERE //EVERYTHING BY ELECTRICITY transforms empty landscapes into shimmering dream pop on “Goodbye”
“Goodbye” first came to fruition when singer-songwriter Yulia Bizyukova decided to do some spring cleaning in her flat. From the ashes appeared an external hard drive with various … Read More
PREMIERE // ARWEN LEWIS releases “Black Moon’
Arwen Lewis has been part of the creative cosmos all her life. So it’s no surprise that her new EP is called Under the Stars… Read More
PREMIERE / Live acoustic sets complement WITHERED HANDs new ‘How To Love’ LP
We are looking forward to the new record from singer-songwriter Withered Hand, the Edinburgh-based Londoner, who is otherwise known by his real name Dan … Read More
PREMIERE // JEREMY FACKNITZ is “Smilin’ At The Future” on his new single
“The name of the title track ‘Smilin’ At The Future’ was pinched from the text under my picture on the front page of the local … Read More
PREMIERE // Formidable ‘Do’Oa’ debut single from Chicago’s EVIDENCE OF A STRUGGLE
There’s something to be said when an artist’s debut offering hits all the right nerves right off the bat. “Hit repeat please”, says I to … Read More
PREMIERE // ‘2poor2die’ by THE NOISE WHO RUNS honors unsung working-class heroes
It’s an intriguing proposition when you see the names of some of your fave acts listed as references in an artist promo and it gets … Read More
PREMIERE // ‘The Long Train’ by LUSITANIAN GHOSTS presents ancient sounds in the 21st Century
A couple of years ago, we covered the latest ‘Exotic Quixotic’ album from one of the more ambitious musical projects using traditional folk instruments. … Read More
PREMIERE // ‘Golden Age’ a lush & wise taster of THE BELLWETHER SYNDICATE’s imminent new album
It is always fascinating to see how fluid some musicians are, how they adapt and recreate themselves and how they can jump / slide between … Read More
PREMIERE // ‘Insatiable’ by JODY AND THE JERMS explores the limit of human selfishness
The past year has been super busy for Oxford natives Jody and the Jerms. Between recording, mixing, touring, creating videos and answering interviews, the … Read More
PREMIERE // Singer-songwriter SID SETH shares a brand new single entitled “Hopeless War”
“‘Hopeless War’ comes from a classic situation: a battle of ‘you did this, I did that.’ Both parties go crazy, and after a certain point … Read More
PREMIERE // Ambient tripology with THE FLOWERS OF HELL ‘Foray Through Keshakhtaran’
Long has eastern cultures provided inspiration for the creations of western artists – in art, in design, in music and so on. On the musical … Read More
PREMIERE // CM TALKINGTON Ft. Renee Zellweger + Paul Leary on “Greenlight” Single
Carty Talkington is perhaps best known for writing and directing the cult classic western psychedelic road opera Love & A .45 starring Renée Zellweger (in … Read More
PREMIERE // Secret Machines “Outside” Single out today + New LP 3/24
In case you haven’t heard, much like a frantic movie about “unfinished business” or “the one that got away,”Secret Machines spent the past few … Read More
PREMIERE // BLOODY BANANAS Share “Can’t Be For Real” Single
Cary LaScala — who has a lengthy resume as a drummer, touring, and recording with the likes ofJackson United (Foo Fighters), Wild Party, … Read More
PREMIERE // True world inspiration from NEVARIS and BILL LASWELL on ‘Dub Sol’
Today you are in for a wonderful surprise to start your week as we present something for fans of Lee Perry, Carlos Santana,Material, Method of Defiance, … Read More
PREMIERE // ANDREW NORTH & THE RANGER debut “Infinity Spinning
Andrew North & The Rangers debut their new standout single “Infinity Spinning,” taken from their upcoming live album, Thanks for the Warning – Vol. 1, … Read More
PREMIERE // A CLOUD OF RAVENS serves up postpunk trepidation on ‘Parable’
The year is young and already there have been so many great releases, including in the dark music realm. Let us add yet another single to … Read More
BEDROOM Announces New Album Shares Single “Better Friends” Thread LP Due Out April 28th
We are super excited to share this new upcoming release via Amuse Records from Noah Kittinger’s solo project Bedroom. Noah’s been releasing music under the Bedroom moniker … Read More
PREMIERE // IGUANA DEATH CULT reveal “Pushermen” Video
Today, European rock band Iguana Death Cult return with a brand new track entitled “Pushermen,” This new track is the second single off … Read More
PREMIERE // Dream on with North Carolina’s THE MYSTERY PLAN on ‘Big Bliss’
So far this year, the Carolinas have been a hotbed of new music among indie creatives, bringing us new music from the likes of Candy Coffins, … Read More
PREMIERE // THE NOISE WHO RUNS ‘Takes A Long Cold Look and Then The Kitchen Sink’
We welcome Tuesday with the release of the latest sonic output from a duo known as The Noise Who Runs, who we introduced several … Read More
PREMIERE // PROVOS release “Burning Moon,” and “Holden’s Jig” double single
California’s buzz outfit The Provos are back in action today with their new double single “The Burning Moon” and “Holden’s Jig,” in honor of their … Read More
PREMIERE // VICKI LOVELEE releases new music video for single “Counting Me”
Vicki Lovelee is an Asian Canadian alt-pop singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Toronto. Her music combines pop with dark, dramatic sounds; fused with orchestral instrumentations … Read More
PREMIERE // FOX APTS. debut “Stars of the 10-32”
Fox Apts. is a new alternative rock band from California comprised of lead singer Dave Kajganich, guitarist and bassist Jerry Popiel, and drummer Tom Stickley. … Read More
PREMIERE // PENNIES BY THE POUND reveal stellar ‘Whispers Beneath The Willow Tree’
It’s been a while since we checked in with Fenno-Scandian prog rock game-changers Pennies By The Pound – last year, we presented several offerings from … Read More
PREMIERE // KID FRANCESCOLI shares “You Are Everywhere” single
Today, Kid Francescoli, the electro-pop project of French musician Mathieu Hocine, announces he has shared the first single, “You Are Everywhere” from the forthcoming album.… Read More
PREMIERE // BLACK MARKET KARMA and JOAKIM AHUND drop ‘Heady Ideas’ single
Today brings the release of one cool cat of a track – an upbeat slice of the best (sonic) life, presented to us on a … Read More
EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE // SWIMM Announce LP + “Talk To Me” Single
After a 6-week North American tour and a flourish of lauded singles boasting multiple high profile spots (from a Kelly Slater documentary, to the Hulu … Read More
PREMIERE // NYC’s Gramercy Arms unleash their long-awaited ‘Deleted Scenes’ LP
Several months ago, we introduced you to a NYC-based music collective known as Gramercy Arms . Finally the band will come around (on Friday … Read More
PREMIERE // Trip out and rock on ‘O Torto Santo’ single by Brazilian quartet BIKE
Today we turn our attention to a band from a region that is rather underrepresented in the blogosphere (at least outside of their own country) … Read More
Exclusive Premiere // Video + New Single from DEVIN COOPER’s “The Other Guy”
Earlier this month, breakout country-rocker Devin Cooper kicked off 2023 with a bang, landing an incredible seven nominations for the 2023 Country Music Alberta Awards. … Read More
PREMIERE // AMBER NICHOLSON unleashes “Heart to Stone’ just ahead of her debut EP
Amber Nicholson’s desire to make music is stirred by both passion and purpose. That’s hardly surprising; she first started playing piano at age five and … Read More
PREMIERE // THE YETS unveil beautifully dark & reflective dream pop in ‘Fades To Gray’ from debut EP
In our modern day and age, it’s fair to say that the everlasting allure of dreampop cannot be denied, beginning with the beautiful wave begun by … Read More
PREMIERE // Liverpool-based 80s THE ROOM are back with invigorating new ‘Restless Fate’ LP
It’s not without good reason that Liverpool was declared by UNESCO as a city of music, but the phases in which that music has gone … Read More
PREMIERE // ‘Started Something’ by JODY AND THE JERMS
If there ever was a time when the world should welcome a band with the indie-pop positivity and clarity of The Go-Go’s or similar vibing … Read More
PREMIERE // Dreampop fusioneers THE MYSTERY PLAN uplifts on soulful ‘What A Day’ EP
Some bands are so prolific that it’s hard to keep up with all the releases they put out – from singles and EPs to albums, … Read More
PREMIERE // VARRO VIVYDS shares ‘Big Bang’ single
Having gathered traction across streaming services over the past few years, the charismatic singer Varro Vivyds, who hails from Santa Cruz, California aims to present … Read More
PREMIERE // Reincarnation visited on KARAMELIEN’s new ‘Wait For Me’ single
It’s only been a few months since indiepop artist Karamelien released their latest single, but already they are back with a new single ‘Wait For Me’… Read More
PREMIERE // Stellar pop sheen from MARI DANGERFIELD on debut ‘Love And Other Machines’ LP
Get ready for a potent dose of pure, crystalline pop from an emerging force on the UK indie scene as we introduce you to Mari Dangerfield… Read More
PREMIERE // Plug in ‘These Will Be Your Gods’ EP by THE NOISE THAT RUNS
It’s always interesting to follow certain artists in their artistic path – where will it lead them, with whom will they collaborate, will they develop … Read More