Album Review: Drenge – Drenge
When asked to think of Derbyshire, you may conjure up images of coal mines, the luxurious home of Jane Austen’s swoon-inducing Mr. Darcy and now angsty, two-man blues/rock duos who make The Black Keys sound dangerously close to irrelevant, plodding dad-rock. Indeed, Derbyshire’s latest export, Drenge – formed by the aptly named brothers Eion and Rory Loveless – capture within their eponymous debut album an energy so aggressively physical that upon even the first listen,... Read More
Album Review: Out Cold – Invasion of Love
Out Cold is a side project of Simon Aldred, the frontman of Cherry Ghost. Aldred’s work with the Bolton band, such as on minor hits ‘Mathematics’ and ‘4am’, has an organic sound with a widescreen feel, and Aldred’s warm, northern vocals might easily be capable of bringing comfort to any homesick Lancastrian. With Out Cold, Aldred goes for something very different. And why not? What’s the point in a safe side project that sounds like what you’re known for already,... Read More
NEWS: CRYSTAL STILTS – LISTEN TO ‘FUTURE FOLKLORE’ + NEW LP
Crystal Stilts release a new track ‘Future Folklore” which comes from their new album ‘Nature Noir’ . Nature Noir sees The Stilts honing in on their various affinities at once. Simulcast from different pools of the past, bridging and expanding their intensive tastes in Soul, Folk, Psych, Country, Proto-punk and onward, it’s apparent that their new formulary is more subtle and fully realized than ever. Like any creation worth loving, it’s the quality of... Read More
NEWS: YUCK – ‘GLOW & BEHOLD’ LP + ‘MIDDLE SEA’ VIDEO
With their second LP ‘Glow & Behold’, Yuck demonstrate an impressive step forward in their musical oeuvre, creating an album that is as mature, ruminative and elegiac as it is irresistible, immediate and chest burstingly anthemic. As critically acclaimed and globally adored as their eponymous first album was, listeners are sure to be enchanted by the spell this one will cast. Here is a taste of Yuck in action.TRACKLISTING 1. Sunrise in Maple Shade 2. ... Read More
ALBUM REVIEW: TY SEGALL – SLEEPER
As they do, musicians will wander off their path of what we’re used to and surprise us with something that separates itself distinctly from the rest. Like a sore thumb, Ty Segall’s latest album Sleeper stands out as something completely out of his realm. Differentiating itself from the likes of last year’s thrash-and-roll efforts Slaughterhouse, Twins and Hair with Cali pals White Fence, the new album stares blankly at a white wall as it is swallowed into... Read More
NEWS: YOUTH LAGOON – ‘RASPBERRY CANE’ VIDEO
Youth Lagoon premieres the second official music video from his sophomore LP ‘Wondrous Bughouse’ today, the Stephen McNally directed ‘Raspberry Cane’.Trevor Powers, whose stage name is Youth Lagoon, began writing his debut album ‘The Year of Hibernation’ in 2010. Based around the idea of psychological dysphoria, Powers tried to document the trails of his mind through songs of minimalism and hypnotic ambience. After signing with Mississippi-based... Read More
NEWS: GIRLS NAMES – UK TOUR + LTD 12” EP ‘THE NEXT LIFE’
Girls Names have announced details of their forthcoming UK tour. Starting in October and including two shows supporting The Cult at London’s Roundhouse, it caps off an incredible year for the band following the release of their much-lauded second album, The New Life, in February. The tour also coincides with the release of a limited edition 12″ EP, entitled ‘The Next Life’. With the artwork making a playful nod to Bowie’s new record, it will feature... Read More
WHO ARE YA? MOUNT FUJI
From time to time, one of our contributors will recommend an artist/band they think deserves to be brought to your attention. No record labels, PR companies, bands or band’s management will ever have made these recommendations. It is simply one music fan putting their taste on the line in the hope of sharing good music. The questions are intended to give just a basic introduction to possibly your new favourite artist/band. So without further ado, let’s crack on with another... Read More
NEWS: NO CEREMONY/// – VIDEO FOR SINGLE ‘PARTOFME’
No Ceremony/// unveil the video for new single ‘partofme’, released on their own label NOC/// on October 14th. Directed by long time, acclaimed collaborator Deerhead (Outfit, Amateur Best), it’s a timeless accompaniment to the lush, pop classicism on showcase. The band’s eponymous debut LP is a daring, boldly singular record that pulls off the neat trick of pushing the parameters of pop music while also being brilliantly accessible, a gorgeous, haunting,... Read More
NEWS: LOVE INKS – NEW TRACK ‘OUTTA SIGHT’ + VIDEO
Love Inks have unveiled a super sweet new video to go alongside new single ‘Outta Sight’, after recently announcing news of their new album ‘Generation Club’, which is set for release on September 23rd. ‘Outta Sight’ shows what Love Inks do best; Sherry’s distinctive caramel vocals are placed against a backdrop of playful percussion and soothing synths, highlighting the beauty of simplicity, which can often be overlooked. The warming new video goes hand in... Read More
