NEWS: TY SEGALL – LISTEN TO THE FIRST SINGLE FROM THE FORTHCOMING NEW ALBUM
Like an echo from a desperate, war-torn future, Ty Segall’s latest cry of love crashes the party and detonates without warning on the drink-soaked dance floor. Female voices ricochet, deadpanning from ear to ear. Fuzzy thunders reels on high, thudding slam into your life-chest and rolling out the door. Like a quicksilver wire at the center, Ty’s voice seethes you as the unseen craft whirls closer. These are the bong-bursts of tomorrow, flown into our so-called “today”... Read More
NEWS: TOY – LISTEN TO THE NEW SINGLE ‘LOSE MY WAY’
‘Lose My Way’ is the third single proper from TOY, released through Heavenly Recordings on Monday 3 September 2012. The track is taken from the band’s forthcoming self-titled debut album, set for release on 10 September. Released as a 7″, ‘Lose My Way’ features the B-Side ‘Bright White Shimmering Sun’, a live favourite which does not appear on the album. Both tracks were recorded during the spring of 2012 with Dan Carey in his South... Read More
NEWS: WOODS – LISTEN TO ‘SIZE MEETS THE SOUND’ FROM THE FORTHCOMING ALBUM
Woods have streamed another track from their September 17th released full length, ‘Bend Beyond’.September Tour Dates: 1st – The Blind Tiger, Brighton 2nd – End of the Road, Dorset 3rd – Cargo, London 4th – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds 5th – The Fleece, Bristol Read More
INTERVIEW: CHÂTEAUX
South Manchester’s Châteaux have been making a big impression ever since uploading their first demo ‘It’s Magic’ six months ago, and continuing to deliver ever since with their reverb-heavy, melodic mix of soaring vocals and swirling guitar sounds. I talk to Henry Flint, one half of the Flint twins George and Henry that make up the core of the band. Did you and George come from quite a musical family? Well actually our family, our immediate family at least, isn’t... Read More
NEWS: ‘NORTHERN QUARTER TAKEOVER’ STREET PARTY DETAILS
It’s back, 8% better than last time. Common bar have once again teamed up with neighbours Home Sweet Home to bring you a day of live musics, quiz times, DJs, foods, drinks, heads, games, arts, buntings, #laughriots … supporting Mind and Macmillan charities. Joining them for the day will be the Common BBQ, Portable Street Beer House, pints of Pimms, Elvis In Disguise, charity raffle, chilli dogs (veggie option available), cakes, a veritable feast of DJs, Home Sweet Home... Read More
NEWS: THE ECCENTRONIC RESEARCH COUNCIL – ‘1612 UNDERTURE’ ALBUM DETAILS
A new album featuring actress Maxine Peake (TV’s Shameless, Silk) to make the 400th anniversary of the Pendle Witch Trials. Exactly 400 years since the trials and execution of the 12 women now known as The Pendle Witches, on 20 August 1612 in Lancashire, England, a purpose assembled collective of artists, sound designers, experimental pop performers, writers, poets and one actress pay homage to the legendary Lancastrian sisterhood. The collective is The ERC, aka The Eccentronic... Read More
WHO ARE YA? BENEATH THE BEACH
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: BEAK> – HEAR PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED TRACK ‘0898’ + TOUR DATES
Bristol band BEAK> (Geoff Barrow/Billy Fuller/Matt Williams) will hit the road in support of their second album ‘>>’ freshly released on their hometown label Invada. To coincide with the news, Invada have released details of a special edition fabric boxset of the album which includes a bonus disc of 10 previously unreleased tracks from the >> sessions, of which ‘0898’ is available to stream now. That will be available only on the November... Read More
NEWS: VIOLENS – UK TOUR + NEW ALBUM ‘TRUE’
To coincide with the UK release of with new album ‘True’ via Slumberland Records on the 10th September, Brooklyn band Violens have announced a full UK tour in August, including a couple of Detourjam shows, a Songkick promotion that has also been endorsed by CharliXCX, Holy Other, Tycho and Motion City Soundtrack. There’s also two Amsterdam dates to round off the tour: 14th August – London – Hoxton Bar & Kitchen Support from Cymbals & Dawn... Read More
NEWS: SPECTOR – MANCHESTER INSTORE GIG
London quintet Spector have announced a Manchester instore gig for the day of their debut album release. They will play at Manchester’s HMV at 6pm on the 13th August to coincide with the release of ‘Enjoy It While It Lasts’, as well as their new single ‘Never Fade Away’, a firm fan favourite. The band have played Manchester dates on their previous two headline tours this year, selling out the Deaf Institute in February and Sound Control in May. Read More
