NEWS: BAILTERSPACE – DOWNLOAD ‘BLUE STAR’ FROM THE NEW ALBUM ‘STROBOSPHERE’
It has been thirteen long years. What were they doing? Where have they been? Somewhere, perhaps under a Manhattan substructure, or maybe above a spiral nebula, we know they have been doing something. But what? Probably checked out. Gone exploring. Pioneering tonal semiotics, developing rhythmic syntax, plugging in, turning up – creating sheer bloody massive slabs of awesomeness. What atmospheric resonance or thermodynamic vibration have they traversed? Who knows? Just listen.... Read More
LISTEN: THE SEA AND CAKE – ‘ON AND ON’
‘On and On’ is The Sea and Cake‘s second single, taken from the Chicago group’s highly anticipated forthcoming album ‘Runner’.Head HERE to hear the well received first single, ‘Harps’. You can also hear the track ‘Pacific’ on Marc Riley’s BBC 6 Music show HERE. ‘Runner’ will be out on 17th September via Thrill Jockey Records Read More
NEWS: SPRING OFFENSIVE – NEW VIDEO/SINGLE ‘NOT DROWNING BUT WAVING’
In addition to their exceptional self-directed video portraying one man’s struggle with guilt, Oxford’s SPRING OFFENSIVE share a slightly darker side to their songwriting prowess with brand new single ‘Not Drowning But Waving’. The dynamic quintet confirm its physical availability will be on very limited edition 7” vinyl with download code in bespoke packaging assembled by the band themselves. This will only be available on their merch table and webstore exclusively... Read More
LIVE: EUROS CHILDS – 05/09/2012
– THE KINGS ARMS, SALFORD – Well there’s tension in the air. Something of a first is happening to me tonight, I’ve bagsied the chance to see one of my musical heroes. He maybe an unlikely candidate for many, but Euros Childs was lead singer in one of my favourite bands, Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci. Let me fill you in. You pronounce his name not like your holiday spends, but “Airos” instead. And as for one of the greatest, underrated bands Gorky’s... Read More
NEWS: RINGO DEATHSTARR – VIDEO ‘RIP’ + NEW ALBUM DETAILS
Ringo Deathstarr have announced details of the release of their second album. Mauve will be released through Club AC30 Records on Monday 24th September 2012. The album, produced by Elliott Frazier from the band, was recorded at The Bubble in Austin, Texas and Skylab in Los Angeles in the spring of 2012. Ringo Deathstarr formed in 2007 in their native Austin, Texas channeling influences such as The Cure, The Smiths, Fugazi and The Velvet Underground. They initially released a batch... Read More
LIVE: ALLO DARLIN / BUTCHER THE BAR – 07/09/2012
– THE DEAF INSTITUTE, MANCHESTER – I really like the Deaf Institute. To me it’s a nice intimate little venue and I want all its quirky decorations in my house. Whilst having a drink downstairs I am surprised to hear that this gig has sold 200 tickets already, and that’s not even a sell out. Apparently there is a 290 capacity for The Deaf Institute. I can’t really imagine that many people fitting in there but perhaps the Deaf Institute people are just... Read More
INTERVIEW: JOSH OSHO
Josh Osho is kick starting a new breed of gritty Brit urban boy, meets souly singer-song writer. I catch up with the rising star, just before he steps into the studio to polish off his new EP (details after the big chat) and mixtape… in between a gob of breakfast. We cover such bases as swearing, Tom Jones, hot L.A. ladies, gardening and Seasick Steve. Imagine, just imagine that for a music video idea. **** V: What you up to? Josh Osho: (mouth full) I’m eating a pancake. When... Read More
NEWS: FESTIVAL No. 6 ANNOUNCES MISCHIEF MEADOW
The UK’s unique boutique luxury festival, Festival No. 6, has announced details of its children’s area, Mischief Meadow. Festival No. 6, already feted as the festival highlight of the season, plays host to an incredible and eclectic bill headlined by New Order, Primal Scream and Spiritualized. And now mini festival goers can look forward to their own bespoke programme of events. Playing on the costal location, there’s a series of pirate themed activities, including pirate... Read More
ALBUM REVIEW: TOY – ‘TOY’
Googling Toy was a fruitless task at the start of the year. There was a certain buzz around the band after a successful support slot with The Horrors, but internet presence was otherwise non-existent. Their headline tour in spring attracted many curious enthusiasts who had their ear to the ground, and they were very much rewarded for their diligence. Toy are an East London based 5-piece prog. krautrock psychedelic pop goth indie band of sorts, with an obsession for building relentless... Read More
NEWS: HUSKY – LIVE VIDEO + DOWNLOAD ‘TIDAL WAVE’ + TOUR DATES
Sub Pop are delighted to announce that Australian quartet Husky are returning to the UK for a series of dates this month. This is a great opportunity to catch the band live following the release of their debut album ‘Forever So’. You can watch a stunning rendition of the album’s opening track “Tidal Wave” in the new live video below. Husky‘s live show is crafted to take audiences on a journey through their captivating songs, earning them critical praise... Read More
