KEELEY FORSYTH ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM ‘DEBRIS’ & SHARES TITLE-TRACK VIDEO DIRECTED BY MAXINE PEAKE

An intimate, raw document of profound personal change, ‘Debris’, the debut single by Keeley Forsyth, starts looking to piece together what’s left behind. Lyrically it captures a tumultuous time for Forsyth, with minimal piano and string arrangements by pianist/composer Matthew Bourne placing that elemental voice front and centre. Born and raised in Oldham, Keeley Forsyth […]

The Louder Than Words Festival of music and writing grows louder each year. Now in its seventh edition, this remains the only festival that interrogates that enduring love affair between music and the written word. There are some significant names still to be confirmed, but much of the programme is already secured. Festival highlights include legendary musicians such […]

THE LOUDER THAN WORDS FESTIVAL LINE UP ADDITIONS: THE LOVELY EGGS AND EVIL BLIZZARD

HEAR THE FIRST TRACK IN FIVE YEARS FROM CARIBOU + UK TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED

Dan Snaith aka Caribou has today shared a new track ‘Home’. The track is his first new music in five years since the release of Our Love – his universally adored sixth album which received critical acclaim including top five positions in ‘End of Year’ lists from the likes of The Guardian, NME, Mixmag and […]

After a prolonged absence and major changes in her life, Isobel Campbell returns with her freest, finest album yet in There Is No Other, released 31st January 2020 via Cooking Vinyl. Thirteen tracks of hook-driven melody across a wide spectrum of subtle, alluring arrangements and moods, from intense to mysterious to carefree, topped by her […]

ISOBEL CAMPBELL ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM WITH RELEASE OF LEAD SINGLE ‘ANT LIFE’

MANCHESTER PSYCH FEST RETURNS THIS WEEKEND

With both local and external talent alike forming the nucleus of this year’s line-up, Manchester’s annual commemoration of all that is paisley has once again returned to the forefront. The seventh annual edition of Manchester Psych Fest takes place across five stages in three great Manchester venues on Friday 30 August. Alongside an eclectic mix […]

The Brazilian duo Aldo, formed of brothers Andre and Mura Faria, release their new single and video, ‘Papermaze’. Inspired by the craziness of their hometown of São Paulo, the track is the second taken from their upcoming Trembling Eyelids EP (released on 30th August 2019 via Full Time Hobby), following the EP’s title track. About […]

ALDO RELEASE NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO ‘PAPERMAZE’

AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS RELEASE NEW VIDEO FOR SOME MUTTS (CAN’T BE MUZZLED)

Amyl & The Sniffers are pleased to share their cheeky new video for ‘Some Mutts (can’t be muzzled)’. The video was directed by Dikayl Rimmasch. Dikayl is a film-maker and photographer. He has worked with Adele, Beyonce, Jay – Z, Lenny Kravitz, Blondie, and as a contributing director on LEMONADE he won an MTV best […]

Finsbury Park, London plays host to Community Festival 2019 and once again its a one day line up filled with excellent acts. With the likes of The Kooks, Blossoms, Kate Nash and Don Broco set to play on Sunday 30th June, here’s a quick preview highlighting some potential must see acts. Spread out over a […]

PREVIEW: COMMUNITY FESTIVAL 2019

SPEEDY WUNDERGROUND ANNOUNCE NEW 7″ SINGLE BY SINEAD O’BRIEN

The new release on Speedy Wunderground and the 30th in the label’s single series will be: SW030 // Sinead O’Brien – Taking On Time and will be released 5th July on limited 7” vinyl (250 copies) + digital on 14th June Irish poet and performer Sinead O’Brien originally hails from Limerick but is now based in London. […]

From 25-28 July, the Lake District welcomes back Kendal Calling, an eclectic festival featuring up and coming artists and legends of the industry. This year’s “legends” come in the shape of Welsh rock gods Manic Street Preachers, super guitar funk maestro Nile Rodgers and Manchester indie cult heroes Doves. Of course, Courteeners will also be […]