Snapped Ankles are back with new single “Drink and Glide”. They find themselves in the tree-lined cul-de-sacs of the suburbs that surround the concrete forest of the citadel. Amongst the trees here are wooden posts with “For Sale” and “To Let” written in bold type. A new forest. Promises, promises. They glimpse the sportswear-clad inhabitants busying […]
After the spring release of their mini-LP Oîdophon Echorama, the psychedelic outfit Gloria returns to the UK to treat us to a few dates and a new release. The EP features four tracks. Hey Gyp is a take on this classic they often cover live, perfect for their sound with female and male vocals. The […]
The Specials, one of the most electrifying, influential and important bands of all time, release “Encore”, their first new music for 37 years via UMC /Island Records on February 1st next year. 2019 marks the 40th anniversary of the formation of The Specials and the legendary Two-Tone label in Coventry, and also marks 10 years […]
After releasing their second album I Don’t Run back in April to rapturous reviews, Hinds have toured across the globe and played at some of the best festivals in the summer calendar, sharing their inimitable live show with exuberant audiences. The Madrid 4-piece have now shared a brand new single titled “British Mind”, aptly named as they […]
South Of Reality, The Claypool Lennon Delirium’s epic second album might be just the antidote this sick world needs. Music so potent it could repel an asteroid impact from space, these seasoned warriors of psychedelia have crafted timeless songs that may as well be chiseled in stone. The monolithic dream team’s new record was produced by Les Claypool and Sean […]
Adwaith have released “Y Diweddaraf” the latest track from their debut album Melyn, which translates as “Yellow” in Welsh. The new song is a meandering and defiant swipe at being told you can’t achieve your goals. The video was filmed and edited by Welsh Art collective ‘The Shoot’ who have a strong working relationship with Adwaith and state […]
MADI have released their latest song Dirty (Word). Welsh singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/producer Maddie Jones performs alongside band members Dan Fitzgerald (guitar, pedals, modular synth), Chay Lockyer (bass, synth) and Rich Welsby (drums, samples). The band were born earlier this year as a result of experimentation with production, electronic songwriting and in-depth work with producer Charlie Francis (REM, Future […]
The Joy Formidable announce UK tour dates as the band bring their new album AAARTH to life during February 2019 headline run. The new album has keenly shone the spotlight back onto the Welsh alt-rock trio. An album packed with inventive and emotive rallying cries, born from a place of renewed vision, AAARTH has become their most experimental work to […]
The Howl & The Hum have announced a 16-date headline tour of the UK, the biggest tour to date for this hotly-tipped York-based four-piece. To tie in the announcement, The Howl & The Hum have shared a new track, “Portrait II”. The band is fronted by Sam Griffiths, with Bradley Blackwell, Conor Hirons and Jack Williams […]
HighSchool Jacob has released his new single ‘Leave U First’. HighSchool Jacob is an alternative pop act based out of Los Angeles, the brainchild of Jacob Masters. Speaking about the new track, Masters explains, “‘Leave U First’ is the anti breakup song. Or rather a look at how a memory of an ex can permeate […]
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ALBUM REVIEW - MAYA ONGAKU: NOTHING SPACE MUSIC
ALBUM REVIEW - DURUTTI COLUMN: RENASCENT
ALBUM REVIEW - LOATHE: A STRANGER TO YOU
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ALBUM REVIEW - BLUE STATES: WHERE THE FADES MEET
LIVE REVIEW - NIA ARCHIVES: THE WHITE HOTEL - 17/07/2026
ALBUM REVIEW - SPEARMINT: CHASE ME
ALBUM REVIEW - NIA ARCHIVES: EMOTIONAL JUNGLIST
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