The profusely prolific Laurie Hulme keeps on pumping out those hits, his alter ego ‘Songs For Walter’ has committed himself to giving away a free track each month. His last singles ‘Tougher Than A Soldier’s Boots’ and ‘Moon / Two Out Of Ten’ gained multiple radio plays by Lauren Laverne, Steve Lamacq and Tom Ravenscroft. […]
The first released track from Savages’ forthcoming album Silence Yourself available on 6th(UK)/7th(US) May 2013 from Matador Records. @savagesband http://www.popnoire.com http://www.savagesband.com http://www.matadorrecords.com http://www.facebook.com/savagestheband
Bleached, who release their debut album Ride Your Heart on April 1st, return to the UK for 3 shows in May as part of an extensive European tour. The Clavin sisters will play 14 dates taking in France, Germany, Belgium, Scandinavia and the UK. The duo showcased songs from their debut Ride Your Heart at […]
Directed by Eric Wareheim (of Tim & Eric fame) and starring Ray Wise (Twin Peaks). On the video, Eric Wareheim says… “Beach House, Ray Wise, fireworks, and horses. How can I go wrong? This is the first project that I’ve ever collaborated creatively with the band. Victoria’s imagery inspired me to create this special half time show. It also helps […]
Festival No.6 is excited to announce that Welsh trio Manic Street Preachers have been persuaded to end their self-imposed two-year exile to headline one of the nights at this year’s event, which will be a UK festival exclusive. The cover of their fifth studio album This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours was shot in […]
It’s hard to say exactly when it happened. It could’ve been during one of the 100+ shows STRFKR played over the past two years — ecstatic sold-out dance parties that started in tiny, sweaty rooms before word of mouth spread and forced a move to larger (and even sweatier) venues. It might’ve been when touring […]
Cyril Snear don’t raise their heads above the parapet often. The Manchester-based four-piece have watched on as fads and fashions swept through the city since its musical renaissance towards the end of the last decade; but they themselves? They’re a band that emerge from its cultural catacombs only when they feel they’ve a definitive statement […]
Public Service Broadcasting get back on the road in 2013 with new single ‘Signal 30’, a cautionary tale of the dangers of disrespecting the rules of the highways and byways, and their hardest-hitting track to date. The lead single from their imminent debut album ‘Inform – Educate – Entertain’ (out May 6), the relentless, high-speed […]
After a successful 2012 with the release of his debut EP, opening for The xx & At The Drive-In as well as performing at numerous festivals and sold out shows, MMOTHS’ has announced two exclusive headline UK dates this March to coincide with his upcoming release ‘Diaries’. Written, recorded, and produced by himself in Dublin, […]
In anticipation of an upcoming debut release, Heart-Ships have announced two select dates in Manchester and London. Manchester – 17th Feb // The Castle Hotel London – 22nd Feb // The Old Blue Last Having withdrawn themselves in recent months to focus on writing and recording, Heart-Ships much anticipated return sees the band ready to […]
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