Icelandic alternative folk sensation Of Monsters and Men have emerged as the breakthrough international act of 2012. Whilst the excitement around the UK release of their debut album ‘My Head is An Animal’, out 27th August on Island Records, continues to grow, the band announce details of a 2013 UK tour. Of Monsters and Men’s […]
After three years of silence since the release of her debut album ‘Red Rocket Telepathy’, contemporary Japanese dream-pop singer, Cuushe is back with a new set of breath-taking material. In this masterfully produced new EP, entitled ‘Girl / You Know That I am Here / But the Dream’, the multi-talented Cuushe once again carefully crafted […]
Australian folk-rock chanteuse Karlie Bruce has already made a splash in the US and further afield. With a background that is as dynamic as her work, she is a back-up singer for NYC’s 17-piece disco band Escort, has opened for renowned pianist Brad Mehldau and graced the stage of New York’s esteemed Carnegie Hall alongside […]
Findlay is a new 20-something artist from Manchester, and Your Sister and You Gave Me Grace are her first offerings – evoking a gritty and raw garage fuelled energy that could easily give her male counterparts a clear run for their money when she hits the stage. There’s a limited 7″ released on Manchester label […]
Cloud Seeding is a music singles project by Brooklyn-based guitarist Kevin Serra. The project was conceived as a space for collaboration to showcase vocalists he admires. On the third single, Serra worked with Swiss singer Nadine Carina who now resides in Liverpool, England where she attended Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts (LIPA), a school founded […]
Acid Jazz celebrates its 25th year as a genre-defining label by looking to the future with their newest signings, hotly tipped Manchester outfit the Janice Graham Band. Averaging 21 years of age, JGB are Joe Jones (vocals/bass), Andy Morton (guitar), Josh Hunt (Trumpet & BV’s) and Tom Scott (Drums/BV’s). Following the fantastic response to their […]
Having become the toast of the blogs and those in the know with their early releases ‘Rio’ and ‘Gator’, Brighton’s Cave Painting announce the release of a new single, ‘So Calm’, their debut album, ‘Votive Life’ and a UK tour throughout October. Cave Painting’s debut album, ‘Votive Life’, released on September 24th, features the singles […]
Mock & Toof are back following on from their debut album ‘Tuning Echoes’ in 2010. The first material to emerge from the new album is called ‘My Head’ and it features vocals from young Swiss artist Ghostape. In a nutshell it’s one little catchy chugger with a heavy analog sound. The beats of the Boss […]
Frightened Rabbit are pleased to announce details of their eagerly awaited new EP ‘State Hospital’, out September 24 through Atlantic Records. The acclaimed Scottish quintet will celebrate the EP’s release with a UK and Ireland tour throughout September. The dates will kick off in Portrush’s Playhouse on September 6, taking in Navan, Michelstown, Dundalk, Dublin, […]
TOY’s much anticipated self-titled debut album, heralded by Mojo as ‘British Alt Rock’s finest debut of 2012, will be released by Heavenly Recordings on Monday 10th September. The album will be preceded by the release of a new single, Lose My Way on Monday 3rd September 2012. The 7” single, features the B-Side Bright White Shimmering […]
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