Peaking Lights are Aaron and Indra, a musical duo from Wisconsin who came to prominence last year with their debut album ‘936’. It’s an awesome listen, taking in sun-soaked reggae sounds, minimalist electronica, woozy, dreamy synths and some beautiful vocals to make your heart melt. Don’t be fooled though; there is nothing soppy or soft […]
Following a (mostly sold out) headline tour through the UK this month, Perfume Genius is now giving away a brand new track, “Rusty Chains” for free. In Mike Hadreas’ own words, “it’s a song for a man whose lover has died. He remembers a time, before his partner took sick, where everything felt safe and […]
Night Works create, in their own words, make-out music for the end of the world. The mood is pitched right at the crest of the wave – the moment where everyone in the room realises that they’ve played high stakes and lost: the hands are revealed, and everyone’s been bluffing all along. We all have […]
“Burn The Fruit (Pegasus)” is from the San Francisco band’s second LP, ‘Steady On, Scientist!’, slated for release June 25 via Lucky Number. Directed by Brian Ziffer, the video continues in Seventeen Evergreen‘s tradition of producing highly visual creative art around their music. Following the success of the band’s December 2011 Psyentist EP, ‘Steady On, […]
Fresh from an extensive and hugely successful two month tour of the UK, Europe and the States, Breton have announced a five date tour of the UK. They will also play further dates in Europe including a support slot in Paris with Hot Chip in July and various festival appearances including Latitude Festival throughout the […]
New York’s MS MR will officially release the 7″ ‘Hurricane’ in July via IAMSOUND Records. The duo are going on tour with Marina & The Diamonds in July/August in America. UK Live Date: June 13th – Birthday’s, London http://www.msmrsounds.com/ http://msmr.bandcamp.com/ http://www.msmrmusic.tumblr.com/ http://www.facebook.com/msmrsounds
Syd Arthur have finally revealed the video for their new single Edge of The Earth, the first single to be taken from their forthcoming album On An On, released July 2nd. Greatly inspired by the sonic pioneers of the late 60s and early 70s, Syd Arthur have put together an album that not only revels […]
‘We Are On Fire’ is the new single from CocoRosie, the celebrated duo comprising US-born, Paris-based sisters Sierra and Bianca Casady and named for their childhood nicknames. It offers a glimpse into the sisters’ intricately spun, thoroughly imagined world, their music incorporating elements from opera, electronica, and folk; tied together with fairytale lyrics. ‘We Are […]
After an incredibly busy 2011 in which London’s Novella released their first single on Dirty Bingo Records, toured with the Dum Dum Girls and were part of a split record with Gross Magic, Echo Lake and The History of Apple Pie, 2012 is already proving to be another big year. On May 28th, they release […]
Austin, Texas quartet The Young have kept a somewhat shadowy profile since their inception in 2007. Guitarist/vocalist Hans Zimmerman expanded his home recording venture into a full-fledged, elite punk unit with the additions of bassist Jason Costanzo, guitarist Kyle Edwards and drummer Ryan Maloney, undergoing a stylistic shift shortly after the release of their first […]












