After blazing out of Bushwick in 2011 with the two buzz-worthy singles, “I’m His Girl” and “Friend Crush”, a reputation for turning live gigs into spontaneous DIY parties (and vice versa), and a bio built to withstand the most cynical indie-blog cred-vetting – Brooklyn’s Friends will release their debut album Manifest!, June 4th on Lucky […]
TOY release their second single, Motoring, on Monday April 23rd 2012. It will be available on 7” vinyl and download through Heavenly Recordings.
Norwegian born, Swedish based Ane Brun has covered Arcade Fire’s classic song “Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)”. The track will be included on the iTunes deluxe version of the album of It All Starts With One, which has already gone platinum in Brun’s native Norway. The UK release is April 23rd via Ane’s own label, Balloon Ranger Records. Speaking to Rolling Stone, […]
The propulsive singles “Family” and “Animals” have already stormed the radio airwaves and hooked listeners, and now, Irish quartet The Cast of Cheers are getting ready to unleash their first proper album, released June 18th on School Boy Error/ Co-operative Music. Of course, it would be a bit of a misnomer to call this their […]
Bear in Heaven are officially back in business and ready to hit the road with their new album, I Love You, It’s Cool out now on Dead Oceans/Hometapes). ‘I Love You, It’s Cool’ will be available 4 different packages that include a limited edition t-shirt, a thumb drive containing 2 hours of the drone stream as heard on […]
After giving the super summery Sunday (Psychic Conversation #9) away for free last month, San Diego’s Crocodiles have revealed more music from their forthcoming album ‘Endless Flowers’ with a spoof infomercial album teaser. They have also unveiled the record’s slightly controversial artwork & an appearance at Field Day Festival. The first single from the album, […]
Once again northern psych punks The Lovely Eggs return in a splatter of noise with new single ‘Food’. Following hot on the trail of their awesome Too Pure release ‘Allergies’. Holly and David are back, bringing their brand of insanity into your homes, onto your radios and through your favourite venues. Gearing up for yet […]
SPRING 2012 TOUR Apr 16, 2012 – Tavastia Club, Helsinki, Finland BUY TICKETS Apr 17, 2012 – Rockefeller, Oslo, Norway BUY TICKETS Apr 18, 2012 – Train, Århus, Denmark BUY TICKETS Apr 19, 2012 – Die Werkstatt, Cologne, Germany BUY TICKETS Apr 20, 2012 – Motel Mozaique Festival @ Off_Corso, Rotterdam, Netherlands BUY TICKETS Apr 21, 2012 – Botanique […]
Following the grandiose, bold statement of 7 minute behemoth ‘Bones’ which was given away online last month, Portland’s TU FAWNING have set a Record Store Day release for the entirely contrasting first official single from their stunning new record ‘A Monument’ (out May 7th on City Slang). Available in stores on April 21st, ‘Anchor’ is […]
Following the release of their debut LP ‘Egyptian Wrinkle’ on Hell, Yes! last month, Texan girl duo Boy Friend bring their heartbreaking ethereal haze of luscious melodies to the UK for the first time, including an appearances at Camden Crawl, Simple Things & Great Escape festivals as well as a Perfume Genius support slot. The […]
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