In a musical environment where ‘new bands re-doing something already established, but really well’ is the norm (think recent big-names Peace, Palma Violets and the fantastic Savages), Junip are something of an anomaly. Their debut album Fields exhibited an unusual blend of mellow classical guitar, accompanied by well-timed drums and sweeping synths, combining to create […]
If you check your Mayan calendar, you’ll see that 2012 marks the end of the world; a subject that has always been close to the dark heart of one Konstantin Gropper – the “bastard child of Radiohead and Bright Eyes” as Music Week once christened him – or Get Well Soon as he’s better known […]
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 […]





