Having released their stunning debut album earlier this year, London-based Snowpoet have now collaborated with notable producers to deliver an enigmatic remix EP. One producer and performer that has built his sound around his innovative approach to music is Jauge and we are delighted to bring you the first listening of his captivating rework of ‘Mermaid’. …
Painting Of A Panic Attack: A Personal Essay On Anxiety
(Trigger Warning: this contains discussion around anxiety and panic attacks) I will start by apologising to Frightened Rabbit’s Scott Hutchison for hijacking the band’s latest album title as my essay header, the words were simply too perfect. I have spoken about my battle with anxiety previously. It has become my imaginary friend and foe.…
Stööki Sound – ‘Hear That (Feat Jelacee & P Money)’
Having toured the world substantially, London-based duo Stööki Sound have gained notable praise and support over the last year. Their latest release ‘Hear That’ will please both hardcore grime-heads and casual fans. This delivers a steady, honed track that’s sharp enough to split flesh from the bone. With it’s hiccuping vocal rhythms, synths that sound like they have a…
Tourist: ‘U’
With a GRAMMY already under his belt, Tourist aka William Phillips has revealed the visually stunning video for ‘U‘. Co-directed by Jacob Robinson and Dillon Moore, ‘U’ conveys an under-the-skin, emotional plangency. Being able to produce a song that is not only simplistic, but resonates with a listener is no easy task, but Phillips does so effortlessly – this is…
Owen Rabbit: ‘Oh My God’
Owen Rabbit has rapidly emerged as one of the most notable musicians of the year. The Melbourne-based electronic producer gained critical acclaim with previous releases including the otherworldly ‘Weeds’. His latest track, ‘Oh My God’ continues to showcase him as something of a pioneer. Not without its lyrical dark side, this raises you to your…
SKJØR: ‘Without Hope’
Edinburgh-based quartet SKJØR already have an impressive live CV supporting the likes of Teleman, Lanterns on the Lake and Paper Kites. Their forthcoming single, ‘Self Control’ is due out later this month and b-side ‘Without Hope’ in particular showcases the promise of the band. Illustrating an unspeakable hurt captured by Louise McCraw’s vocal and the emotion it…
Life Is Like A Box Of Records: Magana
We welcome warmly Brooklyn-based Magana who has compiled a stellar Life Is Like A Box Of Records.
Hawk: ‘Mirror Maze’
Ahead of the EP She Knows, due for release 17th March next year via Veta Records, London-based alt-quartet Hawk have released, what I feel, is their most promising song to date. ‘Mirror Maze’ like most of the band’s discography has a muscularity about it, but this manages to cast a ghostly folk wave over it. Almost…
Stars And Rabbit: ‘Man Upon The Hill’
Having formed in Yogyakarta, Indonesia in 2011, duo Stars and Rabbit have gained critical acclaim for their authentic sound. ‘Man Upon The Hill’ is their latest release, which sounds, blissfully, like virtually no one else unless you venture down the route of comparing lead vocalist Elda to the likes of Joanna Newsom, which isn’t a…
Pillow Person: ‘Go Ahead’
Having already played with a number of bands already including the likes of Hot Chip, Sarah Jones has now debuted her solo project, Pillow Person. Her first single, ‘Go Ahead’, has a charm that permeates through every last moment. Pushing away the frivolity and oddities, it leaves a serious undertone that really makes this very special. This…
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