Melbourne shoegaze quintet Polykite are another triumph to emerge from the current Melbourne music landscape. Their debut single ‘Bones’ has all the makings of an early 4AD roster tribute, I found myself lost in the depths of the arrangement, the reverb -drenched vocals surround your aural perimeter like a choir of angels. This is a song…
Pyke: ‘Follow Me’
Having recently released their stunning debut album Detox, Norweigan duo Pyke have released another taster, ‘Follow Me’. This is a remarkable song, one which burrows beneath the surface and recovers something both seductive and strange. The key changes are notable and take the song in a fascinating and unexpected direction. A conceptually insightful journey ensues and one that…
Sorcha Richardson: ‘Ruin Your Night’
Brooklyn-based, Dublin-born chanteuse Sorcha Richardson‘s latest release sees the singer-songwriter confess her ill-fated romances. More contemplative than melancholy, Richardson manages to infuse the song with a romantic, wistful wave. ‘Ruin You Night’ is the impressive third single from an artist who has produced a charming balance of sweet melody, subtle folk twinkle, whilst flirting with a rock undertone. There…
Tigertown: ‘Papernote’
Australia has emerged as a frontrunner this year in the new music stakes and Sydney’s Tigertown are testament to that. The family outfit, husband-wife duo Chris and Charlie Collins joined by the former’s brother Alexi and sister Elodie have revealed a sonic game changer. Not only is ‘Papernote’ Song of the Day, but this is…
Premiere: Rob Bravery – ‘Taciturn’
Having recently released his new EP You Take Half via Insanity/Sony Music, Bristolian marvel Rob Bravey has revealed the new video for the deeply affecting, ‘Taciturn’. Directed by Jackson Ducasse (Chvrches, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Dua Lipa) and co-written/produced with Liam Howe (FKA Twigs, Lana Del Rey), this points toward the decidedly darker, more pensive territory…
Top Tracks: October (Part 1)
We have put together a list of songs that have stood out this month for a plethora of reasons. Please take the time to invest and immerse in them: Many Voices Speak: ‘Video Child’ The debut song and the first single off her forthcoming Away for All Time EP, may be quite introspective, but singer-songwriter Mård…
ECHOS: ‘Gold’
Portland duo ECHOS have received notable praise for their self-titled EP released earlier this month. ‘Gold’, is the second single to be lifted, the sheer power that emanates from the song is somewhat overwhelming without being overbearing. With pristine production, it brings a stunning balance between elegance and intensity. An emotionally mesmerising magnum opus, this…
Scottish Indie Sampler Vol. II
To celebrate Cassette Store Day, inspiring Scottish DIY label Gold Mold Records have collaborated with other like-minded impresarios to put together the Scottish Indie Sampler Vol. II. The label’s 17th release features the likes of Aberdeen’s FitLike Records, Dundee’s Make-That-A-Take and Glasgow’s Save As Collective, Handpicked Cassette Tapes , DTHCMP with artwork by Cameron Orr. Stylistically, there is…
Alev Lenz: ‘If Love’
‘If Love’ is the sensational new release taken from Alev Lenz‘s latest album, Two-Headed Girl. This is beautiful, genuine, considered songwriting. A triumph of minimalism, this lays bare a singer’s heart as honestly and effectively as you are likely to hear.
La Bête Blooms: ‘Breaking In’
Alt-punk quartet La Bête Blooms have made a dramatic debut with their latest single ‘Breaking In’. Taken from their upcoming second EP, ‘I Know It’s Nothing’, due out early next year, the Hull outfit will identify almost rapturously with punk metal fans. Feedback-dappled and screaming with an urgency that makes even the smallest detail surface as necessary,…
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