I have been listening to Kid Canaveral for around 7 years now. Given how many bands I have seen come and go in that period, it’s beyond satisfying to have them still going strong. The band are set to release their 3rd album, Faulty Inner Dialogue 29th July via Lost Map. The label itself goes from…
The RM Hubbert Podcast 3.0
Welcome to the Podcart podcasts. This week’s very special guest is RM Hubbert! My third sit down with Hubby which includes an honest chat about him and his music. You can buy RM Hubbert’s album viashop.chemikal.co.uk/acatalog/CHEM238.html#aCHEM238 Please listen and enjoy and remember to check out the artists in more depth. Available to download via iTunes or stream…
Avec Sans: ‘Perth’
Avec Sans continue to establish themselves as one of the year’s most vibrant outfits. Their previous hit ‘Heartbreak Hi’ became something of an addiction, they have now returned with another thrilling anthem. A reworking of the Bon Iver classic, ‘Perth’ is a bombastic take on the original. Packed to the brim with angular synths, this…
Anil Sebastian: ‘Human’
Anil Sebastian has released first single ‘Human‘ to a rapturous reception. His approach to songwriting has made this a clever metaphor for a complex situation we find ourselves in on a global scale. The orchestration, delivery and production of the track are intense and do well in showcasing an incredibly composite artist. Sebastian has an…
Pavan: ‘Renita’
Joe Robbins and Will Lowes are London-based electro duo, Pavan. Having already dazzled with their debut single ‘It’s A Secret Life’, the two-piece have a glorious follow-up. ‘Renita’ will claim your souls and help mend any broken heart. It gives a real sense of adventure in its composition and pulses with intelligence and creative bravery. I…
Tiger Mountain: ‘My Heart Is A War’
New York’s Tiger Mountain met vocalist Kesang Marstrand one evening and bonded over various musical obsessions. She has now collaborated with them on their intoxicating new single ‘My Heart Is A War’. The human element of Marstrand’s soothing vocal gives a sense of comfort and that married with its deep vibrating synth bursts makes this…
Love Thy Brother: ‘Love Me Better (feat. Ariel Beesley)’
Having already remixed the likes of Lana Del Rey and BANKS, Montréal duo Love Thy Brother have already started to establish a name for themselves. Featuring LA-based singer/model Ariel Beesley, ‘Love Me Better’ is a bold stamp from the brothers. With its genially thumping staunch beats wedded to majestic and heavenly vocals courtesy of Beesley, this has put Love Thy Brother firmly…
Corbu: ‘Battles’
With their new Daniel Cordero-directed animated video, New York electronica duo Corbu have transported me back to my Ulysses 31 fuelled childhood. ‘Battles’ sophisticated and catchy layers of synthesizers and soaring vocal hooks have produced a devastatingly uplifting song that does not lose its luster with every spin.
ISLE: ‘Instincts’
Duo ISLE have done well in establishing themselves as an original Scottish export. Their unique blend of electro, indie and rock has translated itself as consistently euphoric, memorable and progressive. Liam Rutherford and Ben Singer have managed to fuse their skills to create something sleekly produced, intelligently written and radio worthy. Their latest release, ‘Instincts’, continues…
Bo Rocha: ‘Enough For You’
London-based singer, songwriter and producer, Bo Rocha has announced the release of a new EP, Hold My Gaze. Due out this September via Bait and Switch Records. ‘Enough For You’ is the first release and you find yourself reveling in the mystery of who exactly is the marvelous woman singing them. With an effortlessly mercurial vocal technique and a palette…
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