Adelaide’s The Winter Gypsy have already started gaining mounting praise as a new band to keep a close eye on. The sextet are the result of 4 previous bands joining together to form as they put it, “a conclusion”. Their latest release ‘Took Me By’ is as captivating visually, thanks to Gerard Wood, as it…
The So So Glos: ‘Missionary’
Brooklyn’s The So So Glos continue their punk assault with new video ‘Missionary’. With a “give zero fucks” ethos, they have built a reputation for being true DIY pioneers. Their latest single continues their trademark sound of an unruly, headstrong attitude. ‘Missionary’, boils over with frustration. It isn’t groundbreaking by any means, but it’s a…
Fliptrix – ‘Patterns Of Escapism’
Following a two year hiatus, BBC Radio 1 Extra favourite, Fliptrix returns with the no holds barred ‘Patterns Of Escapism‘. Taken from his 6th solo long player, the London-based producer is a teacher in his own classroom delivering passion with booming authority. Hectoring, dropping streetwise politics all to the backdrop of an enslaving production. This is a…
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…
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…
Denis The Night & The Panic Party: ‘Androgynous Love (Étienne de Crécy Remix)’
Étienne de Crécy needs no introduction, the French producer has one of the most impressive discographies to date and has been a staple in my record collection. His latest collaboration is with electro-pop band Denis The Night & The Panic Party and his magic touch once again showcases one of the strongest electronic artists of our time. ‘Androgynous…
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…
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.
Bearstronaut: ‘Tuscon’
Having supported the likes of Bat For Lashes and Vampire Weekend to name a couple, Boston quartet Bearstronaut have an already impeccable CV. Taken from their latest EP, Telecoast, their new track ‘Tuscon’ has a mercantile quality and musically, it’s clearly keen to accommodate its imagined audience. Their personality and songwriting quirks shine through, they’re making…
Man Of Moon: ‘Sign (The Twilight Sad Remix)’
Edinburgh duo Man Of Moon are fast becoming one of the most talked about Scottish bands of 2016. Their dynamic approach and solid musicianship is something to be admired and this was illustrated perfectly by the spring release of their glorious track ‘Sign’. The song has been recently reworked by The Twilight Sad‘s Andy MacFarlane…
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