CHUMP: At Least We Got A Song Out Of It

Having started out music life as a bedroom project, lead singer Tara Masterson Hally was later joined by drummer Matt and bassist Tony to form a more dynamic CHUMP. With help from Green Door Studios, the trio’s latest 7″ release (via Gerry Loves Records) is a triumphant throwback to 90s adolescence. ‘At Least We Got…

Marnie: ‘Lost Maps’

I  could quite easily rave about my love for Ladytron and how they dominated my playlists when I was younger, like so many others, but I think it’s time to concentrate on Marnie as a soloist and her notable progression as an electronic artist in her own right. ‘Lost Maps’, is the latest single to…

Introducing… Tryptamines

Scotland’s Tryptamines are another impeccable signing to Aberdeen’s Fitlike Records roster. The band are led by composer, multi-instrumentalist and doric poet Callum Peterkin (aka Chemical Callum) and joined by Tom the Noise Monger (vocals, samples, guitars) and Tiny Broken Keyboards (echoes, noises). Having gone through a horrific time personally, Peterkin battled with a painkiller addiction,…

New | Music Playlist Week 4

Welcome to week 3. This is a real mixed bag. Every Wednesday we will bring you 10 songs selected by a plethora of wonderful people! You can listen via Spotify and follow for future updates! Our contributors this week are: Andy Hannah (The Line Of Best Fit) Tom Johnson (GoldFlakePaint) Stacey Walton (Wichita/Rock Action/TYCI) Joe Rattray (Synergy Concerts/Admiral Fallow) Chris Beltran (DF…

H.Grimace: ‘Call It Out’

With their debut album Self Architect due out in April, London 4-piece H.Grimace have shared their pulsating single, ‘Call It Out’ ahead of its release. A decidedly raw uppercut to the system, it’s the depth, power, and presence of this that provides a true introduction to the band. With a big dose of insta-nostalgia, it’s…

DYAN: ‘What Fiction Is For’

Having already caused a stir on the likes of Spotify with their compelling blend of electronic pop, Canadian trio DYAN have emerged with striking new single, ‘What Fiction Is For’. Beyond the production, this assembles melodies in a fashion that makes them sound unfamiliar and simply, exciting. An elusive haze passes through the arpeggios and…

Ochre: ‘Suspension’

Returning with his first full-length album since 2013’s National Ignition, Ochre aka Christopher Leary will unleash Beyond The Outer Loop this year. An ethereal fusion of debris and warmth, ‘Suspension’ is the first song to be released from the forthcoming long player. It manages to close the gap between a synthetic space and a fundamentally organic soundscape…