Swedish band Janice Prix address the issue of violence through the eyes of a murderer. Drawing inspiration from the school attack of Trollhättan back in 2015, the single is utterly haunting and powerful within the same breath. A cold blanket of layering sparks imagery of a heartless person, yet the texturing of the production and the stunning vocal performance is undeniably reeling, fostering one captivating soundscape.
Portland-based band Summer Cannibals have shared a hilarious video for their latest single 'Can't Tell Me No', which is the title cut taken from the group's upcoming LP. The Jonah Ray and David B. Lyons-directed visuals feature the band working at the arcade Quarterworld under the iron fist of a mean boss. Eventually running out of patience for his dictator-like ways, singer Jessica Boudreaux hits him in the head with a skee ball. Summer Cannibals eventually transform the arcade into a music venue.
Toronto's Skye Wallace follows-up her electric cut 'Suffering For You' with another impressive single titled 'There Is A Wall'. An absolute killer of a track, the marching kicks fused with ripping psychedelic guitar riffs act as the perfect palette for Wallace's steamy vocals. Sprinkling infectious pop melodies on top, 'There Is A Wall' is a finely balanced recording from one of Canada's dynamic and up and coming stars.
Stockholm band Sudakistan have released a monster of a single entitled 'Automation'. A flawless meshing of styles, the outfit blends together everything from alternative to new wave and disco. The upbeat, at times raging production is complimented by saucy vocals. With the lyrical content a sort of call to action of breaking away from that which controls you, 'Automation' is that musical roller coaster ride that you never want to end. The song is taken from 7" release which includes a Spanish cover version of The Stooges' 'I Wanna Be Your Dog'.
L.A. Mood is not from Southern California what so ever, but this is the moniker of Melbourne musician and producer Dave Mudie, who many people may know from playing with Courtney Barnett. With that being said, Mudie has released his new EP 'Breakfast At Sassy's'. This is the follow-up to his 2017 EP 'Crushing Highs & Amazing Lows'. Comprised of five songs in total, this is a wonderland of garage rock, indie, blues rock and pop.
Hull band LIFE made Radio 1's best album list back in 2017 with their debut LP 'Popular Music', and rightfully so. An exiting package of punk, post-punk and indie, there was a nostalgia factor in the record harking back to early Manchester acts such as The Fall, yet perfectly fitting for the now.
London-formed, Berlin-based band HAVVK has shared their new single 'The Factory'. A breath-taking offering of indie at its finest, sparkling guitar lines and light 4x4 kicks morph into a triumphant bridge, whilst front woman Julie Hawk provide lush vocal melodies that are utterly reeling. Produced by Matt Harris, 'The Factory' is a stellar recording from promising outfit. Have a listen.
Copenhagen band Rebecca Lou step up with their latest single 'Skeletons', the follow-up to their previously dropped cut 'Not 4 U'. Turning up the temperature, the song is a fiery blast of alt-rock that shines with pristine production and a powerful vocal performance that not only has enough force to break mainstream success but will undoubtedly translate well in live shows. The Danish group are an extremely promising outfit who we will be keeping close tabs on.
Nashville singer Daniella Mason has shared her new single 'Deepest Of Wells', taken from her forthcoming EP 'Mental State'. The track is a melodic wonderland of seductive soul with a Hip-Hop undertone. With lush, smokey vocals, 'Deepest Of Wells' is a pleasurable ear candy, leaving you craving for more.
It has been close to six years since Sky Ferreira released her 'Night Time, My Time' LP. With the past few years being a rapid onslaught of singles and albums by countless artists, it would be easy for even someone with Ferreira's fame and status to fall from the minds of fans after a lengthy hiatus, even with a few here and there cover versions that she has shared over the coarse of time.
