Brighton's Youth Sector may not have an extensive body of work at the moment, but making their debut last year with the track 'Dig It And Repeat', they surely proved that they are a band who need to be on everyone's radar. Their latest single 'Run' finds the 5-piece upping the ante, delivering an exciting slice of alternative. Racing guitar lines and hard-hitting drumming aid act as the perfect backdrop to the stellar verses and catchy chorus. Youth Sector is a band who we predict will rapidly soar to the top. Check it out.
Gaffa Tape Sandy has a lot to celebrate, inking a deal with Alcopop! Records. With a new EP forthcoming this summer, the band have shared their new single titled 'Headlights'. The song is a peppy alternative x pop punk tune that rumbles with energetic instrumentation and an upbeat vocal performance. Quite the feel-good offering, you can stream the track down below.
Toronto-based artist Rachael Cardiello aka ZINNIA has unveiled her new single 'Bullets'. A lavish indie offering composed of rich synth layers, thumping drum kicks and Cardiello's soothing vocals, 'Bullets' is an uplifting recording that warm to the soul.
Atlanta trio The Coathangers have released their new album 'The Devil You Know'. Comprised of 11 tracks, the band covers various gamuts of sound ranging from riotous punk, alternative, garage and more. Lyrically touching on various political and sociological topics, the album is available via digital format as well as a limited edition cassettes and vinyl. The vinyl also includes a printed inner sleeve and download card of the LP.
Vampire Weekend deliver a fun and visually dizzying video for their single 'Sunflower' featuring Steve Lacy. Directed by none other than Jonah Hill, the very New York City-centric vid is shot at Zarbar's specialty grocery in Manhattan, as well as the Barney Greengrass deli. We should also mention that guest appearances are made from the one and only Jerry Seinfeld and Fab 5 Freddy.
Swedish band PORT NOIR have unveiled the video for their latest single 'Young Bloods'. Directed by the band themselves, stark black and white clips of the group performing the track are intertwined with scenes of red flashing lighting adding a level of intensity to the visuals.
Liverpool band SPQR have stepped up with their new single 'Our Mother's Sons'. With the content revolving around issues pertaining to self-doubt, the production packs a punch with hard, chunky guitar riffs, thunderous drumming and an in your face vocal performance that hit like a stone blow to the chest. There is a great transition towards the end of the song, giving the cut a slightly more delicate feel. Produced by Margo Broom, 'Our Mother's Sons' follows the band's 2018 tune 'Blood Pump'.
Dublin band Otherkin return in 2019 in a big way with their latest single 'Tombstone', the first release since the group's 2017 debut LP 'OK', and it's blazing hot. Fostering a sound that is electric rock pumping with energy, Otherkin have also unveiled the official video to coincide with the track. Directed by Wolf James, the visuals find frontman Luke Reilly frantically trying to escape three masked men seemingly waiting to seal his fate. Eventually that fate catches up to him, forcing Reilly to now join them. If this is a taste of what's to come from Otherkin, then we are intensely excited to hear their new album. Have a look.
Anna F. is no stranger to music, having released 2010's acclaimed 'For Real' LP and 'King in the Mirror' in 2014. She also had a role in the film 'Der Mann aus dem Eis (Iceman)'. With all of her success, Anna F., born Anna Wappel, now unveils her new band Friedberg. The first handing from the group comes in the form of the cut 'Boom'. Sultry with an undeniable edge, the production swerves between alternative, indie and trip-hop with Anna F. delivering smokey vocals on top. Reminiscent of Tricky or Massive Attack, 'Boom' is definitely a dark delight.
Releasing their album 'Back To The City' in 2018, Atlanta band Gringo Star are set to drop their new live album 'Controlled Burn' this summer via Baby Robot Records. The news coincides with the band's European tour which is currently running until March 2nd.
