NEP’s 1989 Track ‘Decadance’ Gets Released
Originally created in 1982 by Dejan Krsic, NEP was a collective from Croatia that used …
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Stream Bootblacks’ ‘The Longest Night’
As NYC band Bootblacks prepare for the release of their new album 'Fragments', landing September 14th o Manic Depression Records, the group have shared their latest tune 'The Longest Night'. Straddling a fine line between the sounds of post-punk and cold wave, the haunting track built on rolling guitar riffs and deep, shifting synths, follows their previous stomping cut 'Hold & Dissolve'.
Dumb Lovers Interview
If you stripped away the best elements of pop, new wave, post-punk, art rock and even a dash of indie, stir them around in pot and serve them as one consolidated dish on a plate, what you would get is the music of Bournemouth band Dumb Lovers. Comprised of Megan Rees and Robin Clark, their sound is sheer audible sexiness with the possibility of soundtracking everything from hedi underground clubs to runway shows. Their fashionable presence command instant attention with each member also being skilled visual artists. Dumb Lovers truly provide a full listening and visual experience.
Park Hotel ‘Going West’ Video
London band Park Hotel have unveiled the video for their single ‘Going West’. Directed by …
KOY ‘Heat’ Video
Berlin-based singer and musician Victoria Trunova aka KOY is one of our fave artists. With …
Andrew Weatherall Shares New Track ‘Evidence The Enemy’
Andrew Weatherall has played a crucial role in the UK music scene for decades now. From the days of Boy's Own with Terry Farley to producing mega acts such as Primal Scream, Weatherall has and remains a key fixture if the industry.
With his forthcoming LP 'Qualia' landing September 29 via Höga Nord Rekords, Andrew Weatherall has shared his new single 'Evidence The Enemy'.
Listen to Max Chillen and the Kerbside Collective’s Post-Punk Cut ‘Moneymouth’
Listen to Max Chillen and the Kerbside Collective unveil their new single ‘Moneymouth’. Tapping into …
Sextile Bring Forth Their Latest Single ‘Situations’
L.A. band Sextile have been one that we have kept close watch out, having shared a number of stellar post-punk recordings. With their new album 'Albeit Living' landing July 14, the group have now shared their latest single 'Situations'. Dark with a twist a new wave, the balance between sparse and riotous flows throughout, as a nod to the early 80s underground post-punk scene is ripe.
Cody & Danz’s ‘If I Only Had $ome Money’ is Pure Magic
Cody & Danz is the new collaboration with L.A.-based Cody Crump and NYC's Computer Magic. Releasing their EP 'Only The Hits' on July 14th via Chanel 9 Records, the lead-off track from the upcoming record is the indie and new wave inspired tune 'If I Only Had $ome Money'. Constructed with husky synths, streaking guitar riffs and 80s style drums, we simply can't get enough of this tune! These two definitely make a great combination and hopefully after the EP release, an album will be in the works. Check it out.
Top Pick: Lea Porcelain’s ‘Hymns To The Night’
Over the years there have been a resurgence of the post-punk, industrial, synth and new wave sound that groups like Depeche Mode and Nine Inch Nails helped to foster into the mainstream psyche. However, it is a rare feat at times to actually come across bands who are trying to push the sound further rather than simply fostering a carbon copy version of the previous groups mentioned. However, when Berlin-based Lea Porcelain came on the scene back in 2015, there was something very other about the pair. Songs such as 'A Year From Here' and 'Out Is In' straddled between melancholic electronica, krautrock, post punk and things in between.