NKOS are a four-piece band consisting of members from various cities across Europe, with a sound that fuses post-punk, new wave, techno, synthwave and more. Signed to Beatbuzz Records, in which the label owners profess to have discovered them at an Italian party, the band members are currently finishing their debut album.
Glasgow is a city bursting with amazing bands creating really interesting sounds. One group that has definitely stood out is The Ninth Wave. With their forthcoming EP 'Happy Days!' landing July 31st, The Ninth Wave have now unveiled their new single 'I’m Only Going To Hurt You'. Taken the sounds of post-punk and goth, giving the marriage a tightened knot of dance, the upbeat track, built with an 80s flair, is constructed with crunching synths, rumbling 4x4 kicks and cutting vocal work. Bold and exciting, The Ninth Wave have knocked the ball out of the park once again.
Back in 2018 Bristol band IDLES released one of the best albums of that year with their critically-acclaimed LP 'Joy as an Act of Resistance'. Combining the sounds of punk, post-punk, noise and more, the group challenged the standard ideas of masculinity, promoted self-love and dealt with issues revolving around immigration.
Berlin-based artist Aime Simone has unveiled the video for his latest track 'Everything's Changing', with the single taken from his forthcoming EP 'Say Yes, Say No'. Filmed during the pandemic lockdown, the black and white visuals feature a closeup shot of Aime Simone as he performs the track.
Hailing from Newcastle is the exciting band PAVE THE JUNGLE. Formed last year by frontwoman Rachael Whittle, the group's expansive sound is a fusion of thunderous alternative, post-punk and even bits of light sludge.
Paris-based duo Nadeah & Beki have shared a new post-punk remix of their song 'Ou Est Tu?', courtesy of none other than Nouvelle Vague's Marc Collin. A high-pulse offering, the song is built on a crunching bass line, stabbing synths and racing drum programming.
Manchester band PINS have released their third album 'Hot Slick'. Comprised of ten songs in total, the record finds the trio expanding their sound beyond their earlier post-punk roots, incorporating electro, dance and indie pop rhythms. The new work follows their 2015 album 'Wild Nights'. Although a 5 year gap, PINS dropped a slew of singles including 'Aggrophobe' featuring Iggy Pop, 'Bad Thing' and 'Serve The Rich'.
Hull band Life have unveiled a new remix of their track 'Switching On' courtesy of guitarist Mark Bowen of IDLES. Sonically bold and intense, Bowen pulls from an industrial blueprint, incorporating sinister guitar riffs, lashing snares, distortion and more. Like a musical attack directly from the front line, the groundwork of the original version is firmly embedded in the rework.
Manchester band PINS have unveiled the video to their single 'Hot Slick', the title track to their forthcoming LP, out May 29th via Haus of Pins. Filmed by Joe Sheridan, James Sutton and Leanda Heler, the trio are shown hanging out in a swimming pool in certain clips, whilst looking incredibly stylish at a club in others.
Aside from having one of the top EPs of 2019 with 'Town Centre', in 2020 Brighton band Squid released their grooving single 'Sludge'. Refusing to slow down the momentum, they now bring forth their latest track titled 'Broadcaster'. Once again proving that musically they are one of the most diverse bands out today, Squid delve into the realms of psychedelic and synthwave, as a sequenced synth line lay atop spacey layers. There is also an element of drone incorporated into the production which flows without drums. Another killer offering, the track is taken from their 'Sludge/Broadcaster' pack, which will also land on vinyl via Warp Records on June 26th.
