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.
Jehnny Beth's highly anticipated solo album 'To Love Is To Live' will get released on June 12th. Having dropped a number of killer singles, she now unveils the video for her recent song 'Heroine'. Shot and directed by Jehnny Beth and Johnny Hostile, the dark and haunting visuals are feature Beth with black pupils in some clips whilst shots of her performing in a subway station are also interwoven with childhood videos. Filmed during the current global lockdown, you can watch 'Heroine' down below.
It's always exciting to hear bands coming out of Manchester as the talent level has been high for decades. Making their debut with an exciting record titled 'Mannequin' is The Red Stains. Stepping up with a lovely taste of post-punk, their sound is steeped in golden age classicism delivered with their own fresh lacing. With a go for it attitude the band embodies the true spirit of what punk and post-punk is supposed to be.
One of the albums that we are anticipating this year is Jehnny Beth's 'To Love Is To Live', which is out June 12th. Having already dropped the singles 'I'm the Man' and 'Flower', she now reveals her new track 'Heroine'. Explosive in sound, the production jumps from the speakers as a thundering bass line blends with whirling keys, not to mention horns even factored in towards the end of the cut. Produced by Produced by Flood and Adam Bartlett, 'Heroine' was co-written by Johnny Hostile and The xx's Romy Madley Croft. Jehnny Beth has been on a perfect winning streak in lead-up to the new record.
Fontaines D.C. are scheduled to release their new album 'A Hero's Death' on July 31st via Partisan Records. With that already being exciting news in itself, they have also shared the official video to the title track. Directed by Hugh Mulhern, the story line revolves around a talk show host who is seemingly full of himself, whilst staff are less than excited. As he comes back to the dressing room to prep Fontaines D.C. for their performance on the show, the group with miserable expressions on their faces ultimately have the last laugh as the host gets taunted with puppets. This is another brilliant record from the Dublin band.
With their new EP 'Live From BBC Maida Vale' out now, Dublin band The Murder Capital have dropped their version of the FKA twigs tune 'Cellophane'. Whilst the song begins as an airy re-working of minimalism, it eventually transitions into a heavy post-punk crusher. Intense at peak points, the boys bring the sound back down to that previous space of peaceful moments, which is down quite masterfully.
Glasgow's The Ninth Wave make their return with a new single entitled 'Happy Days'. The song is the title track taken from their upcoming EP, out July 17th. Driven by a low, rumbling bass line and haunting synths, the dark and menacing production coincide with the theme of the tune, which revolves around the various trials and tribulations that one encounters in life. A peak into what fans can expect with the new record, 'Happy Days' is available to stream below.
Glasgow band Dead Pony have shared their new single 'Everything Is Easy'. Stacked with ripping guitar lines, a rich bass line and thundering drumming, the tune glides between alternative and post-punk glory with singer Anna Shields topping off the track with saucy vocals.
