Back in 2015 Singapore-based band .gif acquired multiple praises from the press for their debut LP 'Soma'. Fast forward to 2020, the duo will now drop their sophomore album 'Hail Nothing' on April 24th. With the new record incorporating influences ranging from post-punk to techno, the pair have also unveiled their new single entitled 'My Darling', which is taken from the upcoming record. Led by 4x4 drums, eerie synths and haunting effects, the dark tune teeters between nocturnal trip-hop and experimental electronica, with a strange twist of sinister pop.
We're not sure what's in the water in Cardiff these days but currently the city is a hotbed of musical talent. One band who definitely has something special is Clwb Fuzz, whose latest single 'No Heaven' is absolutely magical. Built on a seducing guitar riff, funky drumming and a sexy, driving bass line all topped off with the lush vocals of singer Emily Kocan, 'No Heaven' is nothing short of incredible. Out April 3rd on Libertino Records, you can stream the single down at the bottom.
Amsterdam-based band Rex have stepped up with their new song 'Palaces', a haunting alternative cut infused with post-punk undertones. Launching the track with an eerie bass line, remaining minimal until a little after the one minute mark before the drums kick in, the stern vocals of front man Jonathan Rex add to the commanding feel.
Berlin-based duo Lea Porcelain return with a gorgeously shot video for their single 'Future Hurry Slow'. Directed by Lea Porcelain themselves along with Manu Ruge, the story revolves around three individuals all seemingly in their own world with little interaction, although technically occupying the same space. Singer Markus Nikolaus performs the song on stage whilst actress Alessandra Denegri plays a tormented woman sitting at a dinner table, watching the show. Producer Julien Bracht plays the role of a butler serving the woman but never says a word. Eventually Denegri breaks down crying on the floor...alone.
It's been over two years since London-based trio Dream Wife released their self-titled debut album. For fans who have craved a second release from the group, the wait is almost over. Dream Wife will drop their second LP 'So When You Gonna...' on June 7th. To warm everyone up, literally, the band have unleashed their new video 'Sports!'.
Manchester band PINS have shared another track taken from their forthcoming LP 'Hot Slick', out May 29th on their Haus of Pins imprint. The new single titled 'Ponytail' is another grooving mixture of electro, new wave and post-punk. While husky synths drive through the production, the playful melodies and stadium style chorus give the song a fun appeal, not to mention is highly anthemic.
L.A. trio Moaning have stepped forth with their new single entitled 'Make It Stop'. Comprised of menacing guitar lines and Sean Solomon's haunting vocals, the tune is a dark stir of post-punk and grimacing indie that hits like a power blow to the chest. The track follows Moaning's previous release 'Fall In Love', which was shared via Adult Swim.
Norwich duo Sink Ya Teeth have released their anticipated second album entitled 'Two'. The record follows their 2018 self-titled debut which garnished quite a bit of praises and support from various magazines and radio presenters. 'Two' is a 10-track offering with the pair taking their signature sound of post-punk and placing it comfortably on top of 4x4 dance-driven rhythms.
Liam Brown, notoriously known as Pizzagirl, makes his return with a new track titled 'cape canaveral'. The song rapidly follows his 2019 LP 'first timer'. For this offering, Brown crafts a funky blend of new wave, post-punk and art-pop.
Having previously revealed her single 'Flower', Jenny Beth now presents the video to the track. The semi-erotic black and white visuals find the French-born, London-based singer and actress interacting with model Rex Adams in a sensual fashion. Directed by Anthony Byrne, the video will definitely raise the temperature! 'Flower' is taking from Jehnny Beth's solo album 'To Love Is To Live', out May 8th.
