According to Swans front man Michael Gira, the new incarnation of the band is more of a collaboration effort with a rotating crop of musicians contributing their efforts to create something magical. With Swans' new album 'leaving meaning' out October 25th, the personnel for the record includes Kristof Hahn (who has been with the band since 2010), Larry Mullins (who has played with Swans harking back to the late 90s and a contributor to Gira's Angel of Light project) Anna and Maria von Hausswolff, trio The Necks, Ben Frost, Yoyo Röhm, Baby Dee, Heather Trost and Jeremy Barnes. There are also additional contributions from original Swans member Norman Westberg.
Having left an imprint with their brand of post-punk and shoegaze, NYC band Russian Baths will release their debut album 'Deepfake' on November 8th. The duo have also shared one of the songs featured on the record titled 'Responder'. Dark and bold, musically the pair incorporate elements of goth and industrial planted in firm post-punk soil.
Danish band Nelson Can take their sound in a different direction with their latest single 'Limelight'. Adding a disco and dance element to their post-punk palette, the track is a pulsing 4x4 powered offering that is seducing and enchanting in the same breath.
Hull band bdrmm have unveiled their new single 'Shame'. Atmospheric yet haunting, the song is a stir of post-punk and shoegaze led by hypnotic guitar lines, subtle drums and a catchy bass line, all existing on a spacious palette.
Coldwave champions Boy Harsher unveil the official video for their song 'Send Me A Vision', taken from the band's latest LP 'Country Girl Uncut'. Drawing inspiration from Wim Wenders’ 1987 film 'Wings of Desire', the visuals depict an angel who quietly witnesses the ills of various people, hoping to provoke positivity through the act of silence. The video features guest appearances by Cameron Findlay, Shannon Funchess of Light Asylum, Sally Dige, Rabit and many more. The video was shot around Berlin. Have a look.
With their exceptional debut album 'When I Have Fears' currently out now, Dublin band The Murder Capital have shared a live performance of their song 'Don't Cling To Life (Part II/IV)'. Directed by Charlie Joe, along with The Murder Capital themselves, the video was recorded at D-light studios in Dublin. What you have here are clips featuring the band playing in front of a huge projection with the visuals practically looking better than many artists' official videos.
The term death gospel is attributed to the sound of Swedish artist Louise Lemón. While an immediate assumption of something rather dark could spring to mind, her music is the light, soul and beauty of any tempestuous moment. Lemón's voice is a siren of power, with her production palette consisting of psychedelic rock, atmospheric pop, rhythm and blues, alternative and more. Passion is evident in her songs and Louise Lemón knows how to deliver them in a manner that hit straight to the heart and soul.
A month ago Sheffield band High Hazels shared their brilliant single 'One For The Cameras'. The group now unveil their latest cut 'One For The Cameras'. A smoking blend of nightly dream pop and alternative, heavenly melodies sweetly flow over a grooving rhythm that is more than infectious. The song is taken from High Hazels' upcoming LP 'Days of No One'. Check it out.
Earlier this year, Dublin band The Murder Capital made a splash with their driving post-punk track 'Feeling Fades'. Going on to drop more stellar tunes including 'Green & Blue' and 'Don't Cling To Life', their latest single 'More Is Less' is a rapid-fire post-punk bit that strikes with sinister guitar riffs, a thunderous bass line and fist-raising vocals that steamrolls with intensity.
Los Angeles artist Ariel Beesley grapples with stepping away from a less than perfect relationship in her track 'Palm Springs'. A sparkling offering of indie and electro, with etchings of post-punk and new wave, Beesley delivers a charming performance as the upbeat production moves with a thumping bass line, fuzzy synths and zipping guitar lines. A dazzling cut, the song follows her self-titled EP, released back in 2018.
