Bristol band Football FC may only have a few records out, but one thing is certain, this band packs a punch! After releasing the impressive post-punk / coldwave track 'No Lover Like A Luger', the group now return with their thunderous single 'Big Time'. Striking like a heavyweight boxer's uppercut to the chin, the tune finds Football FC yet again executing a perfect mesh of hard-edged post-punk and new wave, with the lyrical content painting a window into the mind of a capitalist. A deep, reverberating bass line is the pipeline of the instrumentation whilst sinister guitar lines lash throughout. Another stellar offering, we can't wait to hear more from the promising outfit.
Leeds band Party Hardly have released their sophomore EP 'Modern Strife is Snobbish'. Consisting of four songs, the record features the previously shared cuts 'The Hopskotch Man' and 'Rats In The Kitchen'. Perfectly merging the sounds of punk, post-punk, noise, and lush, obscure pop, the band demonstrates the ability to turn up the heat when needed, as well as scale back, allowing the needed breathing room throughout each song. The storytelling element of the EP is utterly captivating, as the sing-along hooks add a balance of lightheartedness to the songwriting.
Over at ColoRising, we love the sounds of post-punk and new wave. We especially love when a band gets these styles spot-on. Squid's latest single 'The Cleaner' is a perfect blend of post-punk, punk funk and new wave that is joyous nod at late 70s - early 80s sounds by acts such as Talking Heads and Delta 5.
Brooklyn band Russian Baths make their return with the punchy single 'Tracks'. Hauntingly dark, sinister guitar lines accompany the ghostly vocals of Jess Rees with the band incorporating elements of noise, shoegaze and post-punk. 'Track's is the follow-up to Russian Baths' previous single release 'Parasite'.
British/French group FUKC have released their latest EP entitled 'Je Suis Meh'. Boldly blending an array of styles including electro, pop, breakbeat and more, the new record is a rainbow of rhythms bursting with experimental production. The EP musically bridges the 90s to now, with the band most impressive when delivering dance-driven tunes with post-punk undertones.
After sharing their easing cut 'The Hopskotch Man' last month, Leeds band Party Hardly turn up the heat with their latest single 'Rats In The Kitchen'. An energetic and racing bblast of post-punk, the song drives with fiery guitar lines and thundering drums as a continued build-up throughout the tune creates explosive reaches. With some of the vocal bits reminiscent of The Fall's Mark E. Smith, 'Rats In The Kitchen' finds Party Hardly totally in-sync, delivering one dynamic single.
Whilst originally a duo with Quincy Ledbetter, singer Mia Wilson now carries The Bright Smoke project as a solo artist as she releases a new cut entitled 'The Lion And'.
London-based duo Pinero|Serene have shared their latest single 'Dead Flowers'. A precursor to their debut EP 'Dark Matter' landing July 12th, the track is a dark and punchy sliding of alternative and dream-pop. Lush vocals are complimented with their eerie yet slick guitar lines, thundering drum hits and a weight hitting bass line, all wrapped in pristine production.
Coldwave / post-punk duo Boy Harsher have released their new 'Careful Remixes, etc.' package which features reworks of their tracks 'Come Closer', 'Tears' and 'LA'. New versions are served by the likes of Marcel Dettmann, Silent Servant, Rabit, Minimal Violence and Bonaventure. Boy Harsher have also dropped limited edition vinyl copies of 'Come Closer' and 'Tears'.
Brighton band Youth Sector step forth with a modern twist of late 70s, early 80s new wave, post-punk and punk funk with their latest track 'Renting Spaces In My World'. Drawing inspiration from bands such as Talking Heads, the group explode with sweeping synth lines and spiky guitar riffs, while the lyrics invite the listener into the mind of a disillusioned person. A tidal wave of a tune, 'Renting Spaces In My World' is currently out now. Have a listen.
