Leeds band Menace Beach have announced the release of their third album 'Black Rainbow Sound'. Scheduled to land August 31st on Memphis Industries, the forthcoming record follows their 2017 album 'Lemon Memory'.
Menace Beach have also shared the title track from 'Black Rainbow Sound' which features Brix Smith. An exciting splash of post-punk, no wave and lo-fi electronica, the song is a magnificent return from the duo and a great lead-up to the new LP.
Canadian trio Deux Trois have released their new EP 'Heath'. The record follows the singles 'Late Night Girls' and 'Dave'. Comprised of 8 songs, the new work collages dark pop, indie and more. Packing each track with well-polished production that maintains a distinct warmth and soul without any overt filler-based add-ons, singer Nadia Pacey shines with euphoric vocals executing complete grace. Deux Trois have managed to pull-off an EP that stands stronger than many acts' albums, concentrating on a quality package that is surely a enjoyable.
Miles Kane has announced details of his new album 'Coup De Grace'. Scheduled to land August 10th via Virgin EMI, the LP is produced by John Congleton and was recorded in Los Angeles. The album will follow his 2013 record 'Don’t Forget Who You Are'.
Kane has also shared the title track of 'Coup De Grace'. An explosive delivery of rock & roll, funk, post-punk and new wave, the song harks back to a late 70s feel reminiscent of Talking Heads.
Regarding the album, Miles Kane stated:
"It’s been 5 years in the making, a lot of emotion and excitement has gone into making this album!"
Belfast band Girls Names have shared their new single 'The Impaled Mystique'. The song is taken from their upcoming album 'Stains On Silence', out June 15th on Tough Love Records. A dark, chamber felt combo of post-punk, indie and art rock, the reverb soaked vocals are accompanied by eerie guitar riffs and a sinister bass line. This is undoubtedly a soundtrack to the night.
When it comes to releasing consistently good music Melbourne band BATZ continue to be at the forefront for us. Their EP 'Night Terrors' was absolutely incredible and their follow-up singles 'Darlin' and 'Gameshow Queen' did not disappoint. The group now make their return with their latest recording 'Save Us'. Effortlessly bridging together lush indie with warm desert rock, singer Christina Aubry spearheads the track with her classic signature cool, complimenting the instrumentation flawlessly. You can stream 'Save Us' down at the bottom.
When I first heard tracks like ‘Similar Familiar’ and ’Out Is In’ by Berlin-based Lea Porcelain, I was completely blown away. Taking the modern sounds of electronic music and fusing it with a culmination of styles including post-punk, indie and more, I was completely addicted to their recordings. Imagery of dark music venues, performance art and late night studio sessions would pop up in my head as the music completely took over me. So when I read that Lea Porcelain was performing at O’Meara in South East London, I jumped on the train and headed over. Like the pictures in my head, their performance filled with flashing lights flying among the dark silhouettes of the band whilst their practically perfect to the recordings sound pulsed through the venue, was everything that I needed and more.
When I first heard tracks like ‘Similar Familiar’ and ’Out Is In’ by Berlin-based Lea Porcelain, I was completely blown away. Taking the modern sounds of electronic music and fusing it with a culmination of styles including post-punk, indie and more, I was completely addicted to their recordings. Imagery of dark music venues, performance art and late night studio sessions would pop up in my head as the music completely took over me. So when I read that Lea Porcelain was performing at O’Meara in South East London, I jumped on the train and headed over. Like the pictures in my head, their performance filled with flashing lights flying among the dark silhouettes of the band whilst their practically perfect to the recordings sound pulsed through the venue, was everything that I needed and more.
Atlanta-based trio The Coathangers have announced news regarding their forthcoming European tour. The punk band will kick off their dates in Leeds on October 18th, ending November 17th in Lisbon. To coincide with the news, the group have also shared a live video of their song 'Hurricane', taken from their 2011 LP 'Larceny and Old Lace'. Filmed at Alex's Bar in Long Beach, California, you can watch the girls in full action below.
There has to be something magical in the water in the city of Athens, Greece at the moment. The amount of artists releasing incredible music continue to rise by the year. From psychedelic to electronica, Athens has been a hot bed for great acts for the past 7 years. CHICKN is one of those bands who have been consistent with releases, spawning amazing records ranging from quirky rock, psych, off-beat post-punk and even Americana. Their latest album 'WOWSERS!' is a festive melting pot of sounds, recorded live between 2017 and 2018. The band covers so much musical ground in a span of nine songs, that you will probably have to play it a few times to truly appreciate the diversity of the record. Not afraid to venture off into the obscure zone at times, this is an album for those who crave a level of fearlessness and fun in the music.
The city of Brighton has exploded with loads of great bands bursting from the local music scene. One of the bands that has been on our radar for a while is Thyla. Fronted by singer Millie Duthie, the group made their debut back in 2017 with the song 'Ferris Wheel'. Since that time, they have gone on to drop cuts like "Pristine' and 'Tell Each Other Lies', both tracks maintaining their own individuality of sound. Thyla have now unveiled their new single 'Blame'. Their most fiery tune yet, racing post-punk guitars create an angst as power drumming adds a thunderous roar. 'Blame' is out now on B3SCI Records.
