While there are many bands that have exploded within the post-punk scene over recent years time, Berlin-based group Kamoos are totally paving a road of otherness that defies any one particular sound. Combining not only post-punk, but new wave, dance and even rich, Arabic stylings, the band have fostered something so engaging, refreshing and utterly entertaining, that it can only, truly be dubbed well, simply...Kamoos.
While there are many bands that have exploded within the post-punk scene over recent years time, Berlin-based group Kamoos are totally paving a road of otherness that defies any one particular sound. Combining not only post-punk, but new wave, dance and even rich, Arabic stylings, the band have fostered something so engaging, refreshing and utterly entertaining, that it can only, truly be dubbed well, simply...Kamoos.
Manchester's Mandy, Indiana, formerly Gary, Indiana, are scheduled to release their debut EP '...' on November 19th via the Fire Talk label. To coincide with the news, the band have also unveiled their new video 'Bottle Episode'. Directed by Max McLachlan, the manic visuals flow hand in hand with the in your face tune, which rings with a sense of urgency.
Irish poet / artist Sinead O'Brien makes her return with her new cut 'GIRLKIND'. The track will hopefully be featured on her upcoming debut album which will get released on Chess Club Records. Produced by Dan Carey, the track has a spirited post-punk sound that compliments Sinead O'Brien's vocals perfectly.
Russian post-punk heroes Shortparis return with a new single and video called 'Любовь моя будет тут.' or 'My Love Will Be Here.'. With the band handling direction duties as well, the really well shot vid takes place in a small venue / pub where the band is on stage performing to a crowd that suddenly becomes violent, with fights taking place all throughout.
Los Angeles rockers Frankie and the Witch Fingers bring forth a heavy dose of psychedelic with their latest track 'Cookin''. The song is the A-side on their 7" release which features the B-side cut 'Tracksuit', which is out on Greenway Records / The Reverberation Appreciation Society.
Having released her killer EP 'Channel Zero' back in May, L.A. rock queen Kate Clover now returns with a video to her mew single 'Crimewave'. Directed by Ambar Navarro, the narrative revolves around a bad cop who goes around arresting everyone from a punk (musician Allan Wan) to protestor (photographer Kristin Gallegos) for basically doing nothing.
L.A. punk outfit Death Valley Girls have released their new single 'It's All Really Kind of Amazing' via Suicide Squeeze. Quite the uplifting song, the track touches on believing in your dreams and the understanding that you can achieve your visions. Magnificently composed, there are elements of psychedelic and desert rock with bright pop melodies bursting through the production.
Building up a strong base since 2019, Manchester's Mister Strange have dropped their new EP 'I', out now via the PNKSLM imprint. The 6-track record is fiery, core garage and punk rock topped with good old fuzz-driven guitar riffs, slippery bass lines, reverb-soaked vocals and an unadulterated dose of energy reminiscent of the 70s glory punk days of New York City but definitely with a modern edge.
Melbourne rockers Amyl and The Sniffers have unveiled the official video to their single 'Hertz', taken from their upcoming album 'Comfort To Me', landing September 10th. With John Angus Stewart having directed, shot and edited the visuals, you can find front woman Amyl raging all throughout the video singing of how she wants to escape the city and head to the countryside.
