Often times names such as Bob Dylan or Leonard Cohen are mentioned when discussing some of the most impactful wordsmiths of music. However Lookman Adekunle Salami can be considered as one of our modern marvels whose immaculate songwriting and lyricism puts him on par with many of the greats of the art form. Known to many as L.A. Salami, the London singer, poet, musician and overall multi-disciplined creative erases any sonic boundaries or limitations, allowing himself the freedom to constantly explore and foster a rich carnival of sounds.
Often times names such as Bob Dylan or Leonard Cohen are mentioned when discussing some of the most impactful wordsmiths of music. However Lookman Adekunle Salami can be considered as one of our modern marvels whose immaculate songwriting and lyricism puts him on par with many of the greats of the art form. Known to many as L.A. Salami, the London singer, poet, musician and overall multi-disciplined creative erases any sonic boundaries or limitations, allowing himself the freedom to constantly explore and foster a rich carnival of sounds.
Alison Mosshart is set to release a new spoken word album titled 'Sound Wheel' on August 7th via Third Man Records. One of the pieces taken from the upcoming LP is the track 'Animals'. Just a little over a minute in length, Mosshart has also dropped a self-directed video to accompany the track.
L.A. Witch have unveiled their latest single 'Gen-Z', taking from their forthcoming album 'Play With Fire', out August 21st on Suicide Squeeze Records. Pure, unadulterated rock & roll built on menacing guitar riffs, a sinister bass line and the sassy vocals of Sade Sanchez. The content of the tune deals with the current generation's reliance on social media and the lacking of ways and other outlets to deal with the added pressures of it. 'Gen-Z' is the follow-up to L.A. Witch's song 'I Wanna Lose', which was released last month.
With their critically acclaimed album 'So When You Gonna...' out now, London-based trio Dream Wife unveil the official video to their track 'After The Rain'. Directed by Helga Katrínardóttir, each member of the band is filmed floating in water - Bella Podpadec and Alice Go in bath tubs, as well as singer Rakel Mjöll drifting in the ocean. The intricate visuals coincide with the calm and tender track.
Grimsby band Mint have released their latest EP 'M180'. The 3-track record is an ode to those teenage years of growing up in Northern England, having to create means of excitement and adventurous times in not overly lively towns. Sonically the EP is a electric and wild ride of alternative, fuzzy psychedelic and noise rock, all acting as an amplified soundtrack to youth.
The Holy Knives have team-up with The Kills' Jamie Hince for a remix of their track 'Always Gone'. Hazy guitar licks, church bells and slow-marching drumming are the base of the production. What can be described as spaghetti western meets psychedelic, desert rock, Hince's version is dark, sultry and uber sexy.
Los Angeles trio L.A. Witch will release their new album 'Play With Fire' on August 21st via the Suicide Squeeze label. The record follows their 2018 EP 'Octubre', as well as their 2017 self-titled debut album. L.A. Witch have also unveiled their new single 'I Wanna Lose'. A brilliant handing of rock & roll alchemy, the tune bridges punk, grunge, psychedelic and elements of garage in one sitting.
Manchester band PINS have released their third album 'Hot Slick'. Comprised of ten songs in total, the record finds the trio expanding their sound beyond their earlier post-punk roots, incorporating electro, dance and indie pop rhythms. The new work follows their 2015 album 'Wild Nights'. Although a 5 year gap, PINS dropped a slew of singles including 'Aggrophobe' featuring Iggy Pop, 'Bad Thing' and 'Serve The Rich'.
With their upcoming album 'SELF MADE MAN' dropping June 12th on Trick-Woo Records, rock & roll sisters Larkin Poe pay homage to their Georgia roots in their new single 'Back Down South' featuring Tyler Bryant. Musically the instrumentation is composed of twangy guitar lines, gospel style organ play and echoing claps, drawing influence from a blues rock blueprint.
