Inspired by a trip to Florida where quite a bit of introspection took place, Montreal band Wild Mercury have shared their new single 'Orange County'. According to the group, this was the very first tune that they recorded together. Taken from their EP1 release, the song is a hazy rock & roll gem laced with sunny garage and alt-pop undertones.
The Raconteurs give us that unadulterated sound of Detroit rock & roll with their new single 'Bored and Razed'. The song is taken from their upcoming LP 'HELP US STRANGER', which is out June 21st via Third Man Records. Exploding with monster guitar riffs, thundering drums and a big, stadium chorus, the boys channel classic hard rock influences with subtle elements of prog and psychedelic, resulting in one powerhouse of a single. The Raconteurs are definitely back in full swing.
Temples are set to release their new album 'Hot Motion' on September 27. This is the follow-up to their 2017 LP 'Volcano'. Giving fans a taste of what's to come, the Northamptonshire-reared band have shared a video to the title cut. The visuals feature Temple performing the song as a sun-like spotlight tower behind the band, whilst yellow and orange hues add a layer of warmth.
Stockholm band Sudakistan have released a monster of a single entitled 'Automation'. A flawless meshing of styles, the outfit blends together everything from alternative to new wave and disco. The upbeat, at times raging production is complimented by saucy vocals. With the lyrical content a sort of call to action of breaking away from that which controls you, 'Automation' is that musical roller coaster ride that you never want to end. The song is taken from 7" release which includes a Spanish cover version of The Stooges' 'I Wanna Be Your Dog'.
The Raconteurs will release their long-awaited LP 'HELP US STRANGER' on June 21st. This will mark their third album, since dropping 2008's 'Consolers of the Lonely'. Whilst the term long over due is an understatement, the group have also shared the video for their latest track 'Help Me Stranger'. Directed by Yasuhiko Shimizu, clips of the band performing the song are interwoven with scenes of The Raconteurs in random places and spaces in a frozen position before quickly looking at the camera, all in sync.
Trudy and the Romance will release their debut LP 'Sandman' on May 24th. Having dropped a number of exciting singles that straddle between classic 50s rock, doo-wop and modern pop, we're highly excited for the new album to land.
Stockholm-based Elin Blom of FELIN continues to bring forth an array of diverse sounds with her latest track 'Woman With A Knife'. With the production encompassing a blissful mixture of grand pop and indie, Blom completely commands the track with heroic vocals whilst succulent piano riffs interplay with swinging drums and tying guitar lines that make for another power-hitting release.
Canadian band Bad Animal have shared their new single 'Boombox', taken from their latest LP 'Growing Pains'. With two guitar riffs swirling around one another to set off the song, the track elevates into a explosive etching of indie rock that whilst, not only punchy, but plays with structural taste that makes for a truly exciting listen.
Reading-based outfit Valeras make their return with a new single titled 'Your Honey', the follow-up tune to their previously released cut 'Ricochet (Nunca Morira)'. Kicking off the song with breezy instrumentation, the band quickly moves to epic build-ups, escalating their sound to a bolder rock placing as the vocals of front woman Rose create a pleasurable balance.
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