Dublin band Otherkin return in 2019 in a big way with their latest single 'Tombstone', the first release since the group's 2017 debut LP 'OK', and it's blazing hot. Fostering a sound that is electric rock pumping with energy, Otherkin have also unveiled the official video to coincide with the track. Directed by Wolf James, the visuals find frontman Luke Reilly frantically trying to escape three masked men seemingly waiting to seal his fate. Eventually that fate catches up to him, forcing Reilly to now join them. If this is a taste of what's to come from Otherkin, then we are intensely excited to hear their new album. Have a look.
London rockers Yak have released their new album 'Pursuit of Momentary Happiness' on Virgin EMI / Third Man Records. A culmination of rough times, persistence and finally triumph, the album marks their return since releasing their 2016 debut album 'Alas Salvation'.
Anna F. is no stranger to music, having released 2010's acclaimed 'For Real' LP and 'King in the Mirror' in 2014. She also had a role in the film 'Der Mann aus dem Eis (Iceman)'. With all of her success, Anna F., born Anna Wappel, now unveils her new band Friedberg. The first handing from the group comes in the form of the cut 'Boom'. Sultry with an undeniable edge, the production swerves between alternative, indie and trip-hop with Anna F. delivering smokey vocals on top. Reminiscent of Tricky or Massive Attack, 'Boom' is definitely a dark delight.
Exploring the act of dependency, Montreal rock trio Wild Mercury has shared their latest single 'Dealer'. A riveting tale of a woman who falls in love with her drug dealer, the song delves into a multifaceted view of the subject. The bluesy and gritty rock & roll production sets the perfect tone as it sways from a slow smokey groove to an electric build-up. An utterly brilliant and clutching recording, Wild Mercury's 'Dealer' is a great window into an extremely promising band.
It's been almost five years since DC band Ex Hex released their debut album 'Rips'. Although the trio have been touring in between that period, not to mention dropping their 'Hot and Cold' / 'Waterfall' single pack, Ex Hex will finally release their second LP entitled 'It's Real' on March 22nd via the Merge imprint.
London band Calva Louise have been blazing trails in the UK punk scene, carving out their own lane, making them one of the more intriguing bands of the scene. After previously releasing cuts such as 'Outrageous' and 'I Heard A Cry', Calva Louise have dropped their debut LP 'Rhinoceros'. Comprised of ten tracks, the group fuses together punk, post-punk, indie and more. Whilst their sound has been driven by electric and fuzzy guitar liners, the trio have also incorporated pop-centric hooks in their songs, creating a bigger canvas to musically paint on.
If you're unfamiliar with Donny, then you probably should get to know him...real quick. Having been on the music scene for the past three years, his blues, soul, rock hybrid is nostalgic yet modern, transcending just a throwback sound that many artists have fell victim to. One of his infamous tracks is the smokey 'Strip Club Blues' that is a great blues rock number.
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With their third album 'The Search For The Miraculous' scheduled to land February 22nd, London band Desperate Journalist have shared another single taken from the LP entitled 'Satellite'. The track follows their previously shared cut 'Cedars'. Like their previous single, the song jumps through the speakers with grand production, stacked with shooting guitar solos, with singer Jo Bevan adding the extra spice on top, complimenting the arrangements with a lush vocal performance. This is another peek through the window at what to expect with the forthcoming LP, and we're highly anticipating it.
Releasing their debut album 'Rips' back in 2014, Washington D.C. band Ex Hex are set to drop their sophomore LP 'It's Real' on March 22nd via the Merge imprint.
Giving fans a glimpse of what to expect with the new record, Ex Hex have also shared the lead single entitled 'Cosmic Cave'. Produced by Jonah Takagi, the guitar-led cut rattles with excitement incorporating elements of hard rock with a garage style, all topped with stadium choruses that fit together like a hand in glove.
