Chris Stewart's will release his new album 'Bigger Than Life' under his Black Marble project. Forthcoming later this year via Scared Bones Records, Stewart has shared a video for the single 'One Eye Open', which will be featured on the new LP. Directed by Chris Stewart and Ben Pier, you can find clips of a girl riding an electric scooter around Los Angeles. The video is shot with that classic VHS effect, giving it an old school feel. Have a look.
Freshly singed to Jamz Supernova’s Future Bounce imprint, rising Bristol band Tungz have shared their latest single 'Do You Like It?'. A grooving taste of 80s funk and lo-fi pop, the track is peppered with great switch-ups in the production with a sing-along chorus that is overly infectious. Stacked with a summertime feel, 'Do You Like It?' will command you to shake a leg and dance.
Brighton band Youth Sector step forth with a modern twist of late 70s, early 80s new wave, post-punk and punk funk with their latest track 'Renting Spaces In My World'. Drawing inspiration from bands such as Talking Heads, the group explode with sweeping synth lines and spiky guitar riffs, while the lyrics invite the listener into the mind of a disillusioned person. A tidal wave of a tune, 'Renting Spaces In My World' is currently out now. Have a listen.
There have been loads of exciting bands exploding out of Melbourne for a while now. From indie to psychedelic, the city is on fire with talent bursting out the seams. One of the bands that have been delivering quality tracks, is Slum Sociable. The duo released their lush single 'Afterthought' back in 2018. They now return with their latest cut 'Life Is Free'. Vibrantly stunning with dynamic vocal performances, musically the tune is aligned with the new romantic period of the late 70s - early 80s, all the while adding a modern twist.
Having shared their song and video 'By No Means' last month, duo Lust for Life now bring forth their third single 'New Balance Point', taken from their forthcoming self-titled LP, out June 7th via Sacred Bones).
L.A. siblings Aly & AJ step up with their new single 'Don't Go Changing'. The synth-pop driven song draws inspiration from an 80s sound, with the sisters melodically gliding over staggering drum kicks and otherworldly lays. With the lyrics calling on a lover to remain steadfast and not so quick to pull away despite the ups and downs, the tune follows Aly & AJ's previous song 'Church'.
Back in 2018 Vancouver band In Mirrors released their debut LP 'Escape From Berlin'. Produced by Italians Do It Better label boss Johnny Jewel, the seductive and cinematic album was another steamy offering from the IDIB camp, with a sound that fans have come to expect from the imprint.
Copenhagen's Lust for Youth are set to release their self-titled album on June 7th via Sacred Bones. The record is the follow up to LfY's previous LP 'Compassion'. The duo have also shared the video for their latest single 'By No Means'. Filmed in Mexico City, various clips capture the landscape, vibrancy of the people and the city's rich culture.
Montreal group Paupière have returned with their new single 'Howard Carter'. An ode the legendary London Egyptologist and archaeologist who discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922, the musical palette is that of sexy and infectious synth-pop and disco. With the lyrics sung in French, the upbeat track may not instantly trigger thoughts of Howard Carter's excavation, but it's definitely a soundtrack for our weekends. Have a listen.
Chromatics are set to hit the road for a tour across North America, their first public outing as a group in more than five years. We're keeping our fingers crossed in hopes that a new album will also be on the way. In the meantime, the band have shared a new single and video titled 'Time Rider'. Directed by Chromatics themselves, it consists of kaleidoscopic visuals of singer Ruth Radelet performing the tune in the Italians Do It Better cinematic fashion. Musically the song is a seducing and luscious synthwave meets pop whirl of goodness.
