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Peel Share New Single 'Cycle' From New Album 'Acid Star' Photo Peel Share New Single 'Cycle' From New Album 'Acid Star'
by Michael Major - March 19, 2024

Discover PEEL's new single 'Cycle', a fresh release from their debut album 'Acid Star', set to launch on March 29th via Innovative Leisure. The creative partnership of Sean Cimino and Isom Innis, their bond was initially formed as touring members of Foster The People (now both official members live ...

Peel Share New Single 'OMG' Photo Peel Share New Single 'OMG'
by Michael Major - February 27, 2024

PEEL shares their latest single 'OMG' in anticipation of their album release. The creative partnership of Sean Cimino and Isom Innis, their bond was initially formed as touring members of Foster The People (now both official members live & on record). The two developed a musical language all their o...

Video: Solar Eyes Release '(At Least) Paranoia Loves You' Video Photo Video: Solar Eyes Release '(At Least) Paranoia Loves You' Video
by Michael Major - February 19, 2024

With their eagerly anticipated debut album finally out there - SOLAR EYES - have released a new video for one of its highlights: “(At Least) Paranoia Loves You”. The creation of Glenn Smyth and Sebastian Maynard Francis, ‘Solar Eyes' finds the duo delivering a suite of technicoloured tunes that stre...

'Mötley Crüe: The End – Live in Los Angeles 4K' Set for Release in April 5 Photo 'Mötley Crüe: The End – Live in Los Angeles 4K' Set for Release in April 5
by Michael Major - February 07, 2024

Mötley Crüe: The End – Live In Los Angeles fully captures the energy and emotion of the evening on December 31, 2015 when legendary rock icons Mötley Crüe completed their 35-year touring career as a band with a spectacular final concert, “The End” at Staples Center in their hometown of Los Angeles, ...

Peel Share New Single 'Climax' Photo Peel Share New Single 'Climax'
by Michael Major - February 06, 2024

Inspired by the 2018 Gaspar Noé movie of the same name, the song is an urgent blend of jagged guitar stabs and disco-inspired drumming. The accompanying video see's the band performing the song, captured on grainy VHS against the concrete backdrop of their downtown Los Angeles loft. Watch the music ...

WALT DISCO Release New Single 'PEARL' Photo WALT DISCO Release New Single 'PEARL'
by Michael Major - January 17, 2024

The dreamlike, eagerly awaited track was written and recorded between Glasgow and its namesake Pearl Street Co-Op in Austin, Texas where the band first worked on the track while at SXSW. “Pearl” is accompanied by a stunning video that sees the band perform inside a music box, shot in Paisley Methodi...

Peel Announce Debut Album & Share 'Y2J' & 'Acid Star' Photo Peel Announce Debut Album & Share 'Y2J' & 'Acid Star'
by Michael Major - January 16, 2024

Inspired in part by genre-bending Creation Records bands like Primal Scream and Madchester groups like Happy Mondays, Acid Star expands on the post-punk and industrial edge of early Peel, adding layers of psychedelia, dance, and even reverb soaked freak folk, as seen on the title track....

Solar Eyes Release Spaghetti Western Psych Of 'Let's Run Away' Photo Solar Eyes Release Spaghetti Western Psych Of 'Let's Run Away'
by Michael Major - January 05, 2024

Launching into the new year - SOLAR EYES - present their breathless new single: “Let's Run Away”. Infusing their far-out sounds with low-slung guitar lines straight out of a Morricone flick, the latest from the Birmingham psych/pop duo is set at a galloping pace that leaves no time to waste. Watch t...

AUSTIN PSYCH FEST Announces 2024 Lineup With Courtney Barnett, Kurt Vile, Alvvays & M Photo AUSTIN PSYCH FEST Announces 2024 Lineup With Courtney Barnett, Kurt Vile, Alvvays & More
by Michael Major - December 13, 2023

Austin Psych Fest has announced its 2024 lineup, featuring artists like Courtney Barnett, Kurt Vile, Alvvays, The Black Angels, Chicano Batman, Witch (J Mascis), Blondshell, Earthless, and more. Austin Psych Fest brings the old school vibe of the original event back outdoors and under the stars and ...

The Velvet Hands Announce November UK Headline Tour Photo The Velvet Hands Announce November UK Headline Tour
by Michael Major - September 05, 2023

Kicking off at London’s Colours on 1 November, the nine-date tour will see the band take their frenetic live show across the length of the country throughout the month. Purchase tickets now via the band’s official website to get your hands on a special tour bundle which includes their first ever tou...

James Murphy Featured on Debut Single from Lol Tolhurst (The Cure) x Budgie (Siouxie Photo James Murphy Featured on Debut Single from Lol Tolhurst (The Cure) x Budgie (Siouxie & the Banshees) x Jacknife Lee
by Michael Major - July 24, 2023

Their upcoming album features an astonishing list of guest vocalists and musicians including The Edge (U2), Isaac Brock (Modest Mouse), Bobby Gillespie (Primal Scream), Civil Rights avant-garde artist Lonnie Holley, Mary Lattimore, Starcrawler wild child Arrow de Wilde, Mark Bowen (IDLES) and more. ...

War Strings Share 'Chump' From Upcoming Release 'Of Aether.' Photo War Strings Share 'Chump' From Upcoming Release 'Of Aether.'
by Michael Major - July 13, 2023

Full of warm electronics, pristine guitars and focused vocals, Stogel's third album feels like a new beginning for War Strings project. At their core, the songs on Of Aether is a letter of admission; Stogel’s coming to terms with his aspirations. 'It was a quick download,” he explains. “Fell in love...

Drab Majesty Uncover 'The Skin and The Glove' Photo Drab Majesty Uncover 'The Skin and The Glove'
by Michael Major - July 11, 2023

Drab Majesty have shared a second track from their forthcoming mini-album, An Object in Motion. Alongside the new track, they have also announced European tour dates for this fall as well as an appearance at Darker Waves Festival in Southern California alongside New Order, Tears for Fears, and more....

War Strings Share 'Heaven in Your Hands' Photo War Strings Share 'Heaven in Your Hands'
by Michael Major - June 27, 2023

Andrew Stogel's Of Aether feels like an exhale; the clouds clearing. In stark contrast to the gloom and brooding of his early 2023 album Prelude to Nothing under his songwriting moniker War Strings, Stogel has found himself in a brighter headspace, feeling joyous. Where his last endeavor was a lo-fi...

Des Rocs Announces New Album 'Dream Machine' Photo Des Rocs Announces New Album 'Dream Machine'
by Michael Major - June 14, 2023

Produced by Alain Johannes (Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures, PJ Harvey), Matt Wallace (Faith No More, Maroon 5) and Des Rocs mastermind Danny Rocco, Dream Machine plays like a bolt of energy coursing through the glory days of rock, metal, and grunge, united within his signature “bedro...

DAIISTAR Covers the Classic Primal Scream Track 'Burning Wheel' Photo DAIISTAR Covers the Classic Primal Scream Track 'Burning Wheel'
by Michael Major - May 23, 2023

Austin band DAIISTAR are sharing the B-side of their debut single 'Tracemaker,' a cover of the 1997 Primal Scream classic 'Burning Wheel.' The single was released on lathe cut vinyl in an extremely limited edition and sold at the band's shows (and it's now sold out). This is the first time the track...

Levellers Announce New Tour Dates for May 2023 Photo Levellers Announce New Tour Dates for May 2023
by Michael Major - March 27, 2023

The Levellers have announced additional shows for their ‘Collective’ UK tour, including a rescheduled date for their London headline show at Hackney Empire, which will now take place on May 24th. The band have additional dates in Worthing (23rd), Rhyl (25th) and Hay-On-Wye Festival (26th)....

VIDEO: The Gulps Release Official Video For 'Mirror Mirror' Photo VIDEO: The Gulps Release Official Video For 'Mirror Mirror'
by Michael Major - February 20, 2023

Dropping like a disintegrating disco ball hanging by its final thread, the track itself is similarly changeable as it swings between the slick indie stylistics of The Strokes in one moment to the zaniness of The Lemon Twigs another, all while doggedly throwing-off the straight-jacket of convention a...

Freja The Dragon Releases Sophomore EP 'Midnight Feelings' Photo Freja The Dragon Releases Sophomore EP 'Midnight Feelings'
by Michael Major - January 19, 2023

Freja The Dragon, the Swedish singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and protégé of Peter Bjorn and John's Bjorn Yttling (whose credits include Lykke Li, Chrissie Hynde, Neko Case, Diplo, Kygo & Primal Scream) has released her mesmerizing new EP Midnight Feelings via Villa....

Hickoids Announce 'Slither On 2023' Southwest tour Photo Hickoids Announce 'Slither On 2023' Southwest tour
by Michael Major - January 19, 2023

Hickoids are equally at home in a blues club, a country bar or the punkest of punk dives and since reforming in the 2000s the band has played over 800 shows. They’ve shared the stage with everyone from Nine Inch Nails to Old 97s, The Flaming Lips to The Flamin’ Groovies, Roky Erickson to Lucinda Wil...

Jack River Shares Breezy New Single 'Nothing Has Changed' Photo Jack River Shares Breezy New Single 'Nothing Has Changed'
by Michael Major - November 17, 2022

Australian artist and activist Jack River (aka Holly Rankin) shares her breezy new single “Nothing Has Changed.” Co-written and produced with Joel Quartermain (G Flip, Client Liaison, Merci, Mercy) and Edwin White (Vance Joy, Amy Shark), the new single is packed with sunny production and one of Rive...

Somebody's Child Shares New Single 'We Could Start a War' Photo Somebody's Child Shares New Single 'We Could Start a War'
by Michael Major - November 16, 2022

Somebody’s Child has announced the release date of his debut, self-titled album which has its roots in Godfrey’s formative years growing up in Dublin and the experiences that went with that. It was recorded at East London’s Hackney Road Studios with the producer Mikko Gordon (Arcade Fire, The Smile)...

WALT DISCO Unveil Brooding Indie-Rock Rendition of 'Never Knew Love Like This Before' Photo WALT DISCO Unveil Brooding Indie-Rock Rendition of 'Never Knew Love Like This Before'
by Michael Major - October 25, 2022

The band offers a second glimpse into the forthcoming EP, with a brooding reimagining of the 1980 Stephanie Mills R&B classic “Never Knew Love Like This Before” released now.  The EP also includes covers of Aldous Harding, The Japanese House, The Associates and Dusty Springfield....

The Mysterines Announce 'All These Things' EP Photo The Mysterines Announce 'All These Things' EP
by Michael Major - October 21, 2022

The Mysterines have released their ‘All These Things EP’ - a digital release including live recordings of ‘All These Things’, ‘Dangerous’ and ‘Old Friends Die Hard’ from their performance at London’s Rough Trade East earlier this year, which saw the band celebrate the release of their critically acc...

Walt Disco Announce 'Always Sickening' Covers EP Photo Walt Disco Announce 'Always Sickening' Covers EP
by Michael Major - September 27, 2022

The new collection is an eclectic series of covers of their favorite artists. They share their thundering, climactic rendition of lead single “You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me (Dusty Springfield)”. The EP also includes covers of Aldous Harding, The Japanese House, The Associates and Stephanie Mills...











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