Kind-of-supergroup In Parallel released their second record, ‘Fashioner’, at the start of September. And now there’s a video to accompany the final track, ‘Threat of Heaven’. It’s not much more than a lyric video with some fiery and timely imagery but I’ve totally fallen for the band’s woozy, slow-burn rock.
Read moreWe’re well into the busiest time of the year for new album releases now. And this month’s playlist reflected that, as it grew from four songs on the first of the month to 26 by the end. There’s Californian punk, post-hardcore from Japan, ambient soundscapes from Kenya, and more. I hope you find something to love. STRANGELIGHT– ‘Digressions from Sierra […]
Read moreWe Carried The Boat want your attention. If their unusual name doesn’t catch it, then their clever lyrics might. And if their unique story- an English dude and a Vietnamese dude making music in Japan- doesn’t get it, then their diverse music definitely will. The Tokyo-based two-piece play livewire post-hardcore, influenced as much by sci-fi movies and Zelda as by […]
Read moreNEW DEFTONES! Kind of. Today, the Californian quintet announced plans for a 20th anniversary edition of their iconic ‘White Pony’ album. And the release will be accompanied by a long-rumoured remix effort, titled ‘Black Stallion’. Trailer and tracklisting below. ‘Feiticeira’ (Clams Casino remix) ‘Digital Bath’ (DJ Shadow remix) ‘Elite’ (Blanck Mass remix) ‘Rx Queen’ (Salva remix) ‘Street Carp’ (Phantogram remix) ‘Teenager’ (Robert Smith remix) ‘Knife Prty’ […]
Read moreStrangelight aren’t technically a new band. Oh sure, ‘Adult Themes’ is the Californian quartet’s debut album, but some of these songs were written over 15 years ago. Back then, Transistor Transistor frontman Nat Coghlan, and Julia Lancer, drummer of The New Trust, met on tour, made a connection and cut some demos. Now, along with erstwhile members of Swingin Utters […]
Read moreOh man. Ever since his debut album, Keaton Henson has worn his heart on his sleeve. And his guts on his sleeve. And his mind, and his soul, and whatever other body parts prove that he really means what he’s saying. Channelling lost love into raw poetry and anxiety into art, the London-born singer songwriter has produced some of the […]
Read moreI got nothing for you here, man. I guess, like it says up there, just, listen to Clothesline From Hell (great name). Something Nothing by CLOTHESLINE FROM HELL I’m not even sure how I heard them for the first time anymore, but I do know that as soon as I did, I wanted everyone else to hear them too. I […]
Read moreI should have written this over a year ago. More even. The Nightmares formed in late 2017, played their first gig six months later, and in April of last year (basically a lifetime ago these days), released their debut EP. Although most of the Newport quartet had been in bands before, the self-titled effort is still outrageously confident and complete-sounding. […]
Read moreI’m pretty numb at this point. I know there’s a lot going on, like, a metric ton of shit for everyone to deal with, but I’m pretty burned out here. I recognise that it’s head-in-the-sand stuff but if I can stay in front of my computer with my headphones on, I’m going to do it. Maybe things will be better […]
Read moreUSA Nails are wound impossibly tight. The London-based band specialise in high-speed, high-tension blasts of fuck-you punk-rock, and have operated with feverish, dedicated intensity since their inception. That means there’s little room between their buzzsaw riffs and relentless rhythms to take a breath- they were once described as “a speeding train that won’t stop”. And there’s little room in their […]
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