Goodbye Tomorrow

Goodbye Tomorrow are a secretive bunch. The anonymous DJ Collective are back, and following their party focused breakthrough “Feelin’ like Jay-z” track from last year, they have taken a darker, more paranoid, turn on their new track “Keep That”. Which is available to stream now ahead of their new “Tunnel Stripe Exit Ramp” EP. If Anonymous …

Ranch Ghost Turfin

One of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world is currently East Nashville. The combination of rebellion against the mainstream bro-country scene and the presence of so many musicians in one city has led to a scene combining punk rock, alt-country and serious musical chops. And straight out of East Nashville are garage and beat band …

Lucaléy Earth

New from Danish Europop duo Lucaléy is “Earth”.  A preview of their forthcoming album, it’s a track complete with positive environmental messages, wibbling synths, harps, squelching beats, and uplifting trance vocals. “We are your warriors” they growl, and the track eventually returns to the refrain “You keep Spinning Around”.   Following the previous tracks “Truth” and …

Big Boy Bloater

The throaty roar of Big Boy Bloater signals his returns with a new album – Luxury Hobo.  Specifically, you are straight into the driving Hammond organ rhythm of “Devils, Not Angels”, which sounds like Billy Preston covering Led Zeppelin’s Rock and Roll.  “This ain’t the girl that you been looking for” he growls, while the …

Big Boy Bloater and the Limits

Straight out of the deep south (Farnham) is the Big Boy Bloater tour, Britain’s foremost exponent of voodoo swamp blues will be touring his new album Luxury Hobo in May, with his band, the Limits.  Expect hammond organs, horror movie references, and good times. The closest thing to Louisiana blues on this side of the Atlantic, …

The Skiffle Players

The Skiffle Players are possibly the first skiffle supergroup in 60 years. A group of west coast alt.country notables, featuring Cass McCombs, Neal Casal, Dan Horne, Aaron Sperske, and “Farmer” Dave Scher. Names familiar to people who have listened to Beachwood Sparks, the Cardinals (ex backing band to Ryan Adams and Gin Wigmore), and various solo …

Cadillac UK tour

The Cadillac Three visit Birmingham in the midst of a steady stream of major country gigs at the Institute, in the last few months, this venue has also played host to the Band Perry, Kacey Musgraves and Hunter Hayes. Country is clearly a popular draw too, almost a sell out. Later, the Cadillac 3 will claim …

Cadillac 3 UK Tour Dates

There’s a new wave of country music coming, harking back to bands like Alabama, ZZ Top and Skynyrd.  A southern fried rock sound, based on monster riffs, catchy songs and loud live performances.  Described as “The house band at a beer-soaked monster truck rally.” by Rolling Stone, as well as having their track White Lightning …

NZCA Lines - Infinite Summer

It is the far future, a dying sun pushes the planet ever closer to extinction. In the mega-city of Cairo-Athens, earth embraces the coming destruction with a non-stop party in the ever-increasing warmth. It’s not a new Young Adult sci-fi trilogy, it’s the concept behind the Infinite Summer album, from NZCA Lines. Opening with a …

Emmy the Great

Ahead of Second Love, the new album from Emmy the Great (aka Emma-Lee Moss) is a preview track Dance w Me. Following on from this year’s S EP with more warm Synths and soft vocals, this track feels like a particularly intense conversation. Chatter drifts over the verses, while Emmy challenges you to pay attention …