Album Review: Pascal Pinon – Sundur
Pascal Pinon prove that absence makes their songwriting grow stronger with the chilling beauty of new album’ Sundur’. If Pascal Pinon’s 2013 album ‘Twosomeness’ was about sisters Ásthildur and Jófríður Ákadóttir being together, new album ‘Sundur’ – from the Icelandic proverb “sundur og saman” meaning “apart and together” – reflects on their separation. While Ásthildur …
Meet: The Duke Spirit and catch them on tour
The Duke Spirit have made a welcome return his year with a new album – dazzling fans, critics and new listeners alike with emotionally charged indie-rock and spellbinding live performances. Ahead of their UK tour (dates below), the band have answered some quick-fire questions on what makes them tick and what we can expect from …
Track: Honeyblood – ‘Ready For The Magic’ Plus UK Tour News
Honeyblood make a magical return with the spellbinding first single from new album ‘Babes Never Die’. The Glasgow-based duo of Stina Tweeddale and drummer Cat Myers have announced that the wait is over for their eagerly anticipated second album, ‘Babes Never Die’ (out 4 November on Fat Cat Records), and have shared the video for …
Track: Tongue Trap – ‘Girl Crush’ EP
Tongue Trap share their unique take on modern life with bold debut EP ‘Girl Crush’. The Edinburgh three-piece of Kim (guitar/vocals), Emma (bass/vocals) and Sam (drums) began life at Girls Rock School Edinburgh. Following their live debut in December 2015 they’ve had support slots with the likes of Tacocat and The Van T’s. The release …
Track: Let’s Eat Grandma – ‘Sax In The City’ plus tour news
Following a captivating set at Latitude festival, Let’s Eat Grandma share beguiling new single ‘Sax In The City’. This multi-instrument toting Norwich-based duo of Rosa Walton and Jenny Hollingworth, both 17, released their debut album ‘I, Gemini’ last month to critical acclaim. In ‘Sax In The City’, the latest single from the album, Let’s Eat …
See: Ladyhawke releases video for ‘Wild Things’
Ladyhawke’s joyful electropop skates into ballad territory with new single ‘Wild Things’. Following the release of her synth-fuelled and sugar coated new album in June, Pip Brown (aka Ladyhawke) is sharing the video for title track ‘Wild Things’. The video, like the song, is full of 80s sparkle – all neon colours and youthful exuberance. …
Track: Acrylic – ‘Overrun’
Acrylic share their atmospheric sound with summery new tune ‘Overrun’. This indie-rock five-piece are all students currently residing in Glasgow’s west end. Their intricate sound has already caught the attention of Amazing Radio, BBC Scotland and XFM Scotland and 2016 began with them supporting The View on New Years Day. New single ‘Overrun’ begins with …
EP: Bugeye – ‘Never Let You Go’ EP
Bugeye have reformed and make a glorious return with their fiery new EP. This London based three-piece began life back in the late 90s, making spiky disco-pop and earning support slots with the likes of The Cranberries at Wembley. But, after a promising start, they decided to disband. Nearly twenty years later they’re back and …
Track: The Crookes – Roman Candle
The Crookes release sparkling new single ‘Roman Candle’, taken from their self-released record ‘Lucky Ones’. This Sheffield four-piece use their travels, and those they meet along the way, to inspire their vibrant pop tunes. Latest album ‘Lucky Ones’, released on their own Anywhere Records, is reflective of their colourful journey. “I think you can’t help …
See: Jenny Hval – ‘Female Vampire’ video
Jenny Hval gives us a sinister glimpse of eternal life in the video for her latest single ‘Female Vampire’. The Norwegian artist will be releasing her sixth album, ‘Blood Bitch’, on 30 September (via Sacred Bones) and ‘Female Vampire’ is the first single to be taken from it. The video, directed by Jenny Berger Myhre, …