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News: The legendary Barry Adamson (Magazine, The Birthday Party, Nick Cave) announces new album and UK/European tour

The thundering, ambulant bass in Magazine’s classic ‘A Song From Under The Floorboards’ is an indication of the skills of Barry Adamson, whose storied career underlines his significance as a…

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Track: Juno Point unveil the mesmerising sparkle of ‘Skimming’ ahead of album release.

The new single ‘Skimming’ from the elegant Juno Point shimmers like sunlight over water and sparkles like a slow burning fuse. The reflective vocals – whispered, almost spoken, recall Lou…

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Track: Eilish Gilligan returns with the melancholic, atmospheric ‘Angel Face’ on announcement of her debut album ‘Final Girl’

The haunting stabbing piano in the background imbues the new track ‘Angel Face’ from the highly talented producer and songwriter Eilish Gilligan with a certain level of anxiety and tension…

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Track: New Zealand’s DARTZ take aim at sleazy developers in the ebullient ‘Paradise’, with album and tour news.

Signed to the illustrious Flying Nun Records label, New Zealand punk popsters DARTZ have flung a well aimed missile at the plethora of sleazy property developers and the ultra rich…

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News: With ethereal new single ‘On and On’, Grace Cummings announces new album ‘Ramona’ and UK/Europe tour with King Gizzard

Melbourne chanteuse Grace Cummings has the voice of an angel and the capacity to deliver the most ethereal and atmospheric music in the process. Case in point is her new…

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EP Review: The Crayon Set allege ‘Elvis Is Alive’ in an exquisite trio of ethereal and hypnotic songs.

Hailing from Dublin, The Crayon Set provide the most exquisite brand of intelligently crafted alt folk rock songs touched with a delicate pastoral blush. Their new EP, entitled ‘Elvis Still…

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News: Ride announce new album ‘Interplay’ and provide a delicious taste of what’s to come with the shimmering ‘Peace Sign’.

The new single ‘Peace Sign’ from the magnificent Ride signals a shimmering return for the band with a more melodic and layered direction with its euphoric chorus and sparkling sounds.…

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Track: Italy’s Onceweresixty unveil the atmospheric single ‘Don’t Get Stuck’ ahead of double EP release

Onceweresixty hail from Italy and are about to release a double EP ‘Loco Sunset Boulevard / Ghetto Blast Noise Machine’ through Ugly Dog Records. As a taste of what’s to…

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Track: The Jesus and Mary Chain release brooding second single ‘Chemical Animal’ from forthcoming album ‘Glasgow Eyes’, with updated tour news.

Prowling around like a caged animal, the new single ‘Chemical Animal’ from the legendary The Jesus and Mary Chain has a satisfying brooding element that exudes malevolence and disdain in…

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EP Review: Le Shiv unveil a masterclass in anthemic indie pop with their epic new EP ‘New World Colour’, as they head out on tour.

The new EP ‘New World Colour’ from Le Shiv offers a bright start to the year, and, quite frankly, boldly stands out in the post festive season deluge of releases.…

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