Track: Semisonic release first new material in 20 years – You’re not alone
Alternative Rock trio Semisonic have released ‘You’re Not Alone’, the band’s first new song in nearly 20 years. The single is the opening track from Semisonic’s forthcoming five-song EP ‘You’re Not Alone’ out on September 18th via Pleasuresonic Recordings/Megaforce Records. Although never splitting up, Semisonic have continued with their own solo projects since 2001’s ‘All That Chemistry’, which …
Meet: Lincolnshire shoegazers Corasandel
Corasandel are an ambient-shoegaze band from Lincolnshire, England. They’re signed to independent label Shelflife Records in Portland, Oregon and have a new single out called ‘Cracked Light’. I caught up with the band to ask them about influences, lockdown, Shoegaze and how a band from Lincolnshire ended up on a label in Oregon… First of …
Album Review: Phosphene – Lotus Eaters
Out now is the new album by Phosphene, a band who combine Shoegaze with a Post-Punk sound and nods to Alternative rock bands of old. ‘Lotus Eaters’ is available on July 7th over on the bands Bandcamp site. This album has an experimental feel which is reminiscent of Alt-Rock bands such as Sonic Youth, the …
EP: Starflyer 59 – Miami
Out now is new EP ‘Miami’ by Californian indie band Starflyer 59, on Velvet Blue Music. Starflyer 59 have released a multitude of albums, singles and EPs over the last quarter of a century and this is a nice addition to their expansive discography.The title track, ‘Miami’ is an acoustic-driven slice of psychedelic indie, complete …
See: Yard of Blondes release video for ‘Lowland’
Out now on numerous listening platforms is the single ‘Lowland’ by Alternative Rock band, Yard of Blondes. The band are based in Los Angeles and this track is the second single from their debut album, ‘Feed the Moon’. This song is a result of a collaboration between Yard of Blondes and Billy Graziadei (from Biohazard) who …
New: Roger Waters to release Us & Them documentary
Out on the 16th of June on Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is a documentary film following the 2017-2018 tour of legendary Pink Floyd founder member, bassist, singer and songwriter, Roger Waters. The film follows Roger on a worldwide tour that took in 156 concerts and had an audience of 2.3 million people. Directed by Sean Evans and …
See: Robby Krieger releases new video for Hot Head
Legendary guitarist Robby Krieger of iconic rock band, The Doors, is releasing his first solo album in 10 years on the 14th August 2020. ‘The Ritual Begins At Sundown’ is a ten track, all instrumental album. It’s set for release on The Player’s Club, part of the Mascot Label Group.Ahead of the album release, Krieger has …
EP: Sunspire – Euphoria
Out now on Crafting Room Recordings is the ‘Euphoria’ ep by Jack Jazrawy-Brown aka Shoegaze/DreamPop artist, Sunspire. This release is available as a digital download or a limited edition cassette from Bandcamp. On the ep, Sunspire creates swirling, ambient guitar soundscapes.The tunes are mesmeric, drawing the listener into a chilled-out dream world. The guitars are luscious …
Album Review: Elvis Valentine and The Ghosts of Chance – The Book of Numbers
Out on Bandcamp is ‘The Book of Numbers’ by Elvis Valentine and The Ghosts of Chance, an offshoot of the Scottish Shoegaze band, Wozniak. This album is a fuzzy, alternative rock long-player, evoking the poppy edge of Big Star, Neil Young, Steelers wheel and Dinosaur JR. At times, there’s a Garage-Punk snarl, which can then fly …
See: Enter Shikari reveal new video for The Great Unknown
From their new album ‘Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible’, the electronically orientated Alternative Rock band, Enter Shikari have released a music video on YouTube, of their tune ‘The Great Unknown’.Bristling with mood and atmosphere, the song and the music video evoke the Dypstopian character of both the movie, Blade Runner and it’s soundtrack …