Track: bdrmm embrace the new with synth infused new single “Infinity Peaking”
bdrmm’s new single Infinity Peaking sees the band smoothing out some of their sharper, angular edges for a more meditative, synth-driven sound. While still infused with their trademark shoegaze melancholy, the track feels more restrained, with frayed textures and Ryan Smith’s introspective vocals giving it a grounded, earthy beauty. The song’s expansive midsection is where …
Track: Manic Street Preachers prove they’re as vital now as ever with brilliant new single, People Ruin Paintings
Still going strong as they approach their fifteenth album, Critical Thinking (out January 31), Manic Street Preachers prove they haven’t lost their knack for combining grit, melody, and emotional resonance. New single People Ruin Paintings is a slow burner, but one that immediately feels essential, capturing the band’s chemistry honed over three decades. The track …
Track: Dean Wareham revels in the laid back beauty of new single “You Were The Ones I Had To Betray”
Former Galaxie 500, Luna and Dean and Britta man Dean Wareham’s new single, You Were the Ones I Had to Betray, is a charming slice of folk-inflected indie pop that showcases his trademark blend of emotional vulnerability and melodic sophistication. Wareham’s vocals sound assured yet still carry that delicate fragility he’s always had, perfectly complementing …
Track: Everything is Recorded return with atmospheric new single “Swamp Dream #3”
Everything Is Recorded, the project led by producer Richard Russell, has returned with Swamp Dream #3, a stripped-back, almost minimal sounding single featuring Clari Freeman-Taylor of Mary in the Junkyard. Unlike previous tracks brimming with multiple contributors, as is Russell’s want with than project,this track narrows the focus to just Russell and Freeman-Taylor, who share …
Track: The Gentle Spring craft indie pop gem with new single “Looking Back At The World”
The Gentle Spring’s new single, Looking Back at the World, released on January 17, 2025, via Skep Wax Records, is a poignant reflection on the past, echoing the classic sound of Michael Hiscock’s former band, The Field Mice. The track exudes a reticent and shy demeanor, yet brims with understated emotion and a profound sense …
Track: Henge release the brilliant space / synth of new single “Slingshot/Hypersleep”
HENGE’s new single, Slingshot/Hypersleep, is an insistent slice of some sort of spacey/synth/prog that blends juicy electronic textures with eccentric, cosmic vibes. Packed with oscillating synths, spidery lines that extend and retract at will, and layers of gluey bass, it’s a track that pushes the boundaries of pop. Vocals alternate between insistent melodic lines and …
Album Review: The Lambrini Girls – Who Let The Dogs Out; much anticipated debut lives up to the hype and makes early play for album of the year
“Who Let the Dogs Out”, the debut album from Lambrini Girls has landed, and it’s everything fans could have hoped for—ferocious, unapologetic, and full of life. The Brighton duo, comprised of Phoebe Lunny and Lily Macieira, has long been celebrated for their unfiltered approach to music and performance, and this record captures their spirit perfectly. …
Track: Andy Bell signals new album with hazy cover “I’m in Love”
Andy Bell’s cover of The Passions’ 1981 post-punk gem, I’m in Love with a German Film Star—retitled i’m in love…—is a lush reimagining that doesn’t stray far from the original but adds its own hypnotic texture. Featuring whispered, ethereal vocals from Dot Allison and layered guitars courtesy of Michael Rother (Neu!), the track envelops you …
Track: Let the glorious summer vibes of Jimi Tenor’s new single “Summer of Synesthesia” wash over you
Jimi Tenor’s “Summer of Synesthesia,” out now on Timmion Records, is a stunning blend of psychedelic soul and library music, resplendent with lush summer chords and an electronic sheen that radiates warmth. Over Cold Diamond & Mink’s steady, soulful rhythm, Tenor layers delicate synth textures, creating an intoxicating atmosphere where sounds seem to turn into …
Track: Legendary jangle Pop outfit The Loft release new video for the imperious “Dr. Clarke”
There was some excitement in Backseat Mafia towers at the news of a brand-new single and video for “Dr Clarke” by The Loft, and it’s a track that encapsulates everything that made the band such a defining force in mid-80s jangle pop – at least in my house after taking a chance on their single …