Say Psych: EP Review: Nothingheads – Sunlit Uplands
London based Nothingheads have released their debut EP Sunlight Uplands this month and its nothing short of jaw dropping. Formed in 2020, they make dissonant grooves drawing influence from post punk, psych and doom. They are a mainstay in the London’s DIY live music circuit, sharing the stage with Mclusky, Wine Lips and Japanese Television …
Say Psych: Video Premiere: Pete International Airport – Next of Kin
BSM brings you the premiere of ‘Next Of Kin’, the latest track from Pete International Airport’s third album, It Felt Like the End of the World. The video is directed by Francesca Bonci, who also did the album’s artwork. Named after a song by Peter G. Holmström’s other band, The Dandy Warhols, the eclectic project nails the elusive aesthetic …
Say Psych: News: Left of the Dial announce more bands and release budget guide
Left of the Dial is an international showcase festival that takes place in mid-October in the centre of Rotterdam. It offers a cross section of the most relevant alternative artists of the moment. The festival is named after a song by The Replacements. ‘Left of the Dial’ is a reference to American radio stations. To find …
Say Psych: News: Mayflower Madame release deluxe version of ‘Prepared For A Nightmare’ with 5 new tracks
Oslo based Mayflower Madame specialise in cinematic post-punk, with hints of dream-pop and psych-noir. They made their debut with LP Observed in a Dream in 2016 which created a buzz in the underground music press and earned them tours in both Europe and North America. Comparisons were made to bands like Bauhaus, The Cure, DIIV …
Say Psych: Album Review: Moonwalks – Western Mystery Tradition
Detroit via Brooklyn outfit Moonwalks have recently release Western Mystery Tradition, on Fuzz Club Records. Moonwalks are Kerrigan Pearce (drums), Jacob Dean (guitar), and Kate Gutwald (bass). Originating in Detroit’s DIY scene, the trio started out playing in warehouses and makeshift venues across the city. Since then, they’ve gone on to tour extensively throughout North …
Say Psych: Video Premiere: XUP – Sunday Girl
XUP is Lane on the Mustang bass, drums and vocals – a one woman, all power offering that is here to blow your mind. Lane began writing, recording and performing as XUP in 2008, releasing seven albums while based in London and Manchester. For live performances, she’s occasionally had other musicians playing drums and guitar, …
Say Psych: Interview – XUP
Manchester’s underground has never been short of bands, but it could be considered lacking when it comes to solo females. XUP is a one woman spectacular who has been around for a while now, but has recently upped the anti and is making a stir. With a new single on the horizon, BSM caught up …
Track Review: Girls In Synthesis – I Know No Other Way
Lauded London-based trio Girls In Synthesis last week unleashed a new stand-alone single ‘I Know No Other Way’, ahead of a string of live UK/EU dates. Following on from their second LP The Rest Is Distraction, ‘I Know No Other Way’ sees the band strip back some of the atonal, noisy elements of their sound …
Say Psych: Video Premiere: Pete International Airport – The Watermark (Jagz Kooner Remix)
Pete International Airport have announced the release of their third album, It Felt Like the End of the World, is due out at the end of June. BSM is pleased to bring you a premiere of their new single, ‘The Watermark’ (Jagz Kooner remix), which he calls ‘Tones From the Stone Circle’. Vocals come from Daniel …
Live Review: Sounds From the Other City Festival, Salford – 30.04.2023
Sounds from the Other City is Salford and Greater Manchester’s annual festival of new music & art. It was created for music lovers by music lovers and has been a firm underground favourite since 2005; delivering a unique annual event that champions local promoters and celebrates the off-kilter beauty of Salford, the oft-overlooked ‘other city’ …