News: Former Labour MP, Brandes Releases Debut Album ‘The Distance Between Dreams’
Former Labour MP and acclaimed author of The Last Train – A Family History of the Final Solution, Peter Bradley has made a striking and unexpected transition into music. Under the moniker Brandes, he has released his debut album, The Distance Between Dreams—a body of work that resonates with the same emotional weight, moral clarity, and historical consciousness that have marked his political and literary life. The album is an intimate and personal collection of songs exploring themes of love, loss, memory, and identity. It’s not a side project or a vanity release, but a fully realized artistic statement that reveals another dimension of Bradley’s identity. Through Brandes, he steps beyond the roles of legislator and historian, turning instead to music as a means of emotional and narrative expression. The name Brandes itself carries significant meaning. It is a family name lost during the Holocaust, reclaimed now as a tribute to the lives and stories erased during that time. For Bradley, adopting it is both an act of remembrance and a form of artistic reclamation. This deeply rooted sense of history and identity infuses every track on the album, lending the music a quiet gravity and authenticity. Musically, The Distance Between Dreams is steeped in the traditions of singer-songwriters like Leonard Cohen, Nick Drake, Joni Mitchell, and Bob Dylan. Brandes’s voice is measured and introspective, and the production is spare, allowing the lyrics to take center stage. His early singles leaned toward folk and spoken word, but the full album introduces richer textures and broader influences. ‘From The Higher Ground’ for example, is one of the most politically charged tracks, combining indie-rock instrumentation with lyrical urgency. Each song is a meditation, whether on the fragility of relationships or the weight of inherited trauma. There’s a poetic sensibility at play, drawn from the same well that shaped his writing and public service. Yet this is not music of detachment—it’s personal, raw, and emotionally resonant. Listen below:
News: Peso The Misfit Shares New Single ‘New Age Love’
Peso The Misfit shares the new single ‘New Age Love’. A smooth, swaggering blend of R&B and hip-hop akin to the likes of Drake and The Weeknd. The track leans into a playful sensuality, dripping with confidence while maintaining the laid-back cool that defines Peso’s signature style. Cinematic synths, off kilter beats and deep sub bass float under the half rapping half singing vocals to create a melancholic yet commercial tone. The first chapter in a four-part musical narrative that Peso will be unveiling over the summer, each release will be a puzzle piece in a larger story—an approach that speaks to his passion for world-building and cinematic storytelling. Peso’s artistry transcends typical music performance. His concerts feel more like interactive theatre, with each song performed as if it’s a movie scene unfolding in real time. It’s an approach that has earned him a dedicated following, drawn in by both the emotional weight and the visual grandeur of his productions. “I like to tell stories—it’s kind of my thing,” Peso explains. “Whenever you hear music from me, just know it’s highly likely to be part of a bigger story. I’m all about creating an experience that feels bigger than just a track, something that sticks with you.” Listen below:
Track: Shawn Matthew Shares Explosive New Single ‘Work to the Beat’
Shawn Matthew’s new single ‘Work to the Beat’ is a thunderous statement of intent, a gritty, genre-bending track that crashes through bass house, dubstep, and trap to create an exhilarating high-energy journey through explosive beats and sampling. Released via 20k Leagues Records, it marks a sharp departure from the melodic house sound he was once known for, trading polished builds and euphoric drops for something far more raw, loud, and unfiltered. From the very start, ‘Work to the Beat’ introduces slamming kicks and sharp vocal samples before dropiing into an explosive, deb-step flavoured drop. Layered with fuzzy distorted bass and biting drum machines create a dancable abrasive feel that feels as though it was built for dark clubs and dirt-covered festival grounds. Intense, unpredictable, and vibrant, the track is a showcase of Matthew’s uncanny ability as …
News: Rising Pop Rock Vocalist Laura Zoog Delivers Empowering New Single ‘D.N.R.’
Rising powerhouse vocalist Laura Zoog shares the striking and emotive new single ‘D.N.R.’ Offering a cathartic journey through the end of a relationship that nearly worked out but didn’t, the track offers heartfelt sincerity and radiant melodies. Opening with a muted verse, Zoog gradually builds momentum before reaching a punchy chorus that captures an essence of 80s rock under the soaring lead vocals. Drawing sonic inspiration from artists like Holly Humberstone, Ariana Grande, and Renee Rapp, ‘D.N.R’ captures a contemporary …
News: Zweng Releases New Album ‘Toronto Tapes’
Indie-rock solo artist Zweng unveils his new album Toronto Tapes, a fuzzy, reimagined covers from collection of tracks released via Precision Pressing. Bringing a vintage aura thanks to with elements of psychedelia and indie, the album brings infectious and varied soundscapes throughout. From the boxy and darker version of Oasis’ ‘(It’s Good) To Be Free’, to the buoyant indie-surf …
RHYME & Dopegirl Zhane Shares Provocative New Single ‘You Wanna F*** Me’
RHYME has released a provocative new single titled You Wanna Fuck Me, a bold reinterpretation of Akon’s 2006 hit I Wanna Fuck You. Reframing the track from a female perspective, the NYC-based artist teams up with Dopegirl Zhane’ and producer-remixer NAØ to create a powerful anthem that blends club-ready energy with a message of empowerment. …
News: Amos Ender Unveil Debut Album ‘Into The World of Man’
Amos Ender have officially unveiled their debut album, Into The World of Man, marking a significant milestone for the rising New York City-based rock duo. The 8 track release comes after years of development, live experimentation, and artistic evolution—offering fans a raw, immersive entry into the band’s creative universe. The 8-track record opens with the explosive …
News: Eden Cami Shares new Single ‘If You Want’
Eden Cami returns after a three-year hiatus with the release of her new single If You Want, offering a first glimpse of her upcoming debut EP set for release in 2025. The track showcases Cami’s musical versatility, opening with well placed synth work around the elegant and chilled central vocal before introducing a rhythmic bassline, restrained …
News: Blue w3rD Returns With Bold New EP ‘Gods Amongst Men’
Philadelphia-based Blue w3rD returns with the new EP Gods Amongst Men. Spanning nine tracks, the project delivers a compelling mix of elegant alternative musicality with a blend of lo-fi electronics, well worked sampling and live instrumentation to create track with depth and beauty under the sharp lyricism and elegant rap flow. From the stripped piano, distant …
Album Review: Glass Caves – Back To Earth
Glass Caves release the radiant new album Back To Earth via Scruff of the Neck Records A decade on from their formation, Glass Caves deliver their most anthemic work to date with Back To Earth. Produced by Andy Gannon at Manchester’s House of Chella, the 12-track release shimmers with clarity and tight musicality, showcasing just how refined the …