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PREMIERE: US3R’s Presents A Synthwave Rush You Can’t Escape in ‘Dopamine’

Seattle-based electronic artist US3R (pronounced “User”) plunges headfirst into the depths of desire and dependency with his latest single, ‘Dopamine.’ As the title track from his forthcoming album DOPAM1NE, this electrifying…

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Album Reviews

EP Review: Heijmat – Echoes Of Solace

Coming from a space of beat driven alt-electronica, the new EP from Heijmat Echoes Or Solace sees the Dutch producer move further into the realms of ambient experimentation with swells…

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News: Patrick Staniforth Moulds Indie Folk with Emotional Depth in ‘Green House’

Patrick Staniforth’s latest single, ‘Green House’, is a deeply moving conclusion to his new EP PIECES Pt.1. This track serves as the emotional heart of the collection, showcasing Staniforth’s raw, introspective…

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Music

News: Dogviolet Shine On Delicate New Single ‘Dandelion’

London alternative rock quartet Dogviolet return with their latest single ‘Dandelion’. Blending elements of ’80s goth, ’90s grunge, shoegaze, and alternative rock, the single is beautifully simplistic, clean and restrained…

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Track: Marketplace Gear Up For Upcoming EP With Buoyant New Single ‘Contact Sports’

Indie risers Marketplace have announced the upcoming EP, Marketplace Mean Business, set to drop on June 6th. Ahead of the release, the band has unveiled the vibrant, buoayand and unapologetically Joyous…

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News: Brighton Alt-Rock Trio Bones Ate Arfa Drop Infectious New Single ‘Don’t Leave Me Now’

Brighton’s rising alt-rock trio, Bones Ate Arfa, have unleashed their electrifying new single, ‘Don’t Leave Me Now’—a track that perfectly captures their high-energy fusion of alt-rock and punk, infused with…

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News: Public Warning Unleash Debut EP ‘Over/Under’

Ashbourne, Ireland-based indie-rock outfit Public Warning have released their highly anticipated debut EP, Over/Under. Produced by Keelan O’Reilly (known for his work with Post-Party, Still Blue, Paddy Keyes, and The…

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News: Ways Of Seeing Unveil Haunting New Single ‘Idolise’ Ahead of Sophomore Album

Cork risers Ways Of Seeing continue to carve out their space in the alternative music scene with the release of their evocative new single, ‘Idolise’. Taken from their upcoming sophomore…

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Album Reviews

Album Review: 45ACIDBABIES – ‘Paint The World Pink’

Words by: Philip Efthimiou The album opens with a high-energy, matter-of-fact, low-spoken initiation into the world 45ACIDBABIES invite us into. A thumping bassline leads the way, and there’s nothing like…

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Live Review & Gallery: Sultan + Shepard’s genre-bending Sydney stormer 22.03.2025

The duo behind your favourite club banger just tore up Liberty Hall

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