See: Always You about to drop new album, plus new video for “Crimson Red” single
Always You are the creature of the Hochheim brothers, both formerly in The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, one of them currently in Beach Fossils. Authors of a very polished sophisti pop style, they are about to release Bloom Off The Rose, their second. “Crimson Red”, a quite compelling romantic tune, anticipates the scheduled …
EP: Brighton rockers Yonaka to release new EP/Mixtape, Seize the Power
Brighton based rock band Yonaka release their brand new mixtape Seize the Power on 15th July via Blood Records. The mixtape consists of eight tracks produced entirely by the band and focuses on themes of self-empowerment, hopefulness and acceptance; something we all desperately need whether we know it or not. Opener Ordinary lulls you into …
Album Review: Murena Murena- Take Care of Me
Some records take a few spins to sink in. Like a good book or a good film, the true personality of the work exists in layers: sometimes they are layers of interpretation, other times they are simply layers of sound or images. Given that Daniel Murena is a soundtrack composer, it’s no surprise that his …
Track: Future Self feat Jamie Jamal – The One (remix by Waifs & Strays)
The latest Self Control release is a vocal progressive affair from Future Self, with a chunky tech house remix from renowned DJ and producer Waifs & Strays. Featuring the vocal talent of Jamie Jamal, the original mix of “The One” is an instant summer affair that captures the soul through its progressive and melodic vibrancy. Written and …
Track: Spencer Parker releases the thumping deep house of Dream The Future
Out right now is the new cut from DJ Spencer Parker, Dream The Future, hot on the heels of his release for HE.SHE.THEY and a much lauded essential mix. The track captures DJ Spencer Parker at his stripped-back finest. Each element, whether the infectious lead arpeggio, the clipping Vox sample or the pounding 909 drums, …
Track: Fabian Secon Debuts Thrilling Pop-Punk Single “Hey Girl”
Quick-rising UK artist Fabian Secon is back this week with his latest single, “Hey Girl”. The London-born singer has been going from strength to strength over the past few years with a string of successful independent releases, and “Hey Girl” looks set to continue his growing momentum. Written and produced by Fabian, the high-octane pop-punk …
News: Rock fans rejoice as 10,000 gather at Download Pilot Festival
IN A ground-breaking experiment as part of the second phase of the Government’s scientific Events Research Programme, Download Pilot invited 10,000 rock and heavy metal fans back to the hallowed grounds of Donington Park for a three-day camping festival over the weekend of June 18th to 20th. Yes you read that right; no social distancing, no …
Feature: 10 years on – Dananananaykroyd on memories, the wall of cuddles, and Demi Lovato
The summer of 2011 was Dananananaykroyd’s last. The Scottish ‘fight-pop’ band had formed in 2006, armed with two drummers, two vocalists, and an entire arsenal of post-hardcore pop songs. Their debut album, Hey Everyone!, was released to critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic and somehow became a favourite of Disney Channel star Demi Lovato …
Exclusive: Divest record ‘By My Side’ live in session for Backseat Mafia
Ahead of the release their new EP, Mercury Retrograde, Norway-based Divest joined us for a session with a stripped back, acoustic rendition of By My Side. A cocktail of complementary vocal harmonies and a reminiscence of 60s pop music, Divest’s At Home Session will leave you wanting nostalgia. Their EP is out on June 11th …
ALBUM REVIEW: Lambchop – ‘Showtunes’
Much as we’d all like to believe in a world of nuance, in most scenarios, the general population can be broken down into two rival groups. Marmite; the X Factor; Leeds United; Guinness – they all split us firmly into one camp or another. Lambchop’s Kurt Wagner creates a similar division, chiefly being between those …