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Live Review: The 1975 – Tele2 Arena, Stockholm 08.03.2024
Words by Anastasia Baranovskaia The 1975 delivered a memorable performance at Tele2 Arena, leaving an undeniable mark on the hearts of their fans. Originally set to perform at the venue Annexet, the demand for tickets led to a venue upgrade. The fact that it became a sold-out show, filled with an enthusiastic crowd, made it …
News: The Inspector Cluzo have announced their return to Australia
The Inspector Cluzo are returning to Australia
News: Sleater-Kinney Release ‘Frayed Rope Sessions’ EP
Sleater-Kinney release ‘Frayed Rope Sessions,’ a new audio and visual EP
News: Maggie Rogers Will Release Don’t Forget Me, Her Third Studio Album, On April 12th Via Capitol Records
Songwriter/producer/performer Maggie Rogers will release Don’t Forget Me, her third studio album, on the 12th of April via Capitol Records. “I wanted to make an album that sounded like a Sunday afternoon,” explains Rogers in the letter below, which tells the story of the making of Don’t Forget Me. “Worn in denim. A drive in your favourite car. No make up, but the …
Album Review: Okvsho – ‘A Place Between Us’: sophistication, groove and sonic depth – a new force in jazz fusion emerges.
Operating out of Zurich the brothers Kiss, Georg and Christoph (a.k.a Okvsho) are on some kind of a mission to shake up the music scene in their city. Unlike say Geneva that throbs to pulse of a vibrant underground art network, Zurich may lack some impetus but the producer/ instrumentalist brothers are looking to pick …
Track: Nottingham Indie-Pop Risers Express Office Portico Unveil New Single ‘He Said She Said’
Nottingham’s indie-pop scene is set ablaze once again as Express Office Portico share the new single ‘He Said She Said,’ on March 8th. Taken from the bands anticipated upcoming debut EP ‘Incommunicado’ due on March 29th, the track showcases the infectious songwriting than can be expected across the upcoming full release. Blending melancholic lyricism with …
News: Shane Smith And The Saints Release First Album In Five Years With The Highly Anticipated ‘Norther’; Listen To New Track ‘Fire In The Sky’
Shane Smith & The Saints have released their long-awaited new album Norther on Thirty Tigers/Geronimo West Records. Norther is the Austin, TX band’s first album in five years and has proven to be well worth the wait. The 13-song collection features great songwriting, passionate performances, thought-provoking narratives, and Smith’s arresting vocals backed by an exceptional band in the Saints, who …
News: BLOC PARTY – ‘Two More Years’, 2005 Single + B-Sides Released To Streaming For The First Time
For the very first time, Bloc Party have today made their 2005 single ‘Two More Years’ available on digital streaming platforms. Originally released as a stand alone single, it was later added to the re-release of the band’s debut album Silent Alarm, but has never previously been available on streaming services. Two original B-sides for the single – ‘Hero’ …
Album Review: ‘Once Upon A Time’ – Badinage serve up a kaleidoscope of sonic treasures in their debut album.
Badinage‘s new album ‘Once Upon A Time’ is a treasure chest of tangible, organic instrumentals that express raw feelings and emotions without words. A veritable smorgasbord of aural pleasure and moods. The details behind the structure of the album are fascinating. Comprised of ten chapters, presented as Book One and Book Two, the album is …
Live Review: Idles – Project House, Leeds 22.02.24
“Shall we dance?” Joe Talbot asks towards the end of a 60 minute set. He’s a bit late. As late as the person wearing the “Free Nelson Mandela” t shirt that’s he’s spotted in the crowd earlier on. The dancing started from minute 1. 48 hours ago, nobody knew this was happening. Yet now, on …