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Track: LXP is ‘On Repeat’ – another intriguing and immersive piece of electronica from the South East London multi-instrumentalist producer and songwriter, ahead of EP.
Multi-instrumentalist, producer and songwriter Alex Parry is LXP, and he has followed up his debut single ‘Concede’ (reviewed here) with another fascinating piece of stylised electronica in new track ‘On Repeat’ The track will be on LXP’s forthcoming EP ‘Power Ballads Volume 1’. ‘On Repeat’ mixes pop sensibilities with a glitchy hyperactive electronic bed and a …
Track: Latin-Pop Riser Yuly y Havana C Shares Infectious New Single With Chesco, ‘No Te Enamores’
Bringing together a vibrant soundscape of auto-tuned, ultra-catchy vocal melodies, danceable tight electronic beats and washing synths, the new single ‘No Te Enamores’ (Don’t Fall In Love) from Yuly y Havan C is another fine addition to the Cuban artists catalogue. Released via Florida’s and featuring vocals from Chesco, the track captures a melancholic tone …
Premiere: Max Wood returns as Applied Communications, taps Emperor X and literally Has a Midlife Crisis
You may remember Washington D.C. native Max Wood, or you may not – it’s been a long while since they’ve last been around as Applied Communications. 2007, to be precise. More or less vanishing after the release of Heavenly Garden, they pivoted to working in politics and software engineering (ironically not doing anything with applied …
Album Review: Amigo The Devil – Yours Until The War Is Over
‘Yours Until The War Is Over’ is Amigo The Devil’s (Danny Kiranos) third studio album and the first to be entirely recorded, produced and engineered in-house. The album title is a reference to the love affair between Ernest Hemingway and his nurse Agnes von Kurowsky in the closing months of World War I, a (trauma) bond …
News: Joanne Shaw Taylor Announces New Album And Title Track Single ‘Heavy Soul’
Joanne Shaw Taylor, the chart-topping British blues-rock guitarist, is set to enchant the music world with her latest studio album, Heavy Soul, produced by Kevin Shirley (Black Crowes, Journey, Aerosmith). Heavy Soul is set to release on June 7th through Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records. Pre-order the new album from here. In anticipation, Joanne unveils her poignant new single, “Heavy Soul,” a compelling track that explores the weight …
Track: ‘Girl 71’ is a fuzzy pop blast from The Jesus and Mary Chain as new album waits in the wings.
Due now for a slightly later release on 22 March, anticipation rises for the new album ‘Glasgow Eyes’ from veteran legends The Jesus and Mary Chain, and appetites are further whetted by the new single ‘Girl 71’. The track is a sixties-infused riff-heavy sneery nihilistic delight – girl you got nothing, you got me, you …
Premiere: George Alley readies self-titled debut album with new version of ‘Just Leave Me Dreaming’
One thing you may not know about this song is that it’s already been kicking around for 7 years – George Alley‘s been, and continues to be, in this for the long haul. The Philadelphia multi-disciplinary artist (composer, performer, choreographer, even outside music as a podcaster) has been touting a DIY eithos since he got …
Track & News: Newly Released ‘Dance With Me’ Leads the Way for Sophian’s East Coast Tour
Sophian, the indie rock sensation hailing from Boorloo/Perth, is setting the scene ablaze with their latest single, ‘Dance With Me‘ and the announcement of their upcoming East Coast tour. Comprising members Sophian, Michael, Tyler, and Julia, the quartet has crafted a punchy and refreshing track that showcases their musical prowess and high spirit. Frontman Sophian …
Live Review: Fozzy – Nightrain, Bradford 17.02.24
Anyone who has watched WWE / AEW over the years will know that Chris Jericho always had a preference for rock as his walk on music. So it’s perhaps no surprise that he’s turned the tables, and used his pro-wrestling showmanship to front Fozzy – the band formed in Atlanta in 1999 as a cover …
Live Gallery: Michael Rother 50 Years of NEU! at the City Recital Hall, Sydney 22.02.2024
Michael Rother’s pioneering work in crafting the mesmerizing soundscapes of Krautrock has left an indelible mark on the evolution of modern music, inspiring generations of artists to explore new sonic horizons.