Music
See: Thala – ‘weep’: a lovely study in dreampop bliss from Berlin riser
A BERLINER born and raised, THALA took her first steps into the world of music as a street musician and attending open mic nights, since when it’s completely been an upward curve; and a listen to her new single, “weep”, and you’ll see why her rise has been so effortless so far. She brings together …
Track: Enslaved Share Live Video of The Crossing To Celebrate Their Cinematic Tour 2020 live album digital pre-orders
Enslaved have launched digital pre-orders for their Cinematic Tour 2020 live album. To celebrate, the band has premiered a live video for track ‘The Crossing’. Enslaved’s Grutle Kjellson commented, “The online performance of Below The Lights was indeed a trip. There has been a huge demand for us to perform that album for some years now. Ironically, because there was very little …
Track: Lizzie Loveless – ‘Loveless’: former TEEN sister embraces a cleaner, dreamy synthpop aesthetic
BROOKLYN’s three-sister indie rock band TEEN were much loved by those in the know, and rightfully so, with slow-burn, atmospheric altpop numbers such as “Raggedy Andy” to offer the world. It was with sadness that that same cognoscenti received the news that sisters Lizzie, Katherine and Kristina Lieberson were calling it a day after two …
Track: Belvedere – Chromatic
‘Chromatic’ is the final single from Alberta punks Belvedere taken from their LP ‘Hindsight Is The Sixth Sense’ due 14th May via Thousand Islands Records in North America and Lockjaw Records in Europe and the UK. Straight up punk as Belvedere employ blistering speed on this track as they rip through the 1:18 length. They shoe horn in an energetic drum beat, …
News: Yann Tiersen announces an album for August, ‘Kerber’; see the video for a first track, ‘Ker Al Loch’
BRETON composer Yann Tiersen, the man behind the soundtrack for Amélie and Good Bye Lenin! and modern classical genius has announced he is to release a new album, Kerber, for Mute on August 27th, for which there’ll be a few lovely limited vinyl options (see below); and it comes with a first taster today, with …
Live review: Haiku Hands give joyous riot of a performance in Brisbane
Riotous dance-pop outfit Haiku Hands are in the midst of an Australian mini-tour, the eclectic foursome gusting their way through Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne like a fierce whirlwind. Backseat Mafia were excited to catch last night’s Brisbane show, where the group delivered a rousing spectacle of wicked choreography and fierce, outspoken anthems about art, fashion, …
Track: YONAKA release brand new single ‘Call Me A Saint’
Brighton hailing rockers Yonaka have just released the latest in a long line of blistering singles. ‘Call Me A Saint‘ explores the vitally important theme of mental health; more specifically lead vocalist Theresa Jarvis‘ own personal struggles, as she explains: “I wanted to remove myself from the anxiety as if I was itskeeper and it …
Track: The Brackets release summer anthem, ‘Oranges’
THE WORLD is looking to re-open the doors of our favourite music venues and mass gatherings are on the horizon which means only one thing… LIVE MUSIC! With gigs returning, bands are eager to show all the music they’ve been crafting in lockdown. West Yorkshire four-piece The Brackets have released a juicy new track titled …
News: Dear John – Concert For War Child UK Live Album Celebrates John Lennon On His 80th Birthday
Originally recorded live in concert last year ‘DEAR JOHN – CONCERT FOR WAR CHILD UK’ will receive official digital release on 11th June 2021, with all proceeds going to the charity. The record features a number of legendary artists from across the globe who came together virtually to celebrate what would have been the 80th …
News: Free Live Stream From Matamoska, 22nd May
Los Angeles-based ska/punks Matamoska are bringing you a special FREE LIVE STREAM on Saturday, May 22nd. Music kicks off at 8pm PST, Watch it Live at mygrito.net Based in Los Angeles’, Matamoska are considered “OG’s” of the current ska/punk revival and movement. Matamoska has developed a dedicated following locally and internationally, propelling them to appearances/tour support spots with legendary ska acts such as Reel Big Fish, …