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Album Review : Lea Bertucci – Of Shadow and Substance : Pushing through electro -acoustic boundaries and shifting our perspectives.
For over a decade of releases and live performance Lea Bertucci has drawn on the shapes, sounds and possibilities of the clarinet, saxophone, strings, vibraphone and harp to create long form, experimental music that challenges, intrigues and entrances. This dedication means the New York based sound artist dances to the left of the leftfield, in …
News: Irish-Portuguese Artist Sam Segurado Shares Soulful New Single ‘Phoenix’, Announces Sophomore Album
Dublin-based solo artist Sam Segurado returns with the poignant new single, ‘Phoenix.’ The track, a testament to Segurado’s love for music and his talent for merging captivating instruments with profound lyricism, showcases his distinctive acoustic style, interplaying guitar and piano with delicate vocals atop a lush synthscape. Incorporating the theme of loss, ‘Phoenix’ features a …
Meet: We chat to Martin Kennedy (All India Radio, Kilbey/Kennedy, Observers) about recording, heavy metal, and collaborating with Steve Kilbey (The Church)
Martin Kennedy has a had a long and impressive career in music. He was given a guitar with four strings at the age of fourteen, made up his own chords and eventually formed Melbourne band Pray TV, releasing 5 albums and touring the US, before forming All India Radio and collaborating with other musicians such …
Album Reviews: Jan Nemeček -‘Dissolved’: The Serbian synthesist scales up the ambience with orchestral vision.
Jan Nemeček may drift around the fringes of the bustling Belgrade electronic scene but in many ways he draws from the inner soul of eastern European experimentalism. The sound designer, producer, underground clubland fixture ,Norbu label founder and electronic musician is a restless creative, thriving on the possible and energised by the communal DIY aesthetic …
News: Iglu & Hartly Return to the UK After 15 Years, Unleashing Irresistible New Anthem ‘Money’
Pop-rock and synth-heavy sensation Iglu & Hartly, whose UK top 10 hit ‘In This City’ catapulted them to fame in the mid-2000s, recently made a triumphant return to the UK after fifteen years. Following sold-out headline shows in Glasgow, Manchester, and London, frontman Jarvis reflects on the experience, saying, “It was a dream come true …
News: Astles Releases Enchanting New Track ‘When Life Catches You By Surprise’
Renowned for his enchanting songwriting, thoughtful lyricism, and warming instrumentation, Astles returns with a radiant new single ‘When Life Catches You By Surprise.’ Astles’ vocals gracefully float over a gentle groove of drums and bass, accompanied by guitar and piano arpeggios reminiscent of early 90s indie. True to its title, the track takes unexpected turns, …
News: The AJM Show Unveils Dreamy New Single ‘Are You Looking For Me?’
London-based indie pop riser The AJM Show releases ‘Are You Looking For Me?’ – a sonic journey that unfolds from a delicate ballad to an atmospheric, cinematic climactic finale. Layering crunchy guitar tones with twinkling piano and gradually building drums, the tracks infectious heartfelt lyricism takes centre stage, surrounded by subtle yet affecting vocoders. As …
News: Juno Share New Fizzer ‘Everything I Need’
Liverpool’s indie/alternative Risers Juno release the indie fizzer new single, ‘Everything I Need,’ marking the latest addition to their string of recent single releases. The song kicks off with a shimmering chorus drenched guitar line as the track gradually building into a symphony of punchy, driven bass and drums, creating a commanding foundation. Topped by …
News: Blue Oyster Cult Share Single ‘Screams’ From New Album “50th Anniversary Live – First Night”
Blue Öyster Cult have shared the single ‘Screams’, taken from their upcoming album ”50th Anniversary Live – First Night”, set for release on December 8, 2023. Watch the live video for ‘Screams’, below: Pre-order/save 50th ANNIVERSARY LIVE – FIRST NIGHT here The legendary American hard rock band Blue Öyster Cult celebrated their 50th Anniversary with a …
News: Shelf Lives Announce Debut Headline EU Tour For March 2024
London electro punk duo Shelf Lives have announced their first European headline tour today, extending their upcoming UK run onto the continent for March 2024. The announcement follows a remarkable year, performing at major festivals like Glastonbury, Liverpool Sound City, The Great Escape, Shambala, and more. Their headline London show was a sell-out success, complemented by landing the Introducing Track of the …