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See: Empath’s ‘Diamond Eyelids’ is a dose of squally, knockabout, lo-fi fun
FRESH from a whole buncha dates criss-crossing the States in the company of Modest Mouse, Philadelphia’s cutely noisy foursome Empath have got all the feels extended for a new album. That album is entitled simply Visitor, and will be out just short of Valentine’s day next year on Fat Possum. Need more precision with your …
See: Duquette Johnston flicks a dark period the Vs and forges forward with the six-string Southern indie-boogie of ‘Year To Run’
DUQUETTE JOHNSTON is a name that, if you’re a deep connoisseur of the US indie scene you’ll recall in association with one of those band whose star lit, arced, sputtered a little too soon, sadly; almost famous. Gah. That band was Verbena, who came, released three albums of grand, dirtily low-slung, well-honed indie-stoner rock. They …
Track: Sydney’s dynamic Loose Fit return with an edgy hyperactive force in new single ‘Exhale’
Loose Fit have ever been producers of the most kinetic percussive tracks that have a restless and visceral energy about them. Borne on a punchy and melodic bass spine and containing an angular jagged edge that recalls Talking Heads or early Models or Hunters and Collectors, their new single ‘Exhale’ exemplifies their unique post punk …
Track: Robert Plant & Alison Krauss reimagine Bert Jansch’s ‘It Don’t Bother Me’
With the release of their second album together due this month, Plant and Krauss have shared the final taster from the album with their version of Bert Jansch’s ‘It Don’t Bother Me’. On the inclusion of “It Don’t Bother Me” on Raise The Roof, Robert Plant says: “I’ve been a big follower of Bert Jansch’s work …
See: Bill Callahan & Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy – ‘Kidnapped By Neptune’ (feat. Hamerkop): a double album of collaborative covers follows from the pair
NONE gigs; none proper studio time; none nothing, except, perhaps, as Big Black once memorably put it, to “sit around home, stare at the walls / Stare at the walls and stare at each other.” It’s a tale we’ve heard oft told since the virus got tough, got going. What was a committed, lifer musician …
Track: London’s St Jasper offers the morning mournfulness of ‘Dial Tone’- he’s a burgeoning synth talent
JAMIE JOHNSON is only two singles into his career as St Jasper, and that’s if we include “Dial Tone”, the song he’s unveiling today – but my, hasn’t he got maturity and talent in a full flush? This new track is so considered; spacious, atmospheric, spectral. It has a gravitas you wouldn’t immediately associate with …
Track: Aussie scallywags Skegss release the poignant track ‘Bunny Man’.
One of Australia’s most beloved surf rock trios Skegss have returned with a heartfelt tribute song for their tour manager, guitar tech, driver and friend, ‘Bunny Man’. In this current state of humanity, having a song written about you might not be the biggest claim – especially if it’s one of loathing or sheer retaliation …