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Premiere: LionLion reveal new video for What Remains

Out today is the new single from German brothers Matthias and Michael Rückert, aka LionLion, called What Remains. It’s taken from their upcoming album Perpective, and we’re delighted to be…

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EP review: James Heather – ‘Modulations: EP2’: the journey through grief articulated with beauty for solo piano

CONTEMPORARY composer James Heather is set to release his first collection of original works in four years in the shape of Modulations: EP2, which will be out on Coldcut’s other label…

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See: Holm – ‘Our Days And Years’: Zurich post-rockers set out on a track-a-month journey to their new album

A CLICKY, metronomic bass is pillowed by distant sound wash and drone, tick-tocking with cinematic suspense; and a guitar twangs a mournful riff with grandeur. Chill synths add to the…

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News: Budjerah releases stunning live EP – catch his national tour now

One of Australia’s most exciting new voices, Budjerah shares new EP Budjerah – Live At Rainbow Valley via Warner Music Australia. The four-track collection is a wonderful re-interpretation of the…

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News: Low Hummer announce their debut album for September, and there’s a Dinked edition; hear the new-wave rush of ‘The People, This Place’

FOLLOWING bdrmm into the annals of East Yorkshire’s new wave of dark, glamorous guitar royalty in waiting are Hull’s Low Hummer, who’ve finally announced their much-anticipated debut album, Modern Tricks…

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See: Lou Barlow – ‘Into My Arms’: Lou welcomes you into his warm, lo-fi embrace; it’s good to be back

AN ABSOLUTE statesman of the American alt.rock scene, whose easy and innate way with a tune has led us forward from Dinosaur Jr. through Sebadoh (I mean, m’lud: “Flame”? Case…

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Premiere: Welsh psych-rock exponents BOI release visually mesmerising video for the slinky track ‘Ribidires’ and announce debut album.

‘Ribidires’ is a slinky smooth and effervescent track from Welsh band BOI with a gorgeous pace and delivery: all plonking pianos, razor-sharp guitars and layers of vocals and harmonies. With…

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Track: Moody Beach delivers a scuzzy fuzzy delightful blast with ‘The Other’ and announces new EP ‘Assembly of the Wild’

There is a lovely scuzzy, dirty edge to Moody Beach’s (aka Melissah Mirage) new track ‘The Other’ that fills it was swagger and attitude – matched by Moody Beach’s performance in the…

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Track: Polish Club releases gorgeous ballad ‘No Heaven’ and announce new album

Last time we came across the delectable Polish Club, they were blasting the cobwebs from our ears with a funky dance number ‘Stop For a Minute’ (reviewed by me here).…

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Album Review: Tori Forsyth’s ‘Provlépseis’ is a collection of the most satisfyingly visceral indie rock anthems you could hear this year

‘Provlépseis’ means predictions in Greek, and in the new album from Tori Forsyth, out through Island Records Australia and UMA, becomes a mysterious label for a blistering, visceral piece of…

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Premiere: LionLion reveal new video for What Remains

EP review: James Heather – ‘Modulations: EP2’: the journey through grief articulated with beauty for solo piano

See: Holm – ‘Our Days And Years’: Zurich post-rockers set out on a track-a-month journey to their new album

News: Budjerah releases stunning live EP – catch his national tour now

News: Low Hummer announce their debut album for September, and there’s a Dinked edition; hear the new-wave rush of ‘The People, This Place’

See: Lou Barlow – ‘Into My Arms’: Lou welcomes you into his warm, lo-fi embrace; it’s good to be back

Premiere: Welsh psych-rock exponents BOI release visually mesmerising video for the slinky track ‘Ribidires’ and announce debut album.

Track: Moody Beach delivers a scuzzy fuzzy delightful blast with ‘The Other’ and announces new EP ‘Assembly of the Wild’

Track: Polish Club releases gorgeous ballad ‘No Heaven’ and announce new album

Album Review: Tori Forsyth’s ‘Provlépseis’ is a collection of the most satisfyingly visceral indie rock anthems you could hear this year