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News: Bacchanal Embrace Controlled Chaos On Forthcoming EP ‘DIY Lobotomy’

  • May 15, 2025
  • Simon Lucas-Hughes
Surrey-based trio Bacchanal are kicking off 2025 with a defiant scream rather than a whisper. Known for their potent blend of indie and grunge with flashes of prog and pop, the band are channeling their magnetic live energy into the studio with the upcoming release of DIY Lobotomy, a self-produced seven-track EP packed with grit, wit, and a chaotic sense of fun. Drawing on influences as eclectic as football legend Eric Cantona and the spinning blur of carousels, Bacchanal—made up of Longman, Jefferson, and Morris—have made a name for themselves as a band who thrive on unpredictability. Since their debut in 2021, they’ve earned a loyal grassroots following through relentless gigging and a refusal to fit into any one genre box. With DIY Lobotomy, the band trade extended jams for sharp, punchy tracks that still manage to pack in their signature complexity and bold personality. The EP swings from the anxious crescendo of opener ‘Face for Balaclava pt1’, to the jangly hooks of ‘Pillow Talk’, through to the moody intricacy of ‘SeeSaw’, all anchored by raw guitar fuzz, pounding drums, and melodic low-end grooves. Lyrically, Bacchanal continue to push boundaries—tackling everything from existential dread to car insurance with both candour and satire. “We originally wrote the record last year,” the band add, “but ended up scrapping it; the songs were just too long. So, we went back to square one, aiming for shorter tracks and added a few extra tunes to keep things interesting. The EP explores themes of regret, love, debauchery, insurance claims & daydreams.” Listen below:
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Track: Caring Less Bring 90s Aesthetics On New Single ‘So Sick’

  • May 15, 2025
  • Simon Lucas-Hughes
Indie-rock up-and-comers Caring Less unveil the new single ‘So Sick’.  Arriving as a preview of their upcoming sophomore EP, the Philadelphia-based trio capture an essence of 90s alternative-rock with a twang of Phoebe Bridgers moments of Avril Lavigne. ‘So Sick’ builds through its jangly strummed guitars, tight drums and under the emotive vocals of front woman Sara Johnson to…
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News: Shannon Darcy Releases Debut EP ‘Just Worried Because’

  • May 15, 2025
  • Simon Lucas-Hughes
Essex-born pop-punk singer-songwriter Shannon Darcy is making a striking first impression with the release of her debut EP, Just Worried Because.  A evocative blend of noughties angst and contemporary honesty,…
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Live Review: Brown Horse, Headrow House, Leeds. 03.05.25

  • May 15, 2025
  • Huw Williams
On the road supporting their new record All The Right Weaknesses, Brown Horse delivered a warm, unpretentious set in Leeds’ Headrow House. In the intimate setting of the upstairs room,…
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Track: Allo Darlin’ make a welcome return with new single, My Love Will Bring You Home

  • May 15, 2025
  • Jim F
After more than a decade away, Allo Darlin’ return with a tender, toe-tapping gem in My Love Will Bring You Home — a warm-hearted slice of jangly indie pop that gracefully reaffirms…
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Track: The Lemonheads release new single ‘Deep End’ (featuring J Mascis, Juliana Hatfield and Tom Morgan) with news of album, ahead of Australian/NZ tour.

  • May 15, 2025
  • Arun Kendall
The Lemonheads are about to embark on a tour of Australia and in anticipation have release a blistering single ‘Deep End’, with news of a new album ‘Love Chant’ that…
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Track: Tan Cologne raise anticipation for their new album with hypnotic new track ‘Infinity’.

  • May 15, 2025
  • Arun Kendall
Magnificent New Mexican dream pop exponents duo Tan Cologne recently announced their third studio album ‘Unknown Beyond’ for release on 20 June via Labrador Records, which is enough good news to put a…
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News: Isle Of Wight Festival 2025 Preview

  • May 14, 2025
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Words by Alfie Dook One weekend a year, an island is transformed. Taken over. Brought to a euphoric level. A weekend of sun, food, friends, excitement, nostalgia, and most importantly……
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News: Campana Shines On ‘ROPE’ From New Album ‘READY FOR MORE’

  • May 14, 2025
  • Simon Lucas-Hughes
Seattle artist Campana makes a stirring return with the new single ‘ROPE’, the closing track and stand out form the new album READY FOR MORE. A distinct genre-blending single that threads Hip Hop, R&B, and jazz-funk the single highlights the musicality and lyrical prowess which stylises the…
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Track: The Stray Pursuit Return With Explosive New Single ‘Mess with My Head’

  • May 14, 2025
  • Simon Lucas-Hughes
Swansea four-piece rockers The Stray Pursuit channel angst ridden anthemic alt-rock in the new single ‘Mess with My Head’. Equal parts catchy and energetic, the track displays an accessible and relentlessly catchy songwriting style underpinned by a tight, guitar led…
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