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Premiere: PARRIS MITCHELL examines himself on self-reflective banger ‘Problem Child’

He styles himself in all-caps, and the new song from New Yorker PARRIS MITCHELL is definitely worth shouting about. Since the release of his 2022 EP, I Don’t Love You,…

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Track & News: What’s DIIV Up To? What We (Think We) Know and What Remains a Mystery as They Drop Title Track for Upcoming Album ‘Frog in Boiling Water’

If you haven’t been following closely, DIIV —Andrew Bailey, Colin Caulfield, Ben Newman, and Zachary Cole Smith—have announced their fourth album, ‘Frog in Boiling Water’, which will be released on…

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Track: Dom Quincey Shines On Bedroom-Pop Sweller ‘Before My Eyes’

Blending R&B undertones with gentle alternative-pop tendencies, Dom Quincey’s new single ‘Before My Eyes’ is a delicate, vibrant and infectious new offering. Built around a backing of muted synths, subtle…

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Album Review; Porij release a statement album of smart and ambitious (synth) pop music with debut Teething

Porij’s eagerly awaited debut album is a sonic journey that defies expectations and embraces the chaotic energy of their creative process. Hailing from Manchester, the band’s eclectic mix of club…

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Track: Slate release the brooding yet glorious new single, Shade in Me

Slate’s new single, “Shade In Me,” is like a recipe for indie rock with a twist. Throw in equal parts dark atmosphere and indie rock vibes, then add a glug…

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Live Review and Gallery: Kid Congo & The Pink Monkey Birds with Kim Salmon, The Republic Hotel, Hobart, 24/04/2024

I was with a couple of friends at the iconic Republic Hotel in Hobart who had never seen Kid Congo & the Pink Monkey Birds live before. I felt a…

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Say Psych: News: Rotterdam’s Left of the Dial Festival – The Line-Up (so far…)

Last year, BSM had the pleasure of being part of the 2023 edition of the Left of the Dial, and needless to say, we were obsessed, and we are going…

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Say Psych: News: Edinburgh Psych Fest announces more names!

Edinburgh Psych Fest, the sister festival to the UK’s leading Psychedelic music and arts festival Manchester Psych Fest, has announced the second wave of acts joining the bill for this…

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Track: Susanna signals new album Meditations on Love, with lead single Everyone Knows

Susanna’s upcoming album, “Meditations on Love,” promises to be a profound exploration of the intricacies of human relationships. Her lead single, “Everyone Knows,” sets the stage for this introspective journey,…

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Track: Willie J Healey strikes gold with new single, The Apple

Willie J Healey’s latest single, “The Apple,” is a delightful continuation of his musical journey, following the success of his acclaimed album “Bunny.” The track effortlessly blends elements of ’70s…

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Premiere: PARRIS MITCHELL examines himself on self-reflective banger ‘Problem Child’

Track & News: What’s DIIV Up To? What We (Think We) Know and What Remains a Mystery as They Drop Title Track for Upcoming Album ‘Frog in Boiling Water’

Track: Dom Quincey Shines On Bedroom-Pop Sweller ‘Before My Eyes’

Album Review; Porij release a statement album of smart and ambitious (synth) pop music with debut Teething

Track: Slate release the brooding yet glorious new single, Shade in Me

Live Review and Gallery: Kid Congo & The Pink Monkey Birds with Kim Salmon, The Republic Hotel, Hobart, 24/04/2024

Say Psych: News: Rotterdam’s Left of the Dial Festival – The Line-Up (so far…)

Say Psych: News: Edinburgh Psych Fest announces more names!

Track: Susanna signals new album Meditations on Love, with lead single Everyone Knows

Track: Willie J Healey strikes gold with new single, The Apple