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SOMETIMES it’s just absolutely the right time for a band. Sometimes, that band exists as a fully formed notion; and it just needs to step out into the physical world.  This is the case, I’d venture, with Liverpool duo King Hannah, who’ve announced their official arrival at the musical ball with their debut offering, the …

There were some dark times for London-based singer songwriter Anna B Savage following the success of her 2015 debut EP, suffering with a sense of imposter syndrome. Her new single, the second to be released via the brilliant City Slang label, Dead Pursuits was written at this low point of self esteem. With it’s feet …

Taken from her debut album, coming soon on the City Slang label is Chelsea Hotel #3, Anna B Savage has released a new video, shot live at the Barbican Conservatory. The track is a clear nod to Leonard Cohens ‘Chelsea Hotel #2’, only this time the man in the story is the muse, as Savage …

Ian Chang has shared a second track from his debut full-length record; “Lion Dance” a track that highlights his energetic blend of percussive prowess and hyper-sonic electronics by the Son Lux member. “This was the last song I made for the album, so it still feels very fresh to me” Lang remarks about the track. “The initial …

New York City post-punk quartet WIVES have announced that their debut album, ‘So Removed’, will be released via City Slang on October 4th. The album will feature 11 songs, including singles ‘Waving Past Nirvana’, ‘Workin”, and ‘The 20 Teens’. The band feature Andrew Bailey from DIIV, cite Sonic Youth and The Fall as influences, and …

On their seventh album, having a sense of belonging as a London born Sudanese person living in America in the Trump era make up much of the albums focus and indeed much of the meaning behind its title. As the bands Ahmad Gallab says  “At some point, I discovered the French word dépaysé, which basically means …

“Life is hard. Awesome. And scary as shit. But it can lift you up if you let it,” These are the things Sam & Joey write about now. And the title can encapsulate a lot of things. ‘Years to Burn’ could mean you’re cocky, you’ve got it made. Or, our life is ours to burn, …

Out on its physical formats on May 3rd via City Slang is Tindersticks’ Stuart A Staples soundtrack for Claire Denis’ first English language film, High Life. In the gaps between Tindersticks records / haitus’, Staples has worked extensively with Davis, and this feature, focusing on a group of criminals who are tricked into believing they will …

Taken from Stuart A Staples soundtrack for film maker Claire Denis’ film High Life, Tindersticks have released a new video for lead single ‘Willow’, before the soundtrack receives a physical release via City Slanf on May 3rd. The film itself stars Robert Pattinson & Juliette Binoche & focuses on a group of criminals who are …

In the Midst was one of our tracks of last year, and swedinsh singer/producer/multi-instrumentalist Joel Wästberg followed it with ‘Digging a Frame’ through City Slang, which aired more of his airey, funk-filled pop. Ahead of a run of UK dates, he’s now released a ‘live’ video for the track, which still sounds as great as …