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Track: Divorce release brilliant new single ‘Hangman’ ahead of debut album release
Divorce have built a reputation for crafting songs that balance emotional weight with sonic richness, and their latest single Hangman is no exception. It’s taken from their debut album Drive to Goldenhammer out March 7th 2025 via Gravity / Capitol. From the outset, a cloud of melancholy hangs over the track, woven through dense chords and bittersweet melodies. Yet, …
Track & News: Naarm’s Surprise Chef Return With New Release ‘Bully Ball’ and Album Announcement
After spending 2024 immersed in the live re-scoring of the 1971 Australian cult classic Wake in Fright, the Naarm/Melbourne outfit Surprise Chef have turned their focus back to their own sound. Their upcoming album, ‘Superb’, out May 16 via Big Crown Records, leans into a groove-heavy, soulful feel while keeping their exciting cinematic edge. The …
Track & News: Djo Is Getting Busy! Fast Approaching Laneway Performances, Exclusive Side Show, ‘Basic Being Basic’ Release, Upcoming Album AND World Tour Announcement
2024 sent Joe Keery’s Djo project stratospheric. ‘End of Beginning’ was the song of the moment, streamed over 1.5 billion times, racking up 60 billion TikTok views, and landing on charts in 41 countries. Now, Keery’s wasting no time, a new album is locked in, a massive global tour is on the way, and he’s …
Track: Welsh indie pop veterans Melys return with the engaging Santa Cruz
Welsh indie/psych-pop veterans Melys have made a notable return with their latest single, Santa Cruz, now available on all streaming platforms. This track serves as a precursor to their forthcoming album, slated for release in the spring of 2025. Following their April 2024 release of BBC Radio Sessions (Vol 1)which highlighted sessions recorded for Huw …
Track: Black Country, New Road return with the staggering new single ‘Besties’
Black Country, New Road’s latest single, Besties, exudes a delightful sense of whimsy, characterised by their typically eclectic instrumentation. The track seems like ‘baroque indie’ (if such a thing exists), featuring a melody that is both memorable and uplifting, leaving you with a smile on your face at every twist and turn contained within. Intricate …
Track: The Kooks return with new single Never Know, ahead of May album release
The Kooks’ latest single, Never Know, offers a knowing nod to their earlier sound, featuring sprawling guitars and splashes of organ that decorate something that feels fresh but familiar. The track captures the excitement of a newly discovered romance, as frontman Luke Pritchard explains: It’s a love song about a cute meet with someone unpredictable. …
Track: ELLiS·D Shares Track ‘Drifting’ Plus Announces Second EP
Brighton goth-punk ELLiS·D has shared new single ‘Drifting’ along with the news of his second EP ‘Spill’ due out the 21st March via Crafting Room Recordings. Offering more insight on the track, ELLiS·D (real name Ellis Dickson) says: “Drifting is by far my favourite track to play live. It has been through a fair few …
News: Liz Stringer Finds Liberation in ‘The Second High’ as She Prepares to Tour Australia
Liz Stringer Channels Jazz, Funk, and Soul on Thrilling Seventh Album
Track: Joshua Scarratt Shares Second Single ‘Hold Me’; Announces Debut EP ‘Riding Through The Desert Of My Dreams’
Indie newcomer Joshua Scarratt has shared the follow-up to autumn debut single ‘Can’t Get You Out of My Mind’. Along with the single, Scarratt has also announced his debut EP ‘Riding Through The Desert Of My Dreams’, which is due out May 16th. Performing on the EP alongside Scarratt is primarily collaborator Nick Hinman (Fast …
Track: Gustaffson Release Soulful New Single ‘Underground’
Gustaffson have shared their new single ‘Underground’, the third and final offering before their highly anticipated debut album ‘Black & White Movie’, due out Friday 21st March, produced by Elbow’s Craig Potter and features a cameo from legendary actor Sir Ben Kingsley. The album’s title is lifted from the lyrics of this song. ‘Underground’ embraces the untold, everyday stories of the …