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Album Review: The majestic Horsegirl unveil their stunning masterpiece ‘Phonetics On And On’, ahead of US. UK and European tour.

At the risk of using superlatives so early in a review, I haven’t got this excited about a band since I heard the first single from Fontaines D.C.. Originally from…

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billy idol, steve stevens and billy morrison in Brooklyn 2023

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Live Review: Billy Idol – Kings Theatre, Brooklyn, NY 12.09.2023

The resurgence of all things Gen X reached a high point last year with “Running Up That Hill” becoming ubiquitous 37 years after its release. It also served as a…

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Premiere: It’s ‘Museum Day’ for Coyle Girelli – a blindingly bright excursion to indie pop heaven ahead of new album.

We are inordinately privileged and honoured to bring you a first listen to the new single ‘Museum Day’ from one of Backseat Mafia’s favourite artists, Coyle Girelli: the English troubadour…

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Album Review: Daddy Long Legs Release 4th Studio Album – Street Sermons

March 17, 2023

Since the release of Evil Eye On You in 2012, Daddy Long Legs have been enchanting audiences the world over, with their particular brand of scuzzy harmonica led rhythm and…

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Live Review: The War on Drugs – Madison Square Garden, New York City 29.1.2022

Ah, the indie band fan’s dilemma. You have been championing them for years – sharing songs with friends, traveling to other cities to see them play different venues, spreading the…

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Live Review: LCD Soundsystem – Brooklyn Steel, New York City 5.12.2021

As a native New Yorker, I have a really embarrassing confession to make – I had never seen LCD Soundsystem live before. Kinda sad, right? But, thanks to their 20-night…

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Album Review: Philippe Lemm Trio’s ‘First Steps’ is a mastery of musical movement

First Steps sees the Philippe Lemm Trio come through in unique style and displaying fantastic form, both of which have been well-honed during the past ten years of consistent touring…

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Track: Barrie – Tal Uno

There is something about melancholic dream pop that seduces me. It is the bittersweet nature of the music – layers of beautiful bright often upbeat sounds sometimes contrasting and at…

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Track / Video

Track: The Dayoffs – Two Actors in a Cage

NYC’s The Dayoffs actually have their roots a little further afield. The duo, Vladimir Komarov and Atsuo Matsumoto hail from Russia and Japan, and met as producers while working on…

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