Ever since their 2013 debut EP Blush, London rock band Wolf Alice’s MO has been to combine festival-ready indie-rock hooks with soaring, technicolor dream-pop. The band’s new single ‘Smile’, the second track released from upcoming LP Blue Weekend, returns to this template after a brief detour into soft piano ballad territory with ‘The Last Man […]Read More
In a recent interview with British Vogue, Billie Eilish explains how her new single, titled ‘Your Power’ is “an open letter to people who take advantage.” The newly blonde pop star graced the magazine’s June cover in a 1940s pin-up style ensemble — a custom pink Gucci corset and skirt with lace Agent Provocateur lingerie […]Read More
At Sefton Park, Liverpool, thousands of music fans gathered under a tent with not a single face-mask in sight and no social distancing enforced, as part of the government coordinated ‘Events Research Programme’. This has seen multiple events being held across the UK, from London to Sheffield, to explore how the UK will re-adapt to […]Read More
Since her 2013 independent debut release, Fifi Rong has been gently meandering her unique space within the avant-pop realm, testing the restless seas of the industry. Her stark, smoky vocals captivate from the onset. It’s no surprise why she was chosen to open Skepta’s critically-acclaimed 2016 album Konnichiwa. She has also collaborated with the likes […]Read More
Dubliner Franki makes self-proclaimed chillwave pop that has already snuck its way into coveted rotation on Spotify’s New Music Friday playlist. His latest single ‘Redo’, a sun-drenched number best heard from a festival tent with a sweet cider in hand, will have you humming along for days. The sleek production marries the vibe of The […]Read More
‘Beautiful Beaches’ is the newly-released single from Manchester rock band James. The track, brought to life through a video that features the track’s cover art, follows the band’s latest release — the title track from their upcoming album, All the Colours of You. Like the band’s previous releases, this track is an arena-ready indie anthem, […]Read More
First EPs often reflect a sound that is not yet fully formed, from artists still finding their feet. This is not the case when it comes to Planetary Shift, the debut EP from Graywave—the alias of 24-year-old singer-songwriter Jess Webberley from Wolverhampton. Two things are immediately noticeable about Graywave’s music. Firstly, it’s indebted to classic […]Read More
Introducing: George Moir Hometown: Plymouth Listen to: ‘Flowers’, ‘Baked Beans’, ‘Big Boy Cruisin’ Plymouth-based artist George Moir blends playful synths with complex yet unpretentious songwriting to create music that is charming, honest and immediately memorable. His latest EP, Guide to Growing, navigates the unstable tightrope of early adulthood and all the lessons that come around […]Read More
‘Livin in 2021’ is the brand-new single from Maddie Glass and it is exactly what we need in the gloom of 2021. This song is one hell of a rollercoaster you hope never to end. Maddie grew up in and around New York and started the life of showbusiness at an early age, acting in […]Read More
Russian activist Andrei Borovikov, who formerly worked as a coordinator for Aleksei Navalny, a Russian anti-corruption and opposition leader, has been sentenced to 2.5 years in prison after sharing a Rammstein music video. Borovikov shared the video for the song ‘Pussy‘ which features on the 2009 album “Liebe ist für alle da” on Russian social […]Read More
English producer Seamus Rawles Malliagh, better known by his stage name Iglooghost, is not an easy artist to define. He defies so many boundaries that attempting to place him into any one category is a treacherous feat. Many can’t even get this hometown right- an embarrassingly high number of publications cite the Dorset-born, London-based producer […]Read More
‘Doomsday’ is the newly-released single from British singer-songwriter Matilda Mann. The track, which is brought to life through a gorgeous acoustic rendition and a lyric video, follows her 5 track debut EP if that makes sense and her latest EP, Because I Wanted You To Know. Like Mann’s previous releases, this track has an acoustic-folk […]Read More
New single ‘Vesturbæjar Beach’ from Icelandic duo BSÍ showcases their sunny optimism. Released to mark Sumardagurinn fyrst, the first day of summer in the old Icelandic calendar (April 22), the song is a humorous and fun party track, transcending the wind and rain. The accompanying music video features the pair dancing around the freezing streets […]Read More
It’s already half a decade since the release of Here, the record behind Teenage Fanclub’s welcome return to the UK top ten for the first time in almost twenty years. Belated follow-up Endless Arcade, appears with the Scottish darlings seemingly having successfully regrouped following the untimely departure of original member and significant song contributor, Gerard […]Read More
Rosie Tucker is part of the crop of American singer-songwriters who have revamped folk music with a fresh emo edge. After sharing stages with artists such as Phoebe Bridgers and Soccer Mommy, they are back with third album Sucker Supreme. ‘Barbara Ann’ sets the tone, talking about current vegan staples corn and soybeans. Describing the track, […]Read More
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