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On their latest song 'Burns', the band flesh out their gothic and post-punk influences. The dark rumbling bass is present throughout, which works well because it reflects the mood of the song. But what really stands out is the chorus,…

Heartbreak always sucks. It’s just one of the universal truths. Even if you’ve found yourself falling out of love; even if you know ending a relationship is for the best; even if a relationship ended on good terms and you agreed to be…

Three years have passed since the release of critically acclaimed Is the Is Are (2016) and DIIV have used the time well. In an attempt to move past the “homemade” sentiments of the last album, Deceiver offers a respite between chaos and…

SAHARAS are a band who've captured the imagination due to their infectious melodies and beautiful soundscapes. They have been supported by both Amazing Radio and BBC Introducing, and released a brand new song, 'Feel Better' on 27th…

Walrus is a psychedelic band from Canada. They've gained a reputation for being incredibly hardworking, and recently released a new single, 'Half Smoke'. The track itself is seeped in psychedelia, from its swirly Tame Impala-influenced…

Sheare writes romantic songs about dating in the 21st century and being ghosted.  Earning comparisons to The 1975 and The Cure, he has earned support from the likes of Teen Vogue and The 405. He released a new track, 'Girlfriend' on…

The Strays, a rockabilly band from West London, took the bold decision to quit their jobs and concentrate on making music. It's a move that would bring on uncomfortable anxieties for many. If that's the case, they don't show it though, with…

The Covasettes play energetic indie rock in the spirit of fellow Mancunians, The Courteeners, but they add their own flavour with a sound that reflects British summertime. Their recent EP, It's Always Sunny Above the Clouds is an upbeat…

When you think of Chicago, what springs to mind? The Bean? Ferris Bueller? Navy Pier? In 2019, it should be Twin Peaks.

Contemporary sadness for the thinking man, Lana battles the unbearable lightness of being in new release Norman Fucking Rockwell.

With a name as inaccessible and uproarious as King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, the odds were stacked against the scrappy progressive-rock band from the start. With an almost unrivalled level of output and a discography that flits…

New album Lover sees Taylor Swift shake off the bitterness of 2017’s reputation with album opener ‘I Forgot That You Existed’ proclaiming indifference to the public feuding between her and Kanye West: “It isn’t love, it isn’t hate it’s just…

If you’re stuck in an office like me all summer with substandard air conditioning and an overwhelming sense of FOMO, a weekend festival is the perfect escape. Obviously the headliners are what initially convinces you to part with an…

When I first saw the muted pastel promotions for Taylor Swift’s upcoming album Lover, I was hopeful for a mature synth-based album, one that would be a landmark of Swift’s growth as an artist and as a person. Now, with the release of her…

The subtropical Xanax fling that would become 2015 marked the start of a new era for music, in which not really caring about anything finally attained widespread appeal. This is interesting, as Bowie would still give pose and meaning to…