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Algiers unveil new song, “Void,” There Is No Year out 1/17
As immediately evident from the galvanizing live video, recorded in the band’s hometown of Atlanta, “Void” is Algiers at their visceral, mutinous peak—a three-minute adrenaline-surge of hypnotic and infectious breakneck punk rock, with Matt Tong’s thunderous drums, guitarist Lee Tesche’s distorted shards and multi-instrumentalist Ryan Mahan’s propulsive bass work coming together around frontman Franklin James Fisher’s feverish recitation: “Got to find a way to get out of it!”
New Music: Anabel Englund x Jamie Jones – ‘Messing With Magic’
Singer, songwriter, and producer Anabel Englund delivered her scintillating single “So Hot” (MK & Nightlapse Remix) as the first release on MK’s relaunched iconic Detroit based, AREA10/Ultra Music. Today (December 6) comes a brand-new production for the label: “Messing With Magic” from Anabel Englund and Jamie Jones.
Sløtface share new track ‘New year, new me’
Following the recent singles ‘Telepathetic’, ‘Sink or Swim’, ‘S.U.C.C.E.S.S.’ and ‘Stuff’, Norway’s Sløtface today share their new single ‘New year, new me’. The track follows news of their upcoming second album, Sorry for the Late Reply, with the long-awaited LP, due for release on 31st January 2020 via Propeller Recordings. The album marks the first time the band have acted as co-producers, as they worked alongside Odd Martin Skålnes (Sigrid, Aurora) in creating their most accomplished body of work to date.
Melt into Cathedral Bells’ new shoegaze swirl “Ephemeral” out tomorrow!
Cathedral Bells is the project of Matthew Messore. After traveling across the country with various different bands, Messore returned to his hometown of Cassadaga, FL and began working on home recordings. As The Line of Best Fit put it, the scope of Messore’s work is “an exploration of the smudged reds of The Cure, hazy pinks of Chromatics and gluey browns of DIIV.”
ANVIL release their new single & lyric video for ‘Nabbed In Nebraska’
ANVIL release their new single & lyric video for ‘Nabbed In Nebraska’, taken from their upcoming album ‘Legal At Last’ which will be released on AFM Records on 14th February
ANVIL got busted, back then when they were touring in Nebraska & this is what their new pounding and powerful single is about. The reason? Find out about it yourself & bang your head!
Indie-folk artist Lindsay Foote premieres new single, “Ready,” via American Songwriter
Boston Indie-folk artist Lindsay Foote has premiered her latest single, “Ready,” via American Songwriter. The second track from her upcoming Rollercoaster EP – out January 31st – is a slow-burning folk ballad that builds around Foote’s serene vocals with soaring harmonies, bright instrumentation, and gentle percussion. Recorded in Toronto prior to her move to Boston last year, Rollercoaster finds her exploring a hook-friendly pop sound, adding shimmering layers of electric guitar to complement her rich acoustic-folk arrangements. – Photo credit: Timothy Ma
Heart Bones (Har Mar Superstar) Share “Open Relations,” Announce ‘Hot Dish’ LP Out 2/21
Today, Heart Bones have returned with the release of “Open Relations” off of their upcoming LP, Hot Dish, out February 21st on Love OnLine Records. The luminous pop duo of Sean Tillmann (Har Mar Superstar) and Sabrina Ellis (A Giant Dog/Sweet Spirit) bring back groovy sentimental sounds with an ode to the trials of a one-sided open relationship. Fun, clever, and dynamic, “Open Relations” gives us a lot to anticipate from the eclectic duo in the new year. Filled with genre-blending nostalgic soundscapes, Hot Dish is sure to captivate and endear with glistening ear-wormy duets.
of Montreal share new track “Polyaneurism”
of Montreal recently announced their new album UR FUN via Polyvinyl Record Co. and today they’re sharing another track/video for “Polyaneurism.” The “Poly-curious” indie-pop track describes the twists and turns of modern romance, namely, dating someone who is dating someone else. Of the video, director (and longtime of Montreal drummer) Clayton Rychlic says “Kevin wanted to tell the story of Polyaneurism’s lyrics using dogs as the characters. Billie was perfect for playing the role of the nervous third in a love triangle, and many friends pitched in to help create a world of dog art and dog dreams.”
BIG SCENIC NOWHERE: second single streaming now via New Noise!
Heavy rock collective BIG SCENIC NOWHERE (with members of Fu Manchu, Yawning Man, Mos Generator, as well as Nick Oliveri, Alain Johannes, Per Wiberg) unveil the second excerpt taken from their debut LP ‘Vision Beyond Horizon’, due out January 31st on Heavy Psych Sounds.
New song “Hidden Wall” was written by guitarist Bob Balch (Fu Manchu) and vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Tony Reed (Mos Generator), with Gary Arce (Yawning Man) rocking all of the guitar solos, and Per Wiberg (former Opeth, Spiritual Beggars) on additional mellotron. Rhythm section is driven by Mario Lalli (Fatso Jetson) on bass and Bill Stinson (Fu Manchu) on drums.
THE WRAITH: Kerrang! Premieres “Wing Of Night” Video
Directed, shot, and edited by Alisa Akay, the “Wing Of Night” video’s concept juxtaposes imagery reflecting the song’s lyrical themes – the embrace of pain, struggle, darkness, and inevitable (yet not truly final) death – with footage of THE WRAITH’s lauded live performance, centered around frenetic frontman/poet Davey Bales. The band filmed the video over two days in a historic haunted theater in North Hollywood, just around the corner from producer Mat Mitchell’s studio where they recorded Gloom Ballet almost exactly a year prior. The band was keen to work with director Alisa Akay because, as Mitchell’s fiancée, she was intimately familiar with their music.
Early James To Release Debut Album, Singing For My Supper, On March 6 Via Easy Eye Sound/Nonesuch Records
Early James, an Alabama native and the latest signing to Dan Auerbach’s Easy Eye Sound roster, releases his debut album, Singing for My Supper, via Easy Eye and Nonesuch Records on March 6, 2020. The album spans hard-charging blues, wistful folk, and ages-old pop crooning, anchored by the singer’s voice that oscillates from gravel-gruff shout to a honey-smooth whisper. James’ inspirations run from Fiona Apple and Tom Waits to the Southern gothic poets, as heard in the album’s darker themes and in the wry humor with which he writes about them. Singing for My Supper is available for pre-order on all formats.
THE CHAINSMOKERS RELEASE FULL-LENGTH ALBUM WORLD WAR JOY
Grammy Award-winning artist/producer duo The Chainsmokers have released their brand new full-length album, World War Joy, today via Disruptor Records / Columbia Records. The album features four unreleased collaborations including “Family” with EDM superstar KYGO, “P.S. I Hope You’re Happy” featuring punk-pop heavyweights blink-182, “See The Way” featuring half-Cuban half-Puerto Rican songstress Sabrina Claudio and “The Reaper” featuring Australian indie-pop artist Amy Shark.
SKYND RELEASE VIDEO FOR ‘KATHERINE KNIGHT’ – LAUNCH NEW MERCHANDISE STORE
Following an exclusive sold-out show last night at London’s Electrowerkz, industrial-tinged, true crime inspired electronic duo SKYND reveal the official video for the Chapter II track ‘Katherine Knight’. Following amazing performances at Wacken, Download and Great Escape Festivals this summer and support dates with Rob Zombie, the band have already confirmed a string of festivals and shows for 2020, with more still to be announced.
Sonny Landreth Announces New Album
The Louisiana slide guitar icon Sonny Landreth will be releasing his new studio album, ‘Blacktop Run’ on February 21st via Provogue/Mascot Label Group. ‘Blacktop Run’ follows his previous Grammy nominated album ‘Recorded Live In Lafayette’ (2017) and his back-to-back Blues Music Awards for Best Guitarist and Best Blues Album for ‘Bound by the Blues’ (2015).
Sea Wolf Returns With Powerful New Song “Fear of Failure”
Los Angeles-based artist Sea Wolf has released a moving new track titled “Fear of Failure”, his first new music in four years. Showcasing lush, indie/folk melodies and carefully crafted lyrics, “Fear of Failure” is a raw, contemplative song that highlights the power in vulnerability and bravery in the face of fear. CLASH featured it today, noting “The arrangement is sparse and the vocal pointed, the lyric driving the issue home with relentless honesty.”
ROTTING CHRIST Announce North American Headlining Tour
The Greek metal veterans of ROTTING CHRIST will headline 2020’s edition of the Devastation on the Nation tour, which will lay waste to cities throughout North America. The trek will kick off on March 19 in Berkeley, CA and will conclude on April 19 in Los Angeles, CA. The band will be supported by BORKNAGAR, WOLFHEART, ABIGAIL WILLIAMS, and more.
Lev Snowe releases new single “Dim Light”
Lev Snowe spends his days tinkering away in his bedroom studio building up his psychedelic Xanadu. Raised on the warm hiss of ’70s soul jazz recordings, the slack chill of the L.A. beat scene, and the nostalgic synth swaying of Boards of Canada, this Canadian songwriter/producer creates an atmosphere that is both washed out and danceable — pensive, yet uplifting. Like a wandering mind spent cooped up all winter, Snowe’s music never sits still for too long. Lush electronics bloom around shimmering guitars and the wonky grit of ’90s era hip hop grooves, all while Snowe’s wistful lyricism drifts hypnotically in and out of focus—a carefree soundtrack fit for either chaotic house parties or those endless summer nights spent escaping reality.
