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Sunday, 1 December 2024

Penny’s Band - Green Eyes Red

Sprawling on to the Northern Irish scene, newcomers Penny’s Band have this weekend released their explosive new single Green Eyes Red. Described in essence as a heart-break anthem, from an unassuming intro that's built on swirling atmospherics, the track's soft touch quickly dissipates in to a euphoric guitar swinging transition before its towering choruses rain down. Following on from their debut single ‘That’s Not The Girl I Met' that was released earlier this year, the track serves as another exciting introduction to their energetic sound. Take a listen for yourselves below.

i: https://www.instagram.com/pennysbnd/

Thursday, 28 November 2024

total tommy - Amsterdam (Official Video)

Photo credit: Jamie MacMillan

Following on from last month's single SPIDER, total tommy has unveiled the final taster of her debut album bruises ahead of its release on Friday, November 29 via Play It Again Sam. Where its predecessor came heavy with the grungy guitar aesthetic, Amsterdam sees her showcase of her diversive pop efforts as convulsing synth melodies and energetic vocals take lead. total tommy candidly says of the new single; “I wrote this song in London last year, and went straight from the airport to the studio after a massive night in Amsterdam. I almost missed the flight, and I was so scattered the entire session, but this song worked because we captured exactly what had happened the night before. I’d had a solo night in Amsterdam, got really high and walked around the city. I’d been alone for a few days at this point, and wasn’t really looking after myself because I was going through a bit of a low time.” Take a listen for yourselves below.

i: https://www.instagram.com/total_tommy/

Wednesday, 27 November 2024

colby! - Dead Giveaway (Official Lyric Video)

Last week saw emerging new artist colby! unveil her debut EP with the explosive lead single and title track Dead Giveaway. Filled with towering pop choruses and infections synth melodies the track is the perfect introduction to her progressive sound as its shimmering energy engages from the off-set. "I'm so excited—and honestly, a bit nervous—to finally share this EP,” said the 19-year-old Texas native. “My brother, RJ, and I started making music just for ourselves in a makeshift studio at home, never really thinking anyone else would hear these songs. Music has always been something we do just for the love of it.” Sharing more info about the process she goes on to say, "I wrote ‘Dead Giveaway’ about those moments in a relationship, whether romantic or platonic, when you realize there’s no real depth there, you’re putting in the effort to keep things going, but it’s clear the other person isn’t meeting you halfway, and they’re unlikely to change. There’s nothing left to save, and it’s time to accept that you need to go your separate ways." Take a listen for yourselves. The full EP is available now.

Dead Giveaway tracklist

1. Dead Giveaway (colby! / RJ Johnson / Trent Dabbs)

2. Gone To Bed (colby! / RJ Johnson)

3. Break Me Twice (colby! / RJ Johnson)

4. Moving On (colby! / RJ Johnson)

5. Doing What I Can (colby! / RJ Johnson)

i: https://www.instagram.com/colbyofficially

Bug Eyed - A-Rated Horror Movies

Today sees south-west Londoners Blue O’Grady and Charlie Sale don their Bug Eyed moniker once more as the pair unveil their dazzling new single, A-Rated Horror Movies. Filled with huge pop sensibilities, the track depicts heartbreak in blistering detail as its soft vocals and shifting tempos career towards its convulsing synth crunching crescendo. Take a listen for yourselves below. 

Upcoming Live Dates
supporting Lola Young…

03/12 - Brighton, UK @ Chalk
04/12 - Bristol, UK @ SWX
06/12 - Glasgow, Scotland @ The Garage
08/12 - Manchester, UK @ New Century Hall
09/12 - Birmingham, UK @ O2 Institute
10/12 - London, UK @ Brixton Electric
13/02 - Paris, France @ Alhambra
14/02 - Brussels, Belgium @ Orangerie
15/02 - Hamburg, Germany @ Grosse Freiheit
17/02 - Berlin, Germany @ Huxleys
18/02 - Cologne, Germany @ Live Music Hall
19/02- Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Melkweg Oude Zaal

i: https://www.instagram.com/bugeyedbugeyedbugeyed

Tuesday, 26 November 2024

Delivery - The New Alphabet (Official Video)

Taken from their forthcoming second album, Force Majeure, which is out on Heavenly Recordings on Friday 17th January 2025, Melbourne five-piece Delivery have today unveiled the record's latest single, ‘The New Alphabet’. With its playful melodies and scuzzy guitar riffs the track puts the listener into the shoes of ‘someone who thinks they’re topshit’ as it scutters towards its chaotic finale. Talking about the track, James from the band said: “Weirdly and unintentionally, The New Alphabet is something of a spiritual twin to ‘The Complex’ from our first album; both tracks come in at number six on the record, are built around wonky guitars over a slightly loosened groove, and both share a similar lyrical concept that I sometimes revert back to for Delivery. Which is, taking on the perspective of a character who thinks they’re topshit, when it’s glaringly obvious that they’re not. Not really sure which murky part of my subconscious thinks that’s a fun topic to write songs about, but I guess the idea of someone developing their own alphabet just to save face was too good to ignore. Good news is this song isn’t really aimed at anyone in particular, which also means I can take full credit for the legend move of describing yourself as a “force majeure” - would love to hear that one used in real life. In typical Delivery style, this track came together a bit like a jigsaw puzzle and there was a lot of rearranging to make it properly make sense. Luckily, once we landed on the unnecessary key-change/noise-guitar solo section, everything seemed to make sense.” Take a listen/watch for yourselves below.

Live Dates
17.02.25 - Doornroosje - NIJMEGEN
18.02.25 - Toekomstmuziek - AMSTERDAM
19.02.25 - Vera - GRONIGEN
20.02.25 - Muziekgieterij - MAASTRICHT
22.02.25 - Urban Spree - BERLIN
23.02.25 - Bumann & Sohn - COLOGNE
25.02.25- L'Aeronef (club room) - LILLE
26.02.25 - Le Hasard Ludique - PARIS
27.02.25 - La Lune Froide - NANTES
 
03.03.25 - Hare & Hounds - BIRMINGHAM
04.03.25 - The Flying Duck -  GLASGOW
05.03.25 - YES (The Basement) - MANCHESTER
07.03.25 - Moth Club - LONDON

i: https://www.instagram.com/delivery_lyf

Monday, 25 November 2024

GRACEY - Back To Then

Credit: Tony Tacheny


Returning ahead of the weekend with her brand new single, GRACEY has unveiled the glamorous Back To Then. Despite its empowering melodies and tactful delivery, the track itself depicts the fall out from a relationship where friends turn to lovers only to become strangers again. With towering pop sensibilities and infectious choruses it's another mighty fine addition to the rising Brit School alumni's catalogue of ever growing hits. GRACEY had the following to say on the track's conception: “Back to Then is about the irreversible effects falling in and out of love can have on a pre-existing friendship. It was written after a night where I’d bumped into an ex at a bar after years of not speaking; I was reminded of how much we actually got on and realised I actually just missed them as a person, not even in a romantic way. The hard reality is that we will never truly be able to go back to the friendship we had before our relationship. This song reflects how strange it feels watching someone who once meant everything to you become a stranger. I think of ‘Back to Then’ as the more *level-headed* sister song to my single from a few years ago, ‘What a Waste’, and I’m so excited to release it as part of this new chapter in my life.” Take a listen for yourselves below. 


Friday, 22 November 2024

The Wombats - Blood On The Hospital Floor (Official Video)

Following on from last month's excited return with the news of their sixth studio album Oh! The Ocean, out 21st February 2025 via AWAL, and sharing their single Sorry I'm Late, I didn't want to come, The Wombats return today with record's latest cut, Blood On The Hospital Floor. Backed with a James Slater (Sam Fender, CMAT, Jamie T) directed video, the track was first premiered at festivals this summer and sees the band slide in to familiar territory with a forward thinking twist as dazzling guitars and tempo-shifting melodies take hold. Matthew “Murph” Murphy goes on to explain: “The idea behind ‘Blood On The Hospital Floor’ is that things that might seem difficult in life can often have a simple resolution. Things are not always as bad as they first may seem. The analogy of mopping up blood from the hospital floor - cleaning up the mess and keeping going.” Take a listen for yourselves below.


The Wombats - 
Oh! The Ocean Tracklist: 


  1. Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want To Come

  2. Can't Say No

  3. Blood On The Hospital Floor

  4. Kate Moss

  5. Gut Punch

  6. My Head Is Not My Friend

  7. I Love America And She Hates Me

  8. The World's Not Out To Get Me, I Am

  9. Grim Reaper

  10. Reality Is A Wild Ride

  11. Swerve (101)

  12. Lobster


The Wombats - UK Tour Dates: 


18 March - Nottingham Motorpoint Arena

19 March - London The O2

21 March - Cardiff Utilita Arena

23 March - Manchester AO Arena

25 March - Glasgow OVO Hydro

26 March - Leeds First Direct Arena

 

The Wombats - EU Tour Dates

28 March - France, Paris, Le Trabendo

30 March - Netherlands, Tilburg, 013 Tilburg

31 March - Netherlands, Amsterdam, Paradiso

01 April - Germany, Cologne, E-Werk

03 April - Germany, Munich, Theaterfabrik

04 April - Switzerland, Zurich, Komplex 457

05 April - Czech Republic, Prague, Archa +

07 April - Germany, Berlin, Columbiahalle 

08 April - Germany, Munster, Jovel Music Hall

10 April - Norway, Oslo, Rockefeller Music Hall

11 April - Denmark, Copenhagen, Pumpehuset

12 April - Sweden, Stockholm, Vasateatern

15 April- Luxembourg, Luxembourg City, Den Atelier

16 April - Belgium, Brussels, Botanique


Thursday, 21 November 2024

Fat Dog - Peace Song

Photo FRANK FIEBER

"What does forever really mean" ponders Joe Love on their latest endeavour. Returning with their new single, Peace Song, Fat Dog continue their world domination as they enlist director James Ogram for another zany accompanying video that sees a quiet night in the pub quickly transform in to a post-apocalyptic cartoon. With their current sold-out UK tour culminating at London’s Kentish Town Forum this weekend, Fat Dog set their sights on 2025 with another run of dates that will include a headline show at London’s Troxy in April. Additionally, Fat Dog – The Game is now available to buy. Originally created for the music video for “Wither”, the 90s Playstation style game has been developed into a mostly, fully functioning game that can be purchased here. Take a listen to the synth heavy number for yourselves below along with a full list of tour dates.

Upcoming live dates
Thursday 21st November – Papillon, Southampton – sold out
Friday 22nd November – Patterns, Brighton – sold out
Saturday 23rd November - O2 Forum Kentish Town, London – sold out

29th Nov – 1st December – Cockenflap 2024, Hong Kong
Wednesday 4th December – Liquidroom, Tokyo

Thursday 13th February – The Nick Rayns LCR @ UEA, Norwich
Friday 14th February – Chalk, Brighton
Saturday 15th February – Exeter Phoenix, Exeter – sold out
Sunday 16th February – o2 Academy, Oxford
Wednesday 19th February – SWX, Bristol
Thursday 20th February – The 1865, Southampton
Friday 21st February – XOYO, Birmingham
Sunday 23rd February – Jacaranda Baltic, Liverpool
Wednesday 26th February – The Boiler Shop, Newcastle
Thursday 27th February - La Belle Angele, Edinburgh
Friday 28th February – QMU, Glasgow
Saturday 1st March – New Century Hall, Manchester
Monday 2nd March – Opium, Dublin

5th – 9th March – Elevate Festival, Graz
Thursday 13th March – Romantso, Athens
Saturday 15th March – Blind, Istanbul

Thursday 3rd April – Wintercircus, Gent – sold out
Friday 4th April – Trabendo, Paris
Saturday 5th April – Le Transbordeur, Lyon
Sunday 6th April – Exit, Zurich
Tuesday 8th April – Import Export, Munich
Wednesday 9th April – Soft Spot, Nürnberg
Friday 11th April – schon schön, Mainz
Monday 14th April – Paradiso, Amsterdam
Tuesday 15th April – Rockhal Club, Esch-sur-alzette
Wednesday 16th April – Annabel, Rotterdam
Thursday 17th April – Gebäude 9, Cologne
Saturday 26th April – The Troxy, London

21st-25th May – Bearded Theory, Derbyshire
23rd – 25th May – In It Together Festival, Port Talbot
Saturday 24th May – Live at Leeds in the Park, Leeds

Sunday 10th August - Sziget Festival, Budapest

Ellur - Yellow Light


Ahead of her new EP, 'God Help Me Now’, set for release January 16th 2025 via Dance To The Radio (Annie-Dog, SOMOH, Terra Twin), Halifax-based artist Ellur has today shared her latest single Yellow Light. Picking up where the sprawling God Help Me Now and emotively charged Your Dog left off, Yellow Light sees the West-Yorkshire wunderkind once more conjure up towering vocal choruses through profound lyricism and infectious melodies aplenty. Detailing her second EP reveal, Ellur explained: “‘Yellow Light’ is a declaration of love to the parts of myself that I can't change. My indecisiveness and defensiveness when it comes to love and life and how, in the past, I've let that affect my relationships. I've intentionally left the meaning pretty open ended within the lyrics because this song is really all about the melodies. I love catchy, indie-pop and I wanted to explore that, taking influence from The 1975 and Sam Fender. This one is my Mum's favourite.” Take a listen for yourselves below. 

Live Dates
21st Nov -O2 Academy, Oxford (w/ Embrace)
29th Nov -O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London (with Embrace)
3rd Dec -The George Tavern, London (Melodaze)
31st May -Temple Newsam Park, Leeds (with Kaiser Chiefs, The Cribs, We Are Scientists)
7th-15th Mar -SXSW 2025
 

f: https://www.facebook.com/ellurrrr

Wednesday, 20 November 2024

Ten Fé - Still In Love (Official Video)

Ahead of the band's new album ‘Still In Love’, set to be released on January 24, 2025, Ten Fé have today shared the record's title track, accompanied by its official video. Featuring their laid back southern-style guitars and swooning melodies the track once more serves up an exciting new chapter for the outfit as their shared vocals and rousing instrumentation build towards its gorgeous crescendo. Speaking on the story behind the project, Leo from the band says; “Rob, Ben and I have been playing music together for a long time, way over a decade. We've lived together, played together, busked together, travelled all over the world together - we've shared some real highs, and the fair share of requisite lows. There was a time after the release of our last record, where we all went our separate ways - we went to live in separate countries - England, France and Ireland. For a good while we had no contact and really no plan of playing together again. Gradually we formed a connection again, and began to play together.” Take a listen for yourselves below.


‘Still in Love’ Album Tracklist:
1. Still in Love
2. Everland
3. All Night
4. Caroleen
5. Any Time Soon
6. Half Light
7. Thommy
8. Middle of my Head
9. For A Second Time
10. Space Invader
11. Meant for Me

f: www.facebook.com/tenfemusic