Ahead of their highly anticipated new album Homesick - out 25th March 2022 on Polydor, Sea Girls have delivered another superb offering over the weekend in new track ‘Sleeping With You’. Built around its emotive guitar line, the track toys with the remorseful energy of getting involved with someone new but still having feelings for your ex. Frontman Henry Camamile explains; “This song is about dreaming of your American ex-girlfriend instead of the girl you’re with right now. It’s a warning to not waste your time on me as my heart is still with another, so I’ll only let you down. It’s about not letting yourself love anyone else, although you know you should.” Take a listen for yourselves below.

 

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Photo Credit: Joel Johnston

Leeds-based quintet Eades have this week shared their new single ‘Delusion Spree’ taken from their their highly anticipated debut album, out digitally on March 4th and physically on May 6th via Heist or Hit (Her’s, Pizzagirl, Brad Stank). “'Delusion Spree' was a very special song for the band when writing the album. Finishing the song felt like a turning point when we finally knew how we wanted the album to sound, and the direction we were headed in lyrically and sonically. It kind of opened the floodgates for the rest of the tunes! Thematically it summed up the disillusionment and confusion we all felt in our early twenties, trying to build a life for ourselves whilst the world around us seemed to be falling apart. Two years on I think we all feel quite differently towards the world and we’ve learnt to be a lot more positive as our hard work over the last couple years has started to pay off. Although at the time I think it’s safe to say we were all feeling pretty lost.” Take a listen for yourselves below.

February
1st - Brudenell Social Club, Leeds (supporting The Districts)

March
16th - The Chameleon, Nottingham (supporting Langkamer)
17th - NE Volume, Stockton (supporting Langkamer)
19th - St James Wine Vaults, Bath (supporting Langkamer)
20th - The Louisiana, Bristol (supporting Langkamer)

April - Headline Tour (Announced Today)
12th - Broadcast, Glasgow
13th - Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh
14th - YES Basement, Manchester
15th - Bobiks, Newcastle
19th - Dead Wax Digbeth, Birmingham
21st - The Loft, Portsmouth
23rd - The Lanes, Bristol
26th - Hope and Ruin, Brighton
27th - The Horn, St Albans
28th - Sebright Arms, London

May
2nd – Brudenell Social Club (Main Room), Leeds

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Ahead of their new album ‘Let’s Talk, Pt. 2’, out January 28th, Wiltshire-based quartet Wasuremono have recently shared their new single ‘Fill Your Lungs'. Songwriter William Southward explains succinctly: "It’s a song about the twists and turns of life and how the ones who pass on become a part of you. This was the last song I wrote on the album and a fitting single to end on. I love the progression of this song, how it takes you on an unexpected journey." Take a listen for yourselves below. 

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Filmed just a stones throw away from where I do a lot of my cycling in the heart of the Rhondda Valley of South Wales, The Howl & The Hum return with their gritty official video to recent single Thumbs up. Rich in history the the ex-coal mining commuter settlement has many stories to tell, as the film follows the story of a young man and his struggles with, and love affairs with, small town life. Intended as a follow on to the wonderful “Boy Racer” (which Matthew Thorne also directed), the video explores themes of brotherhood, fatherhood and masculine connection. Speaking about the video's conception, Sam Griffiths of The Howl & The Hum says: “I approached Matthew with the song saying we could approach the video with a lens on mental health, masculinity and silence, and he almost immediately answered with this idea encompassing the Rhondda valleys, where serendipitously both of our families are from, so there’s a bunch of odd connections there (family members living on the same street etc).” Director Matthew Thorne adds: “It’s a story of everything that we all know in different shades in the pattern of growth as a young man. A story of late night takeaways (and the fights they cause), of watching Dad who never spoke about his feelings cry as he sings in the Men’s club, of watching your friend wipe the blood from his knuckles after he beat his hands against the brick wall of the Pub after his missus left because that's how he watched his Dad do it, of Uncles who protect you, and Aunties who throw you out the door. Images of Grandma's knitting set against porno, early loves, blow ups with close friends & facing fear.” Take a watch for yourselves below.

THE HOWL & THE HUM - 2022 TOUR DATES
‘JANUARY REVIVE LIVE TOUR’
19 Jan - STOCKTON-ON-TEES, KU
20 Jan - PRESTON, Ferret
21 Jan - LEICESTER, Soundhouse
22 Jan - NORWICH, Arts Centre
25 Jan - TUNBRIDGE WELL, Forum
26 Jan - EXETER, Cavern
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12 Apr - EDINBURGH, Sneaky Pete’s
13 Apr - DUNDEE, Beat Generator

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Taken from his debut album Intervention, released today, Copenhagen pop wunderkind Elias Boussnina leads with its title track Been Fru. From its huge breaks and infectious choruses comes a swelling energy that's second to none as it ebbs and flows toward its softly played outro. “I’ve always tended to become really easily addicted to things –and without realising it myself. Addictions are very exciting to write about and pretty quickly I knew it was gonna be a recurring theme for the album. ‘Been Fru’ is pure thought-frenzy. It’s a look back on all the things that used to feel just right but doesn’t anymore –about finding your path in life,” Elias says about the new single from ‘Intervention’. Take a listen for yourselves below.

“‘Doesn’t Matter’ is about how hard it can be to explain your feelings and emotions to people. Sometimes friends just being there for you is such a help. I’m so excited about this video; it was my first shot at co-directing with Aidee Walker. I came up with the concept, and she helped me bring it to life. I wanted the look of an old French indie film with a twist....and I love how it turned out.”  - Says BENEE. Take a listen to her new single Doesn't Matter for yourselves below. 

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Having already racked Spotify streams in their millions, pop troubadour vaultboy has been steadily building a name for himself over recent months. Today sees him return with the new video to his latest single Rocket Science. Sharing a little more about rocket science, he explained: "I was in the “talking stage” with this girl who I really liked but it felt extremely difficult to shoot my shot: a feeling most people have felt. I wrote “rocket science” to tell that story, my story, about knowing you both have feelings for each other, and saying “what the hell, let’s do this!” After all, it’s not rocket science. " Take a watch for yourselves below.  

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With the crowd suitably warmed up following Happy Monday's taking to the stage, timely marking 33 years since the two Factory label mates toured together back in 1988, Tim Booth, donned in a cosy jacket and oversized beanie hat shuffled out in his usual unassuming manner. For some, it was presumable their first show back post-lockdown, so it was understandable the atmosphere inside was already teetering towards its limit.

"We’re all going to die, that's the truth, quit measuring time by money and youth." cried booth to quickly set the mood bringing home the sobering message on new album track Zero. It's a typical stance from the Manchester based outfit to toy with their tongue-in-cheek lyricism and it's one they achieve to great effect. 

With a career now spanning 16 albums it's safe to say the setlist was packed with track's across the decades with the bulk in support of their recently released record 'All The Colours Of You'.

From Miss America's soft intimacy, played behind a giant white sheet that was draped in front of the band, to Beautiful Beaches and its rush of energy that filled the echoing hall, the band's dynamic sound and rich history truly come to life in a live setting. 

For anyone who's been fortunate enough to see James before will know all too well no performance would be complete without booth's convulsive dancing and tonight the crowd got plenty to feast their eyes upon as he jolted around with arms and hands flailing.

Eternally grateful for the crowds adoration, Tim's reaction throughout is earnest. It's clear to see the appreciation the band have for their fans, reciprocated in huge cheers and smiles throughout as they churned out 2 hours of live music.

Saving the classics to last, the band rounded up the main event with Getting Away With It (All Messed Up), before returning for an encore with Seven, Laid and Sit Down. Sadly my favourite song Sometimes was omitted from the setlist but who can blame them with so many profound and poignant track's to choose from - I'd rather not be in charge of curation. 

With the band's new music fitting so seamlessly amongst the tried and tested back catalogue, it's safe to say, as long as James keep rolling out the euphoria and adrenalin rising anthems, they'll long be playing to packed out arena shows.

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