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.
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.
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)
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.
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
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.
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 singleSorry 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:
Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want To Come
Can't Say No
Blood On The Hospital Floor
Kate Moss
Gut Punch
My Head Is Not My Friend
I Love America And She Hates Me
The World's Not Out To Get Me, I Am
Grim Reaper
Reality Is A Wild Ride
Swerve (101)
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
"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
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
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
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