Record Store Day is back in 2020 for the 13th year to celebrate independent record stores with limited edition vinyl releases from some of the biggest names around. This year Record Store Day sees releases from Biffy Clyro, J Hus, My Chemical Romance and an exclusive live record from 2020’s official ambassadors The Big Moon […]
Continue ReadingRÓISÍN MURPHY RETURNS WITH 8 MINUTE DANCE BANGER
Often imitated but rarely equalled, Róisín Murphy has been gifting us with weird and wonderful dance music for 25 years and she’s not slowing down. She’s just released a brand new epic funky pop song: “Murphy’s Law” is 8 minutes long and it’s still not enough – no radio edits required. Speaking of the track, […]
Continue ReadingNEW BAND: MEET SHEFFIELD INDIE BAND, SHEAFS
SHEAFS are building a name for themselves already having supported Idles, The Amazons, The Coral and Greta Van Fleet. Their upcoming run of headline shows have sold out already and then they’re on tour with The Slow Readers Club. SHEAFS‘ debut EP is produced by Tarek Musa (formerly of the brilliant Spring King, RIP). The […]
Continue ReadingMEGAN THEE STALLION DROPS DEBUT ALBUM TOMORROW
2019 was a big year for Megan Thee Stallion with her breakout hit “Hot Girl Summer” confirming her as a superstar in the making. Her mixtape, “Fever”, was undoubtedly one of the best rap records of the year and we highly recommend her NPR Tiny Desk set. Megan‘s been in the news a bit this […]
Continue ReadingCLT DRP: Check out these Brighton Electro-Punks
If you’re looking for some new music on the sonically-diverse side of things, then look no further than CLT DRP (pronounced ‘clit drip’ if you hadn’t worked that out). Their debut album “Without the Eyes”, is being released on May 15th and their press release describes them as “drawing influence from musically-diverse acts ranging from […]
Continue ReadingALBUM OF THE WEEK: SOCCER MOMMY
US singer-songwriter, Sophie Allison, who goes by the alias Soccer Mommy dropped her second LP on Friday. It’s called “Color Theory” and it’s our favourite album this week. File it next to those classic 90s indie pop records. Lyrically sad and gloriously produced, if you’ve enjoyed recent records from Lucy Dacus, Phoebe Bridgers or Kacey […]
Continue ReadingFESTIVAL PREVIEW: Cornbury Festival 2020
Oxfordshire’s Cornbury Festival returns 10th – 12th July 2020. We already know that Van Morrison, Dido, Jack Savoretti, The Waterboys and King Creole are playing. They have now confirmed that former Boyzone frontman, Ronan Keating, will be their Sunday night headliner. Today’s announcement also confirms that legendary US band America will be on the bill. […]
Continue ReadingFESTIVAL PREVIEW: All Points East 2020
All Points East is taking over London’s Victoria Park for the third year in a row. We were lucky to catch all 6 days last year which took in headline performances from The Strokes, Bring Me The Horizon, Christine & the Queens, Bon Iver, Mumford & Sons and The Chemical Brothers. It has already established […]
Continue ReadingHAIM release new single and confirm album details
Sororal pop rock trio, HAIM, have finally announced details of their third LP. It’s called “Women In Music Pt. III” and it drops next month. Released on April 24th, you can pre order various formats here. The band teased the album with three singles last year – “Summer Girl“, “Now I’m In It” and “Hallelujah” […]
Continue ReadingFESTIVAL PREVIEW: Wychwood Festival 2020
Taking place at Cheltenham Racecourse over 29 – 31 May 2020 and regularly nominated for Best Family Festival at the UK Festival Awards, Wychwood Festival have added to this year’s lineup and it’s going to be a big one! 90’s Brit legends, Embrace, will be headlining the main stage at Wychwood Festival on Friday night […]
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