Pale Blue Eyes have today released a remix of How Long Is Now by ‘spatial landscaper’ Richard Norris on their own Broadcast Recordings label. The original is the opening track on their last album, New Place, which was released earlier this year. Richard describes his approach to the track: “As soon as I heard the track…
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With a powerful melancholy take on shoegaze, Dublin based female-led quartet Dream Boy have released their debut EP called Drowning in Blue The EP consists of four lush, lyrical tracks, plus a bonus reimagining of the opener. The first track Ivory sets the tone with its rich, somnolent textures, pulling the listener into a dreamy soundscape.…
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Something that presses all our buttons is Panda Bear’s new track Virginia Tech, previously only released on the B‑side of the 7‑inch of Sinister Grift’s lead single Defense. It’s a rich slab of psychedelic throwback gorgeouseness featuring Panda Bear’s distinctly layered vocals, a mesmerising drum line and even a euphoric sitar-like wig-out at the end. It’s…
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After the fancy dress prize-giving, The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican sang and crowdsurfed a dinghy, held up by a sea of hands. Then it was time for TTSSFU and their brilliant shoegaze / dream-pop (MORE shoegaze please, Bearded). Gurriers and Getdown Services got a moshpit going and threw crisps (still in their packets). Shonen…
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Another storming (not stormy) day at Bearded Theory with too much going on to see it all. Girlband returned to BT with a great opening set, The Deltones played the Meadow stage and it was great to finally see The Vaselines. Swim Deep’s intense, wistful numbers were perfect for the leafy Woodland stage. Dreadzone got the…
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Those arriving on site on Thursday sighed with relief to find the very opposite weather conditions to last year. We were not wading through mud, oh no, this year we skipped across springy grass, feeling the sun on our skin as the thought of four divine days of music and enjoyment warmed our very souls. The…
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There was plenty of amazing music to keep us busy all day. Female-lead acts lead the way, including impressive new act Atl Blk Era who opened the main stage, the rousing five-piece band Man/Woman/Chainsaw who just made it in time for a slightly late set, and – taking the early evening slot – returnees Nova…
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South Facing have been announcing some incredible names to their day festivals this year – and now the lineups are complete. Their various dates spread across August span electronic, indie, hip-hop, folk, and more and South Facing continues to establish itself as a cultural cornerstone in the UK’s summer festival calendar. The final announcement came…
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Hornsey Town Hall has seen its fortunes rise and fall over the past 90 years – and since 2018 it has been a no-go area with the barricades up and the doors firmly locked. The timing of this couldn’t be worse – it has coincided with the loss of so many local community spaces and…
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The Copenhagen-based duo 100%WET unveiled a euphoric single earlier this year titled Over Me, offering a glimpse into their distinctive, genre-blending sound. Their debut album, arriving on May 16th, features nine tracks that showcase their expansive, atmospheric style, sharpened by drum’n’bass rhythms and experimental pop elements. It’s an unconventional mix, but one that creates a…
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