The North East-based band Parastatic are back with a tweaked lineup and an intriguing new album, Concrete Reborn on Workie Ticket Records. It’s a sonic exploration of architecture, specifically Brutalism, which coincidentally happens to be enjoying its own cinematic moment. I was surprised to realise that nearly a decade has gone by since I last…
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We’re excited to discover Pale Blue Eyes are to release their third studio album on 7th March. Titled New Place, to be released on the band’s Broadcast Recordings label, the work reflects a substantial shift in the band’s lives, both geographically and emotionally. The latest album includes two guest musicians who have featured in the…
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The last album Ignorance in 2021 convinced us that Tamara Lindeman and her band are producing some of the most interesting and original music at the moment. We reviewed Atlantic, a single from the album, thus: “It is a startling, unusual and brooding work, elegantly arranged with a lush expansiveness yet suffused with tension. A…
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The New York City-based, all-female indie trio Hello Mary came together in 2019 – they’ve been building a name for themselves the US and are currently dipping their toe in the UK live circuit. Helena Straight (guitar/vocals), Stella Wave (drums/vocals), and Mikaela Oppenheimer (bass) are amassing plenty of interest with their fuzzed-out tracks that incorporate,…
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Paint a Room is LA artist Chris Cohen’s first album in five years, a 10-track record that sees him up the jazz credentials. Chris is probably best known for his stint with indie outfit Deerhoof; there’s also his art-rock act The Curtains, preceding production and session work for the likes of Weyes Blood, Kurt Vile,…
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There’s a new album called Harmonics on its way by Hot Chip frontman Joe Goddard. It’s still a while till the release date of July 12th but there’s a tasty morsel just dropped in the form of a track and video to pique our interest – previously shared is the track New World with Fiorious.…
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Starting with a base point of indie-psych, Canadian outfit Elephant Stone’s sound radiates out, morphing along the way into other genres. Rishi Dhir, the band’s front man, sitar and bass player plus prolific songwriter, remains steadfastly at the helm, continuing to steer their sound in multiple directions – not least of all the concept album,…
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A new track has just been released by Bill Ryder-Jones. Called ‘If Tomorrow Starts Without Me’, it’s the second track taken from his forthcoming fifth album Iechyd Da, January 12th. There will also be a run of solo in-store dates for January. The simplistic yet moving phrase of ‘If Tomorrow Starts Without Me’ is something…
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Dream-pop band Firestations released their fifth album called Thick Terrain on July 14th on Lost Map, on limited-edition 12” vinyl and digital platforms. The album is a “clear-eyed and bold statement, deftly combining big ideas with pop sensibilities in a captivating way”. And you can catch Firestations live, starting 30th August (venues and dates below). Thick Terrain is…
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It’s an exciting moment when we hear of new work… and a tour by Sparks. Enduringly brilliant, Sparks return this year with a tour, so be ready on your keyboards (with your coffee) very soon… Having previously announced 2 nights at London’s Royal Albert Hall and 3 performances at Primavera Sound Festival in Spain and Portugal,…
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