Sentiment around the new 4‑track EP by Marianne Faithfull called Burning Moonlight is captured by Marianne’s son, Nick Dunbar. He says, “As we grieve the loss of Marianne, we are pleased to announce the release of these songs which she worked on during the year before her death. Marianne lived to create and perform music…
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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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Dutch artist Goldkimono (Martijn ‘Tienus’ Konijnenburg) has just released a compelling new single called Lifetime via Camp Kimono Records. The overall feel of Lifetime is deceptive. Goldkimono presents us with an uplifting track infused with a pleasingly chunky rhythm and sunny riffs but there’s a brooding layer of more serious thoughts going on behind the scenes. Says…
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Sparks fans have plenty to be happy about in 2025. The brothers Ron and Russell Mael have a new single out and there’s news about a tour and album to come. Tickets go on general sale on Friday 7th February. Presales start Wednesday 5th February. Sparks new single is called Do Things My Own Way – by way of…
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South African artist Deist Oelofse, known by his stage name We Are All Fossils, creates music described as ambient folk. He is set to release a single on January 24th, offering listeners the first peek of his third album, scheduled to debut this summer. The new number, called Rapture, was inspired by the Durban born…
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The ‘dark side’ of the Calder valley allows no light during winter, and its draining effects on the human soul are more than just myth. There’s a bleakness that is all-encompassing, settling over the moors and deep valley sides, while residents hunker down and await spring. But drawing inspiration from the stark beauty of this…
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The latest track to drop from ebullient ravey band Fat Dog is Peace Song – arriving just in time for, yes, Xmas, and that’s our first mention of it this for this year. Director James Ogram oversees the video with the band starting out in the pub just before an apocalyptic announcement on TV… and…
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Some bands are meant to be seen live and W H Lung is right up there. The energy that bounces from stage to crowd and back again is electric, especially with dynamic and expressive front man Jo Evans prowling the stage. For their third album, Every Inch of Earth Pulsates, it’s that live experience that…
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Art Garfunkel and his son Art Garfunkel Jnr have just released the first single Time After Time (originally performed by Cyndi Lauper) from their upcoming album. Their first collaborative studio album. ‘Father and Son’ is set for release on November 8, 2024, via BMG. The album comprises a set of covers album – a selection of…
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To celebrate 20 years since The Go! Team’s classic album Thunder, Lightning, Strike, the band have asked a range of artists they love and admire to remix, rework and refashion tracks from the album, with a new one being released monthly. So far we’ve seen reworks by Los Bitchos, Cornershop, Louie Zong, lilien rosarian and…
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