Brit-award winning singer, Mabel, has shared a new song. If, like us, you really enjoyed Mabel’s earlier R&B offerings like “My Boy My Town” or “Thinking of You” then you are going to appreciate her return to that sound on “Vitamins”. Mabel‘s last LP was 2022’s concept album, “About Last Night…” which peaked at Number […]
Continue ReadingNEW MUSIC: Cassandra Jenkins’ new single “Only One”
Cassandra Jenkins has signed to Dead Oceans – home of Phoebe Bridgers, Mitski, Japanese Breakfast and loads of other great acts. Her first album for them, “My Light, My Destroyer”, will be released on July 12. The album follows 2021’s exceptional “An Overview on Phenomenal Nature” which contained one of the greatest songs of the […]
Continue ReadingNEW MUSIC: Bat for Lashes shares new single, Bipolar Sunshine cover
Bat for Lashes has shared the next single from her upcoming album, “The Dream of Delphi”. It is a cover of Baauer and Bipolar Sunshine‘s “Home” (specifically the Special Request remix). The singer/songwriter explains that it is dedicated to her daughter, Delphi, and it “was her favourite song to listen to in the car. It […]
Continue ReadingNEWS: Katy J Pearson announces two special album preview shows
We’re big fans of Katy J Pearson and excited for her upcoming third album. Katy has just announced a pair of special shows next month to preview the new material. The two dates will feature “a one-off band of musicians who also worked on the new album”. The LP will follow one of our 2022 […]
Continue ReadingLISTEN: Lambrini Girls share vital new song, ‘Body of Mine’
Brighton punk duo, Lambrini Girls, are one of the most exciting and essential bands around right now. We were lucky enough to catch their electrifying set at 2000 Trees Festival last Summer and have been enjoying their every move since – both musically and politically. They have just shared their new song, ‘Body of Mine’, […]
Continue ReadingNEWS: Lauran Hibberd confirms UK tour dates for September
We’ve been enjoying Lauran Hibberd‘s second album, “girlfriend material”, since it was released earlier this year. It’s a mature and fun guitar-pop record that significantly steps up from the debut. If you enjoy early Avril Lavigne, then you’ll want to check this out. Lauran is going to be taking the record on a UK and […]
Continue ReadingNEWS: Jalen Ngonda announces rescheduled UK tour following illness
Rising soul star, Jalen Ngonda, was recently forced to postpone his biggest UK tour to date at the last minute due to a sore throat. The run of sold out shows was due to begin in Brighton on 15th April when early arrivals in the queue outside were informed that the show would not be […]
Continue ReadingThe Wombats’ Matthew’s side project, Love Fame Tragedy, announces UK Tour
Love Fame Tragedy is the side project of The Wombats‘ frontman, Matthew Murphy. His second album under the name, “Life Is A Killer”, was released last month and he’s just announced some UK tour dates for next month. Love Fame Tragedy play: May13 – Gorilla, Manchester14 – O2 Institute 2, Birmingham15 – Electric Ballroom, London16 […]
Continue ReadingNEWS: Circa Waves to play intimate Gloucester gig this weekend
Circa Waves are about to support The Black Keys on their UK Arena Tour starting in Manchester at the Co-Op Live Arena on 27th April. Between dates, they are squeezing in their own headline show at the 450 capacity Gloucester Guildhall on Sunday 28th April. It’s a great chance to enjoy these indie bangers in […]
Continue ReadingRECOMMENDED: New Lucy Rose album, “This Ain’t the Way You Go Out”
Understandably, there’s a lot of attention on the new Taylor Swift record this week but it’s important not to overlook the other excellent albums released on the same day. One of which is this excellent new album from English singer-songwriter, Lucy Rose. We’re big fans of Lucy and in particular her previous LP, “No Words […]
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