By Anthony Moore This past Tuesday Bayside brought the “The Worse Things Than Being Alive” tour to the Roseland Theater in Portland, Oregon. The New York based punk group brought along emo veterans Finch and Armor for Sleep, with relative new comers Winona Fighter opening up the nights festivities. Having seen Bayside no less than a half dozen times over the past twenty years, I knew what to expect from a Bayside show and one of the reasons I’ve seen them so frequently is they never fail to put on an entertaining performance for the dedicated fan base. As the lights dimmed, Frank Sinatra’s “M ..read more

DIIV, those purveyors of fine shoegaze since 2011, have graced us with a new track that feels like a hazy daydream wrapped in a sugar-coated melancholy. Their latest single, released ahead of the upcoming album “Frog in Boiling Water,” is a swirling concoction of understated vocals, noisey guitars that weave in and out and fray the tracks edges, and melodies that sweep you up in a sugared embrace. Andrew Bailey, Colin Caulfield, Ben Newman, and Zachary Cole Smith have been making waves with their recent ventures—from quirky collaborations (yes, that Fred Durst video!) to packing out venues acr ..read more

Swedish indie-pop-rock band David & Goliat break the mould with their latest single, ‘Nothing Comes From Nothing’. Released under the newly formed band, the single is a vibrant fusion of pop, rock, and country elements, delivering a self-assured driving anthem that dives deep into societal issues and the pursuit of victory. Comparable to Dire Straits, the single is at once fresh and vibrant and also warming and nostalgic. Led by Swedish singer-songwriter David Billström, David & Goliat was initially a solo project that has now expanded into a full-fledged band, featuring supporting mus ..read more

Middle Name John has unveiled the hotly anticipated debut album ‘Obviously Confidential’.  Blending elements of post-punk attitude, finely crafted lyricism, and experimental fusions of rock and electronic music, Middle Name John guides listeners through a dystopian soundscape, challenging their perceptions of the world. Each track on the album delves into a distinct musical realm, offering a diverse sonic experience. Described as more of a runaway train conductor than a narrator, Middle Name John crafts disillusioned poetry that oscillates between incisive social observations and intricat ..read more

Midlands-based singer-songwriter Dom Malin shares the emotive, delicately contrsucted new single ‘Hurricane’. Built around Malin’s story telling lyricism which cover life’s ups and downs and ultimately finding solace and strength in the enduring power of love, the single is a wears its heart on its sleeve, make it a compelling, poignant listen. Produced and mixed by Jonathan Anderson, known for his work with Ocie Elliot and Field Guide, ‘Hurricane’ offers a gentle backdrop of acoustic guitars, subtle piano, tight drums and warming, beautifully restrained, country influence electric guitar line ..read more

BSM brings you the premiere of the new video from Rhys Bloodjoy. He unleashes the video to ‘Vividsection’, taken from his latest album, The Chaos In Veins. For the uninitiated, Rhys Bloodjoy is a one man noise machine, using sophisticated loops, echo drenched harmonies and reverb soaked melodies to create a truly alternative style of psychedelia. Dubbed by the Manchester Evening News as “lo-fi brilliance”, the Bloodjoy experience was born in the underground scene in 2014 and Rhys has since gained in strength and stature, honing his sound to create soundscapes that result in electrifying live p ..read more

The euphoria hits hard. Kosheen create soaring soundscapes that go further and last longer than any pharmaceutical high. Twenty-five years after recording their debut album, Resist and Sian Evans is still an icon. A raver queen who has soundtracked a generation of party people. So much so that midway through this headline set she surveys the pulsating mass packing out this decorative Camden venue and simply says, “I don’t know if we can go any higher than this?!”. Those in the upper stalls already feel close to the gods, but Sian has the ability to take everyone to a higher plane.  Drippi ..read more

Dutch Criminal Record return once again with the summery, vibrant, and stylistically uplifting sound which has seen them gain widespread acclaim. Describing their sound as ‘Sophisticated-Beach-Indie’, the trios blend of jangly tones and layers of vibrant melodic hooks shines bright as ever on the new single ‘Now or Never’. Opening with a bright, picky guitar riff, the track slides into the buoyant rhythms of the opening riff with tight drums, strummed acoustics and plucky bass. Stripping into the verse, the boxy, lightly distorted lead vocals enter, soaked in reverb, offering a layer of melanc ..read more

Human Interest’s latest single, “Shapeshifting,” marks a bold step forward for the East London quartet, released via the esteemed indie label Nice Swan Records. Following their acclaimed 2023 EP, “Empathy Lives In Outer Space,” the band returns with a visceral and emotionally charged offering that sets the stage for their upcoming EP. With influences ranging from indie pop to noise rock, Human Interest expertly welds together a diverse sonic palette with classic songwriting sensibilities. “Shapeshifting” showcases the band’s prowess in crafting compelling melodies and blending male/female voca ..read more

Eora/Sydney trio oWo have just unveiled their thrilling new EP ‘Tunnel of Vision’: a visceral collection of vibrant post-punk tracks that quivers with vitality and freshness, mixing a pop sensibility with a buzzsaw edge. The title track ‘Tunnel of Vision’ is a typically rollocking burst of sunshine with its sing along chorus and general sense of anarchy inbetween. Sounding like a collision between early Split Enz and Models with a bit of the wry acerbic rattle of The Undertones or Wreckless Eric, ‘Tunnel of Vision’ canters along with a high stepping jolt of electricity with a little mid song r ..read more