Let’s begin with my apology for tardiness. I have been enjoying this album for about a week when I should have been writing about it,  trying to find ways to extol its many virtues without resorting to cliched superlatives. However I keep coming back to the fact that Essex-born, Manchester-based Chloe Hawes is responsible for a new album that is about as terrific as terrific can ever get. Chloe’s been making music for a few years now and has released several digital/download only EPs, the first one Sessions From Home coming as far back as December 2014. I’ve listened to all of them in th ..read more

Brooklyn-based alt-rock band Sub*T recently announced their sophomore EP Spring Skin, out on 21 June on If This Then Records. Accompanying single/video ‘Unearthly’ sets the stage for Sub*T’s upcoming EP.  Sub*T is led by self taught musicians Grace Bennett and Jade Alcantara. While being inspired by 90s female-driven rock, Sub*T is making their own path in the alt-rock scene of today.  Grace and Jade shares the following about the inspiration behind ‘Unearthly’:  “‘Unearthly’ is a song that’s been in our arsenal for a while. We chose this as the first single off the EP because ..read more

Massachusetts’s own alternative rock band Jennifer Tefft & The Strange have released a new single, ‘Going Out’, but don’t worry, everyone is invited. The new single is out now via Rock Garden Records. ‘Going Out’ follows February’s excellent release ‘Caffeine’ and serves as the third and final offering before Jennifer Tefft & The Strange drop the bomb with their new album, Strange Beginnings, on May the 17th. Sharing in its ragged rock glory and contemplation of female identity and empowerment is a song akin to PJ Harvey‘s ‘Dress’. While the restless energy of ‘Caffeine’ contemplated t ..read more

South London jangle pop group adults and Oxford emo trio Spank Hair have teamed up to make a split multimedia EP called …in the big league. In addition to its release on streaming platforms, the four-track EP will be released as a riso-printed zine with art, lyrics, and digital downloads. adults and Spank Hair each have two tracks, showcasing their distinct musical personalities side-by-side. adults are upbeat, energetic, and rough around the edges, and Spank Hair is their moody, melodic counterpart. Despite their differences, though, the two groups are united by their pop sensibilities and un ..read more

Beth Gibbons takes us to new heights on ‘Reaching Out’, the latest single off her upcoming Lives Outgrown album. Alternating bursts of musical order and chaos, complete with Gibbons’ haunting vocals and full symphonic orchestration, are accompanied by truly mind-bending visuals on an interactive video directed by Weirdcore. “The video features 4D models of Beth freefalling through a kinetic sci-fi spacescape. As the video progresses, the models of Beth change to represent the different stages in her life, echoing the Lives Outgrown of the album title. If you click and hold down on y ..read more

‘Party Boy’ is the must-listen new single from Melbourne rising star, Eaglemont. The story of realizing the one you love has changed, and it may be time to split, is rendered here in heart-breaking simplicity. Eaglemont gets to the bedrock of the seldom written about ‘quiet breakup’ with raw lyrics, sung dripping with emotion, complemented by delicately powerful guitar-work and a solid drumline. “And I wanna be a party boy, have fun with the guys, and I wanna be a party boy, but I just stay inside…”  Eaglemont ‘Party Boy’ is available to stream now, so make sure you do. It ..read more

Philadelphia artist Julia Pratt announces her upcoming EP Family Feud and released a stunning single/video for ‘Chronos, Cruel Handler’. Family Feud (out 10 May) dives into family dynamics and lived experiences as a woman of colour.  ‘Chronos, Cruel Handler’ weaves around previous single ‘Carolina’. ‘Chronos, Cruel Handler’ centers around the theme of endless time and is named for the ancient Greek mythological symbol of time. Julia Pratt shares more on ‘Chronos, Cruel Handler’: “‘Chronos’ is the personification of time, and that is exactly what this song represents. In some sense writin ..read more

Emerging London indie-rock artist Aniwa shares a dreamy new single ‘show up’, a shimmery preview of Aniwa’s upcoming debut EP.  Aniwa blends indie-folk and indie-rock, with a sprinkle of fairy pop. “‘show up’ captures the heartbreak between friends rather than a romantic partner. It is about yearning for a reconnection with an old friend who was once dear to you, but they have long moved on, while you are still stuck in the nostalgic past. It grapples with the reality of coming to terms that they won’t come back to you, but you still naively wait for them and hold onto the very small hop ..read more

Fresh from their recent Slam Dunk Winter Jam Tour in January, genre-blending punks Millie Manders and The Shutup have a new double AA side 7” single, and it’s out now! ‘Angry Side’ is an explosive pop-punk track, brought to life by Millie’s powerful vocals, and I love the addition of horns. Millie describes the song as being “a letter to my teenage self, apologising for being so angry and wanting to burn down the world. I had a lot going on back then and I hid behind bravado a lot.“ ‘Can I Get Off?’ is my favourite of the two tracks, and is more of a straight-forward, political punk banger ..read more

Our #singleoftheweek is delivered today fresh from Lambrini Girls – ‘Body of Mine’ tackles gender identity struggles head on, in their strongest single to date. “While many of our songs, are critiques of societal issues, Body of Mine is a little more personal. This song is about trying to connect to your gender identity, feeling like you’re not fully yourself, and struggling to figure out how to truly become it. Gender is a complex experience, we acknowledge that this song represents just one perspective among many, of not knowing where you fit inside it all. It’s tough to feel that nobody re ..read more