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The VPME is an independent music blog that covers the latest news and reviews from the indie music scene. With a focus on emerging artists and DIY culture, The VPME provides a platform for independent musicians to gain exposure and connect with audiences. Founded in 2008, the blog has established itself as a leading voice in the UK indie music community.
The VPME
5d ago
Get ready for a stellar lineup this week! Dive into fresh tracks from Sophie Thatcher, Suki Waterhouse, Half Happy, and She’s In Parties, plus an album review of Hinds’ latest. It’s all here—your perfect weekend playlist awaits ..read more
The VPME
3w ago
Something For The Weekend : New Music Recommendations: If You Listen To Four NewSongs This Weekend ..read more
The VPME
1M ago
If You Listen to Three Tracks This Weekend, Make It These Hinds – “The Bed, The Room, The Rain and You” Hinds, (header Picture) the Madrid-based band, who continue to prove that less is more ..read more
The VPME
1M ago
Something for the Weekend: New Bands, TV and More If You Listen to Three New Artists This Weekend, Make It This Shimmering Trio Shower Curtain – New Single – “wish u well” Embedded in New ..read more
The VPME
4M ago
Must-Listen Album: Linn Kock Emmery –Borderline Iconic
This week the hugely talented Linn Koch-Emmery dropped her second album ‘Borderline Iconic,’ an album poised to be one of the year’s best. Catch my in-depth review over at Under The Radar, HERE . Then listen to the album and prepare to be blown away. Watch the video of the title track below, which proves one can never have too many microphones!
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Single of the Week : Amyl and The Sniffers – “U Should Not Be Doing That”
The Aussie punks are back and as unhinged as ever with their explosive new single “U ..read more
The VPME
4M ago
Suzy Clue Unveils Electrifying Second Single “Holy Touch” with Stunning Cinematic Video
Emerging as an artist in her own right Suzy Clue , who has recently been a touring member of Viji’s band, has unleashed her electrifying second single, “Holy Touch,” paired with a visually arresting cinematic music video. Born in Albania and raised in New York City since the age of eight, Suzy Clue’s musical odyssey has taken her through the vibrant underground scenes of New York and South London where she’s collaborated with heavyweights like Dan Carey, Attila Anrather, Viji, and Hornet
Talking abou ..read more
The VPME
5M ago
The Joy Hotel, a musical collective hailing from Glasgow, has unveiled news of their inaugural album, “Ceremony,” alongside their debut single, “Jeremiah.” The track delves into the intricacies of grappling with uncertainties and navigating through conflicting emotions, particularly when faced with the inevitability of mortality. Having experienced the band’s captivating live performance last year, I sensed something truly exceptional about them. “Jeremiah” encapsulates their distinctiveness; it’s a sweeping, cinematic debut that showcases the band’s prowess in crafting introspective and poten ..read more
The VPME
6M ago
Blondshell, the project of Sabrina Teitelbaum, has collaborated with Bully’s Alicia Bognanno on a sublime new single titled “Docket.”
The track, described by Teitelbaum as “,a song about splitting off from parts of yourself in order to adapt to new environments” was a natural fit for a collaboration. “I always imagined Bully’s voice on this song,” Teitelbaum says, citing her admiration for Bognanno’s work “I’m a huge fan of hers and when I was touring last summer, I couldn’t stop listening to her album. Honestly, when we were sitting in the studio and I heard her voice coming through I w ..read more
The VPME
6M ago
Cosmorat is the brainchild of Taylor Pollock and Olly Liu, whose paths serendipitously intertwined during their college years. Their stunning debut EP, “Evil Adjacent,” is a remarkable, mesmerising compilation of genre-traversing tracks exploring themes ranging from toxic relationships to social anxieties and the complexities of unrequited love.
Pollock describes the EP as “akin to walking alongside a high school acquaintance who spent three years in jail for stealing catalytic converters from the local VFW parking lot. This EP embodies an American Fever Dream, with much of it penned in a secl ..read more
The VPME
6M ago
LUST FOR LIFE TOUR – Liverpool Academy 8th March 2024
Who knew Katie Puckrik, known by many as the vivacious and effervescent American presenter on the cult UK TV show ‘The Word,’ would in 2024 morph into Iggy Pop on stage? Her infectious and utterly mesmerizing performance alongside a band of all-star musicians was revelatory. And what a band she had – Kevin Armstrong, a Bowie and Iggy veteran, led the guitar surge, alongside Clem Burke of Blondie on drums, Glen Matlock, formerly of the Sex Pistols, on bass, Luis Correia (Earl Slick) on second guitar, and classical pianist, composer, and t ..read more