TORONTO-based alt-indie Canadiana punkers THE MENDOZAZ rewrite their country’s past with absurdist eight-track concept EP, ‘The Completely Fictional History of This Great Nation of Canada,’ out now via Cartridge Heart Records. Each song dedicated to its own imaginary Canadian legend, a bizarre, chaotic, journey through the ages, from pre-Confederation to modern times, video single ‘A…
Read articleNORTH PORTLAND resident Eric Sabatino and his spiky, post-punk collective RAYON summon the fabled spirits of Gang of Four and Cleaners From Venus on latest single, ‘Shopping,’ via Little Cloud Records. The magnificently unhinged ‘Shopping’ – a light-hearted ode to consumerism and travel – was inspired by near-exhaustion, and a revitalizing trip south of the…
Read articleFEATURING members of Hanoi Rocks, The Digressions, and The Loyalties, THE SIDESHOWS lift the lid on debut single ‘Brand New’ via European Phonographic. Comprising songwriter Rich Ragany (Role Models, Rich Ragany & The Digressions, The Loyalties), the legendary Sami Yaffa (Hanoi Rocks, New York Dolls, Jesse Malin, Michael Monroe), and powerhouse drummer Simon Maxwell (Yo…
Read articleLEFT-FIELD UK musician, producer and label founder µ‑Ziq unveils his expansive remix of IDM artist Textbook Maneuver’s ‘Adrenaline Slip,’ today via Life Science Records.’ Known for work beyond the project as Mike Paradinas, µ‑Ziq is founder of the Planet Mu record label, emerging in 1993 as a premier figure within the IDM scene, and building a prolific career with aliases including Jake Slazenger, Kid Spatula,…
Read articleFLORAL IMAGE warm up for their support slot with Japanese kraut outfit Minami Deutsch by releasing new single ‘On A Feeling’ ahead of upcoming EP, ‘Deeper Down Meadowland.’ “Crisis? What crisis? said Jack Warner (vocs/keys). “Here we are, blissfully cruising head-first, into our climate emergency without a care. Swimsuits on, helmets shut – let’s take a deep…
Read articleFORMED by Alan Doherty – better known for his work with Gráda and their contribution to the Lord of the Rings soundtrack – Irish roots/world music outfit ALDOC today release KOBOKO ahead of launch show in Whelan’s, Dublin, November 23. The new single also features Dublin spoken word artist and former All-Ireland Poetry Slam Champion,…
Read articleBRATAKUS the sister duo comprising Brèagha (guitar/vocs) and Onnagh (bass/vocs) Cuinn today launch latest single ‘Turnstile’ featuring Chris Dangerous from The Hives. Formed in the Scottish Highlands in 2015, the band released singles ‘Final Girls’ and ‘Tokened’ earlier this year, marking the beginning of their relationship with Venn Records, who will also be releasing new…
Read articleLONDON’s punk & roll stalwarts WitchDoktors release album number six today, ‘Izzatso?’ via Bomber Music. Having previously shared stages with the likes of Steve Marriot, Dr Feelgood, The Damned, PIL, Ruts DC, their live reputation earned them a staggering six-year residency at London’s fabled 12 Bar Club. The eleven-track ‘Izzatso?’ tears through the genres in…
Read articleTHE solo project of Joe Grange SUBSOLAR release latest single today, the guitar-led, cinematic ‘Here and Now.’ “I was caught between wanting to be present in my relationship and needing to pull away entirely,” said Grange. “I wasn’t ready to accept that my dad wasn’t going to be around anymore, and that grief made it…
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