BIG STAR remembered fifty-four years after debut release

HUGE love to seminal Memphis rockers BIG STAR on the 54th anniversary of debut album #1 Record, released via Ardent Records. More HERE

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JULIA GREENBERG’s ‘Leaves’ – a captivating study in the art of letting go

OUT of personal loss, a song of rare beauty emerges. New York’s JULIA GREENBERG presents ‘Leaves,’ a study in the art of letting go – today’s release pulled from June’s ‘Born Sentimental’ EP, released via Magic Door Record Label. “These songs are unapologetically written and sung by a woman who has been around a while and…

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“Hopeful, and without spite” Life after love on McGrath’s debut single ‘Rotha’

LATEST ‘Some Action Records’ signing McGrath (Mick Russell) unveils debut single, ‘Rotha,’ a heartfelt tale surrounding the emotional aftermath of a failed relationship. Belfast-based but originally from Donegal, Russell has already shared stages with George Ezra, We Are Scientists, and The Feeling. Explaining the thought process behind today’s release McGrath said, “Bottling the hurt from…

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Something special your way comes – OUT ON THE EAVES drop track eight from upcoming album

IN the build up to next month’s ‘With No Reflection’ long-player, Memphis-based OUT ON THE EAVES (Patrick Carey) today release single number eight, ‘The Evaporated Veil.’ Further details HERE (Artwork courtesy of and © Leanne Hicks Carey)

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Aimee Interrupter brings the ska to Dead Pioneers latest, ‘Never Alone’

FROM June’s ‘Wagon Burner’ album (Hassle Records), Denver’s DEAD PIONEERS are back with ‘Never Alone,’ featuring Aimee Interrupter from California-based ska-punks, The Interrupters. “I wish I could express how proud we are about this collaboration, as well as how grateful we are to The Interrupters in their willingness to work with us on this one,”…

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“We can’t argue or reason with bullets” THE JOY THIEVES are angry – and you need to listen

WITH a insanely fucked up blend of Public Enemy, The Jesus Lizard, and Nine Inch Nails, Chicago’s THE JOY THIEVES return with ‘The Wrong End of Your Rifle’ feat Chris Connelly, the track taken from June’s ‘Apocalypse Pending’ album, via Armalyte Industries. “When the billionaires are accountable for nothing, and force their will by suppression…

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Manc trio SHY CULTURE launch debut EP with sold-out hometown gig

HAVING met at college in 2024, young Manchester indie trio SHY CULTURE unveil debut EP ‘Where Will You Be Tonight’ (via Shy Culture Records). Featuring singer-songwriter, guitarist Sam Maloney, lead guitarist Cayden Jenkins, and drummer Jay Perry, the band’s hometown EP launch was held at a sold-out The Peer Hat. Connect online HERE (SHY CULTURE…

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Toronto’s THE GET ALONGS planning The Great Escape

AHEAD of June’s ‘Second to None’ album (via Having Fun/We Are Busy Bodies), Toronto’s THE GET ALONGS present the garage, power-pop and psych beauty, ‘Come On.’ Formed in 2017 the four-piece – Harrison Pickernell (vocs/rhythm), Rory Pickernell (lead), Eric Wood (bass), and Tristan Catenacci (drums) – tracked the single at Montreal’s Holy Mountain Sound with…

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VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Killing Joke – ‘Requiem’ (Live)

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ELEPHANTS & STARS “It’s guitar-driven rock, yes, but not in a chest-thumping way”

FIRST single from new ELEPHANTS AND STARS long-player ‘Philistine Vulgarity’ drops today, one of the heavier tracks on the album, ‘Take It All’ was produced by Ron Hawkins (The Lowest Of The Low). “The song at its essence is sort of a love letter to the girls – now women – of my generation who…

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