‘AMERICAN SEX FIEND,’ an uncompromising punk anthem for the ages, is the latest single from THE MARY TYLER WHORES, out now via Golden Robot Records. The song is the second track from the LA-based band’s ‘As Filthy As We Wanna Be’ debut album, produced by punk legend Greg Hetson (Circle Jerks, and Bad Religion), and…
Read articleAHEAD of the September 16 release of their Pavlova’s Dog album, THE MERINGUES whip up new video-single, ‘Royalty.’ Explaining the theory behind the song, Amanda Pants said, “It’s that feeling of having idealized someone, only to discover they didn’t deserve it. Or when you thought you knew someone, but they revealed a different side. This song…
Read articleOFFICIALLY the youngest band to grace the main stage at Kendal Calling, North East Lincolnshire’s REVIVALRY have released their second single, ‘Two Sips,’ via Manchester’s indie label, Cosmic Glue. The song – and video – is a raucous soundtrack to one of ‘those’ teenage house parties, cheap beer, teenage angst, chaos, fear, excitement, first loves,…
Read articleFROM the ashes of George Sanders And The Parallels, a new band has arisen, STRANGERS,and with them comes their debut single, the soon to be indie anthem of 2025, ‘OnThe Outside’ (Golden Robot Records). The song is a deep exploration of emotional instability and personal overthinking in modern relationships, the lyrics advocating that expressing emotions…
Read articleNEW JERSEY’s alt folk-pop project BROTHER VALIANT – fronted by singer-songwriter AJ Amsterdam – has just released the tender, mature, self-assured EP, ‘Better Luck Next Time.’ His influences are clear for all to hear, ranging from Paul Simon to Connor Oberst, with a hint of Dylan – Bob and Thomas – thrown in for good…
Read articleROCK legends RILEY’S L.A. GUNS have released an acoustic version of their classic song ‘The Ballad Of Jayne,’ with the accompanying video featuring drummer Steve Riley, who passed away last October following a prolonged bout of pneumonia. Also featured in the (YouTube) video are bassist Kelly Nickels, guitarist Scott Griffin and lead vocalist Kurt Frohlich. The song initially appeared…
Read articleFOLLOWING two triumphant sets at this year’s Rebellion Festival, VICIOUS BISHOP have released another single, ‘Magnetic North,’ pulled from their recent debut EP, ‘Miracle Formula 168.’ Hailing from England’s Lancaster and Morecambe areas and formed in 2021, the band comprises drummer Dave Nuttall (ex-Toy Dolls), bassist Adz Woods, and vocalist/guitarist Rich Davenport (ex-Radio Stars). Taking their…
Read articleVERONICA D’SOUZA follows up May’s debut single ‘Just Because A Crush,’ with an extra-large slice of unapologetic, dancey, summer alt-pop, ‘Peaches In My Halo.’ The song was produced by D’Souza – an Indian/East African/Danish independent producer and songwriter – and Jorge Elbrecht (Sky Ferreira, Caroline Polachek, Weyes Blood). “We all live under a carpet of external…
Read articleElvis Costello & Burt Bacharach performing ‘Toledo.’ Taken from 1998’s ‘Painted From Memory: The New Songs of Bacharach & Costello.’ (c) 1998 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Read articleOUT of the city of New York, OLIVE LOUISE’s latest offering, ‘Greatness,’ is a way out there, mind-blowing mix of Alice in Wonderland, American Horror Story, soaring strings and floating harmonies. Featuring a gentle, ghostly piano riff which perfectly matches the song’s overall, paranormal mood, ‘Greatness’ is a tale of inner strength, and of stepping…
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