Skindred & Trash Boat at Corporation, Sheffield, 22nd October 2021
Sheffield Corporation was heaving on Friday, full of anticipation for a brilliant night of music, which didn’t disappoint!
(Horrendous Friday night traffic on the motorway meant a late arrival, so apologies to openers, Sheffield’s Cellar Door Moon Crow).
Hertfordshire’s Alt/Rock band Trash Boat brought the house down, interacting with the crowd and delivering a loud, impassioned performance.
It was clear that the audience was teaming with Skindred fans who knew every word and nuance of every song, jumping and singing along as once voice during Benji Webb’s call and response moments. This was an overwhelming gig, not least because of the volume of people all in one place! Numbers aside, Skindred are back and bringing their fans out to play!
tamu’s yiffing refuge, deep tan’s self proclaimed story of ‘furry lust’, is a tune that can feel difficult to comprehend, whilst still being a joy to play, over and over again, in trying to understand.
The pulsating bass and eclectic percussion, alongside the taunting chirps of guitars throughout the song, very suitably back the blend of deep, wavelike vocals (“room 44, room 44”) with occasional playful calls (“Hey Steve!”). Lyrics bounce from fragment to fragment, forming a story full of humour and horror – potentially a domestic Lovecraftian tale, replacing Cthulhu with…Tamu.
If you don’t know what the word ‘yiff’ means, I would warn you from finding out. However, if you must experience this word, as well as the irrational effects that this knowledge will have on you, this is certainly the perfect musical – and visual, through a jarring accompanying video – definition.
deep tan | tamu’s yiffing refuge is out now via Speedy Wunderground
New EP from Good Posture (aka Joel Randles) lands today, a quartet of songs filled with hazy guitars and synth-pop punches. Latest single Last Time sets the pace, sitting somewhere between Gengahr and Klaxons on the indie classics playlist, before taking things down a pace on title track Changin’, a ballad for modern times. Remaining tracks I Feel Fine and Italy demonstrate Joel’s versatility and production skills with twists and turns throughout.
The EP reflects on the impact of moving from place to place, not forgetting the added changes brought about by lockdown. Joel says, “It’s essentially an internal conversation about constantly moving around and trying to convince myself that leaving a place is not always the answer, that I should be more content with what I have. But then equally driving myself crazy at the same time wondering if my decision was the right thing to do in the moment.”
If the music is a by-product of those changes, then you would have to conclude that some good decisions have been made; the songs follow the journey and definitely lift the mood for the better.
Changin’ is released today via Feeltrip / Tip Top Recordings and is available to buy on vinyl here
The Hot Damn, Addiction & Ghosts of Men at The Old Salutation Inn, Nottingham, 15th October 2021
The Hot Damn! Gals at The Sal
Resident ghosts at The Old Salutation Inn, Nottingham must have been rocking last Friday (15th October) as The Hot Damn! gave a show of dynamic proportions relative to the size of the venue, much to the delight of everyone in attendance!
The whole evening, promoted by local guys, The Public House Brand, had a great vibe, with top music from 3 great bands.
There may be only 2 band members, but Essex openers, Ghosts Of Men, made a massive impression on an unsuspecting audience, bringing the house down with their own distinctive Heavy Alt/Rock sound, gaining a host of new fans in the process.
Local band, The Addiction, have introduced a new singer and drummer since they last played the venue. Effie Wilson promises raw power vocals, alongside intense percussive energy from drummer, Dean Cruxon , giving the band a commanding Punk/Alt/Rock sound, warming the crowd up nicely before the headline act.
The Hot Damn! are a 4 piece with an impeccable Rock pedigree, harnessing experience from their times variously with The Amorettes, Tequila Mockingbyrd, Aaron Buchanan and the Cult Classics and New Device. They know just how it’s done and should be cited as inspiration for any young women with their hearts on rock stardom.
It was also heartening to note a diversity of ages and gender in the crowd, an accolade to the band for the appeal that their music conveys.
With a large inflatable banana doing the rounds of the audience as the band began to play, The Hot Damn! showed just why they are worthy of their name. These girls rock! A full 45-minute set of high-octane Rock and Roll left the audience calling for ‘more!’
Personal highlights were the incredible dual guitar riffs of Gill Montgomery and Laurie Buchanan, (taking me right back to the early years of Thin Lizzie’s Phil Lynott and Scott Goreham) and an exciting rendition of the band’s debut single, Dance Around.
The Attic at The Old Salutation Inn is an intimate venue, probably much smaller than the headliners are used to, but lucky for us, they gave an outstanding show, allowing us the chance to feel that this was just a little bit more special than usual.
All in all, an excellent night! Well done, The Public House Brand for a great show!
Despite its relatively short length of just over 2 minutes, Odd Morris’ newest single Silhouette manages to take you by the hand, exploring the intimacy of feelings of familial pressure and the issue of men’s mental health across generations, whilst unravelling both in terms of Daragh Griffin’s poetic lyricism – seen in the opening line “The face of a man steps out from his silhouette” – as well as in the gradual shift from a soft, bareback beginning to a complex weaving of mellow guitar riffs with heavy hitting percussion.
With its partnering video capturing essences of the same calm imagery, there’s nothing but anticipation towards the release of their EP, Cityscape the Ballet, on the 27th of October.
The Ninth Wave, Youth Sector & Priestgate at The Hope & Ruin Brighton, 9th October 2021
Another tour that’s been on the receiving end of postponements and rescheduling finally made its way to Brighton on Saturday; The Ninth Wave ensuring that everyone was left feeling the wait was more than worthwhile.
Supporting the supports is always important. It’s where all your favourite artists started out, it’s a chance for newer acts to play in front of different crowds and get their name out there. But if you needed any further reason to get down early, this line up offered it up in bucketloads.
First up, an absolute killer set from Priestgate. Making a quantum leap into seemingly everyone’s ‘best new bands’ lists (and rightly so), it feels like lockdown has given them an opportunity to tighten up everything to bursting point, the inevitable implosion of which results in some off the scale tunes and a performance to match. Love that feeling of finding something special and wanting to see and hear more – don’t miss them if they’re playing anywhere near you.
A change of pace and tailoring as Youth Sector picked up the middle slot. With their riffs as slick as their suits, they didn’t put a foot wrong as they treated the crowd to their zippy brand of art rock. It was certainly shaping up to be quite a night.
Finally, the return of The Ninth Wave, the packed crowd delighted to see them back on stage. From the almost tribal Happy Days to the beauty and melancholy of Piece and Pound Coins, it’s clear that it’s not just the old songs but the new songs too that are firm favourites with the crowd. While there’s always a theatricality about their shows, the band also look like they’re enjoying what they do and it’s fair to say that everyone else in the room is of the same frame of mind. The Ninth Wave keep going from strength to strength, it will be intriguing to see what comes next.
Nick Cave & Warren Ellis, Royal Albert Hall London, 6th October 2021
From the mayhem of The Birthday Party to the wonder of The Bad Seeds, through collaborations with PJ Harvey and Kylie amongst numerous others, Nick Cave has emerged as one of the most outstanding performers you will have the privilege of seeing live. Captivating, intense and funny by parts, it’s hard to think who could accompany him and still manage at times to steal the show, until of course you consider Warren Ellis. Accomplished in playing an assemblage of instruments, and with a wonderful sense of both humour and theatricality, Ellis is the perfect partner in crime and the pair delighted fans by recording and releasing Carnage during lockdown, their music the perfect escape from the harsh reality of the pandemic.
Taking the album on tour, with an eclectic mix of songs from different eras added for good measure, their production is simple but slick and holds the attention of the audience from start to double encored finish. The setting of Royal Albert Hall provides a suitably dramatic and elegant backdrop for the music and, despite its size, Cave executes that magic trick of his that makes it feel like the smallest, most intimate of settings for everyone.
Music to heal the soul, a fantastic venue, a night to be remembered.
Hallan, Public Body & Safety Jacket at The Hope & Ruin, Brighton, 10th September 2021
Blending post-punk spoken word with infectious tunes and a splash of dry social commentary, Hallan are deservedly making a name for themselves and standing out against the glut of new young bands emerging in a similar genre.
Friday’s Brighton gig showcased their ability to transfer this to an accomplished live performance full of fitful swagger and with a big response from the crowd. The future’s looking bright for the four piece, catch them if you can.
Gallery from The Hope & Ruin below – Hallan with local support from Safety Jacket and Public Body.
The Collins Dictionary defines a folk tale as “a story, usually of anonymous authorship and containing legendary elements, made and handed down orally among the common people”.
Well, the authorship here is noted but otherwise this feels like a fair description of the new book by Beans on Toast. The stories do indeed contain legendary elements; I read this at the weekend and snippets from it are still making me chuckle at random moments. And I’ve already passed bits on by way of recommendation, though whether the recipients would fall into the category of ‘the common people’ is not for me to say.
The opening chapter, The Great Tesco Robbery is a book all of its own, and later tales of The Blag and Messing With Texas are at times both uproarious and incredulous. No spoilers here though about which might be fact or fabrication, only to say that truth is sometimes weirder than fiction.
Throughout the book, we’re introduced to a series of larger than life characters. There’s Foz, a tour bus driver of sorts (the terms ‘tour bus’ and ‘driver’ being used loosely in both cases) with an aversion to eating and sleeping. Then we meet The Coin Man, selling cigarettes at an impossible profit before disappearing into the London night air. And not least Beans himself, making adventures and folklore of his own, sharing his stories and love of music, his diversion into the world of art, and finally the realities of surviving lockdown.
For a blast of nostalgia for the past, and a reflection of the last couple of years when the world shut down without warning, this is an excellent read that’s sure to leave you with a smile on your face.
The Cribs at Pryzm, Kingston for Banquet Records, 18th August 2021
After a run of postponed dates at the end of last year, The Cribs announced that their show at Pryzm in Kingston, an out-store performance for Banquet Records, would go ahead on Wednesday. Seeing the band return on top form felt like a proper return for live music, and a set containing songs old and new made for a very happy crowd. Kudos goes to all at Banquet and Pryzm, and those attending, for making this feel like a safe place to be, with pre-testing and lots of mutual respect on the night.
New music from The Cribs is always a treat and, for those wanting a regular fix, you can subscribe to the Sonic Blew Singles Club here for a series of 7″ releases. Check out our gallery from Wednesday night below.
Following the release of a couple of impressive and insanely catchy singles, Premium Leisure (aka Chris Barker) released his EP, Easy FM, yesterday alongside new single The Opener.
With a clear penchant for an infectious tune and a welcome lilt of the Marc Bolans about his vocal, the EP is a lovely amalgamation of alacrity and relaxation.
We covered lead track Remedies on its release, describing it as ‘a psych infused indie-pop tune that momentarily takes away the troubles of the world’. That still feels like a fair description and, given the extent of the troubles of the world right now, that’s saying something.
Ready For Forever picks up the hazy reins and runs faultlessly into the slightly more experimental title track, Easy FM.
Without a hint of irony, The Opener is the closing track on the EP, the refrain of ‘I hope you had a good time’ surely asking a rhetorical question of anyone listening – of course we had a good time, with four tracks radiating joyful summer- fuelled vibes, how could we not?
Easy FM is the inaugural EP and physical release through Plum Cuts; a new record label based in South London. You can order a vinyl or digital copy here. If you’re quick you might be able to grab one of a highly limited run of dub-plate vinyl, with hand-stamped and numbered craft cardboard sleeves … what are you waiting for?
New releases – Glows, Zuzu, S Raekwon, Reb Fountain
Glows – Tropic
Glows is the audio visual project of GG Skips and Felix Bayley Higgins; their new single Tropic features Asha Lorenz from Sorry.
It feels like it tells several stories within its short framework, beginning with a darkened 80s’ synth beat, and running through an industrial soundscape that lifts and drops as it progresses.
Making a name for herself on numerous ‘ones to watch’ lists, Zuzu manages to mix pure indie pop with a tinge of country in new single My Old Life. It’s an accomplished track that bodes well for her recently announced debut album Queensway Tunnel, due for release on 12th November.
A tour is scheduled for December – this may be a good time to catch Zuzu before she inevitably moves up to much bigger venues.
NYC singer-songwriter S Raekwon shares Darling from his upcoming debut album Where I’m At Now, out on 8th October. A simply soulful track, it feels both reflective and positive; music to relax and drift away to as the summer closes in.
Check out the video below and keep an ear out for what comes next.
Another strong offering from New Zealand folk artist Reb Fountain, Lacuna is skilfully executed and pleasantly haunting. Her vocal is warm and wide ranging, the music by no means taking a back seat.
Lacuna is taken from new album Iris, due out on 1st October – one to keep on your radar.
Making masks a fashion statement way before the pandemic, Goat have long since stood out from the crowd with their unique blend of psychedelic dance music and performance. Their pending album, Headsoup, is due out on 27th August via Rocket Recordings, combining tracks from the band’s eclectic career and some brand new additions. Ahead of its release, Goat have shared new track Queen of the Underground, another fireball of a tune to keep the goat-herds from the door. Take a listen below; you canpre-order Headsoup here.
One from a pool of great Leeds based artists, The Sound of Modesty (aka singer-songwriter Yvonne Han) brings subtly edgy indie-pop to the table with new single A Perfect Blue II. Citing artists ranging from Bjork to T.a.T.u. as influences, her vocal is playfully operatic, giving the song a sense of emotion and purpose. Listen below.
Recent Alcopop! signings Frauds have released Ships, the third excellent single from their upcoming album Long Spoons. Heavy riffs and a tongue in cheek smattering of humour make the track as ‘catchy, catchy, catchy’ as the nets they reference on the side of their fictional vessel. Look out for tour dates later in the year; the album will be coming your way on 1st October.
Last but by no means least, we have the pleasure of another special release from the Speedy Wunderground camp. Joining an already impressive list of participants is London based alt-pop 5 piece outfit moa moa. The track, Coltan Candy, immediately catches your ear then takes it through an immersive multi-genre musical journey. The digital version is out now and, as always, there will be a limited 7″ run of 250 copies – release date for these is 10th September – enjoy.
BlitZ at The Old Wine Vaults, Eastwood, 19th June 2021
BlitZing the House Down
It seemed like forever, yet no time at all, as Nottingham rockers, BlitZ re-ignited audience passion at The Old Wine Vaults, Eastwood last Saturday.
Frontman, Stuart Corden, warmed up the ears of those who had been missing live sounds for so long, with an acoustic covers set before the main event.
Within the first few bars of their opening number, Damage, The Spirit of the BlitZ was back & regular band fans and new audience members alike were riding high on a set list of great classic rock tunes from the band’s first two albums.
BlitZ are an extraordinarily exciting band to see live, reminiscent of the big rockers of the 70s/80s. You can catch them next in Nottingham at The Old Salutation Inn on August 1st, with guests: Blues Rockers, Yesterday’s Gone from Chesterfield and, as part of their first ever tour of England, young Sleaze/Glam rockers from the Highlands of Scotland, Bad Actress.Tickets are available here.
We’re delighted to welcome Tina to the Breaking Glass photography team and look forward to featuring more of her stunning images as live music continues to open up; do check out the rest of her work too.
New releases / videos – Red Ribbon, Fast Trains, Krush Puppies, Helvetia
Red Ribbon – Planet X(single)
Out last week on Danger Collective Records, Planet X, the new album from Red Ribbon (aka Emma Danner) charts a journey through a Californian wildfire and looks for hope among the fragility of the world we live in.
Musically, there are hints of St Vincent with a Twin Peaks twang in the background. The album sways its way through emotions and moods, latest single and title track Planet X a fine showpiece for the overall collection, listen below.The album is available now.
The latest single from Fast Trains once again manages to bring something new to the table. On Being Poor grabs 80’s electro by the scruff of the neck and allows it space to grow up and mellow a little to meet its potential. Its undercurrent is reminiscent of A Flock of Seagulls’ I Ran, though there are thankfully no signs of the winged hairdo that slightly overshadowed the music back then.
The EP, ourWorld Volume 1, from which this is taken, is a cleverly formed combination of music and art, the visuals a key aspect of the overall project. Jump on board, there’s no wrong side of the tracks with Fast Trains. Music available on the website link below.
We covered the release of Slay the Dragonon its release a few weeks back. It’s a great track full of shadowy psych and medieval musings. Just giving it another shout out as there’s now a video to match and it may just be the distraction you’re looking for – watch here, Bandcamp link below..
Another newly released video for your pleasure, this time from Helvetia, the solo project of Jason Albertini. Don’t be surprised by the dreamlike elements of the track and video – the visuals are based on a recurring dream where a ghost is responsible for a series of odd events and Jason wakes up believing that he is a ghost too. My lockdown dreams have largely been situated in the supermarket but really, the ensuing video from those wouldn’t be close to as intriguing as this one. Lovely soft, hazy vocals and soundscapes too.
Album Essential Aliens is out on 25th June via Joyful Noise, pre-order on link below.
After an intrinsically difficult year for the arts, it’s great to see the buzz around the full variety of this year’s Brighton Fringe, the largest open-access arts festival in England. Welcoming all forms of art and expression, the city’s venues open up their doors to both new and established performers, offering a diverse showcase of talent across multiple genres.
Kicking off our Fringe experience in flamboyant style, Tell Me Why sees its debut at One Church with a dazzling display of sound and vision. Masterminded by creative director Mr Venus and produced by collective NoAgEnDeR, the show chronicles ‘life outside the mainstream and how it really was for marginalised individuals finding and fighting for their rights’, taking the audience on an ‘emotional roller coaster ride through queer life over the last 50 years’.
Laying bare the sometimes devastating impact of exclusion, the show nonetheless takes the opportunity to mark the historical fight for the right to self-expression and acceptance, and celebrates the lives of friends and loved ones lost along the way, a scenario likely to resonate and bring memories of their own to anyone attending.
Musically, the show is packed with anthems galore, a mix of original compositions and momentous songs from different eras. Things bode well when, on arrival, you’re greeted with a lyric print of Pete Shelley’s Homosapien on each table, a track excluded from radio airplay in the UK in the early 80s for its supposed reference to gay sex. As a solo artist and Buzzcocks’ vocalist, Shelley proved himself to be perhaps the most punk of them all, penning songs about love and relationships amidst his peer group’s cries of anarchy and oppression.
Elsewhere, a meta moment for me as Blackman from Breaking Glass features, prompting me to rewatch the film which, despite the name, I haven’t seen for many years. The inclusion of another favourite, Suede’s Beautiful Ones is a fitting addition to the fanfare and costumery of the night and the stories it tells.
A heartfelt look back at queer culture through the years, Tell Me Why is clearly a labour of love from all involved and is really what The Fringe and inclusivity are all about – a group of friends with something to say, supporting each other to make the dream a reality and share the project on stage. Work is in progress to produce a documentary about the making of the show; let’s hope this sees the light of day and the sharing continues.
New releases – The Pleasure Dome, Twin Pixie, Dick Dent, Fuzzy Lights
The Pleasure Dome – Pretty Picture (single)
Pure punk vitality and pink jumpsuits, what’s not to love in this new track from The Pleasure Dome? Another tune blessed by the production touch of Theo Verney, Pretty Picture attacks the self-absorption that comes with obsessing over painting an unrealistic lifestyle on social media. Check out the video below and look out for live dates later in the year.
The Pleasure Dome
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Philadelphia based Twin Pixie bring synth driven pop mayhem to the table with latest track Firestarter. A hybrid of sweet vocals against an almost robotic rap, the duo come good on their assertion that “the song will make you want to thrash, scream, and dance”. Dip your toe into their world here; their debut album is due for release next year.
Taking a softer, immersive trip to synth-land, Dick Dent’s new album Do You Mind If I Talk? is full of hazy tunes to take away your troubles. Hints of nostalgia abound as the title track brings to mind the melancholy of Tears for Fears while lead single Click of the Fingers would sit comfortably alongside Julian Cope’s angst and disquiet with the world. The album is out now and available digitally or on cassette via Dick’s new tape label Calathea.
Dick Dent
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Fuzzy Lights – Under the Waves (single)
With their second single from their pending album Burials, Fuzzy Lights take a look at the impact climate crisis is having on the sustainability of the oceans. Under the Waves mixes a dark, dramatic undertone with gentle folky vocals and layers of heavy guitars. Burials is released on 2nd July via Meadows and looks set to be an eclectic collection of distinctive and poignant songs. Music with a message; appropriate for the times we’re living in.
Fuzzy Lights
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Both dramatic and cinematic, the release of BK Pepper’s new video for Need to Know leaves a strong sense of anticipation for his pending EP, From an Empty Castle (due 6th June). The Dublin based composer applies his experience of playing everything from classical to rock to produce something quite unexpected and immersive. This is not background music, give it your undivided attention and see where it takes you.
’Met in the queue for Pets at Home on the Old Kent Road’ – sounds a tad like a John Cooper Clarke opening line but actually emanates from Krush Puppies’ press release. With such an auspicious start, it’s no wonder that the band members gelled and their shared talents have morphed over the last few years into their current fuzz filled psych tunes. Think Grace Slick hitting a wall of reverb and you’ll be some way there. Slay the Dragon is out now and ready to take on the world, debut EP to follow in the summer.
New releases – Susan, Tashaki Miyaki, Bedrooms, deep tan
Susan – Hold Still (single)
Another simply beautiful track from Susan, Hold Still will make you catch your breath and absorb all that it offers. Released yesterday, the track is hypnotic, haunting and bursting with emotion. Really hoping there will be an opportunity to see them play live in the not too distant future.
Susan says of the song, “I wrote Hold Still after effortlessly falling in love with one of my friends. It’s a song for those of us who are never to be loved back. Those of us who don’t fit and those of us who want to. Hold Still is an identity of how I love; I love long, pathetically and fairly. I am going to wait for you, however long you need and know that you probably won’t need me at all. There are no metaphors here, just truth.”
Dark dream-pop from LA’s Tashaki Miyaki with this new track I Feel Fine. Vocally reminiscent of Mazzy Star and The Sundays, the song is beguiling and complimented by the cinematic feel of its accompanying video, a homage to vampire films of the past. The band have an album release, Castaway, due on 2nd July.
Vocalist Paige Stark explains how the track was a late addition to Castaway, “I wrote I Feel Fine at the beginning of Covid-19 unfolding and it felt like it belonged to the record. I said lots of the things my friends were saying to me about their lives, so it felt right to add it… I was inspired by the emotion of the Replacements song Unsatisfied and wanted to write my own ode to dissatisfaction. I always say I’m fine when it’s quite the contrary, so I started there and got more and more specific with each verse.”
Dublin band Bedrooms release their debut EP Afterglow this week, a collection of three tracks that showcase their sound perfectly, unassuming, understated but engaging and enchanting. When you’re still making a name for yourself and you can pull in production from the mighty Bill Ryder-Jones, the future’s looking pretty rosy.
The band say, “Through the Afterglow EP we wanted to put together a collection of songs we believed reflected our progression as musicians and songwriters from our earlier releases. We had aimed to release the EP in the late summer of 2020 but given the uncertainty of everything going on this past year, we kept pushing back and were perhaps waiting for some sort of perfect storm where we could gig again and have a launch night to showcase the tracks. It seemed like that was never going to happen, but ultimately, we needed to remind ourselves that we created something that we’re all proud of and didn’t want to sit on the songs for any longer.”
Post-punk trio deep tan have shared the final single from their upcoming debut EP creeping speedwells, due for release on 4th June. The band have built a solid reputation with their seemingly effortless mix of Portishead meets Elastica eclecticism, and look set to cement this with more new music and live dates in the pipeline.
The band explain, “hollow scene is about the feeling of having to move through life with a certain level of detachment in order to function. Gatekeeping empathy for the sake of an easy life, if you will. It’s a pretty draining business, though, and can make any real search for meaning feel futile. Meursault was wrong and he was right. Robert Smith, however, is always right.”
New releases – The Early Mornings, Tokky Horror, Amongst The Pigeons, Ostrich, Talk Show, Red Ribbon
With so much great new music coming through, it’s been tough to pick out just a few for review. So this week we’ve done a bumper playlist update and recommend that you give all these fine artists a listen…
Maintaining the tradition of keeping Manchester on the music map, The Early Mornings share new single Blank Sky ahead of their debut EP Unnecessary Creation, due for self-release on 18th June.
Deadpan vocals, dead good song, high hopes for what may come next.
Latest single Godliness is out now from from Liverpool’s electro-punk 3 piece Tokky Horror. The band release their debut EP I Found the Answers and Now I Want More on 21st May via Alcopop! Records. UK festival and tour dates are planned for later this year.
An intoxicating track filled with trance and dance, take some time out for the Tokky Horror show.
Perhaps better known for its seagulls, coastal Sussex is also home to electronica artist Amongst The Pigeons (aka producer Daniel Parsons). Available to pre-order now, his fourth album Silence Will Be Assumed As Acceptance is set for release on 7th May. New single Colour Blind is out today.
Electro-psych with a sprinkling of Giorgio Moroder meets Mike Skinner, all in under 2 minutes.
The second half of a collaborative project with producer Eli Brown and Hot Chip’s Joe Goddard, Talk Show carry the post-punk torch for London with recent track Trouble. (Part 1 saw vocalist Harrison Swann add to Brown’s version of the song). The collision of musical styles takes Talk Show in a new direction, adding to their already impressive catalogue.
Abrasive and affirming, if there’s ever a Trainspotting 3 this would sit snugly on the soundtrack.
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