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[video] The Horrors – More Than Life

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Having already teased us with some great new singles, The Horrors have shared another new cut/video, “More Than Life”.

The song is a striking testament to the enduring allure of gothic rock and post-punk, combining the brooding introspection of its verses with an unforgettable, anthemic chorus that ignites a cathartic release.

The band explains: “We still needed a couple more songs for the album before going to LA to record at Yves’ studio, and we were in that insular part of the process where it feels like the outside world doesn’t exist. The song is basically about the question of what matters to you and by that point we were definitely clear on where we were heading”.

All released songs will be part of the forthcoming LP Night Life (set for release on March 21 through Fiction Records), the band’s sixth album and the first one with the updated lineup.

Watch below and pre-order the record here.

[video] Deadletter – Mother

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Photo by Daniel Delikatnyi

Building on the success of their previous single “Mere Mortal”, DEADLETTER have unveiled another preview of their upcoming debut album Hysterical Strength (out on September 13 through SO Recordings) — “Mother”.

The song takes direct inspiration from the Bong Joon Ho film of the same name and is another outstanding art punk stomper from the group. It blends intricate guitar riffs with cascading saxophone melodies, featuring segments that rise and fall dramatically, leaving a lasting impression on the listener.

Watch below and pre-order the LP here.

[song] Divorce – My Room

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Back in March Divorce returned with stellar “Gears”, and now they are following up with another new cut “My Room”, which sees them link up again with producer Catherine Marks (boygenius, Foals, Wolf Alice).

A beautiful and emotive rock number, it is another top offering from a brilliant new band. Speaking about it, vocalist and bassist Tiger Cohen-Towell says:

“My Room is an ode to unconditional love. These lyrics are truly some of the most emotionally vulnerable I think I’ve written to date; it speaks of a deep desire to be relaxed about showing affection toward someone that you know extremely well. I think familiarity can be scary at times, and being truly seen can make you throw walls up between yourself and the people you want to be closest to. We had a group of wonderful kids singing on the last chorus, the children’s voices I think adds both naïveté and heaviness to the track. This really summarises the feeling we wanted to achieve with this song. It’s like being back in your childhood bedroom and crying and not really knowing why. But it’s joyous too”.

Listen below.

[album] Peter Bibby – Drama King

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Perth misfit Peter Bibby presents Drama King, an exceptional new LP full of his firm raw, unfiltered storytelling and idiosyncratic musical style. It is a powerful and dynamic display of his sound and a true reflection of his musical roots.

Produced by Dan Luscombe (The Drones, Amyl and the Sniffers) and mixed with Josh Block of White Denim, the record is filled with intense guitar riffs, driving basslines, and one-of-a-kind dark hilarity, creating an exceptional and energetic atmosphere that might appeal to fans of rock music from any spectrum.

Though the creation of Drama King was relatively smooth, its lyrics illustrate Bibby’s transformation from a hard-partying prankster to a more enlightened, responsible individual who now understands his limits. He masterfully balances pain, humour and heartbreak, often within the same song, making it a compelling listen for those who appreciate music with a strong narrative drive.

Stream below and buy the album here.

[video] Charly Bliss – Calling You Out

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Earlier this month Charly Bliss announced their new LP FOREVER, which will be out on August 16 via Lucky Number. We already heard “Nineteen”, and now the group presents another new single/video “Calling You Out”, an anthemic track that exemplifies the essence of a guitar-pop hit.

It balances the infectious energy and edge of rock music with the polished, hook-laden structure of pop and is accompanied by a video directed by Adam Kolodny, which draws inspiration from the Beastie Boys’ 1989 “Shake Your Rump” music video and Wong Kar-wai’s 1995 film Fallen Angels.

Watch below and pre-order the record here.