Preoccupations, who recently returned with the new single “Focus”, are back with another impressive track titled “Bastards”.
This song, part of the band’s upcoming LP Ill At Ease (set for release on May 9 via Born Losers Records), is one of their catchiest yet, featuring pulsing rhythms and alluring melodies that captivate listeners despite its darker thematic elements.
Stream it below and pre-order the album on Bandcamp.
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.
Just signed to Bristol independent label Velvet Echoes (Dreamwave), psychedelic post-punk quintet Wakey Wakey Rise & Shine announced their debut EP A Good Way To Get Yourself Killed (out July 5) and shared a dynamic new single, “Backseat Driver”.
The unstoppable energy of the band blasts through the whole song, the hooks are irresistible and the track easily comes off as one the best pieces of garage punk we have heard this year. It would also be extremely interesting to hear this ripper performed in a live setting.
Listen below.
Manchester punk trio YAANG are back with their explosive new single “Airport Barfight”. Out today, the song is a raucous blend of biting drum machines and playful DIY spirit, encapsulating the essence of the band’s chaotic and frenetic punk energy.
The track gives a perspective from the group on the struggles and frustrations of contemporary twenty-something life. Talking about it, guitarist Oliver Duffy says:
“The lyrics to ‘Airport Barfight’ are about being at a crossroads in life between clinging onto your early 20’s for dear life amidst the looming threat of ageing into a mature adult. “Singing along to an airport barfight” is about watching the world go by around you and remaining a spectator. “You know the sun will dry the rain but it won’t fry the egg on the floor” is about how certain things can be left to chance but ultimately you can’t rely on the universe to do everything for you”.
Stream below.
London five-piece Ain’t make an impressive entrance with their debut single “Oar”, which was recorded with Oli Barton Wood (Porridge Radio, Shame, The Big Moon).
The group masterfully fuses shoegaze/post-punk sensibilities with fragile and gothy vocals, kraut-pop grooves and fuzzy guitars. It is totally clear that Ain’t have a big future, and we cannot wait to hear/see what they have in store for us next.
Listen below and pre-order it on 7” vinyl (b/w another song “Teething”) here.
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