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[song] Spielmann – It’s A Lifetime

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In ten days Leeds luminary Spielmann will put out his debut EP Fifteen Minutes With Spielmann (arriving through EMI North/Launchpad+), and today we are getting a final preview of it, “It’s A Lifetime”.

The track strikes a balance between genuine emotion and irony, a recurring theme in Spielmann’s upcoming release. Once again the artist uses his songwriting to find humour in life’s challenges, resulting in the anthemic earworm with infectious energy and relatable lyrics.

Speaking about the single, Spielmann shared: “’It’s A Lifetime’ was the 2nd song I ever wrote as Spielmann a couple of years back and definitely was a bit of a marker of how I wanted to approach the lyrical content/vibe/world of Spielmann. It’s got some classic Spielmann bits in there, nihilism, getting old, losing my hair, as well as some stuff that I meant to be reasonably light hearted, poking fun at the futility of things, but my mum and dad wanted to check in on me after hearing it as they thought it was a bit dark, so maybe I didn’t quite get the tone right, they do worry though. If it was adapted into a Netflix drama (I’m open to offers) I think you’d categorise it as a Black Comedy’”.

Stream below.

[song] Spielmann – Just Like Everybody Else

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With his debut EP Fifteen Minutes With Spielmann arriving May 31 through EMI North/Launchpad+ (Nadine Shah, Bored At My Grandmas House, Van Houten), Leeds luminary Spielmann has unveiled another new single from it, titled “Just Like Everybody Else”.

The song is another brilliant slice of anthemic pop, characterized by catchy melodies and thoughtful lyrics. This time Spielmann takes a subtle shift towards more earnest introspection, as he explores the delicate balance between artistic expression and navigating life’s everyday challenges.

The artist is also releasing an EP in a quite unique way — on the side of a coffee bag. Collaborating with the North Star Coffee Roasters based in Leeds, Fifteen Minutes With Spielmann can be accessed via a download code found on the coffee bag.

Check it out below.

[album] Van Houten – The Tallest Room

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On their long-awaited debut LP The Tallest Room, Leeds group Van Houten have carefully combined elements of lo-fi, dream pop, and garage rock to create eight tracks of pure shoegaze bliss.

The record captures the essence of the genre while infusing it with a contemporary edge, establishing Van Houten as a noteworthy presence in the indie music scene. From the very first track, “Black And White” the outfit invites listeners into a world of hazy guitars, ethereal vocals, and immersive soundscapes.

Having enlisted the ears and ideas of producer Alex Greaves (bdrmm, Working Men’s Club, Bloc Party), the album’s production is layered and textured, creating a sonic landscape that feels both expansive and intimate. Each song unfolds like a vivid dream, with swirling melodies and introspective lyrics that draw you in deeper with each listen.

Check it out below and buy the album here, out now via Clue Records / EMI North.

[song] Pit Pony – Fuzzy

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After unveiling “Accidental Doom” in October, their first new song since the highly praised debut album World To Me (2022), Tyneside’s Pit Pony have just returned with a new stomper “Fuzzy”.

This track delves into the complex world of dating and relationships in 2024, showcasing Pit Pony in peak form, with Jackie Purver’s powerful vocals dominating the dynamic crescendos and intense drops.

In conjunction with their new music, Pit Pony has launched a special 7” single featuring both new songs.

Stream below and get the release here.

[song] Spielmann – 10,000 Hours

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Building on the success of his previous singles, Leeds luminary Spielmann has unveiled the plans for an upcoming debut EP Fifteen Minutes With Spielmann, out May 31 through EMI North/Launchpad+ (Nadine Shah, Bored At My Grandmas House, Van Houten).

The lead single from it is “10,000 Hours”, an anthemic piece with amusing lyrical remarks, layered over the exuberant sounds of drum machines, synthesizers, and glistening guitars. Speaking more on the song, Spielmann offers:

“I’ve been knocking around this idea of writing a song about doing a podcast for a while. I find the idea of normal blokes doing podcasts quite amusing, there’s an arrogance in thinking people are so interested in what you have to say about craft beer that they’d actively choose to listen to it, which, as another normal bloke, writing songs that you think people want to listen to, the irony of that comment isn’t lost on me”.

Moreover, the artist is releasing an EP in a quite unique way — on the side of a coffee bag. Collaborating with the North Star Coffee Roasters based in Leeds, Fifteen Minutes With Spielmann can be accessed via a download code found on the coffee bag.

Listen below.