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[album] Gabe Gurnsey – Diablo

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Last week Gabe Gurnsey (Factory Floor) unveiled his second solo record Diablo, which is out now through Phantasy Sound. A brilliant follow-up to PHYSICAL was created by Gabe together with his girlfriend, Tilly Morris, whose role is that of both muse and collaborator.

It is the best electronic release we heard this year — an absolute must-have album for everyone who likes big, ravey and bombastic sound. It has the spirit of the latest Factory Floor records but is massively boosted by Gabe’s own acidic style and charm.

Diablo is a long album, clocking in at around 53 minutes, but it passes so smoothly that it is impossible not to put it on a constant repeat. It is full of hooks that put the listener in a trance-like state and it is an appropriate record for all settings, whether it’s a solo listening at home, on the road, or at a noisy party. A pure and grandiose masterpiece.

Check it out below and purchase the LP here.

[video] Nation of Language – The Grey Commute

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Ahead of next month’s release of the new album A Way Forward on November 5, Nation of Language have shared another of its tracks, a stellar new wave cut “The Grey Commute”.

It is released alongside probably their best and definitely their funniest music video so far, which features fantastic acting performances by the trio and also a great dose of dark humour. It is directed by Gary Canino (aka Dark Tea).

Talking about the new song, songwriter/vocalist Ian Devaney said:

«In some ways “The Grey Commute” is one of the more upbeat songs of the record, but in truth it’s one that was born out of much more depressing stuff. As I was working on the lyrics I had a kind of fixation on terrible tax policies, our cultural addiction to meaningless consumption, and it all got swept together into this punchy, kind of fun track».

Watch below and pre-order the LP here.

[video] audiobooks – Black Lipstick

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At the beginning of October, experimental pop duo audiobooks will return with their new record Astro Tough, set for release through Heavenly Records.

We have already heard two singles, “The Doll” & “LaLaLa It’s The Good Life” and now the group shares another one, the electronic and chaotic 6-minute long masterpiece “Black Lipstick”.

It goes together with the music video, on which Evangeline Ling, one of the band members, is creating an oil-on-canvas artwork (limited edition deluxe eco-wax LP will include a whole 12×12” 20-page booklet, which will have accompanying artwork for each song from the tracklist).

Watch below and pre-order the album here.

[album] Brodka – Brut

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For her fifth LP, Polish artist Monika Brodka teamed up with her English friends, first recording a fantastic track with Dan Carey & Scottibrains, and then releasing a new English-language album Brut. It was produced by Oli Beiston, known for his project Boxed In and his work on releases by Kelly Lee Owens, Spiritualized and Toy.

The fresh record of singer-songwriter is saturated with retro music elements: she masterfully fuses her pop sensibilities with synth lines, coldwave grooves and angular guitars. It results in a stunning record full of catchy songs and glorious art direction with a strong personality and contemporary touch.

Stream below and buy the album here.

[video] audiobooks – The Doll

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London duo Evangeline Ling and David Wrench aka audiobooks share a hypnotic new track “The Doll”. It is the first glimpse into their forthcoming LP Astro Tough due October 1 via Heavenly Records (pre-order it here).

Check out the accompanying video (directed by Paul Kelly) below.