Our Worth A Listen Track This Week Comes From Marilyn Manson
Marilyn Manson has released his haunting version of the classic American folk song ‘God’s Gonna Cut You Down’ along with a cinematic black and white video directed by Tim Mattia. Manson takes this already gloomy track which has previously been recorded by Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley and twists and coils it into a dark shadowy bite of ominous delight. Adding his perilous eerie stamp on the track Manson present’s ‘God’s Gonna Cut You Down’ with a clear and honest sense of eventual doom. His vocals whisper and gravelly slither over the smooth melody with a devilish sense of relish with undertones of acceptance and misfortune. The beat thuds with a heaviness of despair while a light guitar twinkles with a lonely lamenting sensation and glimmer of innocence. The track builds to an intense dramatic crescendo as the threatening lyrics are superbly portrayed through Manson’s expressive vocals and the magnificent build in instrumentation. This version doesn’t stray too far from its American folk roots as the twangs and western- esque atmosphere of isolation and desert sweltering heat still manage to rear its head over Manson’s dark, misty tonality.
Watch the video to ‘God’s Gonna Cut You Down’ below
Our Worth A Listen Track This Week Comes From Karma Vulture
LA-based moody rock trio Karma Vulture are relatively new players on the rock scene, but they are kicking it off with a proper bang, introducing their debut single ‘Karma Vulture’ through an edgy little vampire visual with a fun twist.
‘Karma Vulture’ announces the band with dirt stained gritty riffs and a luring beat as the track creeps into its roaring chorus. With a rooted brawny bass line and powerful vocals this track was crafted for blasting from the speakers. It’s a lean mean mammoth with slinky instrumentation and swagger dripping from its raw seams. ‘Karma Vulture’ is a strong debut track – the band hold their own frenzied heavy sound with Royal Blood – esque flirtations to create one thrilling, dark tune. The melody seeps and creeps with velvety smoothness and sensuality against a blistering debauched background. With opaque guitar lines enticing and whining between the tempting drums Karma Vulture have created one rip-roaring number that is sure to be epic live. Keep an eye out for these guys.
Our Worth A Listen Track This Week Comes From Glass Violet
Bristol based rock band Glass Violet have released their debut single ‘Chemicals’ which has already received backing from the likes of BBC Radio Bristol and Amazing Radio .
Glass Violet announce themselves with ‘Chemicals’ – an urgent rush of indie rock and passionate musicianship. It’s an anthemic track that drifts on a nostalgic melody and easy going vibe. The blistering backdrop is laced in slick guitars, fizzing rumble on bass and punchy drums. The band fill out their sound with rich percussion which rattles and shakes while the lush keyboards inject a sweet melodious buzz throughout. Terrifically layered without over doing it the band create a heartfelt track with an exhilarating backdrop. The velvety vocals exude charm and swagger while maintaining the heartfelt passion of the melody. With a blazing guitar solo and invigorating swirling soundscapes ‘Chemicals’ is a blistering impressive debut single. Keep an eye on these guys.
We sat down to have a chat with Lauren Johnson, Taylor Johnson, Aaron Milligan, Logan Johnson and Luke Harris from Brand New Friend before their show in Whelan’s Dublin to talk about their new music and experiences while Wicklow band Felonies provided the shredding background music with their soundcheck.
Our Worth A Listen Track This Week Comes From Tamino
Tamino has shared details of a new deluxe version of his acclaimed debut album, ‘Amir’. The deluxe version of ‘Amir’, released 18th October 2019 through Communion Records, will feature two recordings which originally missed the tracklisting for “Amir”. One of which, ‘Crocodile’, has now been released. The deluxe release will also feature two new live recordings, performed alongside the stunning Nagham Zikrayat Orchestra who also feature on the original album, two demo recordings of ‘Chambers’ and ‘Tummy’, and two stark live recordings from a show at La Cigale in Paris from earlier in the Spring.It’s been a breakthrough year for 22-year-old Tamino Moharam Fouad. The Antwerp based musician of Egyptian and Lebanese heritage has infiltrated the far corners of Europe and beyond.”Amir” is a record that is proving a real word-of-mouth success, ending 2018 in The Independent’s Albums of the Year and finding support on the BBC, NPR, and a variety of high-profile European television and radio stations. It’s not just the media that have been picking up on Tamino’s power, but fellow musicians too. This year Tamino has performed with Lana Del Rey at her request, and he counts Radiohead’s Colin Greenwood as a bandmate now (who also features on a selection of recordings on Amir playing bass guitar).
‘Crocodile’ is a passionate and exceptionally moving track that delves deep into your soul to caress and console your wounds with soft delicate musicianship and magical melodies. With glistening guitars, majestic soundscapes and a steady pulsing beat Tamino encapsulates a multitude of emotions and lays them bare in the most tender and enchanting manner. His warm vocals float and coo gracefully through this wispy sway-able track with elegance as the twinkling soundscape creates a picturesque, beautiful scene of bittersweet nostalgia and melancholy. The depths to this track are immense as Tamino layers the heartbreaking melody with intricate yet simple sounding instrumentation. The track builds superbly growing with illumination and grandeur to create a beautiful blossoming number sure to drag a tear from the most stern eye.
You can catch Tamino live at:
13th September – Theatre Le Patriote, Ste-Agathe
14th September – Cityfolk Music & Arts Festival, Ottowa
17th September – The Drake Hotel, Toronto
18th September – Schubas Tavern, Chicago
20th September – The Moroccan Lounge, LA
22nd September – The Chapel, San Francisco
5th October – Carpe Diem, Tunis, Tunisia
12th October – Jazz Club 610, Cairo, Egypt
17th October – Milyon Performance Hall, Ankara Turkey
18th October – Zorlu Center for Performing Arts, Istanbul
19th October – Soldout Performance Hall, Izmir Turkey
25th October – Rialto Cinema, Casablanca Morocco
12th November – Doornroosje, Nijmegen
14th November – Muziekgieterij, Maastricht
16th November – Lotto Arena, Antwerp
19th November – Olympia, Paris
20th November – den Atelier, Luxembourg
29th November – Silent Green, Berlin
2nd December – The Button Factory, Dublin
3rd December – YES (Pink Room), Manchester
4th December – Scala, London
8th December – Les Docks, Lausanne
9th December – Santeria Toscana 31, Milan
10th December – Monk, Rome
13th December – Festival Mil.Lenni – La (2) de Apolo, Barcelona
Our Worth A Listen Track This Week Comes From Miles Kane
Photo Credit : James Kelly/Press
Miles Kane has shared his new single ‘Blame It On The Summertime’. This infectious number is a fun, swanky gem that drives on a shimmying rhythm and catchy vocal hook as jaunty guitars jingle between a lush melody. With strut-like quality and rock ‘n’ roll suaveness Kane’s vocals prance through the track exuding effortless swagger. The melty melodies seep into your ears like golden honey while the sun kissed guitar tinkles and whines throughout while the dance-able rhythmic bounce ensures you will be bopping along in no time. Kane has grabbed the summer, created a heatwave and stretched it out into the autumn with this charming sizzler.
Our Worth A Listen Track This Week Comes From The Brookes
The Brookes have released their new track ‘Spaceship Rodeo’. After recording their previous tracks at Magic Garden Studio with Gavin Monoghan, including ‘Constellations Of You’ which has reaped major success, they are back again with another anthemic production. Hailing from Grimsby, the four piece comprised of Benjamin Keal, Elliott Gant, Fraser Macdonald and Dylan Youles captivate listeners with their refreshing 70’s style sound and vision.
‘Spaceship Rodeo’ is an exhilarating blast of The Brookes’ passionate youthful musicianship as they douse the tune in heart rushing melodies, sublime guitar work and infectious rhythm. Invigorating soundscapes create an ethereal spacey atmosphere while the elastic bass groove and buoyant drums keep the track grounded. The sublime guitar melodies weave sharp zealous stings and golden threads of adrenaline throughout the track while the raspy vocals seep passion and vigor.It’s well crafted and danceable with that instant rush of breathtaking indie to tantalize the senses and keep you singing along all day.
Our Worth A Listen Track This Week Comes From Angel Olsen
Angel Olsen has released her new single ‘All Mirrors’, the title track of her upcoming fourth album out October 4th via Jagjaguwar Records.
This mesmerising track takes Olsen’s heart moving signature sound and lifts it into an ethereal atmosphere as her smokey vocal-lulls hold your attention. She glides and drifts through a melancholic silken melody while the brooding soundscapes ripple beneath. With a lush string arrangement creating a dark and ominous atmosphere the track majestically glides and swirls with grandeur as it intensifies to a captivating crescendo. A sense of restrained turmoil is expressed through the quivering synths as Olsen sweeps you up in her poetic passionate musicianship. The track is coated in delicate shimmers of magic and wonder with darker tones consuming the sweet and painful innocence. It’s a sublime and intricate track that flows on a lush cinematic soundscape to create a wholly consuming and chilling listening experience.
Our Worth A Listen Track This Week Comes From John Eatherly
John Eatherly of Public Access T.V. has returned with his second solo single ‘Burnout’. The track follows on from last month’s ‘All My Love’, and arrives with a video which was directed by Jonah Freudand Johann Rashid and stars Kaia Gerber and Oli Green. Always a master of melodies Eatherly presents us with yet another melodious treat with ‘Burnout’. This sweet melt into your ears melody floats delicately with innocence and charm over an electronic soundscape of brooding verses and crashing chorus. The track twinkles softly through the verses with glistening honeyed keys and a soft beat while Eatherly’s supple falsetto coos into the dreamy atmosphere. The track builds for the chorus as fiery guitars enter, creating a raw texture and spine-tingling explosion. Eatherly showcases his refined musicianship as he layers and builds this track superbly. Teasing electronic verses glimmer with hues of 80’s synth pop, which blend with undertones of alternative, indie rock throughout the carefree blasting chorus. The sweet moments in the track are just divine while the heavier elements are cleverly placed and hair raising. As a solo artist we get a glimpse into a life without the infectious riffs, 70’s sheen and sun sprinkling of the band aesthetic and its impressive, chilled and pretty cool.
Our Worth A Listen Track This Week Comes From The Howlers
The Howlers have released their debut single ‘LA Dolce Vita’. Formed in May 2018, London’s Desert Rockers The Howlers have gone on to receive critical acclaim for their ferocious live performances.The track has been played on BBC Radio 1’s Indie Show as well as on John Kennedy’s show on Radio X.
‘LA Dolce Vita’ is a searing debut as The Howlers introduce themselves with a scorching sound – blistered, festered and coiled in desert western-esque guitar and confident instrumentation. Catchy and razor sharp, the track simmers through rooted bass and flexible drum laced verses while the sizzling guitar whines majestically through the humid backdrop. With raspy vocals, infectious chorus and sing along lyrics- this sweltering number blasts through on refined, swagger steeped instrumentation. The Howlers ooze rough and ready panache and ‘LA Dolce Vita’ is an exhilarating debut to announce them. The rawness and precise musicianship is quite masterful and makes for one thrilling track.
Watch the video for ‘LA Dolce Vita’ below
Indie: (n) an obscure form of rock which you only learn about from someone slightly more hip than yourself.
