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Alt- Pop, Dream Pop, electro- pop, Electronic, Indie, Indie Pop, New Music

Mushroom People ‘Vertigo’ Premier

Mushroom People have released their new single ‘Vertigo’. Mushroom People want to start a new chapter of their career. ”Vertigo’ is about freedom, it’s about letting go, outgrowing yourself–and all the fears that are coming with it.”

‘Vertigo’ places the luscious pop sound of Mushroom People firmly in our minds and hearts. With its twinkling guitars, dreamy melody and exhilarating electronics this track builds superbly into Mushroom People’s most captivating sound to date. An enchanting bass groove weaves beneath massive beat drops and pulses while the spiritual guitar illuminates the track with sun kissed sprinkles of delight. Lenny’s deep vocals charm and soothe while that delicious catchy melody seeps gently into the  ears with an easy going warmth compelling you to put this track on repeat. With a sweet flurrying string element blended within this sublime number Mushroom People have created one heart stopping gem.

About the track vocalist Lenny said “At some point last year we found ourselves not writing the music we really like, but now with some time to rethink the whole project we finally managed to create something we deeply care about.”

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Alt Rock, Garage Pop, Garage Rock, Indie, indie rock, New Music

The Rupees ‘Titanic’

Bristol garage rock band The Rupees have released their new single ‘Titanic’. Ryan, Seamus, Jake and Tom are The Rupees and their music has already been showcased on BBC Radio 1 (Huw Stephens), BBC Radio 6 (Steve Lamacq), and Sky TV as well as having played Reading Festival, supporting bands such as Blossoms and The Growlers as well as selling out their own headline shows


‘Titanic’ is a funky flex of The Rupees gritty swagger soaked garage rock. Razor sharp guitars gash into the punchy drums and elastic bass while anthemic synths soar over this dynamic backdrop. It’s an exhilarating catchy number that revolves around the slicing wail of synths while the distorted grizzly guitar adds a biting edge and rawness to the track. The raspy vocals sing over the blistering wall of sound with confidence and attitude as the band flesh out their infectious grooves and jagged instrumentation. Another crisp track from The Rupees.

Stream ‘Titanic’ below


Album Review, Alt- Pop, Indie, Indie Pop, New Music, Synth-pop

Holden Laurence ‘Rewire’ Album

Cleveland-based Indie/Alternative artist Holden Laurence has released his Sophomore album ‘Rewire’ and will celebrate with a release show at Mahall’s on May 17th alongside Niights and Punch Drunk Tagalongs. Like his previous release ‘Wild Empty Promises’, Laurence once again recruited drummer Michael O’Brien of The Modern Electric to provide the pulse of Rewire. The Rewire sessions were recorded at Fe True Productions(Cleveland) and Bobby Peru Recording Studios (Milwaukee), and were engineered, mixed, and mastered by Shane Olivo, in partnership with executive producer Dr. Michael Bell.In addition to self-producing for the second time, all instruments and vocals, with the exception of drums and percussion, were performed by Holden Laurence

‘Rewire’ is a luscious and compelling collection of alternative 80’s pop submerged in beautiful vivid musicianship as Laurence wraps each track in glorious sugary synths that flash and seep their glucose sweetness through tracks like ‘Shadows of Old Love’, ‘Friendship and The Fever’ and ‘Speaking in Tongues’ .The emotional melodies melt into the tracks effortlessly and rest easily on the ear with bittersweet nostalgia blending with melancholic tones. The velvety vocals exude passion as the glistening sharp guitars weave zesty melodies throughout. The tracks whirl and glissade smoothly from vivid bass grooves and meaty drum progressions to ethereal dreamy tones seamlessly creating a vibrant and texture throughout the album. The emotional tender tracks like ‘Lightning Strikes’, ‘Rewire’,‘Desire’ and ‘Roses and a Romeo Mask’ are beautifully presented with delicate passion and gripping soundscapes while the more upbeat, indie speckled, sun kissed gems like ‘We’ll Always Have the Radio’ illuminate the album with a euphoric laid back tone of delight. Laurence brings us down a sultry nostalgic road of longing with ‘Mary Magdalene’ with its wistful, heart stopping melody and gripping soundscapes that is sure to rest charmingly in the heart of any one who listens to it. The album comes to a beautiful and delicate end with the track ‘The Southern Wind’ as warm guitar twinkles about a soft melody and lush harmony. It’s a charming number that builds becoming more dynamic as it blossoms into a heart warming ditty with honest lyrical content and pure emotional tones.

‘Rewire’ is a richly satisfying album that boasts Holden Laurence’s immaculate, passionate and rich musicianship.

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electro- pop, Electronic, Indie, New Music

Lycio ‘Cash’

Lycio have released their new single ‘Cash’. It’s a dance infused catchy number with rich textures  weaving through a thick dark smoggy instrumental hue. The track blasts through with flashing electronics and a meaty bass line that entwines around a pulsing beat and exhilarating soundscape. The track ventures from thin light, to compounded intricate electronic progressions seamlessly creating the most invigorating listening experience as Lycio display their refined meticulous musicianship. With a massive chorus, powerful vocals and tightly knit instrumental backing- this rough mighty number is one robust banger from Lycio.

Of the track, front woman Mendez explains –“I’m sure you can guess what ‘Cash’ is about. It’s all in the title. Living in a capitalist world, we all want nice things; we all want a little more cash to spend. It’s amazing that one way or another, all of us are broke. I’m pretty damn broke, and friends who earn four times as much as me complain about being broke. We always want it, we always need it; no one’s got it.”

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Alt- Pop, Indie, Indie Pop, indie rock, New Music

Lonnie Storey ‘Silver and Glass’

Photo Credit: Zach Clapham

South-East London artist Lonnie Storey has released his new single ‘Silver and Glass’. This dreamy sun specked number floats upon a melted ice cream sundae melody while a sweet vaporous indie soundscape jingles and glimmers in the background. The track glides and sluggishly droops between energetic bursts and laid back breezy vibes with zest-stricken guitar melodies, elastic bass grooves and a danceable beat. It’s infectious, vibrant and quirky with nonchalant vocals cooing through the verses before becoming more dynamic for the catchy chorus. Filled with swagger and effortless suaveness this glossy, fizzing pop gem builds to a psych hued crescendo that is simply divine.

On ‘Silver and Glass’ Lonnie shares: ‘Silver and Glass is all about becoming a hot vapid mess,being so obsessed with image and presentation, hoping it will cover the cracks in a fragile, unhinged personality, whose self esteem leaked out of them overnight.”

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Indie, Indie Pop, New Music, Singer/Songwriter

Aimée Steven ‘My Name’

Liverpool artist Aimée Steven has released her debut single ‘My Name’  on At Large Records. The track which has already been featured on BBC 6 Music and received multiple plays on BBC Merseyside is a compelling 60’s – esque chic number that boasts Steven’s slinky, vintage musicianship.Her smooth velvety vocals emanate a rich quality and warm texture over the suave melody as she coolly strolls over the lyrics with sass and swagger while a shimmy chic backdrop glimmers behind. The jangly guitar stridently weaves between the shaky rhythms and steady beat as they lay down that effortless 60’s- esque foundation. It’s a rich vibrant sassy track that is sure to have the feet tapping and hips grooving in no time. A sublime debut from  Aimée Steven.

Watch the video for ‘My Name’ below .


Garage Pop, Garage Rock, Garage-Psych, Indie, indie rock, New Music

Easy Tide ‘Bleu’

Easy Tide have released their new single ‘Bleu’. Easy Tide is a three piece garage band from Navan Co. Meath comprised of Aaron Dunphy (bass,vocals), Steven Rafferty (guitar,vocals) and Mark Carolan (Drums,vocals). The track is the band’s first release of 2019 and will also be on their upcoming album ‘Brief Bloody Moments’ later this year.

‘Bleu’ is a catchy blast of garage that glides freely upon a smooth melody and a fuzz filled backdrop. The band blend indie elements seamlessly through the distortion and razor sharp instrumentation. The dreamy melody lays upon an exhilarating backdrop of crashing acute guitar lines, punchy drums and rumbling bass while the mopey vocals coo and exasperate over the sublime instrumentation. The track is tight and well crafted. It builds from a sulky moan to a riotous expression that will have a mosh pit happily engaged. The track flirts with hues of psychedelia as the wobbly guitar weaves psych tones throughout before belting into one shrilling solo. Easy Tide showcase their dynamic thrilling musicianship with this infectious tune that buries itself deep under your skin until you are singing it uncontrollably.

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Alt Rock, Grunge, Indie, indie rock, New Music, Rock, Worth A Listen

Worth A Listen

Photo Credit : Derek Bremner

Our Worth A Listen Track This Week Comes From Fangclub

Fangclub have released their new track ‘Hesitations’. The three-piece who are currently working on their second album present a tasty savage appetizer. With dark soundscapes creeping like a misty fog on a eerie cold night this intense number confirms Fangclubs firm grasp on our ears. It’s catchy and explosive with their trademark anthemic chorus that erupts with crashing guitars, pulverising drums and inflamed bass. The verses simmer as the guitars smoulder and curdle beneath the rumbling bass while the drum relentlessly pounds throughout. Steven King’s vocals haunt and whisper building the intensity before becoming more dynamic for the raging chorus. With the sublime addition of a hypnotic chant by the Rush Youth Choir contrasting the blood curdling wall of sound, Fangclub have beautifully fermented and crafted this track to create their most thrilling and exhilarating material yet. If  ‘Hesitations’ is anything to go by there is exciting things to come from this trio.

Watch the video for ‘Hesitations’ below


Alt- Pop, electro- pop, Electronic, Indie, Indie Pop, New Music, Synth-pop

SADSUN ‘Heads or (Tails)’

Newcastle moody synth-pop duo SADSUN have released their new single ‘Heads or (Tails)’. SADSUN made their debut on the scene in February with their single ‘Control’, an addictively delirious synth-pop track with dark and atmospheric undertones. Gaining praise from the likes of The Line of Best Fit, God Is In The TV and BBC Music Introducing North East, founded by talented musicians, Aimy Miller (vocals/production) and Simon Atkinson (synths/guitar/production), SADSUN blend uplifting vintage pop sensibilities and brooding introspective lyricism with a cinematic backdrop.

‘Heads or (Tails)’ is a refreshing burst of synth pop shimmering with a glorious 80’s pop sheen. The funky guitars inject and weave a groovy thread throughout this laid back summer number while the glistening synths and sticky, pulsing beat create a breathtaking ethereal atmosphere. With smooth vocals caressing the nostalgic melody this sweet, summer baked gem is an easy listening catchy track to put on repeat.

Speaking on ‘Heads or (Tails)’, vocalist, Aimy Miller explained: “Heads or (Tails) is an attempt at exploring the chaos of emotions. When it was written, I was struggling to get a grip on how I was feeling day to day – it felt as though it could literally be down to a flip of a coin. One moment I was over the moon happy, the next I was through the floor hopeless and experiencing a lot of physical pain. I was aware how it must have been for someone to see me like that and i just wanted everything to stop.”

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Alt Rock, Alt- Pop, Funk, Indie, Indie Pop, indie rock, New Music

NULLA ‘Sunyata’

Photo Credit : Sophie Biliz-Reeves

Liverpool band NULLA have released their debut single ‘Sunyata’. With its infectious groove, laid back swagger and silken guitar lines  ‘Sunyata’ is a tight impressive debut from Nulla. The guitars inject a zesty refreshness into the track as they shrill and lightly zing through the ethereal soundscape. A melty pop melody floats upon the dreamy soundscape with a buoyant beat and elastic bass groove creating that charming hip moving foundation for this easy going gem. With its catchy melody, velvety vocals, shredding solo and sun kissed radiance ‘Sunyata’ is a glorious jazz-drizzled ditty to keep you smiling all day.

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