2019 - The EP list

The EPs have been growing in diversity more and more and sometimes they even tend to be more interesting than the actual full length releases. The following ten marked an effect on us.

Best of 2019 - The Album List

It's time for a debrief on 2019, and as per tradition, we are excited to unveil our favorite albums of the year. Moreover, with 2019 being the conclusion of the decade, we've had the opportunity to draw comparisons with previous years, setting the stage for our upcoming Top 100 singles and albums of the 10's.

This year has been a showcase of musical artistry, genre fusions, and influences from the past decade, evident in many of the albums on our list. Notably, female artists took center stage, with Lana Del Rey, FKA Twigs, and Weyes Blood paving the way with their distinct styles. Surprising comebacks were also witnessed, including the unexpected reunion and new material release from Shakespeare Sister. On a somber note, the music world bid farewell to Mark Hollis of Talk Talk, Keith Flint of the Prodigy, and most recently, Marie Fredriksson of Roxette.

Our album presentation for this year features 40 albums spanning various genres and sub-genres, exploring diverse musical forms and venturing into new territories.

Year in Review - 2019

Thirty one days divide us from the end of the year 2019 and this also the last year in the 10's decade. As every year, we are in the process of preparing the year end lists which will include Top 40 Album List, Top 50 singles list, Top 10 EP List and Top 20 Videos list. Starting off from today, we will feature the countdown of our favorite releases.

WAW: Moses Sumney - Virile

Written & Directed by Moses Sumney

WAW: Meg Myers - Running Up That Hill

This certainly is the best cover version released this year and one of the best from the running decade. In particular the idea behind the video is great and features hand-colored frames by 2,130 children from all over the United States and Canada set in animation. The video was directed by Jo Roy. 

October Singles Round Up

October Singles Round Up

CHVRCHES - Death Stranding


Rufus Wainwright – Trouble in Paradise


The DMA’s- Silver


Golden Features x The Presets – ‘Paradise’


Pond - Hand Mouth Dancer


Låpsley - My Love Was Like The Rain


Allie X- Rings The Bell


Beck - Uneventful Days


Steven A. Clark - Happiness

OMD Release a Career-Spanning Boxset

Orchestral Manouvers in the Dark have released their first singles compilation since 1998. this one is very special as it also marks the 40th anniversary and this comprehensive collection includes OMD's hits from four decades, from "Electricity" to "What Have We Done", plus a brand new 40th single, "Don’t Go". 

A limited edition 5CD+2DVD career spanning boxset will also be released. Discs 1 and 2 are the same as the 2CD format – the 40 singles in chronological order. Disc 3 is a collection of 22 unheard and unreleased tracks from the OMD,  Disc 4 is a full live recording from the Mermaid Theatre in London, February 2011. Disc 5 is a newly discovered full live recording from the Hammersmith Odeon in May 1983 in support of the Dazzle Ships album. Disc 6 is a DVD featuring 23 OMD performances on the BBC. Disc 7 is a DVD featuring a live recording from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in December 1981 in support of the Architecture & Morality album.

Accordingly the compilation is entitled 'Souvenir - The Singles 1979- 2019' nd it was released on October 6th. 

More details here.

WAW: Pond - Hand Mouth Dancer

The Australian band Pond have premiered the video for a song "Hand Mouth Dancer" which is potentially a new single. The song is taken from their album 'Tasmania', released earlier this year and the video was directed by Elliott Arndt.

Tame Impala Officilly Reveal Their Fourth Album

After a long wait, Tame Impala have finally announced the official release date for their fourth studio album titled 'The Slow Rush' which will be released on February 14th 2020. Following the release of "Patience" and "Borderline" Tame Impala revealed the third single from the album "It Might Be Time"which can be streamed below.

September Singles Round Up

September Singles Round Up 

WAW: elbow - Empires

Elbow - Empires Director : BWTV Editor : Dan Davies

August Singles Round Up

August Singles Round Up 

Angel Olsen - All Mirrors

Alex Ebert - Hands Up

Swim Deep - Sail Away, Say Goodbye

Spector - Half Life
  

Johnny Marr – The Bright Parade
  

Pixies- Catfish Kate
 

Kim Gordon - Sketch Artist


Jenny Hval - High Alice


Poolside – Can't Stop Your Lovin'
 

July Singles Round Up

July Singles Round Up

Black Marble - One Eye Open

Friendly Fires - Silhouettes


Phantogram - Into Happiness


Bat For Lashes - Kids in the Dark



Electric Youth - ARAWA


sir Was ft Little Dragon - Deployed


Belle and Sebastian - Sister Buddha


Heaven -Truth or Dare


TR/ST - Iris

WAW: Cate Le Bon - Home to You

Cate Le Bon - Home to You  
Directed by Phil Collins Produced by Shady Lane Productions, Berlin

May Singles Round Up

May Singles Round Up

Σtella - Samba

Hot Chip - Melody of Love


Sufjan Stevens - Love Yourself


The Ocean Blue - Kings and Queens


Tessa Violet - I Like


Foals - In Degrees


Swimming Girls - 1 2 Many


The Marias - Baby One More Time


Alex Cameron - Miami Memory

WAW: Alex Cameron - Miami Memory

Alex Cameron - Miami Memory

Director: Alex Cameron 

Next Wave: Dark Water

Dark Water is a three piece based in Birraranga (Melbourne) whose music is mainly inspired by 80's darkwave and synthpop.  Lead by vocals of singer, synth player and guitarist Jack Siren, driven by dark bass lines of Dettie Sebastian and reverb drenched drums by V. the band manages to create very atmospheric darkwave sound. The band have released their self titled five track EP (digital/cassette) which features the magnificent and so far outstanding track "Wasteland". 

The Ocean Blue Announce New Album

The Ocean Blue will return with a new studio album in June. The album will be entitled 'Kings and Queens' and it will be their seventh album with single of the same to be released as the lead single. This album also marks the 30th anniversary since the release of band's eponymous debut which included the singles "Between Nothing and Something" and "Drifting, Falling". The album  is out On June 21st. 

http://www.theoceanblue.com/ 

Shakespears Sister Reunion

Shakespears Sisters are back. It seems that the ladies have patched up their differences which are dating back to the early 90's when they were having a career peak and broke up shortly afterwards. After 25 years the duo have reunited and written music together and to mark this occasion the duo will release a compilation entitled 'Singles Party (1988 – 2019)', which rounds up all their 45s together. Two new tracks are included in this compilation- ‘All The Queen’s Horses’ and ‘C U Next Tuesday.’ The band are also touring the UK this winter. 

https://shakespearssister.tmstor.es/

April Singles Round Up

April Singles Round Up

Tame Impala - Borderline


Hatchie - Stay with Me


TR/ST- Gone


Patience - Living Things Don't Last


The Drums - Body Chemistry


Yeasayer - Kiss You All Night


Robyn - Between the Lines


These New Puritans - Where the Trees Are on Fire


Fat White Family - When I Leave