Another Green World - Princess

Princess is the first track from Another Green World's new album Chrysalis Out May 20th 2025. 

Tunde Adebimpe - Somebody New

The lead singer and the founding member of TV on the Radio, Tunde Adebimpe has released his first solo album titled Thee Black Boltz  via Sub Pop Records. Four singles were already released from the album, including the latest, "Somebody New."

Miami Horror feat Telenova - We Are All Made of Stars

 Miami Horror have joined forces with Telenova for their brand new single "We Are All Made of Stars." This also announces Miami Horrors new album "We Always Had Tomorrow" which is out today and their first studio release since 2015.

The Wombats - Blood on the Hospital Floor

The Wombats have released a brand new single titled "Blood on the Hospital Floor". This song will be featured on their upcoming studio album Oh! The Ocean scheduled for February 2025.

Out Today: Suki Waterhouse - Memoir of a Sparklemuffin

Memoir of a Sparklemuffin is the second studio album by the British singer-songwriter Suki Waterhouse released today. Several tracks on the album were already released as singles, including "To Love" from 2023 and "OMG" and "Supersad" from this year. 

Next Wave: Georgia Gets By

Georgia Nott, known for her work in the music duo Broods with her older brother Caleb Nott, has embarked on a solo career under the name Georgia Gets By. In late 2023, she began releasing several singles that explore her personal experiences through a brilliant and smooth indie pop sound. This year she released "When All You Can Manage is a Sigh" and "Madeline" and both songs come with music videos that can be streamed below.

WAW: Magdalena Bay - Death & Romance

Magdalena Bay, have revealed a video for the new song, "Death & Romance." which probably announces their second studio album. The video was directed by Amanda Kramer. 

Next Wave: Sunship Balloon

Sunship Balloon emerged in 2020, comprising two-thirds of The Wombats. When lead singer Matthew Murphy ventured into Love Fame Tragedy, his bandmates Dan Haggis and Tord Øverland-Knudsen embarked on a new sonic journey as Sunship Balloon. Their music blends Synth and Indie Pop, resulting in a captivating indietronica sound. To date, they have released two studio albums, including Real Humans, which debuted in January of this year and has swiftly become one of our favorite albums of 2024. Follow the link below for YouTube links.

Out Today: MGMT - Loss of Life

 MGMT have released their fifth studio album, entitled Loss Of Life today. Four singles were already take from the album including their latest, "Dancing in Babylon", a duet with Chrstine and the Queens. This is their first album in four years, after Little Dark Age and marks the label chnage from Columbia to a New York independet label called Mom + Pop.

Out Today: The Last Dinner Party - Prelude to Ecstasy

The Last Dinner Party has released their highly anticipated and long-awaited new album, Prelude to Ecstasy today. The album launch follows a string of hits from last year, including "Nothing Matters," "My Lady of Mercy" and "On Your Side". One of the outstanding tracks on the first listen is "Portrait of a Dead Girl".

Perfume Genius Officially Announce New Album

Perfume Genius has finally announced the release of brand new album 'Set My Heart On Fire Immediately' which will be released on May 15th through Matador Records. This comes a follow up to his album 'No Shape' which was released in 2017. The video for the song "Describe"was directed by Mike Hadreas.

Next Wave: Pale Moon

Pale Moon is an Icelandic/Russian Psychedelic group which consists of Natalia Sushchenko and Árni Guðjónsson who met in Barcelona and decided to start making music together. Their music was primarily inspired by the Beach Boys, Fleetwood Mac and the Shins and delivers captivating melodies and lush Neo-Psych textures in the vein of the 70’s sound. Both Natalia and Arni were having a musical experience prior to forming Pale Moon and Arni already has had a great track record with music which is most notable for his work with “Of Monsters and Men”. Natalia on the other hand decided to take road with design. 

This month they released their debut EP titled ‘Dust of Days’ with three songs. Each song tickles different themes and even musical genres, the unique voice of Pale Moon glues together into familiar yet fresh sound. Both Arni and Natalia are providing vocals in their songs where Arni masters the  instrumentation and musical arrangement. You can preview their music on Spotify now. 

https://www.palemoonmusic.com/ 

Dinner Announces Debut Album 'Psychic Lovers'

The Danish producer and singer Anders Rhedin who we have already mentioned on several occasions last year, will release his debut album in March this year. Following his EP releases from last year, comes his debut album 'Psychic Lovers'. It will feature the single "Turn Me On" (below) and it will be out on Captured Tracks on April 1st, on CD and LP. 

WAW: Blur- There Are Too Many of Us

In the recent years, Damon Albarn has been pretty much active in music and this year his band Blur returned with a brand new studio album 'The Magic Whip'. This is their first album in more than ten years and a direct follow up to 'Think Thank' which was released in 2003. One of the outstanding tracks from the album certainly is "There Are Too Many of Us" which was premiered in March on Youtube. The video for the song was shot during the rehearsals and was directed by the band. 

We've Got A Fuzzbox And We're Gonna Use It to Reissue Bostin' Steve Austin

The mighty We've Got A Fuzzbox And We're Gonna Use It!! makes its Compact Disc debut on Cherry Red Records. The all-female quartet also known simply as Fuzzbox first made their mark on the nation when their debut single "XX Sex/Rules and Regulations" stormed the UK indie charts reaching #1. 

This 2CD/AA Sided "Splendiferous Edition" of the bands seminal classic "Bostin' Steve Austin" is set for release on January 28th. "Side A" features the original 12 track studio album, digitally remastered from its original analogue master tapes, whilst"Side AA" offers a comprehensive insight into the formative Fuzzbox years compiling 22 of the bands most rare and sought after recordings. The deluxe CD booklet features sleeve notes from the bands drummer Tina, complete with original and expanded artwork, featuring: single sleeve art, lyrics and rare promotional materials. 

 http://www.cherryred.co.uk
 

Retrovision: Electronic- Forbidden City

The Britsh duo Electronic comprising Bernard Sumner and Johnny Marr released their sixth single "Forbidden City" in June 1996. The song was taken from their second album 'Raise The Pressure', their first release on Parlophone which was co-produced by Karl Bartos of Kraftwerk. The song was not a huge hit reaching only #14 on the UK Singles Chart, but did receive substantial radio play in Britain and remains one of Johnny Marr's favourite Electronic songs. This year in February Johnny Marr announced the release of his debut album 'The Messenger' and there are rumours of possible Electronic reissues during this year. 

Next Wave: Inouwee

Inouwee is a Danish indie pop electro duo from Copenhagen consisting of Kaare Hansen and Signe Marike. Their passion for music brought them together and they launched Inouwee in 2009. Since then they were continuously making songs, developing their music and growing with their name. 

Their music is reflecting the matter of life, death, loss, hopes and ambitions. Signe's soft and honest vocal, combined with heavy beats and Kaare's melodic guitar and keyboard, creates a genre somewhere in between trip-hop and electro and delivers a pure nordic excellence in sound. . Their debut EP 'Ghosts and Shadows' is out now while their album "Based On An Untrue Story" is expected to be released by the end of the year. 

 

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Deacon Blue Are Back

Deacon Blue are back with their first album in eleven years. This release also marks the 25 anniversary of their debut release 'Raintown'. The album is ironically titled 'The Hipsters' and its release is preceded by the title track, as the lead-off single, with its brilliant accompanying promo-video. The band will be undertaking a nationwide promotional campaign and will be on a 15-date tour from 4th-22nd October, with two additional concerts in Scotland in December. 

 http://www.deaconblue.com
 

Out This Week: Clockwork Orchestra- Friends Without Names

'Friends Without Names' is the exciting debut album by Clockwork Orchestra (aka Irish songwriter Paul Mangan) set for release on White Label Music, an independent record label based in Windsor which is co-run by Ann Shenton, a founding member of art rockers Add N To (X). 

A chocolate box of melodic treasures, the album was recorded entirely within the confines of Mangan's bedroom studio and demonstrates his love of nursery rhymes, vintage keyboard instruments and lyrical storytelling. 'Friends Without Names' takes the listener on a unique journey through a frenzied world of vibrant colours, songs within songs, eccentric characters and chronic symphonies. 

The live incarnation of Clockwork Orchestra have recently returned from performing a series of shows in Germany and have an album launch set for November 3nd at the Twisted Pepper in Dublin to celebrate the release of Friends Without Names on compact disc. The digital album is released this week. 

http://www.clockworkorchestra.com/ 

Instant Hit: Microdisney- Pink Skinned Man

"Pink Skinned Man" was the second single release for the Irish indie pop group Microdisney. It was released in 1983 through Kabuki and featured the wonderful and acoustic "Fiction Land" as a b-side. Perfect soundtrack to the late summer.