Scarlet, the British duo consisting of Charly Parker and Jo Youle, released their biggest hit, "Independent Love Song," thirty years ago in 1994. The track is best known for its striking contrast between the subdued verses and the soaring, powerful refrain, making it one of the most unconventional power ballads ever released.
Minuit Machine - Party People
Minuit Machine continues to build anticipation for their upcoming album Queendom, set for release on March 21st. Their latest single, "Party People," showcases their signature blend of darkwave and electrifying synth-driven beats.
WATCH: Lord Huron - Who Laughs Last
Lord Huron have returned with a brand new single and their first studio release since 2022. The song is entitled "Who Laughs Last" features the collaboration and the spoked word by the actress Kristen Stewart.
Out Today: Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory
Sharon Van Etten's highly anticipated return in 2024 sees her stepping into a new musical era with her band The Attachment Theory. This marks a shift from her solo work, bringing a more collaborative and band-driven dynamic to her sound.
Her seventh studio album, Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory, was first announced with the release of the single "Afterlife" in October and now, with the latest single "Trouble" out, the album’s direction is becoming clearer—melding Van Etten’s intimate songwriting with the energy of a full band.
Out Today: Kim Wilde - Closer
Kim Wilde has officially released her 15th studio album, Closer, today via Cherry Red Records. The album was preceded by the singles "Trails of Destruction" and "Midnight Train". Produced by her brother Ricky Wilde, Closer continues Kim Wilde's legacy of evolving her sound while staying true to her roots. A major highlight of the album is "Sorrow Replaced," a duet with Midge Ure, which we hope is a candidate for the next single.
Instant Hit: Godot - Something's Missing
"Something Missing" is the sole single released by the short-lived 80s act Godot, a project involving among others David Hughes and Martin Cooper, both members of Dalek I Love You. Alongside this single, the band also released an EP titled Extended Player in 1981.
Andy Bell, Dot Allison & Michael Rother - I'm in Love with a German Film Star
Andy Bell of Ride, has teamed up with Dot Allison and Michael Rother for an album collaboration titled Pinball Wanderer which is due for release on February 28th. The first single has been revealed on YouTube, and it is the cover version of the Passion's classic "I'm in Love with a German Film Star" that was released in January 1981.
Best of 2024 - The Album List
The year 2024 was a remarkable year for music, delivering a vibrant mix of genres that defined the soundscape of the year. Legendary musicians graced us with groundbreaking albums, reaffirming their enduring influence, while emerging talents injected fresh perspectives into the industry, redefining genres and captivating audiences worldwide. Below is a roundup of notable albums that left a mark this year, making them contenders for our year-end favorites.
01. Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Wild God [PIAS]
Wild God is the18th studio album by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, released in August 2024. It is the first studio album to feature the full participation of the Bad Seeds since Skeleton Tree (2016).The album has been described as a thematic shift and a return to living, suggesting that Cave has emerged from a grief-induced period and rediscovered a love for life. Wild God received two nominations at the Grammy Awards and one for the Australian Music Prize.
02. Magdalena Bay - Imaginal Disk [Mom + Pop]
Imaginal Disk is the second studio album by Magdalena Bay, released through Mom + Pop Music in August 2024. The album was entirely produced by the duo, and it is a concept album where the fictional character True is implanted with an "Imaginal Disk", into her forehead to transform into her ideal self. Like its influences, the album is predominantly Synth-pop with elements of pop music, psychedelia, new age, disco, shoegaze, and progressive rock.
03. Allie X - Girl With No Face [Twin]
Allie X's third studio album, Girl With No Face, released in February 2024 and recorded in 2020 during the global lockdowns. Like her previous releases, this album is even more, 80s and Synth pop inspired and also paying homage to 1980s Synth pop, but not the typical variety that's been heard in recent times. Instead, Allie X recreates the early New wave and Dark wave resulting in something with a lot more edge and texture.
04. The Cure - Songs of a Lost World [Polydor/Fiction]
The Cure's latest album, Songs of a Lost World, released in November 2024, marks their first collection of new material in 16 years. Critics have praised the album for its dark, personal themes and a return to the band's earlier, more atmospheric sound. Commercially, Songs of a Lost World has been a significant success. It debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart, becoming the band's first chart-topping album since Wish in 1992.
05. The Last Dinner Party - Prelude to Ecstasy [Universal]
Prelude to Ecstasy is the debut album by British indie pop band the Last Dinner Party that was released in February 2024. Already in 2023, the band made prominence with a string of hits, including "Nothing Matters" and "My Lady of Mercy". The album is a collection of baroque art pop songs with a kick of Glam, goth and grotesque. When it was released in reached the Top tens in several countries including native UK.
06. Fontains D.C. - Romance [XL]
Romance is the fourth studio album by Fontaines D.C and their first release on XL Recordings. This change was also evident in their music style, as they moved a bit from their signature Post punk, adapting influences from Brit pop and Alternative Rock. It was also the band's first album to chart in the United States. The band received two nominations at the 2025 Grammy Awards: Best Rock Album for Romance and Best Alternative Music Performance for "Starburster."
07. Fat White Family - Forgiveness is Yours [Domino]
Forgiveness is Yours is the fourth studio album of Fat White Family, which was released in April 2024. It is very relevant to the time we live in. It is energetic, dynamic and as it is stated on their label page, it has pushed them to the limits not only of their creative talent, but of their health, their sanity, their very existence however they continue to challenge conventions, and Forgiveness is Yours solidifies their place as one of the most compelling acts in contemporary music.
08. Michael Kiwanuka - Small Changes [Polydor]
Small Changes is the fourth studio album by Michael Kiwanuka, released last November 2024. The album is released after five years break and reflects his personal life and changes, capturing his growth as an artist and individual. This is another brilliant neo-soul record, adding touches from other genres including R&B, indie, folk, blues, and jazz. Overall, Small Changes is a testament to Michael Kiwanuka's artistic maturity, showcasing his ability to craft soulful, introspective music.
09. Ride - Interplay [Wichita]
Interplay is the seventh studio album by Ride, released in March 2024, through Wichita Recordings. The album was written and recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic and showcases a blend of genres, including shoegaze, Krautrock, and synth-pop, giving it a more progressive tone, however retaining a hint of their shoegaze roots from the first two albums.
10. Suki Waterhouse - Memoir of a Sparklemuffin [Sub Pop]
Memoir of a Sparklemuffin is the second studio album by Suki Waterhouse, released in September 2024, under the Sub Pop label. Comprising 18 tracks, the album showcases Waterhouse's evolution as an artist, blending her indie pop roots with explorations into other genres. While some praise its eclectic sound and Waterhouse's lyrical vulnerability, others feel it falls short of a successful reinvention.
11. Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft [Darkroom]
12. Beth Gibbons - Life Outgrown [Domino]
13. Sunship Balloon - Real Humans [/]
14. English Teacher - This Could Be Texas [Island]
15. The Smile - Wall of Eyes [XL]
16. Bill Ryder-Jones - Iechyd Da [Domino]
17. Telenova - Time is Flower [EMI]
18. Empire of the Sun - Ask That God [EMI]
19. Nadine Shah - Filthy Underneath [EMI]
20. Ronnie Stone - Ride Again [Feeltrip]
Best of 2024 - The Singles
2024 was a remarkable year for music, delivering a vibrant mix of genres that defined the soundscape of the year. Iconic artists returned with chart-topping hits, reminding us why they’ve stood the test of time, while newcomers brought bold innovation, shaking up the music scene with fresh sounds and perspectives. Here's a collection of the very best tracks from 2024 and a Happy New Year!!
02. Holy Wire - I Still Feel Alone All The Time
03. Bon Iver - Things Behind Things Behind Things
04. Nick Cave & Wild Seeds - Wild God
05. Allie X - Bon Voyage
06. The Cure - Alone
07. Depeche Mode - Before Dawn
08. Magdalena Bay - Death & Romance
09. The The - Cognitive Dissident
10. Billie Eilish - Birds of Feather
11. Ride - Monaco
12. Jamie XX fr Robyn - Life
13. Suki Waterhouse - OMG
14. Telenova - Power
15. Nadine Shah - Greatest Dancer
16. Geneva Jacuzzi - Scene Ballerina
17. Fountains D.C. - Starbuster
18. MGMT - Nothing to Declare
19. Fat White Family - What's That You Say
20. Pet Shop Boys - Dancing Star
21. FKA twigs - Perfect Stranger
22. Allie X - Off With Her Tits
23. Kim Wilde - Trail of Destruction
24. Sharon van Etten & The Attachment Theory - Afterlife
25. James Blake - Like The End
26. Empire of the Sun - Changes
27. Sade - Young Lion
28. Ronnie Stone - The Diamond
29. Manic Street Preachers - Hiding in Plain Sight
30. Cool Heat - Not My Fault
31. Nightbus - Average Boy
32. The Horrors - The Silence That Remains
33. The Last Dinner Party - Feminine Urge
34. Fountains D.C. - Here's The Thing
35. The Wombats - Blood On The Hospital Floor
36. MGMT ft. Christine and the Queens - Dancing In Babylon
37. Male Tears - S.O.D.
38. Ride - Peace Sign
39. Rose Gray - Free
40. The Smile - Friend of a Friend
41. Holy Wire - The Ending of an Age
42. Primal Scream - Love Insurrection
43. Future Islands - Say Goodbye
44. Beth Gibbons - Reaching Out
45. Houses of Heaven - Deserve
46. John Cale - How We See the Light
47. SG Lewis ft Tove Lo - Busy Girl
48. Bryan Ferry ft Amelia - Star
49. TR/ST - Performance
50. Kirin J. Callinan - It's The Truth
WATCH: Soap&Skin - Girl Loves Me
"Girl Loves Me" is the second single for the Austrian singer Anja Plaschg who records under the name Soap&Skin. This and the cover of the song "Mystery of Love" which we already announced here are featured on her album Torso that was released on November 22nd.
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.
Sade - Young Lion
Sade has released her first single in six years, titled "Young Gun".This song is part of Transa:Selects compilation that celebrates the spiritual journey of trans people. It also features tracks by Perfume Genius, Fleet Foxes, Moses Sumney and many others.
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