Instant Hit: Modern English - Gathering Dust

"Gathering Dust" was the third single by Modern English released 40 years ago. It is a pretty much atmospheric track, loud and turning into explosion of sound. Similar to the music their contemporaries like Joy Division and A Certain Ratio did it shows a perfect examples of Post Punk aesthetics.

Black Marble to Release a New EP in August

Following their LP Bigger Than Life from last year, Black Marble will return with a new EP titled 'I Must Be Living Twice'. The EP will be released through Sacred Bones Records in August and it will feature four new track, including the lead track "In Manchester" which can be streamed below.

Retrovision: Carly Simon - Why

Carly Simon released "Why" in August 1982 as one of her biggest 80's hits. The song was recorded for the film Soup for One but it eventually gained broader popularity than the film itself. Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers of Chic produced the song moving away from Carly's guitar based songs from the past leaning more on reggae sound.

WAW: Future Islands - For Sure

Future Islands have returned with a brand new single "For Sure" and the video for it was premiered on YouTube this week. This short film was directed by Samuel Jerome Mason. 

Doves Return After 10 Years Break, Reveal New Singles

After 10 years of hiatus and side project, Doves have returned to the music scene with two new singles which were premiered during last four weeks. They first released "Carousels" in June and this week they premiered the video for "Prisoners". Their fifth studio album has also been announced for release on September 11th. Both music videos can be previewed below.

Iggy Pop's "The Passenger" Gets Official Music Video

One of Iggy Pop's biggest hits "The Passenger" has received its official video screening more than four decades after the song was released as b-side for the songs "Success" in 1977. In the visuals, black and white photos of a young Iggy fade into view over vignettes of night-time motorway driving.

via nme.com