Next Wave: Porridge Radio

Porridge Radio were formed in Brighton in 2015 when they released their debut album Misery Radio. The band’s nucleus is the very charismatic singer, songwriter and lead guitarist Dana Margolin while the other members are keyboardist Georgie Stott, bass guitarist Maddie Ryall and drummer Sam Yardley. This year they have released their second album Every Bad and the first on the new record label Secretly Canadian. The album is certainly going to make it to our year end list as it has a perfect balance between good song writing, sound production and vocals. It tenders to get loud and burst out yet it remains emotional and melancholic. It has been promoted by the series of singles including “Don’t Ask Me Twice” and their latest “Circling”, released in March.

 

Image courtesy of  www.loudandquiet.com

 

August Singles Round Up

The "Summer Wine" 2020 cover leading the way into this August Singles Round up which also includes some exciting comebacks by Cabaret Voltaire, The Smashing Pumpkins and Julia Holter.

Alex Kapranos & Clara Luciani - Summer Wine

Chelou - Real

 

The Neighbourhood - Devil's Advocate

Muzz - Summer Love

Cabaret Voltaire - Vasto

Julia Holter - Gold Dust Woman

Girl in Red - Rue

Nation of Language - On Division St

The Smashing Pumpkins - CYR

NZCA LINES - Prisoner of Love

WAW: The Killers - My Own Soul's Warning

The Killers premiered the second video for the song "My Own Soul's Warning" which premiered on August 20th on YouTube. Their brand new studio album Imploding the Mirage was officially released a day after. This new video for My Own Soul's Warning was directed by Michael Hill.

Instant Hit: Katy Gray - Hold Me Tight

"Hold Me Tight" was released by Katy Gray  in 1985 and there is quite a veil of mystery to the singer's identity and rumours that claim that she was tragically killed by a disco ball in 1987. The lady on the cover artwork is believed to be Monica Stucci. Katy Gray never released another single and this certainly remains as an italo-disco tune of the highest calibre.

 

Tears for Fears to Release The Seeds of Love Boxset

Tears for Fears’ third album, 1989’s The Seeds of Love is going to be released as five disc box set. This album featured some of bands's biggest hits including, "Advice for the Young at Heart" and "Woman in Chains". The box set will feature the original album, remastered, singles and B-sides, alternate mixes, demos and outtakes. The “super deluxe” collection, as well as a pared-down two-disc edition, will come out on October 9th. More info here.

Cabaret Voltaire Announce 15th Studio Album Shadow of Fear

 Cabaret Voltaire have announced the release of their 15th studio album this year. Entitled Shadow of Fear and it will be their first studio album in 26 years which will be promoted with the first single "Vasto", released this month. This will also be the first album with Richard H. Kirk as a sole member. The album is going to be officially released on November 20 through Mute records.

Retrovision: Scritti Politti - Absolute

"Absolute" was one of the lead tracks taken from Scritti Polittis's second album Cupid & Psyche '85, released in June 1985. This song and the video however were released a year before and the video for the song was directed by John Scarlett-Davies.

Summer Wine 2020

 Alex Kapranos from Franz Ferdinand fame and Clara Luciani of La Femme and Nouvelle Vague have recorded a duet for the legendary "Summer Wine". The song was performed as the English/French cover version last year at Olympia in Paris. The video was premiered yesterday and it was directed by Ryder the Eagle.