The UK alternative rock outfit BirdPen have just released a new single and video “Invisible”. The single is taken from their forthcoming album All Function One, which is set for release on 5th March 2021 on JAR Records. The album was written, recorded and produced by the core group duo of Dave Pen (also singer and guitarist in Archive) and Mike Bird, and mastered by Frank Arkwright at Abbey Road Studios. All Function One…
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DEINE LAKAIENhave released the second single ‘Because of Because’ from their forthcoming double album Dual. ‘Because of Because’ represents the duo’s lyrical “answer” to the previously released cover of Patti Smith/Bruce Spingsteen classic ‘Because the Night‘. Alexander Veljanov explains: “While there is no musical connection between those two tracks, I have taken lyrical inspiration for ‘Because of Because’ from the themes that ‘Because the Night’ invokes. This song revolves around self-determination, a feeling of belonging, and the energy that can…
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Swedish EBM act Pouppee Fabrikk have just released the second EP taken from the “Armén” album. Burn Forever features remixes by Pouppee Fabrikk, Blush Response and Kreign. While PF remix transformed the song into an angry and revolted solid EBM, Blush Response turned this track into an oppressive, noisy and destructured cut and the US newcomer Kreign gave it a powerful old school EBM twist. “Burn Forever” is available via Bandcamp now. Pouppee Fabrikk 6CD…
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Soft Riot has just released a limited edition video collection which compiles one decade of video output, including 14 music videos, 2 Possession Records short films promoting When Push Comes To Shove (PSSN04) and The Outsider In The Mirrors (PSSN02) as well as various incidental footage that totals in at 1 hour, 45 minutes running time. Videos include: Possesion Short Film 001 | Fate’s Got A Bone To Pick With You Taking Off The…
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Zwaremachine releases the first single “Conquest 3000” from the same title new album on 2nd December 2020. This is the first track to feature the Zwaremachine live trio of Mach Fox, Dbot and Dein Offizier. The drum tracks by Dein Offizier were recorded January 2020 in the Netherlands and additional drum machine programming and synths were added by Planktoon and sent to the band for final arrangement and mixing from his studio in Sweden….
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Chris Connelly has just released his 23rd solo album entitled Graveyard Sex. After last year’s experimental Sleeping Partner, Graveyard Sex marks the return to his trademark sound. The album is emotionally fuelled, rich with dreamy soundscapes and most expressive vocals; it’s an intense and awe-inspiring masterpiece that could easily be his most profound piece of work so far. We took this opportunity to talk to Chris about his latest record and recent musical endeavours….
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After last year’s rather experimental and conceptual piece of work, Sleeping Partner, this year Connelly returns with a brand new album entitled Graveyard Sex. It’s not easy to review such an exceptional record; Connelly’s art is complex and requires deeper understanding and reflection. This album is a window into Connelly’s very intimate self; even if you don’t speak the language, you will notice that he’s never sounded more personal. The opening song, “Graveyard Sex”,…
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Canadian pot-punk outfit ACTORS have just released a new single and video “Love You More”, from the forthcoming album Acts of Worship, set for release in 2021; it’s their first music in a couple of years. Following the release of their debut album It Will Come To You in 2018 on Artoffact Records, the band spent 18 months touring the USA, Canada, and Europe, hitting many of the best-loved festivals, including Terminus Festival, Wave-Gotik-Treffen,…
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Shiiine On Weekender returns for its sixth instalment on the 12th, 13th and 14th November 2021 at Butlin’s Minehead Arena. Announcing nearly 80 artists and performers today, the Shiiine On Weekender can also confirm a huge array of new and established acts. LINE UP: FEEDER CAST PETER HOOK & THE LIGHT THE CORAL // BLACK GRAPE // GLASVEGAS // THE BLUETONES PLUS… 808 STATE // ASIAN DUB FOUNDATION // SICE BOO & THE RADLEYS…
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Following her debut single “All My Love“ taken from her upcoming debut EP Dogs and Gods, London-based singer & songwriter October and the Eyes shares her new single & video “Playing God“. Speaking about the new single, October explained “‘Playing God’ is about the innate human desire for power and control but also our ability to cry “poor little ole’ me” when it all gets too much.” “It’s also hugely laced with irony, humour and contradictions…
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