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TALK TALK’s Spirit Of Eden has a mythology to match the music’s spellbinding potency. In an edited extract from his new book on the group, Graeme Thomson ventures into the disorienting darkness of Wessex Studios circa 1987 to shed new light on the making of an unrepeatable masterpiece SHORTLY after news of Mark Hollis’ death became public knowledge, on the evening of February 24, 2019, Talk Talk’s de facto fourth member, co-writer and co-producer Tim Friese-Greene, posted a piece of music online. It was the demo of “Eden”, the second track on the group’s momentous 1988 album, Spirit Of Eden, taped…
Other worlds beyond our wildest imaginations, humankind making incredible leaps, experimentations and discoveries surrounding the stars, amplification of the human body or mind, great battles between humans and extraterrestrial creatures. A good sci-fi book adaptation can have it all. Many amazing writers have taken to the sci-fi genre to showcase some stellar tales and characters, such as H.G. Wells, Andy Weir, Mary Shelley and Ursula K. Le Guin, featured countless times as some of the best names to search for when scouting sci-fi of quality. Hugo Gernsback defines the speculative fiction landscape as “a charming romance intermingled with scientific fact…
Lost Girl is stepping into a bolder new era with her latest single ‘Wild’, the follow up to March’s anti romance release ‘Romeo’. Taken from her forthcoming EP EGO, the Reading born artist leans fully into an intoxicating electro R&B sound while embracing a more unapologetic and empowered side of herself.Sultry, confident and direct, ‘Wild’ sees Lost Girl shedding inhibition and reclaiming her femininity with striking honesty. Speaking on the release, she explains: “Wild is about me claiming back my sexuality after years of not feeling comfortable in my feminine energy. This song is fun and allowed me to let…
There’s a certain energy when Juls and Projexx connect and new single ‘Rarri’ keeps that streak alive. Bringing Valiant into the mix, the Ghana, Jamaica and UK link up delivers a track built for late nights and packed dancefloors.Driven by a hypnotic, bass heavy groove, ‘Rarri’ leans into a grittier sound while still carrying the smooth, melodic touch that’s become synonymous with Juls’ production. Projexx and Valiant glide across the beat with effortless chemistry, creating a track that feels both raw and luxurious at the same time.Juls describes the record as “gritty, rough, and raw but still smooth and sexy,”…
Monterrey sister-trio The Warning return with Ego, an explosive Spanish-language single out now via Island EMI Label Group. Driven by punchy guitar, razor-cut riffs, tight rhythm pressure, and Paulina Villarreal’s visceral screams, the track lands among their heaviest releases yet.Lean and forceful, Ego turns ego-driven negativity into full-volume defiance.The official video extends that pressure visually, following its broadcast premiere across MTV Live, mtvU, and the Paramount Times Square billboards.The band says:We loved shooting Ego! This music video is all about reclaiming your power, embracing confidence, and standing tall in your identity…even when the world is watching. It’s always so special…
Oritsé Williams returns with Miracle, a reflective new single shaped by self-talk, emotional pressure, and the quiet fight to keep going. Opening a more personal solo chapter for the JLS founder, the track moves into something restrained, direct, and emotionally exposed.Built on repetition, space, and a close vocal centre, Miracle mirrors difficult thoughts looping before slowly turning into resilience.Produced by MAK10 and co-written with Moelogo, the single blends melodic R&B, Afro-Island, Afro, and Amapiano influences without overcrowding the feeling.Opening his upcoming two-part debut project, Miracle sets a clearer independent chapter in motion. For FM PRO, Oritsé talks vulnerability, restraint, legacy,…
Independent underground label We Are Horror Records has officially announced an extensive series of late-summer UK tour and festival dates. Spearheading the campaign is legendary American heavy metal-infused horror punk veterans The Order of the Fly, who will be crossing the Atlantic to embark on their highly anticipated, first-ever UK run to celebrate their landmark “25 Years of Decay” anniversary alongside a curated selection of the domestic underground’s finest punk, goth, and alternative bands.In an industry increasingly dominated by massive corporate arena tours backed by algorithmic formulas and commercial budgets, this upcoming run serves as an unfiltered statement of pure…
In this new entry in our ‘Diamonds In The Rough’ category, we would like to introduce you to upcoming artist ThomasDavid and his brand new album titledEGODEATH. ThomasDavid’s latest release, EGODEATH, is more than just an album, it feels like the culmination of years spent refining an artistic identity, pushing boundaries, and confronting the self head-on. In a hip-hop landscape often dominated by imitation and trend-chasing, EGODEATHstands apart as a deeply personal, emotionally raw, and sonically ambitious body of work that refuses to settle for easy comparisons. From the opening moments of “CROSS CHAIN,” ThomasDavid establishes the atmosphere that defines…
Following a long-running legal dispute with Chris Cornell’s estate over the rights to the late Soundgarden frontman’s final recordings, guitarist Kim Thayil has revealed that the surviving members of the band are nearing completion on the unreleased songs.In an interview for LifeMinute, Thayil says that the much of the material is over 10 years old and the band – rounded out by drummer Matt Cameron and bassist Ben Shepherd – are putting their touches on the demo recordings. “They’re very rough,” Thayil says of the demos. “They’re sketches. You start with a little pencil sketch and you fill it in…
Omaha, United States artist BADSQUATCH delivers pure adrenaline on “Move”. The upbeat and groovy cut was an instant hit with me from the very first play, and even within the first 20 seconds, I knew I’d be sticking around for the full duration. It hit that hard…. ahigh-energy, synth-soaked groove built for instant movement and repeat listens.It’s one of those quirky, synth-filled cuts with a delicious indie rock bassline that just wobbles its way into the back of your mind. It is rather disco in places, with that aforementioned groove. It has a sun-kissed 80s and early 90s sheen about…
Love, Burns: Pavement Drawings(Spinout Nuggets/Jigsaw)LP | CD | DLOut 29th May, 2026Third album from Love, Burns, led by Phil Sutton, revels in the adoration of jangle-pop at its most beautiful.There is something wonderful that floats from the speakers as soon as the needle drops, something plaintive and yearning. As the new album from Love, Burns (led by Pale Lights’ Phil Sutton) opens and sets out its jangle-pop stall with the marvellous You Have To Be Sad, neurons fire, the mind disconnects, and you float away on the lush arrangements and beautiful vocals. It drifts in from a world inhabited by…
Julianne Moore has always been an actress dedicated to her craft. From her character leaning roles in Todd Haynes’s masterpiece Safe and PTA’s Magnolia to her Oscar winning performance in Still Alice as an Alzheimer’s victim, to even comedy and blockbuster titles with the Hunger Games and Crazy, Stupid, Love. It is clear that Julianne does acting for the love of the game and can dabble in all kinds of stories to bring fresh, provocative characters to life with an interesting story to tell. For the 79th Cannes Film Festival, Julianne is attending as a guest of honour for Kering’s…