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ScreenshotWell that’s it from us for this week, and we leave you dear reader with a brand new track from Kurt Wagner’s Lambchop outfit who have announced details of their new album Punching The Clown which will be released on 21st August 2026 via City Slang. The new song Weakened includes Justin Vernon on banjo and a full choir helmed by Blake Morgan. Wagner said of the new record: “In early 2024 I heard a song on the radio on my way to get some gas, just a minimal single chord strummed banjo and a small group of voices. It…
Dallas Songwriter details life-altering experience with signature country twang.A visit from Death will wake any man from his slumber. In Joshua Ray Walker’s case, The Reaper didn’t just knock on his door – he tried to kick in the deadbolt, splinter the frame, and tear the thing from its hinges. Walker’s eyes snapped open wide.In January 2024, Walker was diagnosed with Stage 3B colon cancer (eventually developing into Stage 4). Walker woke up fast, and a journey of self-discovery began for the Dallas songwriter, who is now a year and a half cancer-free.Ain’t Dead Yet is the third album in…
The first great, breezy, summer “pop” record is here, from a self-described “Americanish” band with an old-country soul.Much like their previous efforts, High Horse, by Cowtown’s Cut Throat Finches, defies easy categorisation. Is it a country record? Is it rock? Is it pop? It’s got fiddles and steel guitar, so it must be americana, right? The answer to all of these questions is, of course, yes. Cut Throat Finches write great pop songs, and this is no slam; it is, in fact, pretty hard to write a good pop song, especially in a Jack Antonoff-saturated landscape of songs that sound…
During the opening lines of the foreword to Tom Piazza’s latest book, Living In The Present With John Prine, the widow of one of the finest songwriters of his generation, Fiona Prine, describes how her late husband was also an astute judge of character. “Someone who could decide within the first few minutes of meeting a new person whether they were worth spending time on. He could especially spot an ulterior motive or lack of sincerity in a person and hated braggers or people who put on airs. He did, however, like people who loved their parents and older family…
Photo: Eleonore HendricksZoh Amba, who previously announced their Matador debut album, Eyes Full, which is out on 5th June 2026, has shared details of a run of UK and European tour dates. The European leg kicks off on 29th October at Rockomotives Festival in France and includes UK stops in Bristol, London, Manchester, and Glasgow.Eyes Full is tied to Amba’s hometown of Kingsport, Tennessee and the rediscovery of their first instrument, the guitar. The album centres around a type of muddy, loose acoustic blues, punctuated with bursts of feedback-laden electric guitar and burnishes of Appalachian folk. It’s a remarkable turn…
Unheard Music continues its journey of artistic freedom and underground expression with a new release from founding artists Far&High. They return to the label with the ‘Coda EP’, a five-track release that captures their most refined and dancefloor-focused work to date, sitting at the intersection of Indie Dance, modern House, and subtle Electronica. Built on driving grooves, rich textures, and a forward-thinking club sensibility, the ‘Coda EP’ showcases Far&High’s signature approach to production, balancing emotional depth with peak time energy. Each track is crafted to move between intimate club environments and larger dancefloor settings, reflecting the versatility at the core…
Jonson, Jonson & Jonson Drop Smooth New Soul Cut ‘Trouble’.North West London’s soul funk jazz trio Jonson, Jonson & Jonson return with their third single, Trouble, a classy slice of late night listening.Made up of Joe Cang, Danny Schogger and Phil Thornalley, the trio lean into a rich Seventies soul sound. Trouble is a slow burning groove with silky piano, crisp drums and effortlessly funky guitar. A warm bassline carries Joe’s Marvin Gaye inspired vocals as he reflects on conflict and human intolerance.It is a track built for after hours listening or poolside moments. Smooth, thoughtful and full of groove.The…
East London artist Paleblu has returned with ‘rotten love’, a politically charged new single that pushes his self defined “indie jungle” sound into even sharper territory. Fresh from a standout live set at Paper Dress Vintage, the producer, songwriter and longtime D&B figure continues to blur the lines between shoegaze textures, hip hop atmospherics and jazz infused drum & bass.Best known in underground circles for releases connected to labels including RAM and Hospital Records, Paleblu (Ryan Gonsalves) has spent the past few years carving out a distinct lane of his own. ‘rotten love’ feels like a natural progression from his…
Brunch Electronik and The Gardens of Babylon announce a 4-date series, ‘Between Worlds’. Built around the idea of transition, connection, and duality, the series reflects Brunch Electronik’s continued evolution in Ibiza, expanding its established daytime DNA into experiences that prioritise flow, atmosphere, and a stronger sense of narrative across each event. Developed together with The Gardens of Babylon, the concept introduces new layers of programming and production while remaining rooted in Brunch’s core identity: community, carefully curated lineups, and a focus on transcendental, shared moments on the dancefloor This first announcement leans into melodic, organic, and emotionally driven electronic music,…
Action Bronson returns with the release of a brand new studio album.PLANET FROG contains 13 songs and features from Lil Yachty, Paul Wall, Roc Marciano and more. Listen to the full project below: Share on Social Mediaxfacebooklinkedinemailwhatsapp View Original Article Here
Disco figurehead Purple Disco Machine celebrates his return to the White Isle and forthcoming Pure Ibiza residency with the release of the appropriately titled ‘Disco Cherry’. Drawing on the elegant, unmistakable energy of the legendary Ibiza nightclub, the Grammy Award winner delivers a historic first – a release dedicated to a Pacha residency. Sampling the 80s Italo-disco classic ‘Walkman’ from Kasso, the track embodies Pure Pacha’s feel-good mantra and instantly captures that effervescent feeling of confidently strolling through the streets of Ibiza. Layered with irresistible energy and punctuated with a subtle but effective call to ‘party’ weaved throughout the mix,…
BROCKHOFF returns with Front Row, the fifth single from debut album Easy Peeler, out June 5 via [PIAS] Recordings Germany. Gentle but exposed, the track turns live performance into pressure: spotlight, crowd, trembling hands, and one face that could change everything…“If I ever saw you in the front row / My fingers trembling / Oh I might never finish this song”.BROCKHOFF shares:To me, Front Row is a song full of excitement and fear, both feelings I experience a lot while being on tour. It’s about this childhood daydream of mine, capturing a romantic story of someone you’re singing your song…