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Few cinematic universes have expanded as successfully beyond the big screen as Star Wars, and The Mandalorian and Grogu has opened up the world of Star Wars even more. What began as a groundbreaking Disney+ series quickly became a fan favourite, introducing audiences to the stoic bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his adorable Force-sensitive companion, Grogu. Now, their adventures leap streaming to the biggest screen possible with The Mandalorian and Grogu in IMAX. The movie features larger-scale action, breathtaking visuals, and the emotional bond that made the series such a success. This latest chapter delivers a true Star…
Manchester, UK four-piece Gloria return in explosive form with “End of the Race (YEH)”. They burst onto the scene with their self-titled debut track back in 2019 and, since then, they’ve still been able to capture plenty of people’s ears with every single release that has gone by…. a high-octane, psychedelic-tinged indie rock blast that hooks hard and never lets go.The new cut has a wonderfully long intro that then kicks you in the face with a burst of guitars around the 30-second mark. It’s got some great depth to it, with some psychedelic textures and even drumming patterns that…
When Does This Place Become Our Scene, the new album from Oslo-based trio Hammok, is the sound of musicians in lockdown, paying no mind to having to play these songs live at some point, but focusing instead on creating feral, interesting music in their own corner of the world, while, as the album’s title suggests, looking for connection with the wider community. There are positives and negatives from this way of working. The good thing is that Semi-Automatic Machines, BANG and Thirst possess the blistering urgency of a fire in a room with no doors. The downside, however, is that…
Guitar-based pop, done skilfully, with words reflecting life’s imperfections.Teddy Thompson, the son of British folk icons Richard and Linda Thompson, was born in the UK but now lives in Brooklyn. This is his tenth self-penned studio album, coming after Heartbreaker Please in 2020. Since then, he has done an album of classic country duets with Jenni Muldaur and his own album of country covers. However, Never Be The Same moves away from these, being guitar-based pop, or perhaps you could call it soft-rock. This is done well, with the tracks having good melodies and choruses. Thompson shows his talent as…
Resurrected English Skiffle band return to their roots with their first record in eight years.Skiffle, I hear you say, isn’t that Lonnie Whatsisname knocking out a homemade English rock and roll and singing about Gor’ Blimey Trousers? Why should I read this?So let’s start with a potted history. Skiffle, as a term, was first heard in the southern states of America in the early 20th Century and reflected a mix of blues and jazz played by jug bands on washboards, jugs, washtub bass, cigar box fiddle, and other homemade instruments. It was picked up as a term and used in…
Photo by Neilson HubbardIn March, we put out a request for short fiction written around the subject of americana. The first to answer our call was one of our favourite singer/songwriters, Dean Owens. He also appeared on our Podcast chatting with Keith Hargreaves recently. Listen to that here.While we don’t usually endorse Spotify as a platform, he has created a playlist there to go along with the story, which you can find here.The Motel And The Highway An original short story by Dean OwensJohnny left Jessica in the motel room and headed out onto Highway 395. It was a beautiful…
London Homesick Blues appears on Jerry Jeff Walker’s iconic 1973 live album, ¡Viva Terlingua!(1973). Recorded in Luckenbach, Texas, with The Lost Gonzo Band, the song was written and sung by band member Gary P. Nunn. It is famously known as being the theme song for the TV show Austin City Limits from 1977 to 2004. Nunn played piano in the famed Lost Gonzo Band of troubadour Jerry Jeff Walker. In this video clip, Nunn is offered centre stage by Walker to sing his signature song. The peculiarity is that the song became as indelibly associated with Walker as was Mr…
Tinashe returns with some fresh music. The artist drops off her brand new single, which is titled “Too Easy”. Hopefully, we can expect a new project from the singer to drop later this year. Listen below: Share on Social Mediaxfacebooklinkedinemailwhatsapp View Original Article Here
Jamie Lenman has announced his new album Puke, due for release on 6 August, alongside the release of a blistering new single and video, ‘You’re Nothing’. The track arrives as the latest preview of Lenman’s upcoming project, following recent single ‘Not Likely’, and continues the artist’s stripped-back, aggressively direct approach to songwriting. The new material will be released exclusively via Bandcamp, with a pay-what-you-want model that Lenman says has become central to funding his independent output. ‘You’re Nothing’ is a confrontational, fast-moving track that sees Lenman channel frustration into sharp lyrical critique. Speaking about the song’s themes, he explained that…
Toledo rock mainstays Citizen have shared their new single ‘Halcyon Blues’, the title track from their upcoming album of the same name, set for release on 7 August via Run For Cover Records. Arriving alongside a new video, the track follows recent single ‘Highs and Lows’ and offers a more stripped-back, emotionally expansive side of the band’s evolving sound. Where its predecessor leaned into punchy alternative rock, ‘Halcyon Blues’ unfolds with a slower, more reflective intensity, building from intimate verses into a wide, atmospheric chorus that highlights the band’s growing melodic scope. Photo credit: Atiba Jefferson Lyrically, vocalist Mat Kerekes…
New York indie band Glimmer have returned with their first new material since last year’s debut album Get Weak, unveiling the hazy, sun-drenched single ‘Someday Sunshine’. Photo by Luke Ivanovich Arriving alongside a new video, the track leans into a softer, more dream-pop-influenced direction for the band, while still retaining the fuzzed-out guitars and driving rhythmic pulse that defined their earlier releases. The result is a more spacious and atmospheric sound, built around swirling guitar layers and melancholic vocals that evoke the blurred nostalgia of long summer days. ‘Someday Sunshine’ marks a subtle but noticeable evolution in Glimmer’s sonic identity.…
Chicago experimental heavyweights REZN have unveiled their latest single, ‘Rites of Passage’, offering another glimpse into their forthcoming album Cycles in the Infinite Dream, due for release on 24 July via Sargent House. Accompanied by a new music video, the track continues the band’s exploration of crushing heaviness and immersive psychedelic soundscapes, balancing towering riffs with cinematic atmospherics. Opening with layers of synthesiser textures from multi-instrumentalist Spencer Ouellette, ‘Rites of Passage’ gradually builds towards a thunderous climax driven by guitarist Rob McWilliams, bassist Phil Cangelosi and drummer Patrick Dunn. Photo credit: Tom Birch Speaking about the track, McWilliams explained that…