“No one wants another twelve songs of recycled chord progressions.” Why you need CHEW MAGNA in your life.

MANCHESTER’S cacophonous craftsmen CHEW MAGNA today unleash their blistering and diverse eponymous debut album. And it’s much more than just an onslaught of decibel-destroying fuzz, with the four-piece taking inspiration from their vast record collections laying down an ambitious record that swerves between Indie Rock, Krautrock, Post-Hardcore, Punk, Noise Rock, and Shoegaze. “We wanted to…

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Following the footsteps of Birkin and Hardy: Line Beauclair’s ‘SOFT’ out now

BORN in the north of France from a French mother and an American father, singer-songwriter LINE BEAUCLAIR crafts music influenced by both countries. And the release of today’s single, ‘Soft,’ allows Beauclair to showcase her sultry vocals, clearly inspired by ‘60s French icons Jane Birkin and Françoise Hardy. “Growing up I was surrounded by ‘60s…

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The Boxer Rebellion – and a song of fascination

RESURGENT four-piece THE BOXER REBELLION present another, trademark, emotive cut, ‘A Man As Alive As The City,’ as their new ‘Open Arms’ EP looms into view. “The song is a feeling more than anything,” said singer and songwriter, Nathan Nicholson. “It’s about restlessness and change. I find it hard a lot of times to unwind, like I have…

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AERIAL SALAD tease April’s album with new single – and it’s big business.

A BAND inspired by those huge rock ‘70s rock tunes and sweet sounds of Brazilian-based Samba and soul, Manchester’s AERIAL SALAD today tease their forthcoming ‘R.O.I.’ album with the release of new single, ‘Big Business.’ “It’s all about a growing feeling that money is completely destroying entertainment,” said singer and guitarist, Jamie Munro. “The idea…

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Spencer Segelov opens up on flawless ‘You’re a Lighthouse, I’m at Sea’ album

OUT today – and genuine contender for 2024’s album of the year – the incredible ‘You’re a Lighthouse, I’m At Sea,’ from Spencer Segelov & Great Paintings. Originally from Swansea, Wales, Segelov is a composer, and multi-instrumentalist who has written and recorded eight albums across various genres including pop, indie, country, synth, and yacht rock….

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Daring to be different: Dez’s Socket catches fire!

AUSSIE maverick DEZ DARE launches 2024 with ‘Got a Fire In My Socket’, his first song from new album ‘A Billion Goats. A Billion Sparks. Fin.’ due March 1st via God Unknown Records. Speaking ahead of today’s launch, dare explained, “’Got a Fire In My Socket’ is a fuzzed up, bass and synth driven, stomper that…

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MURDER CLUB: Sassy selfies and the sounds of the Shangri-La’s

OUT of Newport, South Wales, riot-grrrl indie-poppers MURDER CLUB today launch the Shangri-La’s infused, Hole inspired, ‘Pictures of Myself,’ via Venn Records. “The song is an anthem for the folks who like to take their time when they’re getting ready,” said Kristy Cromwell, (bass, vocals). “We will not be rushed, and we cover the big…

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LondonPeaky’s ‘Album of the Year’

‘AIN’T NO PERIL’ from JIM JONES ALL STARS is LondonPeaky’s 2023, Album Of The Year. REVIEW/INTERVIEW below, first published 29/09/2023 THE Mississippi Delta’s musical ghosts and spirits have left an enduring mark on ‘Ain’t No Peril,’ the new album from JIM JONES ALL STARS.  But does the Devil have all the best tunes, or under the…

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JJ LOVEGROVE’S ALT CHRISTMAS MESSAGE

“JJ LOVEGROVE’S alt Christmas message: An independent artist ‘choose your own adventure’ guide for ‘How to navigate the music industry & mingle with your heroes, without getting too nervous & throwing up!’ It’s the 22nd of December, the winter solstice, and I’m sitting in my favourite bar in my hometown, waiting for my soundcheck for…

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LondonPeaky’s ‘Single Of The Year’

JESSIE REID’S ‘A Little Closer’ is LondonPeaky’s 2023, Single Of The Year. Included on Spotify’s coveted ‘Most Beautiful Songs in The World’ playlist, the raw and breathtakingly beautiful indie-folk love song also features French-born, Easymess. Speaking exclusively to LondonPeaky.com earlier this year, Jessi explained, “Ultimately, it’s a love song, but quite an unhealthy love song.” “It’s about feeling a bit…

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