Maxïmo Park’s Duncan Lloyd Shares New Solo Single “Outside Notion” (premiere)
The new video for Maxïmo Park guitarist Duncan Lloyd's song "Outside Notion" is a beautifully lo-fi affair heavily influenced by the golden age of silent film.
Paul Carr
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K. Leimer Is Concerned About Humanity’s Growing Crises on ‘Irrational Overcast’
Experimental, electronic artist K. Leimer binds the music on Irrational Overcast to the central themes to create something that attempts to articulate the dangers that threaten societal equilibrium today.
LA Alt-Rockers, Raised on TV, Release Scorching New Single “Soul on Fire” (premiere)
LA alt-rockers, Raised on TV share "Soul on Fire", another perfectly formed rock 'n' roll nugget from the rising band.
Gomez Share Nearly Forgotten “Someday” from 20th Anniversary Edition of ’Liquid Skin’ (premiere)
While previously released demos from the 20-year special edition, "Nobody's Girl" and "Throwin' Myself Away" would have fit perfectly on Gomez's Liquid Skin, given a little spit and polish, "Someday" is something else entirely.
DJ Chillz Pulls You onto the Dancefloor on “1111 Accord” (premiere)
With its punchy beats and electrifying groove, DJ Chillz makes "1111 Accord" sound so effortless.
Jordan Rakei’s ‘Origin’ Is a Neo-Soul Masterclass
Origin is a rich, intoxicating listen that benefits from Jordan Rakei's clear, succinct vision. The desire to challenge himself to write a more thematic, conceptual album has encouraged Rakei to write more immediate, more impactful songs.
Mark Knight Shows Who Is Boss on “The General” (premiere)
Mark Knight's "The General" is another deliriously catchy, groove-laden club hit in waiting, destined to ignite dance floors across the world.
Plaid’s ‘Polymer’ Is a Wonderfully Elusive, Unpredictable Album That Constantly Surprises
By successfully tying the tracks to culturally relevant, apposite themes, Plaid's Polymer is one of their most strikingly accomplished albums to date.
British DJ and Producer, Pirate Copy, Aims for the Heavens on “Touch the Sky” (premiere)
"Touch the Sky" is the sound of producer Pirate Copy distilling his sound into their essential elements and spinning them into dancefloor gold.
British Electronic Duo Model Man Release Video for “Running” (premiere + interview)
Model Man's "Running" evokes mid-'90s classic house with gleaming piano notes and snippets of vocal samples all supported by a synth riff that binds the whole thing together.
Machinedrum and Jimmy Edgar Team Up as ‘J-E-T-S’ on Their First Collaboration, ‘Zoospa’
Zoospa finds producers Machinedrum and Jimmy Edgar finding plenty of shared musical ground, laying charges, and then detonating them.
Brits in Hot Weather #16
Brits in Hot Weather features five of the best new British songs. In this edition, we have trap-infused indie from 13XL, the compelling electronics of Le Module, anthemic indie from the Polarity, barrelling post-hardcore from Cagework, and sunshine filled house from Disciples.