DMA’s Go for BritElectroPop on ‘The Glow’
Aussie Britpoppers the DMA's enlist Stuart Price to try their hand at electropop on The Glow. It's not their best look.
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DMA’S Discuss Their Dancier New Album ‘The Glow’
DMA'S lead-singer, Tommy O'Dell, discusses the band's new album The Glow, and talks about the dancier direction in their latest music.
Ash Compile the Indie-Disco Classics on ‘Teenage Wildlife’
Ash harnessed their teenage angst and energy and built a career on it, as you can hear on Teenage Wildlife, a career-spanning, hit-filled compilation album.
Even the Misses Sound Like Hits on Supergrass’ ‘The Strange Ones 1994-2008’
Straight outta Britpop and straight to the top of the charts, and then gradually back down. When everyone was watching Oasis and Blur call each other names, they should have been listening to Supergrass.
Super Furry Animals’ ‘Guerrilla’ 20th Anniversary Set Is a Vital Re-Issue
Twenty years later, Guerrilla remains a self-contained joy and a great example of how unique, self-assured, and mature yet silly Super Furry Animals were at the turn of the century.
Liam Gallagher Shows His Vulnerable Side on ‘Why Me? Why Not.’
The lasting, overall impression of Why Me? Why Not. is Liam Gallagher discovering a belief in himself as an artist rather than simply as a singer in a rock 'n' roll band.
Suede’s Second Coming Continues with ‘The Blue Hour’
Suede were never really part of the oafish Britpop scene and their dark, dramatic new album makes this more apparent than ever.
The Kooks Play It a Little Too Safe on ‘Let’s Go Sunshine’
The Kooks' newest release Let's Go Sunshine offers an anthemic take on garage rock.
‘As I Was Now’ Is the Most Personal, Revealing Music That Tim Burgess Has Released
Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess did some recording with his "dream supergroup" in 2008, then forgot to release it until now. Better late than never.
Combining Hurt With Some Fun Works for Ash on ‘Islands’
Now that Ash are back to making albums, they made one where all the songs truly count.
Spacehog’s Royston Langdon Returns As Leeds and Asks “What Became of the People”
Spacehog’s Royston Langdon returns with a new guise and observations on isolation and the role of the artist with his new track “What Became of the People”.
Manchester’s Lucas Immortalizes “Anne Marie” With New Video, Single (premiere)
With nods from Cage the Elephant and Jimmy Page, Lucas' time in the sun is just around the corner as "Anne Marie" proves.