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• MJ Hibbett & The Validators - The Battle Of Peterborough single review May 30, 2012
  As far as bonkers ideas go, MJ Hibbett & The Validators writing an indiepop concept album about space dinosaurs invading Norwich certainly is one. What could have ended up as a cringeworthy and forgettable 'wacky' album turned out to be remarkably entertaining, witty and cleverly thought out. It was an accomplishment that deserved a round of ap […]
• King Tuff - Keep On Movin' free MP3 May 30, 2012
  King Tuff releases his new self-titled album this week, it's his second in total and first on the acclaimed Sub Pop label. We recently gave you free track 'Bad Thing', and now here's another, 'Keep On Movin'', which you can stream below or download here. […]
• Onions May 30, 2012
  The first time I came across Onions was in 2007. Where have those five years gone? I’ve squandered them but Onions have been working on their debut album, in between releasing a few singles, and here is the finished article in the form of ‘Pleasure Blast’ and a blast of pleasure it is. The opening track ‘An IE Or A Y’ has that trademark Onions sound stamped […]
• Full steam ahead as IndieTracks releases its timetable May 30, 2012
  The full list of acts and the times they will appear is now on the IndieTracks website here. In summary, the highlights will be: Friday 6 July: Darren Hayman and The Secondary Modern + The School + The Smittens + DJs Saturday 7 July: Veronica Falls + Summer Camp + Go Sailor + Gordon McIntyre (Ballboy) + Standard Fare + The Jasmine Minks + The Just Joans + Ti […]
• No goosing around as Swans announce new LP May 30, 2012
  Swans have announced a new album to be released on Young God Records this summer. The Seer will be available in double digipack CD, treble vinyl LP or download. It'll also be available via the label as a special edition that includes a Swans Live DVD. Michael Gira from the band said: The Seer took 30 years to make. It’s the culmination of every previous […]
• Violens - True album review May 29, 2012
  Much like the batch of recent artists labelled as 'chillwave', this second album from New York trio Violens takes elements of the past thirty years of synth-pop, indie and shoegaze and pieces them together to create an entirely modern sound. The outcome is similar in that these songs glide by in a soft-focus manner with a hazey glow and effected vo […]
• 2:54 - The March free MP3 May 29, 2012
  The Thurlow sisters and co. release their self-titled debut album this week and 'The March' is typical of their brooding alt-rock sound.
• Muj - Got You single review May 29, 2012
  Although formed and based in the USA where the pair met at college, Muj are a duo of Turkish descent and the music they create reflects their transcontinental journey, mixing a variety of familiar genres with the influence of traditional Turkish structures and sounds. It's a great approach that gives their style-mashing music a slightly exotic bent that […]
• She's So Rad - Confetti free MP3 May 28, 2012
  New Zealanders She's So Rad have just put up a new single called 'Confetti'. Is a glorious piece of dreamy shoegaze and it's yours for free, you lucky people!
• Vadoinmessico - Archaeology of the Future review May 27, 2012
  Heard the one about the Englishman, Italian, Mexican, Austrian and, er, another Italian? Well, they formed a psychedelic folk band and lived happily ever after. Not funny? Well, it's not supposed to be, as it's the true story of Vadoinmessico, a planet spanning group of musicians who came together in London and produced this rather enjoyable album. […]