NEW Singles & Videos + Release Announcements + Brand New Signings
New Jersey punk stalwarts Beach Rats new single
Together, the members of New Jersey’s Beach Rats probably have at last 150 years’ experience playing in punk bands. Beach Rats started when Brian Baker, (Bad Religion, Minor Threat and a whole mess of other bands), found himself living in Asbury Park. Baker started a new band with a group of other punk veterans — Ari Katz from Lifetime, Bryan Keinlen and Pete Steinkopf from the Bouncing Souls, Danny Windas from Let It Burn. Beach Rats released their debut EP Wasted Time in 2018, and they’re following it with their first full-length Rat Beat this winter.
US singer/somgwriter DELICATE STEVE releases surrealist new song + video
Delicate Steve is the stage name of musician Steve Marion, an American multi-instrumentalist who leads the band of the same name. Delicate Steve's sound has been described as hand-crafted with elements of progressive rock, folksy twang, African rhythms, surf rock and 1970s pop.
LA wonder-kid DOLO TONIGHT announces EP + new single
Los Angeles based anti-pop artist Dolo Tonight has released new single, 'Hotels', a sneak peak of his newly announced EP, Life’s A Party Then You’re Dead. So what exactly is anti-pop and who is this wunderkid who's ammased a staggering amount of views, likes and follows? .... read on and find out!
Ska punk rockers The Interrupters’ release new single 'Anything Was Better'
After supporting Green Day, Weezer, and Fall Out Boy on the Hella Mega Tour, The Interrupters (comprised of Aimee Interrupter, partner and guitarist Kevin Bivona, and his younger twin brothers, Jesse/drums and Justin/bass) The Interrupters have dropped another taste of their forthcoming album ‘In The Wild’, generating a rumbling and anthemic soundscape in new single ‘Anything Was Better’.
UK indie rock legends THE LIBERTINES celebrate 20 years of 'What A Waster'
The Libertines are set to reissue their debut single ‘What A Waster’ to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Originally released in June 2002, The Libertines prove ALOT happens in 20 years. Click through to find out what has been going on and what's planned to celebrate their influential debut album Up The Bracket turning 20.
L.A. buzz band, MUNA share new single 'Home By Now'
Saddest Factory label head, Phoebe Bridgers delivers once again as Muna arrive back in the US after a buzz filled trip to the UK which included very sold out performances at The Garage and Rough Trade East as well as a packed performance at The Great Escape, living up the hype with their energetic and mesmerising live show. Now with less than a month before their highly anticipated and career defining self-titled album is out into the world, MUNA are giving us another reason to be excited. Click the image to get the full story and hear new single 'Home By Now'.
The XX's OLIVER SIM announces debut album Hideous Bastard
Oliver Sim, best know as bassist of UK favs The xx announces his debut album, produced by bandmate Jamie xx. Hideous Bastard is inspired by a concoction of Sim’s own life and his love of horror movies. Click through to listen to the new single and learn more about Oliver's fear and shame, his guardian angel and his new queer horror film.
New Albums & EPs Out Now
In Stores Now! The first 3 of Bright Eyes companion series.
Bright Eyes plans to re-issue all nine of their studio albums as a Companion series with additional recordings created together at their ARC Studios in Omaha. The album reissue series will be partnered with the release of a Companion EP of five new recordings of songs contained on the original release plus a cover version from an artist they found particularly inspiring at the time of the original recording.
Lots of love and good luck high fives to all the superb artists and finalists for this year's TAITE MUSIC PRIZE. Presented this Sunday night and celebrating the independent spirit, keep an eye out on IMNZ https://twitter.com/IndiesNZ socials as the winners are revealed. A grand way to close out NZ Music Month.
Self Esteem criticises social media pressures on musicians
An important think piece, highlighting issues worth a ponder!