NEW Singles & Videos + Release Announcements + Brand New Signings
Canadian indie band ALVVAYS announce third album Blue Rev
Toronto's Alvvays never intended to wait five years between their Juno winning/Polaris nominated 2nd record Antisocialites and their just announced 3rd record Blue Rev(named for “the sugary alcoholic beverage Rankin and MacLennan used to drink as teens on rural Cape Brenton”) The reasons provided? Touring, the pandemic, border closures, a “watchful thief” who broke into Rankin’s apartment and stole recorder demos, and a basement flood that destroyed much of the band’s gear. So today we're celebrating with new single 'Pharmacist.'
Buzzy LA indie-pop band HUNNY share new single 'Loser' from new EP
As a follow up to their 2019 debut album, YES. YES. YES. YES, the Homesick’ EP was born from over 100 demos made over the pandemic by the 4 California friends who make up HUNNY. Influenced by 80's and 90's alt-rock bands - HUNNY has one motto and that's "to make music forever." Insert yourself into a Venice beach summer and watch the hilarious low-fi new video for 'Loser' here!
Tennessee songstress JULIEN BAKERS' new single + EP announcement!
Gearing up for the tour of the century with Angel Olsen + Sharon Van Etten, the prolific Julien Baker announces that she will release her new EP B-Sides in a few weeks. The record collects some of the songs that she recorded during the sessions for her third solo album for last year’s excellent Little Oblivions, which has already spawned a remix EP. As well as her sublime solo work - Julien is 1/3rd of the band boygenius and has collaborated with a huge number of very diverse artists - if you do yourself one favour this weekend, delve into Julien Baker's world right here .....
The xx's OLIVER SIM shares Brian Wilson inspired (and sampled) new song + video
Oliver Sim—best known for his work as songwriter, bassist and vocalist of The xx, shares another new song from his debut album Hideous Bastard (released September.) The new track, 'GMT,' is produced by Jamie xx and samples Brian Wilson. Click through to read about Oliver and Jamie's Byron Bay roadtrip that inspired the song!
SHARON VAN ETTEN unveils video for 'Headspace'
“Van Etten’s* delivery grows more forceful as her repetition continues, but that’s not all that makes the words feel urgent. She knows how universal loneliness and abandonment can be after singing about it for years, and as she repeats the line, it can bore into your head, taking on meaning for your own worries."* - Vulture on 'Headspace,' The Best Songs of 2022 (So Far)
**"'Headspace'* is “a declaration of need set to a dangerous, industrial throb that’s strewn with sonic detritus—a powerful evocation of how sex can become conflicted territory in a long-term relationship”* (Pitchfork). The video, directed by Ashley Connor, captures this murky navigation. It features Van Etten and incredible dancers Coco Karol and Miguel Angel Guzmán.
Philly hardcore band SOUL GLO share music video for 'Gold Chain Punk (whogonbeatmyass?)'
2022 has been a busy year for Philadelphia hardcore outfit Soul Glo. Their recently released album Disporia Problems has made a splash with many best of lists already in the pocket. Not afraid to tackle the issues of the day, the new single/video takes on black comparison in the scene. it's a brutal circle pit ready slice, so play it loud! Bad Brains vs Soul Glo, let's go!
New Albums & EPs Out Now
DELICATE STEVE releases new album After Hours - streaming now
Delicate Steve – your favorite musician’s favorite musician, virtuoso songwriter, producer, and performer – is releasing After Hours today, his fifth studio album and warmest, most inviting record to date. LISTEN TO IT HERE
Remix of the Week
Mitski presents 'Love Me More (Clark Remix)'
Just a few months after dropping her 6th LP, the critically acclaimed Laurel Hell, Japanese/Amercian Mitski has returned to share a new remix of the single ‘Love Me More’, helmed by English electronica extraordinaire Chris Clark.
ICYMI - Curated by The Label
FLEET FOXES invite you to share your acoustic prowess!
"We’ve loved seeing your covers of songs from ‘A Very Lonely Solstice,’ let’s keep it going."
Go behind the scenes + the songs with new favs Horsegirl
Horsegirl discuss 'Live and Ski,' taken from their debut album 'Versions of Modern Performance.'
MOANA & the Tribe top World Music Charts
The new single from Moana & the Tribe is making its way around the globe - spreading 'Maiea' is just what the world needs right now!
Striking Gold - MUNA
MUNA is a name you should know by now. Forming the LA-based pop powerhouse is Katie Gavin, Josette Maskin and Naomi McPherson, the trio who found their new label home at Saddest Factory Records in 2019 - joining Phoebe Bridger’s own label, adding to a phenomenal list of talents It is clearer than ever that MUNA are a true force, creating a space entirely of their own and currently taking the world by storm.
Love It Live
Time to get the show on the road - Reb Fountain's Iris Aotearoa tour
Reb Fountain and band are back in New Zealand and ready to take Iris on the road. Kicking off TODAY and going Live To Air on RNZ at 2pm! Check here for all upcoming dates including the Elemental Nights performance and just announced bFM Drive Island Live To Air.
Nadia Reid and Reb Fountain on life on the road
Homegrown musical heroes Reb Fountain and Nadia Reid are bringing their shows to the Auckland Town Hall! We caught up with the artists to learn what it's really like to be a career musician.
Glastonbury Fomo be gone!
Glastonbury freneticism from black midi! (Glastonbury 2022)
black midi performs John L at Glastonbury 2022.
Glastonbury Sads? - we got you... Jarv Is - House Music All Night Long (Glastonbury 2022)
Jarv Is performs House Music All Night Long at Glastonbury 2022.
Glastonbury Gold: Sleaford Mods - Mork n Mindy feat Billy Nomates
Sleaford Mods perform Mork n Mindy feat Billy Nomates at Glastonbury 2022.
