NEW Singles & Videos + Release Announcements + Brand New Signings
ADULT MOM share '91'
NYC indie rock trio, ADULT MOM, share '91' a B-side from their critically acclaimed 2021 album Driver. Check it out by clicking the link Like so many other twenty-somethings, NYC indie-rock trio, Adult Mom’s, third LP Driver seeks to answer the age old question: what now? With an actualised sound Adult Mom has arrived to soundtrack the queer rom-com they’ve been dreaming of since 2015.
ALEX CAMERON releases new single/video, 'K Hole'
Sydney born and raised singer/songwriter Alex Cameron presents a new single/video, 'K Hole,' from his forthcoming fourth album, Oxy Music, out March 11th on Secretly Canadian. The album features Lloyd Vines and Sleaford Mods' Jason Williamson and is inspired by the opioid epidemic and Nico Walker's novel Cherry. Cameron explain: "The album is a story, a work of fiction, mostly from the perspective of a man. Starved of meaningful purpose, confused about the state of the world, and in dire need of a reason to live. This is one of those people."
BADBADNOTGOOD share new video for 'Open Channels'
Following the release of their highly-celebrated psychedelic jazz album Talk Memory out now via XL Recordings, Canadian ensemble BADBADNOTGOOD share the video for 'Open Channels.' Previously only available on physical copies of Talk Memory, 'Open Channels' arrives to streaming services and with a black and white short film directed by Sylvain Chaussee.
BARTEES STRANGE 4AD debut 'Heavy Heart'
English born, US raised Bartees Strange has joined the 4AD /family and releases his label debut, the single ‘Heavy Heart.’ As Bartees tweeted, "Today one of my biggest dreams came true. I’ve signed to @4AD_Official and my newest song Heavy Heart is out with a beautiful visual directed by Marissa Dabice, (mannequinpussy). “ Hit the link to check it out, it's goooooddddd!
BELLE AND SEBASTIAN Share Video For New Single
Scotland’s indie-pop royalty, Belle and Sebastian, have announced their 10th album and first studio full-length in 7 years, A Bit Of Previous, released May 6th on Matador. Listen to / watch the video for first single ‘Unnecessary Drama’ and link through to Stuart Murdoch’s meditation sessions by hitting the link.
JIM LINDBERG shares new video 'Good Enough'
Most known for his role as songwriter and lead singer of U.S punk rock band Pennywise, Jim Lindberg has been making inspiring, shout-along skate punk anthems since the 1990s. Songs From The Elkhorn Trail, the solo acoustic debut from Jim Lindberg, is out today on all digital platforms showcasing his softer Americana side.. The album will be available on CD & vinyl May 6. Today, he shares a new video for ‘Good Enough’.
THE LINDA LINDAS share video for new single!
Los Angeles-based, all-female punk band The Linda Lindas share a video for their new single ‘Talking To Myself,’ from their highly anticipated debut album Growing Up. The black and white Ryan Baxley-directed video is a playful tribute to the classic Twilight Zone episode “Living Doll.”
KEVIN MORBY announces new album
Today, Texas born musician, singer and songwriter Kevin Morby announces This Is A Photograph his 7th solo record, out May 13th on Dead Oceans, and shares its title track and accompanying video. We love Kevin - click the link to fall in love! Morby, a former member of noise folk band Woods and The Babies (with Cassie Ramone of the punk trio Vivian Girls) cites Lou Reed, Bob Dylan, Nina Simone, and Simon Joyner among his favourite artists.
THEY HATE CHANGE share video 'From The Floor'
Born in Tampa, meet They Hate Change. The production/rap duo (Vonne they/them & Dre He/Him) have announced their Jagjaguwar debut Finally, New for May 13th. The sonic omnivores, obsessive deep-divers, lovers of rare and radical sounds who met over a bad weed deal today share the lead single ‘From The Floor’ ft. DJ GAY-Z, check it out by clicking the link!
SHARON VAN ETTEN unveils new single/video
Born & raised in New Jersey, singer-songwriter Sharon Van Etten unveils ‘Used To It,’ her second single/video release of 2022, following the powerful ‘Porta.’ A prolific collaborator Van Etten is currently on The Wild Hearts tour across the US with Angel Olsen, Julien Baker & Spencer. WATCH 'Used To It' the new Sharon Van Etten by clicking the link.
SOUL GLO share new single 'Driponomics'
Philly based hardcore band Soul Glo have released their latest single, 'Driponomics', ahead of their fourth studio album Diaspora Problems due out on March 25th. Fusing hip-hop, hardcore, and punk, the Philly outfit are fearless in their approach and even more ruthless in their delivery. 'Driponomics', is a scathing commentary on capitalism and economic disparity, contrasted with the prevalence of hypebeast culture, listing popular designers and brands in between screeching distortion and a heavy bassline. The track also features a verse from fellow Philly native, rapper Mother Maryrose.
New Albums & EPs Out Now
JIM LINDBERG - Songs From The Elkhorn Trail
On Songs From The Elkhorn Trail, Jim Lindberg (Pennywise) takes a much more introspective turn, producing his first solo album that is at once a personal reflection of life, a testament to family and friends, and a look at the fleeting nature of those relationships, and the resulting consequences of loneliness and alienation. Musically, he’s influenced by an array of genres from early Hermosa Beach (LA) melodic hardcore to the PMA influenced sounds of Minor Threat, 7 Seconds, and Dag Nasty.
First solo outing, KRISTINE LESCHPER, releases new album
The Opening, Or Closing Of A Door is a paean to the sensory world. It’s the first music Leschper has released under her given name, having retired the moniker Mothers after eight years of performing and releasing music under it. Philadelphia based Leschper is deeply interested in questions of meaning-making, womanhood, socio-ecological systems, and the wielding of power. Click the link for more on her new record.
MADI DIAZ releases Same History, New Feelings EP
US singer/songwriter/musician Madi Diaz has released the Same History, New Feelings EP featuring collaborations with Waxahatchee, Angel Olsen, Courtney Marie Andrews, and Natalie Hemby. The Same History, New Feelings EP is comprised of four reworkings of songs off 2021’s History Of A Feeling. where Diaz pulls from a range of folk, country, and pop leanings—she is as much influenced by Patty Griffin and Lori McKenna as she is the sonics of PJ Harvey and directness of Kathleen Hanna.
Remix of the Week
THE SMILE - ‘The Smoke (Dennis Bovell RMX)'
Lovers rock legend and producer-artist Dennis Bovell gives The Smile’s latest single ‘The Smoke’ (1M streams to date) a dub refix that expands the dreamy horizons of the horn section and cacophonous drums into a hypnotic cycle of experimental reverb and delay.
Industry PSA for our musical friends - JICYMI
Financial Support Available for Artists / Sole Traders affected by Omicron
Applications for IRD's COVID-19 Support Payment and the Ministry of Culture & Heritage Emergency Relief Grant went live this week. The new MCH one-off grant of $5,000 will open for applications from 2pm Monday 28 February. It is available to self-employed people whose main employment activity over the last 12 months is in the arts, culture and heritage sector and whose income has been directly affected by a move to ‘Red’ under the COVID-19 Protection Framework on 23 January 2022. This Grant will remain open for applications until either the country moves out of the ‘Red’ setting or the available funding has been fully allocated. Click on this news item to get the full dilly.. READ the criteria.. hope this can help our artist and industry fellows out. kia kaha you beauties. xx
New Singles / Videos + Signings & Announcements from: ADULT MOM, ALEX CAMERON, BADBADNOTGOOD, BARTEES STRANGE, BELLE & SEBASTIAN, JIM LINDBERG, THE LINDA LINDAS, KEVIN MORBY, SOUL GLO, SHARON VAN ETTEN, THE SMILE
Digital albums available now from: JIM LINDBERG, KRISTINE LESCHPER, MADI DIAZ
+ live sessions from: DIE! DIE! DIE! (NZ) and BIG THIEF
DIE! DIE! DIE! This Is Not An Island Anymore - The Vanish Session (Live @ Roundhead)
NZ’s (Tamaki, by way of Otepoti) best noise pop/punk/post-punk band share their freshly recorded live session 'This Is Not An Island Anymore - The Vanish Session’, Andrew Wilson says, “We obviously can’t tour at the moment, but we wanted to celebrate the release of *This Not An Island Anymore** by performing live. Any live session needed to do the record justice, so we knew we needed to do it where and with who we recorded the album, and luckily, Roundhead was free!*
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BIG THIEF announce Global Livestream Concert
In support of Brooklyn's Big Thief’s latest album (their 5th) Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You, this week the band returned to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Big Thief have also announced details of a one-off livestream performance with Driift. Click the link for all the details of how you can watch the intimate performance.