Tag: post-punk
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Holy Popes: Gritty post-garage punk debut hits the mark..
//YOUR HIDDEN GEM: “We didn’t care. We were just making exactly what we wanted with no intention of thinking about labels, tours, fans…it made us excited again.” Bristolian trio Holy Popes are no strangers to creating distorted worlds all the while sticking up two fingers to the man. Now, they are set to release their […]
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The Murder Capital: “Gigi’s Recovery” album review -ambitious, resilient and poetically dark
A band once at crossroads, results in an monumental post-punk follow-up with every feeling attached to it. Another day, another post-punk spirit hailing from Dublin.// Joining an ever-growing roster in the world of the curious alternative, The Murder Capital are a sprawling outfit destined for greatness. This year? This year, sees the group push themselves […]
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Billy Nomates: “CACTI” album review – surviving it all with weird organs and upright pianos
A dark cloud hangs over Nomates’ new CACTI as her introspective thoughts seep out onto a lurid colour of distaste and melancholic swagger. A character once-manifested Billy Nomates (real name Tor Maries) has been delivering moody material since her self-titled debut in 2020. While her first took swings at our lives’ social expectations, her follow-up […]
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YOUR NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: 13/01
The second Friday of the year brings about a sizable chunk of hotly-contested album launches from the likes of: … Circa Waves, Gaz Coombes, The Subways and … The Second Hand Orchestra. Billy Nomates__CACTI. The right shade of alternative brings about tee-total BBC Radio 6 playlist material, Nomates’ CACTI. Appearing as a resident guest on […]
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YOUR NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: 06/01
2023! The first week of the new year sees a slow start for delectable single releases as artists and collectives alike set preparations – and anticipations – for albums in 2023. A healthy line-up from hardcore rock to classic punk, settling into folk indie. Grab your notepad and find your new favourite artist in this […]
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