CAREER SUICIDE, by Alex Kress
Follow the link to learn about Toronto's punk scene, and get to know the woman who captures it all.
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The Charlatans' Crowd
Photo by Calum Rafferty
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INTERVIEW: Skaters
Find out what it takes to get "over the pain of being on a major label." New releases, new ideas and new set lists. Photo by Corrine McAndrews.
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CAREER SUICIDE, by Alex Kress
Follow the link to learn about Toronto's punk scene, and get to know the woman who captures it all.
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PLAYLIST OF THE WEEK #7 (14/06/2016):
This week's playlist sports the new music we have been raving about this week. Have a listen, familiarise yourself with some of the best new music and new artists from Scotland and beyond.
FEATURED ARTICLES:
MUSIC: INTRODUCING: NOVELTIES PRIZE US WITH SHINING VIDEO FOR 'INTRO FROM THE OTHER SIDE'
Novelties are an electro-pop duo from Los Angeles, made up of the beautiful Kelly Mylod and Sophie Noire. They're sleek, stylish and sophisticated in their craft, boasting a visceral sound that pulses through similar veins as Lana Del Rey's Art Deco. Novelties' music is hypnotic in the same way, yet adorns a featherlight techno-infusion which gives their sound an extra kick. The 2 Ladies, photo from Novelties Facebook page. We have known of their dreamy electronic sound for s
'FUN, FRESH AND HONEST MUSIC THAT YOU CAN DRINK COCKTAILS TO' INTERVIEW: MODEL AEROPLANES
Model Aeroplanes are a band of four Dundonian lads who specialise in making infectious indie-pop mantras that will fly around your brain for days. The band have been working their way up the ranks of the Scottish music industry since their debut single release, Crazy, in 2013. This release sparked a frenzy in the youthful minds of the country. Their next 2014 singles, Electricity and Innocent Love followed suit, quickly building their fanbase to an impressive level. "We would
MUSIC: ELECTRIC FIELDS: 2016 HIGHLIGHTS, SATURDAY 27TH
The overall verdict on Electric Fields festival, is that everyone wishes they could stay all year round. We had a fantastic weekend making friends and eating some damn good food. Oh, and the smashing lineup played a part too. Here's how our weekend went: The Stewart Cruickshank stage was a triumph. This blue topped tent exhibited some of the best of UK musical talent from recent times, making for a perfect ode to the industry legend it was aptly named after. From wandering ar
OUR COVERAGE IS FINALLY HERE!!! MUSIC: ELECTRIC FIELDS: 2016 HIGHLIGHTS, FRIDAY 26TH
Electric Fields tied off Scotland's festival season this year with rigour and grace. Their reputation for good food proceeded them and that family friendly, community atmosphere they boast about, was executed wholeheartedly. Not at one point did we feel unsafe, or bored, or let down by festival staff. Veteran names such as The Charlatans and Primal Scream ended each day in a true party atmosphere, with euphoria lining every note. Their sets were big, bright and beautiful. How
MUSIC: NEWS: JUNK SON ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM WITH NEW SINGLE 'PICTURE'
Junk Son is back with another hypnotic single as follow-up to the success of his self-entitled EP, released in July. Picture is the penultimate track taken from the South Londoner's debut album, coming on November 24th, entitled Beginning, Ending, Pretending. This track lays homage to his backlog of pieces; sticking to his characterised hypnotic sound. The single is out on all platforms today, for your listening pleasure. “With this track I was fixated on the idea of capturin
MUSIC: INTRODUCING: GET SOME CHUPA CABRA IN YE
Welsh born three-piece, Chupa Cabra make proper post punk noise. They've got a musical sound/image we're 100% into and you should be too. This hungry trio will release their newest single Mouths to Feed on August 22nd, in cassette format, for all your listening pleasure. The title track is raw and melodic; spitting out the kinds of thrills that define live music. Play it loud and you'll get the sensation of being at a gig in your bedroom. You might even want to punch somethin
MUSIC: WATCH: HIMALAYAS RELEASE VIDEO FOR NEWEST SINGLE, CHEAP THRILLS
Himalayas just released their debut music video. Cheap Thrills is the first track off of their upcoming Ecstasy EP, which is due on the 24th of this month. The video shows a sepia toned live performance of the above single, filmed in an intricate way, to artistically define the generic set-up of the band. Forming in early 2015, means this quartet of Cardiff boys have had ample time to refine their sound. Their endless successful UK shows have been rife with energy and carnage
IT COULD BE SOMETHING NEW // INTRODUCING: JUNK SON
Junk Son is a London based project, pioneering a sound of sultry escapism. Stemming from classical roots, means this mix of techno and synth-y pop is a welcoming breath of fresh air. Junk Son EP was released last month, following the debut Eyes Shut EP, released back in 2015. This matured set of tracks is the artist's most impressive collection to date: the delicious sounds providing an ode to an electronic generation. You can sing to Junk Son and you can sway to Junk Son. Wh
IT IS WHAT IT IS. MUSIC: INTRODUCING: SHALLOWS
Shallows are fuzzy, synth-laden alt-rock for the young and the free. Their scuzzy sound is drenched in addictive summer melodies that will swim around your brain for days. The Liverpool 3-piece have been in hibernation for the past 12 months working on material. They have resurfaced with an imperious debut single, which boasts their best sounds. Pale mixes rock influences with modern melodies, to create sultry bursts of emotion that will leave you longing for more. Shallows a
MUSIC: DESCENDENTS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM HYPERCAFFIUM SPAZZINATE
Descendents have released details of their much anticipated 7th album, Hypercaffium Spazzinate. This will be the Californian punks’ first release on Epitaph Records since 1996’s Everything Sucks and will be the product of their decision to end their live hiatus in 2010. The band’s writing and recording process has been a little less conventional than most. Each member of the band were scattered across various locations in America, including Delaware, Colorado and Oklahoma. Th