We're all about the serene and sultry this week as we take a look at the best dreamy, psychedelic soundscapes that have hit our inbox, perfect to chill out to if forced to stay indoors. As always, click the pic to take a listen! Bad Flamingo - Bad Apple The unique sound of Bad Flamingo really helps this band stand out, even with its stripped-back vibe and subtle … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 3rd April 2020
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White Zombie: Astro Creep: 2000 Songs – Classic Albums
This month we look at the commercially and critically acclaimed Astro Creep: 2000 Songs of Love, Destruction And Other Synthetic Delusions of the Electric Head by White Zombie. The juggernaut of an LP turns 25 years old but ultimately proved to be the last for the industrial groove metal ‘B’ movie monsters. Formed in New York in 1985, White Zombie were originally a Noise … [Read more...] about White Zombie: Astro Creep: 2000 Songs – Classic Albums
New Music Fridays – 27th March 2020
We've got some really big hitters as part of this week's New Music Fridays. From stylised vocal tracks to raw indie pop and heavy guitars, this is all you need to make you forget about the world's troubles for a few minutes. As always click the pics to listen, enjoy, and repeat! somegirlnameddanna - hello i am Debut single hello i am is a track that introduces us … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 27th March 2020
The Story of X-Ray Records in The Soviet Union
We speak to Stephen Coates about the fascinating history of X-ray records, music that’s been directly recorded onto discarded X-rays in the Soviet Union. “It didn’t seem to matter because this was the music that people loved, not the music they were being told to love.” Many of us are lucky enough to be able to listen to and perform music freely; music that expresses … [Read more...] about The Story of X-Ray Records in The Soviet Union
New Music Fridays – 20th March 2020
New Music Fridays carries on as normal in these crazy times. Music is a healer and with much of the world on lockdown, what better time to listen to music, old and new? Check out our new tracks of the week below and as always, click the pics to listen. Katie Toupin - Don’t Wanna Die Although the track is based around the artist’s last night out and being two and a … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 20th March 2020
The Evolution of Metal Music: Part One
The tale of Heavy Metal is a storied fable. Starting in 1970 with Black Sabbath, the new dark, heavy, loud and fast music was born. Through the seventies and early eighties, the genre grew in strength and popularity. Bands such as Motorhead, Iron Maiden, and Judas Priest followed in Sabbath’s footsteps, even Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne stuck to his roots with his solo … [Read more...] about The Evolution of Metal Music: Part One