The Joy Hotel – Ceremony

The Joy Hotel, a Glasgow-based band, released their debut album “Ceremony” recorded at Rockfield Studios. The album showcases their diverse musical talents and commitment to creating a captivating listening experience.

SINGLE PREMIERE – Fir Cone Children – Diamond Dolphins

The latest Fir Cone Children single, ‘Diamond Dolphins’, captures the playful adventures of Alexander Donat’s daughters in a joyful punk aesthetic. Available now.

Doused / Sparkler – Split Single

The current shoegaze scene is thriving with a new wave of authentic bands like Doused and Sparkler. Their recent split single showcases their 90s-inspired sound and genuine pop songwriting, available digitally and on limited-edition cassette.

Geography of the Moon – Pick It Up (And Put It Down)

Geography of the Moon, a band blending psych rock, post punk, new wave & indie rock, released ‘Pick It Up (And Put It Down)’ – a poignant track about embracing life.

The Cords – Bo’s New Haircut / Rather Not Stay

The Cords, teenage sisters Eva and Grace Tedeschi, are the next generation. Influenced by bands like The Cure and The Umbrellas, their jangly pop sound has garnered a lot of attention. Their debut single, ‘Bo’s New Haircut’ and ‘Rather Not Stay’, showcases their talent and potential.

Geography of the Moon – Sometimes

Geography of the Moon, a post-punk duo formed in London in 2016, has released a new single “Sometimes” after relocating from the UK to Thailand, Indonesia, and soon Japan. The track, described as a surf rock-influenced post-punk tune, addresses social anxiety and existential dread. With over 450 post-Covid gigs, the band continues to captivate with their lyrical honesty and powerful musicality.

Seems Like Forever – Listen

Matt Etherton and Jackie Kasbohm of Presents For Sally and Echodrone have formed Seems Like Forever. Their debut single “Listen” showcases a blend of shoegaze and lo-fi with ethereal vocals. The B sides offer acoustic and experimental tracks. The single’s diverse sounds hint at an exciting upcoming album. “Listen” is available digitally and as a limited edition green vinyl.

Premiere: Virgins – s o f t e r

Belfast-based band Virgins has unveiled a new single and announced their debut album, “nothing hurt and everything was beautiful,” due out April 11th via Blowtorch Records. The single, ‘s o f t e r,’ showcases ethereal vocals and immersive shoegaze sound. The album pre-order includes an exclusive non-album track, ‘g l i s s,’ providing a glimpse of the band’s sonic evolution. Don’t miss their upcoming album launch parties in Belfast and Dublin.

Karkara – Anthropia

Karkara, a French psychedelic rock band formed in 2019, has made waves with two albums and over a hundred concerts across Europe. Influenced by prominent bands, their music is described as a powerful, hypnotic dose of psych rock. The band has announced their third album, “All Is Dust,” set for release on March 22nd.