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From Wednesday 02 March 2016

Sightlines keep things in perspective with ‘Hospital’

Sightlines’ ‘Hospital’ is a quirky love song, dedicated to the protagonist’s only visitor – a light among a sea of mediocrity, not least the food. It’s a quirk that runs throughout the music too, with a relentlessly whimsical tone that perfectly accompanies the captivating lyrics. “I still have nightmares

Friday 26 February 2016

Stream Fallen From The Sky’s ‘Drifting’ from their ‘Rebuilder Vol 1’ EP

Earlier this week we brought you the latest track from the forthcoming ‘On The B-Side (Best of 2000 – 2015)’ release by Textbook. It forms part of the new Paper + Plastick The Sound Of The Skull series, with the initial release double completed by Fallen From

Wednesday 24 February 2016

Stream Textbook’s ‘Outside’ as they join Paper + Plastick’s Sound of the Skull

Originally appearing on 2008’s ‘Boxing Day Massacre’, Textbook’s ‘Outside’ has been pampered, enjoying the remastering experience for their forthcoming ‘On The B-Side (Best of 2000 – 2015)’ release. It marks the first of two albums to receive the Paper + Plastick Sound of the Skull treatment, releasing music digitally

Tuesday 23 February 2016

Get rebellious with Deux Furieuses’ ‘Kill Us’

‘Kill Us’, the fourth track by Glasgow and London duo Deux Furieuses, is one of empowerment and rebellion. Borne in frustration of hypocrisy and inequality, ‘Kill Us’ sees the duo fight for change in the face of adversity. “‘Kill Us’ is a dark band anthem – they’re fighting with machine

Monday 22 February 2016

Mr. Bones sountrack generation Y on new album, ‘Bites’

If any criticism can be thrown at Portland four-piece Mr. Bones’ debut self-titled EP, it would be at the record’s sporadic nature. Jumping in style and tempo, it never quite settled on a distinctive sound. Come their new album, ‘Bites’, and it’s all changed. “Recording ‘Bites’ was a more organized

Monday 15 February 2016

Matt Wixson’s Flying Circus Has Come To Town

Roll up! Roll up! We’ve got a stream for you today from Matt Wixson’s Flying Circus! “FIGJAM” is taken from the band’s upcoming record about time and is upbeat, folky, punk goodness sure to get you up and dancing. Sometimes we just need bands to say “I’m gonna be

Stream A New Track From Bare Mattress

To kick start the week we have a stream from Bare Mattress, the new solo project of Hans Christopher (ex-End of A Year/Self Defense Family, currently co-hosting the very brilliant and funny Overnight Drive podcast). Hans has been working on this new material since 2014, recording in his

Tuesday 09 February 2016

Gin Street is Right Up Our Alley

It was some point last week when I was on Facebook and I saw this new track by Gin Street posted. ‘Whiter Tulips’ was everything I like in punk music rolled into one nice little package. Twinkly guitar bits over chuggier guitar bits over a great drum beat over

Wednesday 03 February 2016

Look back at your past with Southtowne Lanes debut album

You may remember that back in November, we brought you ‘Deadlights’ by Oregon based emo/rock band Southtowne Lanes. Well, it turns out that a lot can happen in little over two months. In that time, the band has signed to Brighton-based label Dog Knights Productions (Old Gray, Nai Harvest),

Friday 22 January 2016

Stream the new ‘Wolfmask’s Creep’ Compilation

Scottish artist Wolfmask has had the opportunity to work with a whole host of musicians over the years from Courtney Barnett to the Murderburgers. To celebrate four years of amazing work Wolfmask is releasing a compilation featuring great music from the artists he’s worked with including Franz Nicolay, The