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Dream-pop duo Moon Panda have shared a new single 'Rick F***in Dalton', announced their signing to the aptly named indie stalwarts Fierce Panda Records, and announced the release of a new EP entitled 'MAKE WELL' for June 19th. For Moon Panda (Californian songwriter/bassist Maddy Myers and Danish guitarist Gustav Moltke), 2020 is a year when honesty has become inescapable. At first their instinct had been to try and separate their relationship from their music, but now the pair are being open about the inextricable link between their marriage and their work as Moon Panda. The 'MAKE WELL' EP sees them reflect on where they are, what has happened along the way, and what needs to happen before they can look towards the future. "All in all it’s about healing, both together and by ourselves. It’s been the toughest year yet. But we’ve been together, and that’s something", says Myers. First single from it, 'Rick F***in Dalton', was written after viewing the latest Tarantino film 'Once Upon A Time In Hollywood'. Myers explains, "It’s really inspired by the vibe of that film, about wanting to take the one you love most with you and hit the open road, sea, sky, wherever. Just, freedom." In their case, having time with the one you love has been easier said than done. "We’ve had (and continue to have) a hell of a time staying in the same country," Myers continues, "spending many months apart with no clue when we’ll be able to be together again has been a huge part of both our relationship and our music." To Moon Panda, these difficulties felt mirrored by some of the wider issues in the world at the moment, "breaking into pieces and putting up walls.Tearing apart people that should be able to be together." Having toured throughout the UK and Denmark, including notable shows supporting the Japanese House, Slow Club and Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, the Moon Panda live show is a supple, sensuous delight. Moon Panda play SXSW at the end of the month in Austin, Texas. Pre-order EP HERE Read the full article

Day #3577 Keane - Somewhere Only We Know The beginning of this century proved to be a real time of flux in music. The alternative /“grunge” era was slipping away and this ushered in a new breed, well quite a few new breeds of music. Bands like Jimmy Eat World, Modest Mouse and Spoon who probably were ready to retire had a giant new resurgence of life for their careers. When bands like My Bloody Valentine, Ride, And Lush all took a break, bands like Pulp, Oasis, Suede and Blur took over as Britpop. So this brings me to my point. The beginning of the 2000’s had a new wave of bands that you were introduced as what could only be classified at the time britpop, but with a much more Pop vibe. This was Radiohead, Coldplay, Travis, Doves, Beta Band and today’s Band Keane. These bands all had huge hits at one time but all went on to create sounds that would grow to an enormous audience and end up just being labeled Pop. I guess I just find it fascinating that all theses bands really kinda evolved from being derived from a small secular scene into each of them having their own very distinct sounds. So distinct perhaps that they evolved themselves into a breakup. I won’t front I was a big fan of the first Coldplay album, and now I can’t even stand their songs but I suppose they bring some joy to a grander audience now so we all win. Who knows. Perhaps it was me that evolved (probably devolved) musically and they are all the same. #britpop #keane #somewhereonlyweknow #fiercepanda #minorthread #tshirtwars https://www.instagram.com/p/B7G-evgDJJf/?igshid=1e1zvopckpnkg

This second photo set features 485C, who opened for October Drift last week at Birthdays in London. Their set showed why great indie label Fierce Panda recently signed them. Check out Marcus' pics of their opening gig. ... #485C #indierock #indiepoprock #altrock #FiercePanda #concert #livemusic #gig #concertphotography #gigphotograpy #UKmusic #newmusic #indiemusic #newmusicalert #newmusicdiscovery #takeapeek (at BIRTHDAYS)

Running order for the second day of alternative escape at East Street Tap.

Absolutely buzzing for the Alt Escape next weekend. Good music and good beers all weekend. These guys smashed it last year so get down early and stay for the duration.

Liverpool’s very own dream-rockers Cavalry hit us with an atmospheric silence of golden hued vocals and ephemerally gorgeous melodies with their latest tune titled Everything--and oh boy is it everything! Check it out above via Soundcloud.

The Traps - Imposter 

Canadian heartbreak rockers Acres Of Lions will unleash their first UK release on 26th November, 2012 and will be playing a clutch of live dates in November in support of the album ‘Collections’.