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Ailbhe Reddy has released a teaser from her second album, “Endless Affair” by sharing new single ‘Last To Leave’. ‘Last To Leave’ is a dazzling and wistful tale of the fantasy fuelled by frustration and tenderness while being self-aware of picking up the same habits of the beloved person in question. “It’s about having an infatuation with someone who you find frustrating and watching as they…

Listen | kid apollo unveil tender new track ‘btw.’

London-based trio kid apollo have released a new track ‘btw.’ from their latest EP. The new track was revealed and is a bonus cut, completing the deluxe edition of their recently released “u the real star here” short play. “This song was a way of me validating myself going out and just doing things that waste my time in order to take my mind off of something. Sometimes this is the best way to…

Listen | Dutch Uncles release new single ‘Poppin’

Dutch Uncles have released their new single ‘Poppin’, the second track to be taken from the band’s sixth album, “True Entertainment”. Named after the original demo of the track (as is tradition for a t least one track from their albums), it is said to be partly inspired by Talking Heads’ Brian Eno-produced albums. ‘Poppin’ is a minimal take on the age-old anxieties, dread and fear we all…

Listen | Ruth Lyon releases new single ‘Stone’

Newcastle folk-pop artist Ruth Lyon has released her new single ‘Stone’, the latest from the artist’s upcoming EP. The new single ‘Stone’ looks at the feeling of a long-term relationship and how it can occasionally become chaotic. New EP, produced by John Parish (Aldous Harding, PJ Harvey, Parquet Courts) was recorded at Parish’s studio in Bristol. “I was influenced by Fiona Apple on this…

Listen | The Slow Readers Club announce new album and single ‘Knowledge Freedom Power’

The Slow Readers Club return with the announcement of a new record “Knowledge Freedom Power” in February next year. To coincide with the news, they have also shared a title track of the same name. The Manchester band hit the studio in early 2022 with producer Joe Cross (Hurts/ Courteeners) to produce the follow-up to “The Joy of the Return”. “The world had got so bleak it felt a little…

Listen | Trunky Juno returns with new single ‘Death Metal Music’

Indie sensation Trunky Juno has returned with his new single ‘Death Metal Music’. The new single follows the release of his 2021 EP ‘Good Dog’, and a recent support slot run with The Mysterines on top of a few festival appearances over the summer. “Welcome to the Trunky Goth Phase. Grab some make up, head to the cemetery and snap yourself a new profile pic. For some people it’s 20, for others…

Listen | Maripool releases debut EP “It All Comes At Once”

Lisbon-born, London-based singer-songwriter Maripool has dropped her debut EP, “It All Comes At Once”. The EP is an animated, idealistic adoration of “human emotion” and Maripool’s own “inner demons”. Lead single, ‘Softly’, is a dream-pop track that charms with minimal effort. While the whole EP dips in and out of the nostalgic feelings of the artist. “It All Comes At Once revolves mostly…

Listen | The Mary Wallopers reveal album details and release new track ‘Cod Liver Oil + The Orange Juice’

The Mary Wallopers have announced details of their forthcoming self-titled debut album, along with a new single titled ‘Cod Liver Oil + The Orange Juice’. The album features eleven tracks arranged by the band and recorded at Ailfionn Studios in Dublin with producer Chris Barry. The group have also released ‘Cod Liver Oil + The Orange Juice’ – the second track taken from the forthcoming long…