SIDI TOURÉ – Ay Hora

After the death of Ali Farka Touré, another Touré has embodied the voice and the sounds of Mali.

From the same region as his predecessor and playing the same music style, Sidi Touré has lately become the artistic … Read More

JANA JOSEPHINA – I Know

As the first single taken from this transatlantic artists’ debut album Contradictions, this offers an exciting preview to an LP sure to be full of electro-pop goodies. The song builds with a euphoric crescendo of synths and is a … Read More

DA LATA – Unknown

20 years ago they helped to define the global beat…

In 1992 Chris Franck and Patrick Forge started to melt together Brazilian fusion (scents of bossa nova, samba and saudade), afro-beat rhythms and British dance vibes to give life … Read More

JOAN AS A POLICE WOMAN – The Classic

Joan As A Police Woman is the indie rock band created by guitarist, violinist and singer songwriter Joan Wasser. Here she combines classic American R&B and soul with rougher experimental punk which is reminiscent of Al Green, Bad Brains, … Read More

THE HEARTBREAKS – Hey, Hey Lover

Ahead of their second album, The Heartbreaks have delivered ‘Hey, Hey Lover’ which has all the sounds of one of the less depressing Manic Street Preachers songs (unsurprising given that it was produced by Dave Eringa). Despite having the … Read More

WE ARE SCIENTISTS – Dumb Luck

‘Dumb Luck’ is the latest single to be released by Californian indie fiends We Are Scientists. Fans of the band will not be disappointed by this latest offering as it features all the hallmarks of a standard … Read More

KENDRA MORRIS – Concrete Waves

Kendra Morris, artist and songwriter, moved to New York in 2003 and since then hasn’t stopped. In this month she presents her new single ‘Concrete Waves’ from her new record Banshee, which is very refreshing and alternative.

Her experience … Read More

WOLVES LIKE US – Your Word Is Law

From the very first second, this track had me nodding along. A bouncy bass line with a kick drum/hi-hat groove bring this song in and it’s pretty hard not to nod your head or tap your foot … Read More

PONTIAK – Lack Lustre Rush

‘Lack Lustre Rush’ rouses you from the get-go with an unprocessed torrent of raw guitar-goodness; created by the Virginia brothers without the modern crutch of computers. The effect is therefore a layered coarseness that allows you to … Read More

MEGA EMOTION – BRAINS

‘BRAINS’ is a beautiful nod to the 1980s with a heavy, New Order-style dance beat, to make you sit up and take notice immediately. The plummeting and emotionally-hitting note changes are perfect for this nostalgic endeavour, and the dancing … Read More