Category: Single Reviews

Fucked Up
“Paper The House”
Matador Records

The news that these Canadian punks are back with a new album is very well received in these parts. The fact that this new track is a beautiful transition from last album ‘David Comes to Life’ is the cherry on the cake.

“The way I make a living is driving me insane!” screams Damien. Do you reckon that since having a kid in 2009, ‘Paper The House’ is a screaming anthem about growing up? Whatever it’s about, it’s one of their most melodic tracks to date and a perfect intro ahead of their new album Glass Boys that is cheduled for release on June 2nd via Matador Records. Pre-order it here.

DJ Snake & Lil Jon
‘Turn Down For What’

Shut your trap and get this bonkers new video in your life from DJ Snake & Lil Jon whose music makes you lose your shit! Best video in ages.

White Lung
Drown With The Monster
Domino

Vancouver rock ‘n’ rollers White Lung have signed to Domino Records. To celebrate this magnificent pairing they’ve dropped the video for what is an absolute behemoth of a new single.

‘Drown With The Monster’ is a 2 minute aggression advocate. This track sounds like Kathleen Hanna joined Trash Talk, fueled by face melting guitar and bass riffs that drive front woman Mish Way’s vocal howl straight home.

In her own words – “This song is about kicking habits and running away with a new distraction. It’s a song about my two biggest vices, but I’d rather drown with the monster than blow dry my wounds.”

Now joined by Wax Idols front woman Hether Fortune on bass duties, the new White Lung sound unstoppable. Hit play below and embrace this razor sharp hardcore, guaranteed to blow your head clean off.

‘Drown With The Monster’ is released April 29th via Domino Records. Get your 7″ pre-ordered here and catch them live at The Great Escape in May.

Dave Palmer

The Notorious B.I.G vs Beethoven
Beethoven’s Sonata Op. 90/2 – Suicidal Thoughts
Free Download

From beyond the grave, Biggie Smalls is still slamming some words, this week to the tunes of Beethoven of all people. This new mashup of Biggie’s ‘Suicidal Thoughts’ is laid over Beethoven’s ‘Piano Sonata No. 27 in E Minor, Op. 90: II’ by Dan Kreiger who plays Beethoven’s work on this.

Free download from this Soundcloud link.

‘Phantom Girl’
Clouder
Fleeting Youth Records

Heralded as “Brooklyn’s Bad Boys” after an intense tour of their 2012 LP Freakin’ Out The Squares, Clouder are back with more psych fuelled garage rock vibes. ‘Phantom Girl’ is the second instalment from the Brooklyn five-piece’s upcoming sophomore album Sister Raygun.

This track is three and a half minutes of hit repeat goodness. Lead singer Eric Gilstrap’s commanding baritone will chill you to the bone. This spooked vocal coupled with riotous psych via surf guitar riffing and a super tight rhythm section leaves ‘Phantom Girl’ dripping with 60’s rock ‘n roll authenticity. This track sounds far from dated, though. There’s no need for washed out soundscapes or indulgent episodes, Clouder keep it up tempo and exciting from start to finish.

If ‘Lost in Reverie’ and ‘Phantom Girl’ are anything to go by then Sister Raygun looks to be a strong contender for one of the hottest albums this year so far. It drops March 4th via Fleeting Youth Records.

Lemonheads
‘A Circle of One’ – ‘Ever’
Fire Records

If you are about to discover the Lemonheads for the first time here then lucky you. They were an incredible band who kicked out the the punk in the late 80s on their arrival and then slowed their sound down to such a perfect chill over a space of time in 90s and mesmerized ears worldwide.

Re-mastered and ready for much needed re-issue’s, the Lemonheads first three albums (1987), Creator (1988) and Lick (1989) are available on deluxe vinyl via Fire Records including ‘A Circle of One’ from ‘Lick’. This new video that has footage recorded between 1986 and ’89 was shot in Ben Deily and Evan Dando’s back yard and street, and has a cameo from Husker-Du co-founder Grant Hart. Reminisce or discover a gem.

Eagulls
‘Tough Luck’
Partisan

Get ready for the latest and greatest from Leeds post-punks, Eagulls. Announced this week, their self-titled debut is due March 4th 2014 on Partisan Records.

The thunderous sounds Eagulls have crafted here hold such a dark, brooding appeal. The sincere howl of frontman George Mitchell takes hold and shakes you, but at the same time ‘Tough Luck’ is completely uplifting and anthemic. The guitars are utterly momentous and driving without being ridiculously heavy and overdriven. They’re dipped in an 80’s post-punk pool of effects, left shimmering with gritty retain. All this paired with some heavy, mechanical bass work, and tight rhythms blasting from the kit confirms ‘Tough Luck’ as an absolute belter. Press play and turn this up.

Dave Palmer

Run the Jewels
‘Banana Clipper’
Fools Gold

Treats have dropped online today from Run the Jewels aka Killer Mike and El-P’s 2013 hype ting that has driven a truck through our speakers this year and still hasn’t been picked up. Their new video for stand out track ‘Banana Clipper’ is here featuring guest vocalist Big Boi from OutKast that fronts and squeezes part time rappers and leaves them the cream.