Leeds’ Bathing Suits Share New Single ‘Empathy’ via Underplay
Leeds‑based duo Bathing Suits has dropped their new seven‑minute single “Empathy” via independent label Underplay. The track layers drum‑machine beats, synth pulses and jarring guitar riffs, delivering a loud, dance‑floor‑ready sound. Vocalist Freyja Blevins describes the song as a cold, angry response to a world running out of empathy. The release underscores the band’s evolution from DIY basement shows to a broader digital audience.
Cola – Hedgesitting
Cola, the post‑punk outfit formed by ex‑Ought members Tim Darcy and Ben Stidworthy, is set to release their quasi‑self‑titled album *Cost of Living Adjustment* on May 8, 2024 via Fire Talk Records. The record follows 2022’s *Deep in View* and 2024’s...
5 Questions to Camila Agosto (Composer, Interdisciplinary Artist)
Camila Agosto, a composer‑interdisciplinary artist and Columbia doctoral candidate, will premiere her new work *The Shape of Forgetting* with the International Contemporary Ensemble at Roulette Intermedium on March 11. The piece, part of ICE’s “Call For ___” commissioning initiative, explores identity, memory, and healing...
Interview: Rhys Edwards of Ulrika Spacek
Ulrika Spacek’s fourth album EXPO arrives as a richly layered, analog‑driven record recorded at London’s cooperative Total Refreshment Centre. The band embraced a collective production model, using drum‑loop foundations and a shared sample bank to spark new ideas. Frontman Rhys...