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Limerick’s THEATRE Share Debut Single ‘The Fall’
NewsApr 14, 2026

Limerick’s THEATRE Share Debut Single ‘The Fall’

Irish five‑piece THEATRE has launched their debut single “The Fall” through Echo, showcasing a blend of ethereal rock, folk, and 90s‑era shoegaze. Front‑woman Maeve O’Shae’s emotive vocals drive a narrative about broken friendship and toxic relationships. The band, already supported...

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Manchester’s SILVERWINGKILLER Share New Single ‘SHANG FILM’
NewsApr 10, 2026

Manchester’s SILVERWINGKILLER Share New Single ‘SHANG FILM’

Manchester‑based duo SILVERWINGKILLER released their first single since the 2023 EP “TRIAD FUNDED.” The new track, “SHANG FILM,” swaps the duo’s earlier turbulence for a fluid, otherworldly ambience suited to late‑night chillout rooms. Featuring Mandarin vocals that shift from “I...

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Belfast Band Makeshift Art Bar Share ‘Chocolate’ and Announce EP
NewsApr 9, 2026

Belfast Band Makeshift Art Bar Share ‘Chocolate’ and Announce EP

Northern Irish post‑punk outfit Makeshift Art Bar released their new single “Chocolate,” a track that opens with a throbbing electronic beat and jarring guitars, creating an urgent, emotionally charged sound. The lyrics frame loneliness as a warm surrender, exploring the...

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South London’s Mry Share Deeply Personal ‘Hi Loving’ EP
NewsMar 30, 2026

South London’s Mry Share Deeply Personal ‘Hi Loving’ EP

South London collective mry released their debut EP ‘hi loving’ on Half Normal Records, delivering five shoegaze‑inflected tracks that navigate longing, memory, and emotional tension. The record blends delicate vocals with swelling guitars, culminating in a textured, call‑and‑response finale that...

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London Duo Lifeloose Share Debut Single ‘Lifeloose’
NewsMar 24, 2026

London Duo Lifeloose Share Debut Single ‘Lifeloose’

London‑based duo Lifeloose, composed of a Guildhall electronic‑music student and an opera student, have dropped their debut single titled ‘Lifeloose’. The track fuses early‑2000s electroclash, Peaches‑style provocation, and off‑beat pop sensibilities, delivering gritty basslines and tongue‑in‑cheek lyrics. The pair have...

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London-Based French Four-Piece Huarinami  Share New Single ‘Carried Away’
NewsMar 10, 2026

London-Based French Four-Piece Huarinami Share New Single ‘Carried Away’

London‑based French quartet Huarinami has dropped their latest single, “Carried Away,” a high‑energy track that fuses early punk vibes with 60s French new‑wave flair and modern garage‑rock swagger. Frontwoman Pauline Janier (aka Cody Pepper) narrates a youthful, female‑centric story of...

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The Itch Share New Single ‘Drugdealer’ From Upcoming Debut Album
NewsMar 6, 2026

The Itch Share New Single ‘Drugdealer’ From Upcoming Debut Album

British duo The Itch have unveiled their new single “Drugdealer,” a slower, synth‑driven track that diverges from their usual dance‑punk energy. The song’s lyrical hook, “if you want me, I could be your drugdealer,” frames a love‑song metaphor inspired by...

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Tokyo’s Bed Share New Single ‘風 | KAZE’ via 40Miles
NewsMar 5, 2026

Tokyo’s Bed Share New Single ‘風 | KAZE’ via 40Miles

Japanese post‑punk outfit bed has dropped their latest single “風 | KAZE” on the 40Miles imprint, following an aggressive UK tour that saw them play multiple venues in a single week. The 105‑second track fuses industrial rock, noisy distortion and...

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London’s Tooth Share Live Favourite ‘Medicine’
NewsMar 4, 2026

London’s Tooth Share Live Favourite ‘Medicine’

London indie quartet Tooth has dropped their second single, “Medicine,” showcasing a darker, grunge‑infused pop sound. The track features lead singer Tom Pollock’s lower‑pitched, richer vocal delivery and the band’s most intricate guitar work to date. Inspired by Sonic Youth,...

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Minneapolis Band She’s Green Share New Single ‘Mettle’
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Minneapolis Band She’s Green Share New Single ‘Mettle’

Minneapolis shoegaze outfit she’s green has unveiled a new single titled “mettle,” delivering a dream‑like trance that mixes abrasive guitars with tender vocals. Frontwoman Zofia Smith describes the track as a response to relentless negative news, framing it as an...

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Manchester’s The Slow Country Share ‘Firing Line’
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Manchester’s The Slow Country Share ‘Firing Line’

Manchester‑based seven‑piece The Slow Country have dropped their latest single, “Firing Line.” The track marries early‑2000s indie rock structures with lush folk instrumentation, produced by Bill Ryder Jones and featuring artwork by Hugo Winderlind. Lead singer Charlie Smith describes the...

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Norman D. Loco Share ‘I Want a Beer’ via Secret Friend
NewsFeb 25, 2026

Norman D. Loco Share ‘I Want a Beer’ via Secret Friend

Norman D. Loco’s new single “i want a beer” arrives on the Secret Friend imprint, a label quickly gaining a reputation for avant‑pop curation. The four‑piece, all Guildhall conservatoire alumni, fuse lo‑fi psych pop textures with jagged song structures and...

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Leeds’ Bathing Suits Share New Single ‘Empathy’ via Underplay
NewsFeb 24, 2026

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,...

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