You Are The Man

The first single from Preoccupations' debut s/t album on Flemish Eye, out 2015/01/20.

Watch the video by the very talented director: Yoonha Park here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdMz7BUtOvk

Preoccupations : Continental Shelf

Available on clear vinyl limited to 2000 units which are numbered

This is a collaboration between Tess Parks & Anton Newcombe (Brian Jonestown Massacre) which happened early in 2014 & the summer of 2014 in Berlin . As everyone hopefully knows about Anton Newcombe’s history we have decided to tell you more about Tess Parks.

A native of Toronto, Tess Parks moved to London, England at the age of seventeen where she briefly studied photography before dropping out and deciding to focus on music. Tess managed to make an impression on industry legend Alan McGee, founder of Creation Records, albeit the timing of their meeting could hardly have been less ideal; McGee was no longer involved in music and Tess was due to move back to Toronto. After moving back to her hometown in 2012, Tess formed a band on the advice of Alan McGee and less than a year after their meeting, he returned to music with his new label, 359 Music. Tess became one of his first six signings and released her debut record Blood Hot in November 2013 to excellent reviews. One reviewer described her as “Patti Smith on Quaaludes”. Others have mentioned her "gauzy psychedelic sound” and "smouldering voice”. Alan McGee himself said: “She’s only 24 and is already an amazing songwriter... she just doesn’t quite know she is yet … her most beautiful quality is her lack of ego. Tess is an amazing lady”.

In February 2014, she began recording with Brian Jonestown Massacre frontman Anton Newcombe in Berlin and they completed their new record 'I Declare Nothing' in autumn 2014. The record is due out later this year..

Tess Parks & Anton Newcombe - Cocaine Cat

First mp3 single from Protomartyr's The Agent Intellect, out 10/9/15 on Hardly Art records. 

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The Agent Intellect

Protomartyr - "Why Does It Shake?"

Following on from the release of ‘Long John Silver’ earlier in the year, Moon Construction Kit is back with his latest single ‘Chemicals’ as he looks to cement himself as an expansive, rising talent. Looking to bow out from 2025 on a high, the release couples a thumping alternative edge with a brooding, synthesised shine.

About the Release
Crossing the floor between a melodic synth-pop belter and a cinematic indie rock anthem, ‘Chemicals’ hits the ground running with its thick melodies and ardent grit. Adding layer upon layer of sonic goodness, the chaotic beauty of the single comes from its wild, untamed backbone, offering unmissable soundscapes alongside honest, raw lyrics.

You Are The Man

Jonathan Bree