May 2021 - best new alternative, punk and indie tracks

Written and performed by Out of the Swim
Released 14/05/2021 on Last Night From Glasgow
Web: outoftheswim.com; Label: lastnightfromglasgow.com
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Cover photo (C) Clare Archibald
Web: clarearchibald.com; Twitter: [at]Archieislander   
All rights reserved (C) Out of the Swim, (P) Last Night From Glasgow

Medieval Tummy

From the "Names" EP, out July 30th, 2021 via Trouble In Mind Records (www.troubleinmindrecs.com)

From note one, the “Names” EP is all business, with “Illusion”s punchy riffs (suitable for stargazing or naval-gazing) gallop forward, with Williams pontificating on his reflected reality vs. the illusion of self; a two-minute earworm on gender confusion. “The Name Song” is next, with its persistent jangle, laundry list of Williams’ favorite Seventies names & instantly memorable chorus of “I don’t care about anyone” coyly delivered with a sardonic wink and nod. “Two Person Love”s fuzzy lead line opens side two, (an ode to “erotomania”) barreling forward like a Fairport deep cut on ephedrine. A woozy cover of Felt’s “Crystal Ball” ends the EP, a faithful love-letter to an obvious influence, draped in a gauzy flange. Wrapped in an eye-catching sleeve design by Total Control’s James Vinciguerra, the “Names” EP practically screams “essential”. Look for more music coming soon on Trouble In Mind from The Tubs as the band heads into the studio to record their debut album.

The Tubs "Two Person Love" (Trouble In Mind Records)

Gesticulating Wildly

Fast (2300 A.D.)

Loose Change

"Karma Snake" is the 2nd single from Evening Shadows' debut LP, availabe for pre order now from Eccentric Pop Records

Evening Shadows

Evening Shadows - Karma Snake

Glaswegian alt-pop artist the ever fresh, courageous, and wonderfully weird, singer-songwriter Leif Coffield is a game-changer. His new single ‘Just wanna be strange’ is a dark yet energetic Pop track, with hints of Billie Eilish style vocals and instrumentation alongside minimal percussion but a groove layered bass line. The deep and sinister vocals perfectly juxtapose the dance vibes of the music itself and encapsulate the theme of the lyrics- obsession, infallibility and idolisation. 

Produced by himself, ‘Just wanna be strange’ is about “The feeling of obsessing over somebody, and the notions of infallibility that come along with it. In an age where we are so driven by the idolisation of celebrity status, 'Just Wanna Be Strange' aims to portray the perspective of the obsessor. Often times we idolise those we see ourselves in, or see ourselves with, and it's not difficult to think of someone with fame or celebrity that we haven't adored simply because they seem 'quirky' or 'weird', and that it's a travesty-debt owed to the universe that they haven't become friends or lovers. This song represents that. All of that.” Leif explains.

Like his surroundings, Leif describes his sound as, “cold, dark and broken.” - all of which translates seamlessly into his music. Undoubtedly one of the most ambitious names in the UK, he patches enormously affecting lyricism against superb pop moments.

Having picked up the guitar at eight years old, this songwriter has always utilised music as a means of processing life, and the world we exist in. He is driven by a Billie Eilish-esque kind of sinister spirit, lulling listeners into an electro-infused, bass-heavy dreamland that’s beautiful; woozy; and often heart-wrenchingly chaotic, all at once. 

His artistry has only enhanced with each release. Having gained support through the likes of BBC Radio 1, BBC 6 Music, BBC radio Scotland, CLASH and CLOUT magazine, it’s no surprise that this dark-pop artist is turning heads as he focuses on forging a new lane for his musical ambitions as an independent artist. 

For press opportunities, please email: chama@libertymusicpr.com

Just Wanna Be Strange

Track is taken from the new LDOA album 'Even The Good Days Are Bad' (out 7 May).

Even The Good Days Are Bad

Alone

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Last Days Of April - Alone (single version)

"The most absolute insane weird-punk artifact you could ever dream come to us recorded over email from the astral conjunction of lethal brain-blowers involved in the sickest bands of the moment as Research Reactor Corp, Satanic Togas, Setop Box, Gee Tee, Belly Jelly, Dummy or Skull Kult put on the most wanted one-side 7" by the badass hand of Goodbye Boozy Records!" - Tremendo Garaje

Mainframe - Rip

Take from the upcoming "Deny All Knowledge Of Complicity " Album 

Out on ADAGIO830 on June 11th

It’s already 3 years Berlin-based band Pigeon released their self-titled debut LP and shortly after the Bug EP but also hard to believe they found the time to get together with all the involvement in other projects like Liiek, Ostseetraum, Benzin or or or. The 10 new songs on Deny All Knowledge Of Complicity are dry, restive and full of guitar feedback. Pigeon are a contemporary version of post-punk heroes Wire and New Zealand’s noiserock band The Gordons.

Pre order via https://adagio830-records.bandcamp.com/album/deny-all-knowledge-of-complicity

PIGEON - Bad Visions

Our brand new track 'Similar Faces' is available everywhere now! We have worked so hard on this song and hope you all like it x

Buy tickets for our debut UK tour: https://www.thisfeeling.co.uk/thekatuns

Similar Faces - Single

Similar Faces

Cut Me Down

From "You'll Never Get Away With My Heart" 7" single on Almost Ready Records. www.almostreadyrecord.com

The Hunches - "Like I Could Die"

New track from Bnny out now on Fire Talk

Add & Buy: https://ffm.to/bnny

Time Walk

Bnny - Time Walk

Erase Me

An upbeat anthem with a positive message about friendship and re-connection, especially relevant as lockdown restrictions ease in the UK.  Currently featuring on Sports TV in the UK including Match Of The Day and Talk Sport.

ROUGH SEAS

GOOD TO SEE YOU

Ghoulies hail from Perth, Australia, and they play a frenetic brand of synth-punk on their upcoming Goodbye Boozy EP effort, “Reprogram,” due out May 21st. The group includes Aborted Tortoise and Kitchen People members, so you can expect plenty of art freaky weirdness here.

Reprogram

Ghoulies - Petey Jones' Locker

Help is on the Way

Arranged, performed and produced by Fernando Nuti (vocals, guitars, keys), Andrea Volpato (guitars, synthesizer, backing vocals), Alessandro Boschiero (bass) & Dario Lucchesi (drums, percussion). Music and words by Fernando Nuti. Recorded and mixed by Andrea Volpato at Fox Studio (Venezia). Additional mixing by Tommaso Colliva at Laboratorio Testone (Milano). Mastered by Giovanni Versari at La Maestà (Cesena). Artwork by Fernando Nuti & Laura Gamba.

Zyko

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"As Big As All Outside" is taken from Ducks Ltd.'s EP "Get Bleak", an expanded re-issue out now on Carpark Records.

LYRICS:
It's as big as all outside
and as silent as the grave at night
and it creeps in like a doubt
Has a name that we won't say out loud

Let's settle in under that wave and then
Let it pull the both of us to sea again
All the way out

It's as big as all outside
and as silent as the grave at night
and it really creeps me out
all the wrecks that we still hang around

Watch me wrap my fingers round the blade again
I'd do the same for you, you are that kind of friend
All the way out

In the next apartment I hear a woman sing
The DJ plays the 12 inch mix of "Vision Thing"
I'm all the way out

p + c 2021 Carpark Records

Ducks Ltd. - As Big As All Outside

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May 2021 - best new alternative, punk and indie tracks

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