This instrumental part reminds me stronly the great Dif Juzz "Slow Motion" track.

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Original Sinner

Music & Lyrics: Aamodt / Espeland

Vocals: Kathrine Aamodt
Piano & Keys: Kathrine Aamodt
Bass: Bård Larsen
Mandolin: Bård Larsen
Drums: Kjell Arild Birkeland
Guitar: Håkon Espeland

Recorded: Bergen, Havnelageret Studio / London
Produced and mixed at Havnelageret Studio, Bergen, Norway

Seven Little Ones

Upcoming single by JEKYLL. Released 08/11/2024.

"Massive sounding" - BBC Radio 1
"I love the intensity and I love the ambition of what Jekyll do" - Huw Stephens, BBC Radio 1 "Pretty Epic" - John Kennedy, Radio X
"Absolutely tremendous" - Frank Skinner, Absolute Radio
BBC Radio 1 Huw Stephen’s ‘Best of the Year, 2019’
"Band of the decade" - Indie Rocks
"Music from the heart. Melodies from space" - Liverpool Sound City

https://linktr.ee/Jekyllband

JEKYLL - PLASTICINE

Picnic at the Taj Mahal v2

Endeavours

Patrick Meagher, Johnny Marie, Steven Brown, Jerry Riccardi

Boulimique de Musique
"The American band delivers a funk-infused rock song on a track as atmospheric as it is gently catchy. The male vocals, packed with attitude, deliver a fearsomely catchy chorus and colorful lyrics. The slightly psychedelic ambience amplifies the exploratory touch of this track full of twists and turns."

Spiritual Awakening Music
The throwback sound is legit.

Indie Space
"Interesting influences of punk and alt rock in the track, and the vocals performed with eccentricity, irreverent charisma, and style. "

Indie Underrated
"Cool Oasis, Blur kind of vibes"

American Pancake
"Beatles-esque kind of swing."

Happiness
"Equal parts britpop, psychedelic rock and dance."

Valeriya
"Epic and moody atmosphere"

Indie Dream
"Magical"

Indie Obsessive
"Strong Psych-Rock."

Way Out Radio
"Irresistible groove...has us hooked from start to finish."

OIeada Indie
"Transmitting an energy that combines the raw with the emotional."

Poppy Bristow (Fresh on the Net)
"Psychedelic-indie trio Girl for Samson may hail from Kansas City, but press play on Cigarette and its funky bass, baggy-beat percussion, and Inspiral Carpets organ accents will fire you straight through a wormhole to 90s Manchester or Liverpool. In its synthesis of cool-cat detachment and oracular yearning, the lead vocal recalls the pleasing retro-pop tang of La's frontman Lee Mavers, a comparison matched by the track's gleaming popcraft.

Cigarette is carved from clattering, grooving instrumentation which the impeccable production clips into a crisp and catchy shape, giving every part a chance to shine rather than clumping it all together in a foggy purple haze. Girl for Samson's fifth album, Blend all the Seasons, is due out at the beginning of 2025. What a way to start a year!"

WAX Vinyl Records
Girl for Samson Embraces 60s Grooves and Indie Vibes with "You Better Run" and "Cigarette"

"American band Girl for Samson unveils two standout tracks, You Better Run and Cigarette, showcasing their ability to blend retro influences with a contemporary edge. Known for their thoughtful, unpredictable music, the band continues to craft songs that feel timeless yet fresh, drawing on 60s rock and 90s indie inspirations.

You Better Run kicks off with syncopated organ chords and driving rock 'n' roll guitars, setting the stage for a funky drum groove that transitions into a hazy, psychedelic vibe. The drifting vocals and harmonized backing vocals shape the mood, while the arrival of a dynamic chorus propels the track forward, offering an uplifting and textured listening experience.

Cigarette leans into a grooving bassline, conga rhythms, and atmospheric keyboard elements. These layers give way to wailing guitar accents and catchy vocals, building towards a powerful chorus. The track reflects a fusion of 60s rock aesthetics and 90s Manchester indie vibes, creating a sound that feels both nostalgic and forward-thinking.

Formed in 2000, Girl for Samson consists of Patrick Meagher, Johnny Marie, and Steven Brown. Over two decades, they've built a reputation for crafting albums that balance groove, thoughtfulness, and unpredictability. The band's discography, released at intervals of roughly five years, includes 12 (2004), sleepnovox (2009), Harriet (2015), and Old into Young (2022). Their latest album, Blend all the Seasons, due in 2025, marks a shift in their creative process - moving from individually crafted songs to tracks developed collaboratively from grooves and jams.

With You Better Run and Cigarette, Girl for Samson offers a glimpse into their evolving sound, filled with sass, groove, and an appreciation for musical history."

Progressive Rock (24%)
Alternative Rock (15%)
Pop Rock (13%)
Indie Rock (12%)
Ambient (12%)

Cigarette

On The Quiet

If you know you know (Right?)

silence

Nah.

You don’t know a thing.

Not about having kids…

Not about buying a house…

Or mowing the lawn…

Welcome to your 30s, folks.

“The real world.”

It hits hard, like a slap in the face.

And this single (kind of) celebrates that.

But you know what? I wouldn’t change a thing.

So, if you know, you know. I certainly do.

Right?

IYKYK (Right?)

about a love so profound that it's felt in every moment and discovered in every place <3

Everywhere

Skydive Eyes

Next Sound

Hoem

Burn the House

Seventeen

The Cage is an album caught between light and shadow – a collection of songs that breathe both intimacy and grandeur. Minimalist guitar and piano motifs intertwine with warm cello lines, carried by hypnotic beats and wide, cinematic soundscapes. The sound moves between trip-hop, indie and alternative – at times fragile as a whisper, at others soaring and eruptive.

The lyrics circle around love in the face of collapse, around longing, and the feeling of being trapped while still carrying hope within. Each track opens its own space: from melancholic floating ballads to dark, urban trip-hop grooves.

With The Cage, Velvet Petals deliver a work that feels both vulnerable and powerful – a soundtrack for sleepless nights, moments of solitude, and the quiet triumph of loving against all odds.

On and On and On

Zero Gravity: The Rhythmic Euphoria That Launches You to the Sky.

"The Ones Who Float" is produced to be considered Fast Shoegaze, built entirely on the sensation of defiance and weightlessness. The track uses a relentless, rhythmic drive to create total euphoria, forcing you to run with your feet off the ground.

There is no end. Close your eyes and float.
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Gravedad Cero: La Euforia Rítmica Que Te Lanza al Cielo.

"Los Que Flotan" es un himno de Shoegaze Rápido donde la ley de la gravedad se rompe. Desde el primer beat, la canción te atrapa con un pulso rítmico implacable, creando una euforia total que te hace sentir que corres sin suelo bajo los pies.

La música es una experiencia etéreamente soñadora de escape. No se trata de huir, sino de alcanzar un estado superior donde la sombra aprende a respirar y los cuerpos bailan sin control.

No hay final. Cierra los ojos y flota.

Los Que Flotan (Those Who Float)

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“Thinking of you, Love from your mutual blue”; was the inscription found pencilled on the back of a Curtis Mayfield record that started Mutual Blue.

Objecting to the heavy rock and punk bands plaguing their local scene Mutual Blue are bringing the focus back to what really matters to them; beautiful songs, cutting lyricism and a refreshing sincerity, all wrapped up in chorus drenched guitars.

Citing The Smiths , The Stone Roses and Ride as their heart on sleeve influences they’ve stamped their electric live show across London at classic indie venues like The Old Blue Last, The Half Moon in Putney and the O2 Shepherds Bush Empire to buzzing crowds. 

Their debut releases EP “Wake Me Up Tomorrow” and single “Habit of Him” have achieved over  70,000 and 79,000 streams respectively and 2023’s live album “Can You Hear Me Now? (Live at the Amersham Arms)” brought their raw, live sound to online audiences like no band in their first year together has. 2024 was a year of sonic development for Mutual Blue and saw the release of four singles culminating in the shoe-gazing jangle of Skydive Eyes - Out Now!

Mutual Blue are Aidan, Ted, Peter and Jack x

Skydive Eyes

Mutual Blue

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