"We were trying to find our own way, We thought like artists. Imagine a painter saying I can’t suddenly paint like Andy Warhol or like Jackson Pollock, so I have to find something else, something original. It takes a while, but it is possible to find” (Jaki Liebezeit, Can)
In tribute of Jaki L. RIP

Motorik Beat - JANUARY 2017 - \\ Dreampop / Shoegaze / Psychedelic / Indie Pop / Grunge

Purple

Ships In The Night

FOX - lazy fox
no face productions
thanks for the memories.<3

Debut album of Matching Outfits, released on Kitchen Leg Records.

Twenty-two citrus fruits. A chain letter in Danish. A livestreamed funeral. With ultra-specific details and flashes of deadpan humor, Berlin lo-fi trio Matching Outfits relates tales of dissolving friendships, lost loved ones and insurmountable distances - between childhood and adulthood, summer and winter, Germany and rural Sweden. At the heart of the project is singer and keyboardist Linnea Mårtensson (formerly of duo Featherweights), who merges wistful indie pop with a playful DIY ethos that’s further brought to the fore by bandmates Rachel Glassberg (drums/guitar) and Leah Corper (bass). Call-and-response vocals that convene into three-part harmonies, shout-along choruses, saxophone breakouts: whether on debut album Band Made Out Of Sand (Kitchen Leg Records) or in their live shows, you never really know what to expect.
Credits 

Linnea Mårtensson: lead vocals, keys, saxophone, drums (6) 
Rachel Glassberg: backing vocals, electric guitar, drums 
Leah Corper: backing vocals, bass 

Songs by Linnea Mårtensson 
Arrangements by Matching Outfits 
Recorded and mixed by Karl Mattar 
Mastered by Brian Pyle 
Produced by Karl Mattar and Matching Outfits 

Cover art by Andrew Kemp

Babe, Pay For My Train Ride!

Princesa Escarlata

Droog

Medicina de Pachamama

Medicina De Pachamama

Canned Laughter

Showering At Night (Prod. Dan Darmawan)

SHAPING LIGHTS.

Artist: Planning For Burial
Track: Whiskey And Wine
Release: Below the House

March 10th 2017
nowflensing

Planning For Burial - Whiskey And Wine

Decay

All songs written by Nathan Henderson, except song 3 which was written by Nathan Henderson & Lydia Des Dolles 

Produced by Daniel Doherty & Nathan Henderson 

Nathan Henderson: Guitars & Vocals 
Iain McGinn: Guitars 
Martin Fagan: Bass 
David Murray: Drums & Percussion 

All songs © 2016 Deathcapades Music Ltd. 

Recorded at Darklands Audio (Dublin, Ireland) 

Artwork by Nathan Henderson

Drones That Don't Kill

No Control

Transfigure are a duo who are not easily defined. Imagine the vocal qualities of Saint Etienne, the chilling lyrics and melodies of Pet Shop Boys and the guitar riffs and attitude of New Order bound together with plenty of contemporary twists and turns and you’ll be close to picturing Transfigure’s signature sound.
What makes the pairing of Grace Blamire and Lewis Norvid stand out above the rest is their ability to write intricate songs. Structurally complex, fresh and stimulating which build layer upon layer to create a unique sound fit for stadiums.

Their debut album ‘Translation’ encapsulates the inner city pace of Newcastle upon Tyne, in which the pair grew up, through upbeat dance floor fillers such as ‘Tell me’ and ‘No Other Way’. However, you’d be wrong to presume that this is an album destined for nightclubs alone. There are some truly introspective moments throughout, such as the emotional composition ‘Hide Away’ which discusses the urge to shut your door to the rest of the world.

The diverse nature of the 8 track album doesn’t end there, with 7 minute anthem ‘Fields’ highlighting the effect that touring mainland Europe has had on them both and title track ‘Translation’ considering how they can bring their own visions of Europe home to a British society that is slowly drifting further away from reality.

transfigure
/transˈfɪɡə,trɑːns-,-nz-/
(verb) To transform into something more beautiful or elevated.

Transfigure - Fields

New song to bring in the New year. Hope everyone has a great 2017, keep on dancing.

Lyrics

I'll bleed black and blue for your heartstrings 
Out in the fields nothing seems the same 
You chose your way through the mountain range
It's all a game, it's all a game until all the toys break 

She sent a letter, it addressed to home
She didn't know that it would be this cold
Left out at sunrise from her broken poem
But it's just the same, it's just the same until she knows what it takes

I've been calling a while but you don't seem to pick up 
Drifting out of town and you've got it all figured out now
I've been dreaming of sun, head up in the clouds
Drifting out of town and you've got it all figured out now
I've been calling a while but you don't seem to pick up 
Drifting out of town and you've got it all figured out now
I've been dreaming of sun, head up in the clouds
Drifting out of town and you've got it all figured out now

The Great Escape

"'Reverie' is brilliant...they’ve got that stadium rock sound where you can hear everyone singalong with the sun blazing, on a nice festival day" - BBC Radio Across The Line

"Incredible songwriting... it has a timeless quality"
- Amazing Radio

"Sun Mahshene are a powerhouse... 'Reverie' is their strongest single yet"
- The GOO Magazine
 
"Be prepared for them to leave your ears ringing with joy" - Hot Press Magazine

"They have the potential to hypnotise and mesmerise" - Golden Plec
 
"They exude an effortless cool laid-back swagger and charm without even trying" - Indie Buddie
 
Hailing from Dublin, Ireland, Sun Mahshene emerged in 2018, breathing new life into the Psych and Shoegaze scenes. Comprising six dynamic and diverse members from Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Poland, Sun Mahshene provides a musical journey that transcends borders and genres. ‘Post-Shoegaze’ for the masses.

Ethereal yet powerful, their songs have an unmistakable anthemic quality that captures the essence of their musical prowess.

In 2020, the band unleashed the "Contradictions & Tales of Fiction" EP, a sonic exploration that left audiences craving more. Following the EP's success, including track “Leave This City” (42k Spotify streams), next single “The Righteous One” was accompanied by a mind-bending music video, directed by award-winning visual artist Ste Murray.

Sun Mahshene next released a special LP titled "Space Echoes: The EPs", a compilation of tracks from their previously released EPs. The limited-edition vinyl sold out in a single day, a testament to the band's dedicated fan base and the allure of their music.

Having graced the stage at Electric Picnic, Ireland's largest music festival, Sun Mahshene showcased their live act with headline shows (including Whelan’s and The Workman’s Club), which solidified their presence in the hearts of music enthusiasts.

September 2023 marked the release of the single "Reverie", which immediately went on rotation on Amazing Radio UK (winning an online vote to make the playlist), BBC Radio 1, BBC Across The Line, Radio X, and across Irish radio (RTE 2FM, 98FM). The high-energy video has now reached over 20k views on YouTube.

A stirring, shimmering track, “Reverie” gives a glimpse into the sonic odyssey that awaits listeners of the highly anticipated debut LP, "A Place We've Never Been”. This promises to be a culmination of the band's artistic evolution, and was mastered by Mark Gardener (Ride / OX4 Sound). His expertise at the controls sets the stage for the album to captivate music fans in summer 2024.

No Control

Sun Mahshene

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