Acclaimed Blues-Rockers MASK Return with New Single and New Album.

 
"Consistently raw rock group who have a penchant for telling it like it is" - Hot Press
 
"MASK are bringing truth and passion back to rock music" - Louder Than War

 

‘Glamourpuss’ is the latest single to be released from the forthcoming album from, Belfast/Liverpool, alt-blues-rock band, Mask. The single, released the same day as the album, 'Smiling Assassins', sees MASK once again demonstrate their ability to capture the charm of by-gone era’s whilst retaining a firmly current and fresh sound. 

The album is the follow-up to the bands 2018 debut album “The Famous”,  and sees the rock duo taking everything up a gear.  It’s loud, cheeky and has a certain swagger about it.

Leaning heavily on their Blues go Glam Rock tendencies, the new album echoes the retro sounds of Marc Bolan’s, T-Rex to the more modern-day feel of the Arctic Monkey’s ‘AM’ album. 

Late in 2019, MASK leader H Humphrey decided to escape civilisation and left for the jungles of Peru. Feeling enlightened on his return, he approached producer Michael Mormecha and asked if he could come in and make a new MASK record. Though Tree Song Studios, wasn’t finished and was little more than a building site, they set to work!  ‘Smiling Assassins’, has an utterly unique feel as a result, literally hanging microphones across wooden planks and scaffolding, capturing a sense of unequivocal power and rawness!  

The rock duo is led by H Humphrey (from Belfast) along with lifelong friend, Craig Coppock (from Liverpool), combining to make up a band who are the antithesis of your typical rock stars – they describe themselves as unapologetically un-cool and are currently living the nomadic life travelling around Europe. Craig in the shipyards of Poland and H with his dog in their trusty van. 

“Smiling Assassins” sees the band hitting the peak of their powers whilst having the time of their lives.

MASK - Glamourpuss -

Telefís, the groundbreaking collaboration between two Irish iconoclasts - acclaimed producer Garret “Jacknife” Lee (U2, REM, The Killers) and revered singer/lyricist Cathal Coughlan - present “The Carthaginians”, the third single from their upcoming album a Dó (October 7th).  The funkiest of the singles so far released from the album, influences from bands such as Talking Heads and LCD Soundsystem are at the fore. 

The album was finished several months prior to the sad passing of Cathal Coughlan on May 18th earlier this year. Telefís is Irish for Television and pronounced Tel-eh-feesh. It’s also a nod to the post-punk heroes of the late 70s that dwell in Jacknife and Cathal’s collective consciousness. Their first transmission arrived last Autumn with the twisted electro-funk of “We Need”, a cheeky and satirical look back to the early days of TV in Ireland and the memory fragments of their youth. But as with all of Cathal’s lyrics, there are contemporary lines drawn to today’s power structures and hierarchies. Flights of the imagination ensuring that nothing is ever quite what it may appear.

“The Carthaginians” is one of two tracks on the album that examines the role of 'the showband' in Irish popular culture of the '60s and '70s. In fact Coughlan and Lee trace the importance of showbands back to their own desire to go into recorded music and live performance, even if their younger selves might have scoffed at the notion of young post-punks of the early ‘80s owing any debt to their cultural forebears. To illustrate this point, Jacknife Lee’s video for the song features early film clips of U2’s The Edge, Nun Attax, Microdisney and The Virgin Prunes interspersed with vintage RTE footage of showbands and their audiences in full Saturday night swing.  

Jacknife Lee explains…"When Cathal and I started conversations about what the themes for our second album “a Dó” might be, we kept coming back to the peculiarly Irish phenomenon of the 'showband’, and certainly not in the dismissive way our teenage selves might have approached it but with a curiosity and excitement. Entertainment and community were important to us as teenagers in the late '70s and the '80s and all the bands featured in the video, from the Miami Showband to Nun Attax were born of this, and have more in common with each other than not. When Cathal and I were starting out the thought of us having similar goals and impulses as the regal showband or dickie rock would’ve made us laugh and maybe throw a punch, but now not so. There is a straight line through us all. The post-punk artists featured in the video (as well as the touring showbands) could only have been products of Ireland and we wanted to celebrate the oddness of it all. So we invented a showband and called them “The Carthaginians”. The song explores what it’s like to be in a band, the relationship with the audience, the internal dialogues, the branding, the town hopping, the dashed hopes, and the ridiculous fantasies”. 

“The Carthaginians” will be available on all digital platforms on Friday September 16th via Dimple Discs.

The Carthaginians

Telefís - The Carthaginians

MARIE-THÉRÈSE AN EXCITING VISIONARY SOLO ARTIST (FROM DUBLIN) 

'KILL OUR SORROWS, ADJOURN TOMORROW’



‘Luna’ is the explosive new single from, Dublin artist, Marie-Thérèse. The follow up to the much loved ‘ Saint Mary’, shows the huge influence of Iggy Pop has on her. Driving guitars collide with her stunning vocals, sung part in English and part in Irish Gaelic. 


 She says of the recording process:
“Iggy Pop, a Luna eclipse and the Irish Gaelic language all kinda exploded together in my mind and on my fingertips when I picked up my vintage Hofner Galaxie guitar. In the studio I felt totally possessed by Iggy and driven by some wild desire to hear him sing in our mother tongue“ 



All proceeds will go to Neuroendocrine cancer research.


BIO : 

Marie-Thérèse is recording an album with producer Stew Jackson {Massive Attack} in Bristol which is due for release in summer 2023.

LUNA follows her previous single Saint Mary a Sparklehorse cover featuring Jason Lytle of Grandaddy, which received support from both Iggy Pop and Marc Riley on BBC6 Music, Dan Hegarty on 2FM, Fiachna O'Braonain on RTE Radio 1, Radio Nova, Live'95, KCLR. 


 Quotes about Marie-Thérèse



Marie-Thérèse is an exceptional writer, her music is so exciting'
TONY VISCONTI {Legendary producer}

'Marie-Thérèse is doing something really unique musically. I love her voice, her lyrics, her melodies and the production.
I hear Lou Reed and Bob Dylan influences. There's nothing out there now that sounds remotely like this!'
BOB LEONE
{Lana Del Rey + Lady Gaga manager. Director Songwriters Hall of Fame US}

'Marie-Thérèse is a totally unique and gifted artist' 
KEVIN ROWLAND {Dexys}

Luna

Marie-Thérèse - Luna

“Alex Nicol writes hauntingly enigmatic tunes and this new EP is a simply beautiful collection of songs. He sings like an angel and his fragile vocal truly touches the soul!”
Guy Chadwick, HOUSE OF LOVE

“full of floating melodies and dark textures” 
UNDER THE RADAR


“Simple Fires” reflects the concerns and realities of our shared, climate-connected world. The Canadian wildfires of 2023 saw several global cities (including Montreal and New York) report some of the worst air quality on record, causing widespread alerts and evacuations. The smoke not only impacted North America but also crossed the Atlantic, impacting the lives of Europeans. In response, Nicol ponders if what is done cannot be undone. 

“The farther we come, the closer we get to destruction…” Nicol laments, “Simple fires can be mended, but not the kind that’s burning up in me”. 
 
“Simple Fires” is accompanied by an animated official video by Quentin Delobel (Poppip Studio), which paints a moving picture of humans' destruction of nature. Of the music video, director Quentin says, “I followed the feeling of child-like naïveté conveyed in the song and came up with this imaginary yet unfortunately familiar world - one that ends with a dark real life twist.” Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdJgsDWxXWQ

Hallmarked with the kind of thoughtful lyricism and graceful melancholia that have become his calling cards, in his latest outing Alex Nicol casts a withering gaze upon a natural world being laid to waste at the hands of ignorance, governmental inaction, and corporate industrial greed.

Simple Fires

Alex Nicol - Simple Fires

Manchester Indie-Rockers, The Cavs return with eagerly anticipated new anthem.
With a fresh wave of melodic hooks and frenetic guitar lines, The Cavs are set to release their anticipated new single "The Kids Are Talking". Celebrated for their innovative indie rock that carries influences from legendary bands like Kasabian, Elbow, and The Libertines, The Cavs continue to imprint their mark on the indie/rock scene with this evocative new track.

"The Kids Are Talking" embodies the band's signature energetic style, blending dynamic rhythms with powerful lyrics that echo the voices of youth and their grasp on the present moment. The single is a journey through vibrant melodies and poignant words, a testimony of resilience and unity in times of solitude and uncertainty.

"The Kids Are Talking" emerges as a powerful anthem that encapsulates the essence of spirit and resilience. The lyrics paint a vivid canvas of emotions, navigating through the realms of struggle and hope. Portraying a journey from despair as seen in lines like "Oh honey, please put the gun away, just give me one more day," to empowerment, encouraging to "Grab my hand and spin the wrong way round," showcasing the transforma9ve journey of finding one’s footing amidst adversity.

Having sold out the iconic 'The Deaf Institute' in Manchester and tipped as 'Big in 2023' by indie guru, 'This Feeling,' The Cavs continue their rise, garnering extensive airplay and acclaim. Their participation in the prestigious Isle of Wight festival and endorsement from icons like Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran underscore the band’s significant impact and the expectancy surrounding their new release.

“The Kids Are Talking” is more than a song—it’s a message, an anthem, and a space where every note resonates with the heartbeat of hopeful persistence. The Cavs navigate through melodies and messages, cra\ing music that speaks volumes and transcends the ordinary.



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The Kids Are Talking

The Cavs - The Kids Are Talking

Kyle Falconer has always been a songwriter who has been inspired by a female muse. 
From his chart-topping success with The View through to his acclaimed solo career, his storytelling songs have explored the good times of love and lust; the bad times of regret and heartache; and stories of some of the larger-than-life characters who have stepped into his life, alongside some playful fictional narratives.
 
Recently crowned with the King Tuts’ Songwriting Award at the Scottish Music Awards, Kyle brings the best of those songs together with‘The One I Love The Most’ which will be released on February 7th ahead of Valentine’s Day. The album is a collection of songs from his vast back catalogue, all of which are named after women and have been newly reworked in acoustic form.

The album’s lead single and brand new track ‘Angelina’ is an instant highlight and will be unveiled on December 20th. Dramatic percussion and sweeping string arrangements creates an intense cinematic atmosphere to match a story of a relationship which has been ruined by conflicting perceptions on what the truth really is.
  
Named after a lyric taken from The View fan favourite ‘5 Rebeccas’, ‘The One I Love The Most’ features songs spanning almost two decades: from the unrequited love of ‘Claudia’ (from the band’s #1 debut album ‘Hats Off To The Buskers’) through to the lovelorn ‘Dixie’(the original of which featured on last year’s Top 10 return ‘Exorcism of Youth’).
 
Along the way, the album also reinvents highlights from his two solo albums ‘No Thank You’ and ‘No Love Songs For Laura’, which often tackled more complicated themes: ‘Laura’ shares regrets for his past behaviour and the impact it had on his then-partner and now-wife Laura Wilde, to the issues of gender identity addressed in ‘Kelly’. A far lighter moment comes with ‘Madonna’, a playful, celeb-heavy imagining of what the ideal afterlife might be like, while Manchester rapper PROSE adds his razor-sharp rhymes to an otherwise stripped-back ‘Lucy’.
 
Kyle says, “‘The One I Love The Most’ came from an idea I had after getting my own studio in Spain. I thought about all the girls' names I had written about and thought it would be a great romantic idea to put them all in one place and release the record for Valentine’s Day. I wanted to show the songs as they were without all the production and we captured the first essence of them.
 
It’s great to see the different feelings along the album and my ups and downs, from the childlike writing of ‘Claudia’ to the more in depth idea of ‘Kelly’ as I have seen and heard more of the world.”
 
‘The One I Love The Most’ was recorded at Kyle’s La Sierra Casa retreat near Alicante in Spain, with Kyle producing the project himself and performing all vocals and instruments except for contributions from Drew Palmer and Neeve Zahra.
 
A scenic, escapist and intimate hub for creativity, La Sierra Casa hosts regular songwriting camps led by Kyle as well as a recording studio designed to achieve peak sound quality, workflow and productivity. Several emerging artists have benefited from the camp, including Ben Walker and Cammy Barnes, while La Sierra Casa will welcome special guest experts Justin Hawkins (The Darkness), Carl Barât (The Libertines), Jamie Webster and Laurie Vincent (Soft Play) to its upcoming songwriting camps.
 
There’s much more on Kyle Falconer’s calendar, starting next month when The View play a Greatest Hits tour of Scotland which culminates with two Glasgow shows at the O2 Academy, while they’re also confirmed for several UK festivals next summer.

Kyle Falconer - Angelina

Alt Rock powerhouse ACROBVT are back with their uplifting new single, A Thousand Times, a song that celebrates resilience and determination in the face of adversity. 
Co-written with Ross Hamilton (Blossoms) and mixed by Grammy-nominated Mark Needham (The Killers, Imagine Dragons), the track is a soaring anthem that will further cement the band’s growing reputation as ones to watch in 2025.. 

Infused with ACROBVT’s signature mix of euphoric hooks, raw emotion, and driving rhythms, A Thousand Times delivers a powerful message of hope. “You have to find the strength to rise again, no matter how many times life knocks you down,” shares frontman Ben. “It’s a battle cry for anyone who’s ever faced a challenge and refused to give up.” 

Following their triumphant performances at The Great Escape in Brighton, Flux FM in Berlin, and Los Angeles, ACROBVT continue to solidify their place as one of the most electrifying alt rock acts on the scene. The band has garnered radio support for their previous singles ‘Can’t Put You Down’, on Radio X with John Kennedy, BBC Introducing and Ireland’s RTE Radio 1, and for ‘Neon’ on influential radio stations globally including KXTE Las Vegas (U.S.); Radio Doble Nueve (Peru), Radio 1 (India), 2XM (Ireland), WNNX Atlanta, GA (U.S.), Flux FM in Stuttgart / Berlin (Germany), KWSS Phoenix, AZ
(U.S.) 

ACROBVT - A Thousand Times

Damian O’Neill, guitarist and songwriter with Derry’s finest export, The Undertones, returns with a rockier sound, after the pastoral calming of An Crann, 
Ready to be added to any guitar driven playlist, the track was producer by Paul Tipler and features backing vocals from Rosa O’Neill.

Pic sleeve and gold vinyl limited to 250 copies.


Damian O'Neill

Joining The Undertones in 1976, to replace his brother Vincent, O’Neill, along with bassist, Mickey Bradley, co-wrote some of the bands most iconic tracks, such as My Perfect Cousin ( their highest charting record ) and fan favourite, It’s Going To Happen. When the band split in 1983, O’Neill formed the critically acclaimed That Petrol Emotion with brother John.  In 1999 The Undertones reformed with O’Neill once again on guitar and songwriting duties. Whilst still in The Undertones, O’Neill released an experimental electronic solo album on Alan McGee’s Poptones label. Since 2012, he has also recorded and performed with The Everlasting Yeah alongside former TPE bandmates. He continues to tour with The Undertones, playing festivals and sold out tours the world over.


1. BIRTHDAY SONG

2. BEWARE THE B-MEN

Quickly building a strong online following with 20 million views at TikTok, the London-born singer-songwriter Gcielle today unveils her new single ‘Forever Summer’, along with its official video. Featuring two incredible remixes from Slim Tim & Morlando. Both currently smashing the club charts. 

Taken from her forthcoming debut album,  ‘Forever Summer’ sees Gcielle make a captivating introduction to her talents. Her warm, appealing vocal leads a sun-kissed late summer anthem which extends influences stretching from the timeless nostalgia of ABBA through to Kylie Minogue’s radio-friendly pop smashes - all with an undercurrent of irresistible piano-house keys. 
Lyrically, it’s a song born from Gcielle’sown experiences, but one that everyone can relate to - the kind of summer that you wish would never end, and then wish you could always go back to.
 
The song was co-written by Gcielle and recorded at the world famous Abbey Road Studios.
 
Gcielle says, “‘Forever Summer’ is about a summer that I spent with my friends and family in Sardinia. It’s about enjoying summer to the max with joy and love and laughter until the sun goes down.”
 
The ‘Forever Summer’ video provided Gcielle the opportunity to revisit those memories as she returned to Sardinia to shoot the visual. She brings a natural charisma to the video that complements its stunning sun-soaked natural scenery and the always wondrous sight of a school of dolphins leaping out of the water.
 
GCIELLE
Gcielle is coming to the music world a little later than most debut artists, but the release of ‘Forever Summer’ achieves a dream that dates back to childhood. As far back as anyone can remember, from her infancy in London and then Paris, Gcielle would be found singing with a hairbrush in her hand as she dreamed of becoming a future Madonna or Anastacia. She would spend all of her time in ballet shows, school musicals and tap dancing.
 

 



Forever Summe (NEW VOCAL) MIX3 VU 2025.06.300_Mix Channel-St_4824

GCIELLE - Forever Summer - Slim Tim Remix

GCIELLE - Forever Summer - Morlando Remix

Megan Wyn is a Singer-Songwriter and recording artist who fuses multiple genres with her own unique style. Influenced by empowering female musicians such as Stevie Nicks , Debbie Harry and Jade Bird. ‘Polaroid’ was written during the lockdown period and is about adapting to a new way of living whilst experiencing changes in your personal life. The single was produced/mixed/mastered by Russ Hayes at Orange Sound Recording Studio late November of 2020.

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