LISTEN: Husk – ‘Heal With Time’

Having caught our attention with their last uptempo pop gem ‘Below The Neck’, trans non-binary artist HUSK has now shared their new single ‘Heal With Time’.

Following Pride month, and the need to celebrate/protest in different, more distanced ways from usual, ”Heal With Time’ oozes a celebratory sound juxtaposed with a poignant, reflective lyricism: “Some things never heal with time” referencing the heartbreak of a damaged love affair.

Propelled by ’80s-inspired glistening hooks and synth-soaked uplifting summer vibes, it’s a vibrant, danceable anthem, shimmering with a sparkling empowering energy. Despite its melancholy reflection, ‘Heal With Time’ seems to be the perfect antidote to all that’s happening at the moment; we can get through this and come out stronger!

 

‘Heal With Time’ will be released tomorrow, 3rd July.

 

Mari Lane 
@marimindles

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Track Of The Day: Fräulein – ‘Drag Behind’

Having only recently come across Fräulein, through seeing them perform a stripped back ‘live’ set for Hanni from ARXX’s Coming Out Staying In festival back in April, I’m already a big fan of the Bristol duo’s raw, visceral sound.

Oozing a captivating dark energy, ‘Drag Behind’ is propelled by the gritty power of Joni’s raw sweeping vocals, as abrasive, grunge-infused hooks steadily build an increasing tension with the help of Karsten’s immense beats. With shades of the mysterious allure of underrated ’90s band Slint, Fräulein have created a dark anthem seething with its own unique spellbinding majesty.

A new favourite for sure, in ‘normal’ times, I’d be booking Fräulein for a gig with us at The Finsbury as soon as possible, but for now I will have to settle for listening to ‘Drag Behind’ on repeat, and dreaming of the day I can witness their dark energy live in a room full of sweaty fans.

 

‘Drag Behind’ is out today via Bandcamp, with 100% of proceeds going to The Black Curriculum.

Mari Lane
@marimindles

Photo Credit: @amiaocean

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Track Of The Day: Vulpynes – ‘Sister’

Following last year’s EP Dye Me Red, and having shared a stage with the likes of Sleaford Mods, Dublin’s Molly and Kaz – aka Vulpynes – are now back to blast into our ears with a gritty new single.

Propelled by Molly’s raw, impassioned vocals, ‘Sister’ is a powerful ode to ‘pseudo sisterhood’. Driven by swirling, reverb-strewn hooks, pounding primal beats and a raging energy, it oozes an immense sense of urgency amid a seething eerie underlying force. A fantastically fierce, empowered slice of ferocious rock magnificence from the Dublin duo.

Listen to ‘Sister’ here:

Vulpynes had been halfway through recording their debut album when Covid19 struck, and so due to travel restrictions and Ireland being in complete disarray, they were sadly unable to finish it. After much consideration, they have decided to release the first half of the album as a single sided limited edition 12″. The EP, Us Against Them, will be released via F.O.A.D/Advance Records.

Mari Lane
@marimindles

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Get In Her Ears Live @ The Finsbury w/ Grawl!x, 14.02.20

Following a host of amazing bands playing for us throughout 2019, including Screaming Toenail, Salad, GENN, Chorusgirl and Witching Waves, and Personal Best kicking off 2020 in empowering style, we were back at The Finsbury on Friday for our second gig of the year, with a rather dreamy line-up for Valentine’s Day.

Kicking off the night are post-punk duo I Am HER. Captivating the crowd with the soaring majesty of her gritty vocals, front woman Julie Riley delivers their dark, stirring anthems with a raw emotion.

Second band of the night, Captain Handsome, treat us to their twinkling indie-folk gems with a refreshing wit and sparky charm. With an infectious lo-fi scuzz alongside shimmering violin melodies and Lily’s perfectly relatable lyricism, their effervescent, catchy offerings tug at the heartstrings in all the right ways – providing the perfect Valentine’s/Anti-Valentine’s soundtrack.

Having initially been set to headline, but swapping set times due to travel issues, Piney Gir take to the stage with all their colour-coordinated sparkling charm. Oozing an infectious joy, Piney and her band deliver their fitting honey-sweet romanticism and shimmering catchy melodies. As an endearing, vibrant energy flows throughout, they treat us to a truly uplifting half hour of the most dreamy tunes.

New headliners, Derby-based Grawl!x, bring the night to a captivating close with their euphoric cinematic soundscapes. With a brand new album out today, they deliver their twinkling electronic hooks and spellbinding harmonies as Maria’s distinctive impassioned vocals soar. A truly enchanting set oozing a poignant stirring emotion.

Massive thanks to the four wonderful bands who played for us on Friday! Make sure you catch our next night at The Finsbury on 13th March when we’ll be hosting super exciting headliners Ghost Car, with support from The Other Ones, Gaptooth and Minimals.

 

Words: Mari Lane / @marimindles
Photos: Jon Mo / @jonmophoto

 

 

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