WATCH: Macon Heights – ‘The Line’

Formed just this year, Scottish duo Macon Heights are already making quite an impression with their unique style of dystopian electronica.

Flowing with whirring electro hooks and immense, soaring vocals, new single ‘The Line’ is filled with an ’80s inspired, synth-filled scuzz. Accompanied by a video that incorporates elements of the lyrics – including feelings of isolation, displacement and being pushed to the edge – it’s an innovative sonic delight.

Produced in collaboration with Gregor Fergie and make-up artist Erin Culley, watch the vibrant new video for ‘The Line’ here.

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Premiere: Lucy Mason – ‘Flashback Romance’

Following her critically acclaimed 2017 EP, and acclaim from the likes of The Independent and Wonderland, dream-pop soloist Lucy Mason has returned with her beautiful brand new single, ‘Flashback Romance’.

Taken from Mason’s upcoming debut album, due out in two parts over the course of the year, ‘Flashback Romance’ oozes smooth, luscious vocals and twinkling, emotion-strewn melodies. A spellbinding slice of shimmering romanticism, it’ll leave you longing for more of her heartfelt creations.

Of the recording process, Mason explains:

“I spent a lot of last year thinking about when I was growing up and I found myself as what I can only describe as falling in love with old memories & stories that I’d forgotten all about. When so much had changed, I couldn’t help remember what everything was like ‘before’ and when I started looking back, I couldn’t stop. I really hope these songs take you back in time, whether it’s back to old memories with best friends or back to your first heartbreak or cigarette. All these kinds of stories are tangled up in us somewhere no matter who we are or where we’ve come from & somehow in making these songs, they satisfied my feelings of nostalgia and made me happy but still somehow, remarkably sad. I called it Flashback Romance, as that’s exactly what writing this album was for me.”

 

‘Flashback Romance’ is due for release tomorrow, 6th July.

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Video Premiere: MALMØ – ‘River Of The Heart’

Having just released their debut album, Danish artist Maria Malmø and her band – aka MALMØ – have now shared another captivating offering in the form of a video of an exclusive live performance of album track ‘River Of The Heart’.

Shot by a frozen lakeside at Nordklang Festival (a contrast to the sweltering heatwave we’re currently experiencing in London!), it showcases MALMØ’s vocals at their most refined. As her stunning, soulful acapella vocals soar with a majestic grace, ‘River Of The Heart’ oozes an exquisite, stirring beauty that’ll send shivers down the spine in an instant. With its sweeping ethereal splendour, it’s sure to captivate the ears with its resplendent, other-worldly magic.

We Come From The Stars, the debut album from MALMØ, is out now via Integrity Records.

Mari Lane
@marimindles

Photo Credit: Martin Baltser

 

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PREVIEW: QOTSA & Friends @ Finsbury Park, 30.06.18

Anyone who knows me will know of my love of Queens Of The Stone Age. Anyone who knows me will also know of my love of championing women in music. So, although I am EXTREMELY excited about seeing QOTSA and the legendary Iggy Pop next Saturday, 30th June, in Finsbury Park, I’m also particularly looking forward to the rest of the incredible line up, which is 50% female…

Brody Dalle:
I have been wanting to see Brody Dalle since I was a 16 year old listening to The Distillers’ Sing Sing Death House for the first time, and being completely blown away by her seething, riotous power. Catch me at the front re-living my teenage angst.

Deap Vally: 
Blues-rock duo Deap Vally are the band I turn to whenever I need some motivation. Their empowering passion and glorious, gritty aggression when delivering their raging feminist anthems is really an immense spectacle to behold.

Hinds: 
Having seen the Spanish band Hinds three times before, I can assure you they will not disappoint live. Their infectious, sunny charisma never fails to put a smile on my face, and their immense, buoyant energy creates a sweeping sense of raucous euphoria whenever they perform.

Black Honey:
Fronted by Izzy B Phillips, Brighton’s Black Honey have been building quite a reputation over the last few days, receiving acclaim from the likes of The Guardian and NME for their lush, swooning vocals and catchy, jangly melodies.

Belako: 
Second Spanish band of the line up, Belako are known for delivering catchy slices of post-punk and their recent album Render Me Numb, Trivial Violence is a gritty collection of raw, swirling offerings.

Skinny Girl Diet:
Long time favourites of GIHE, it’s wonderful to see Skinny Girl Diet building their reputation and playing such big stages. I first saw them at The Shacklewell Arms a few years ago, and they blew me away with their seething, Riot Grrrl-inspired energy and rousing, grunge-fuelled sound.

Catch all these bands for QOTSA & Friends in Finsbury Park next Saturday 30th June. More info and ticket links here.

Mari Lane
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