LISTEN: Arlo Parks – ‘Romantic Garbage’

Poet and producer Arlo Parks has shared her latest single ‘Romantic Garbage’, and it’s a lo-fi slow-burning gem inspired by the intensity of an old crush. The track is taken from her forthcoming debut EP Super Sad Generation, which is set for release on 5th April.

Speaking about the track, Arlo explains: “This is an old song I wrote and produced in my bedroom when I was 16… it’s about being both terrified of the vulnerability that comes with romantic love and so completely infatuated you start writing sappy, stupid poetry and want to be around them all the time”.

We’re big fans of Arlo’s affluent lyricism and understated beats and we can’t wait to hear her EP in full. Listen to ‘Romantic Garbage’ below and follow Arlo Parks on Facebook for more updates.

Photo Credit: Chris Almeida

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Track Of The Day: New Haunts – ‘Escape’

Born from a desire to take back control of a lonely summer, Bristol based darkwave artist New Haunts‘ (aka Alice Sheridan) has shared her new single ‘Escape’. The song is a sci-fi synth encoded five minutes of yearning yet optimistic self-expression, and is one of two upcoming singles which will be included on her second LP, expected for release in Autumn 2019.

Speaking about the new track, Alice explains: “This song came into existence purely to facilitate my own escapism during a time when life felt very physically and mentally limiting. For various reasons I had to spend a lot of time cooped up on my own last summer, and I’m someone who gets cabin fever after a day so I was crawling up the walls. In order to preserve my own sanity I figured that I wouldn’t write something sombre or disconcerting for once – I wanted to write something dream-like and freeing; an escape-route away from everything. I hope it takes the listener there too.”

Produced by Kindest Cuts, New Haunts will be performing her music live at The Finsbury Pub in London on 29th March in support of Terminal Gods (RSVP here). Listen to ‘Escape’ below and follow New Haunts on Bandcamp and Facebook for more updates.

Photo Credit: Katie Murt Photography

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LISTEN: Josefin Öhrn + The Liberation – ‘Feel The Sun’

A swirling haze of sultry vocals and fuzzy guitars and synth textures; London-based psych outfit Josefin Öhrn + the Liberation have shared their latest single ‘Feel The Sun’. The track is taken from their upcoming album Sacred Dreams, which is set to be released in April via Rocket Recordings.

The band have seen a dramatic rise to prominence since the release of their debut EP Diamond Waves in 2014, which led to a nomination for a Swedish Grammy for “best newcomer”. Since then, Josefin and writing partner Fredrik have relocated from Stockholm to London and have created a new Liberation around them.

The new band consists of; Maki (Go Team), Patrick C Smith (Eskimo Chain), Matt Loft (Lola Colt) and Ben Ellis, who’s worked with both Iggy Pop and Swervedriver. They recorded the new album Sacred Dreams at Press Play studios run by Andy Ramsay of Stereolab, who also produced and programmed his non synced drum machines for the record.

With talented individuals surrounding them, Josefin and Fredrik are on track to release another altruistic record. Listen to ‘Feel The Sun’ below and follow Josefin Öhrn + the Liberation on Facebook for more updates.

Pre-order your copy of Sacred Dreams here.

Josefin Öhrn + the Liberation UK Tour Dates 2019
23 Apr – Oxford, The Bullingdon
24 Apr – Leeds, The Brudenell Social Club
25 Apr – Manchester, The Deaf Institute
26 Apr – London, Islington Assembly Hall
27 Apr – Bristol, Thekla
30 Apr – Birmingham, Hare & Hounds

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Track Of The Day: Swimsuit Competition – ‘Wasted’

Having only formed in the summer of last year and comprised of vocalist Amber Scott, Michael Illingworth (previously of Drive), Toby Scott and Gaz Burney (Dingus Khan), Essex band Swimsuit Competition have already made their mark on our ears.

An energy-fuelled indie-rock anthem, new single ‘Wasted’ laments the passing of time as Amber’s gritty vocals blast out alongside infectious hooks. With its riotous passion reminiscent of early noughties classics such as The Subways or Blood Red Shoes, it’s impossible not to fall for Swimsuit Competition’s raging energy on first listen. And we cannot wait to hear what they have in store for us throughout 2019.

Listen to ‘Wasted’ on Spotify now:

 

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