The Get In Her Ears team have put together another eclectic mix of post punk anthems, grunge & shoegaze musings, indie & alternative tunes and electronic sounds for your listening pleasure. Take some time to scroll through our track choices below, and make sure you press play on the playlist at the end of this post.
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HAVVK – ‘You Say You Won’t’
Ahead of the release of their upcoming new album in March, GIHE faves HAVVK have shared another spellbinding taste of what’s to come. As front person Julie’s celestial vocals emanate throughout, ‘You Say You Won’t’ showcases the Dublin trio’s ability to create a shimmering immersive grace whilst touching on poignant subject matter. I really can’t wait for them to come and headline for us at The Shacklewell Arms on 28th March, especially as they headlined the first ever gig we hosted back in 2016 – it’s going to be a pretty special evening, with support from Athabaska and Rats-Tails. Grab a ticket here! To Fall Asleep, the upcoming album from HAVVK, is out on 15th March via VETA Records.
(Mari Lane – Managing Editor)
Fraulein – ‘Wait and See’
Unsurprisingly, the GIHE team all love this latest single from Northern Irish/Dutch duo Fräulein. ‘Wait and See’ focuses on the contradictory nature of anxiety, and how we clench our teeth through it, rather than treating the issue underneath it. It’s another seamless blend of the band’s trademark gritty-yet-melodic riffs and considered, hard-hitting beats. I can’t wait to see Fräulein play live at Scala supporting art punks JOHN on 29th Feb.
(Kate Crudgington – Features Editor)
SPRINTS – ‘Heavy’
We’re big fans of SPRINTS here at GIHE, so watching their stellar debut album, Letter To Self, receive so much love and acclaim when it was released at the beginning of this month was a real joy. The Dublin-based band are a formidable force on the stage, and this track in particular showcases their intense, dynamic songwriting talents. (KC)
Gouge Away – ‘Stuck In A Dream’
This angst-ridden anthem from Florida-based five piece Gouge Away has been stuck in my head for an entire month. Visceral vocals, heavy riffs and relentless beats – I’m obsessed. ‘Stuck In A Dream’ is taken from Gouge Away’s upcoming third album, Deep Sage, which is set for release on 15th March via Deathwish. (KC)
The Baby Seals – ‘Mild Misogynist’
Cambridgeshire punk trio The Baby Seals are back, and I could not be happier about it. Following a little hiatus for life stuff, they have now announced the release of their debut full length album and shared a typically catchy, witty and gently raging tune that’ll lodge itself firmly in your ears on first listen. Reflecting on those men we all (sadly) come across on a daily basis who claim to be feminists because they happen to have a wife/daughter/mother, but are actually a huge part of the problem with their damaging micro-aggressions and embedded sexist views, with its gritty energy and danceable hooks, ‘Mild Misogynist’ is the perfect re-introduction to The Baby Seals’ ability to deliver their all-too-necessary message with a fizzing sense of fun. (ML)
Self Torque – ‘No Rest’
I’m so impressed that Brighton-based Self-Torque has managed to transform feelings of desperation and inadequacy into a frenzied, vibrant anthem on ‘No Rest’. Taken from their recent EP, No Rest For The Depressed, it’s a potent reminder that there are always better days on the horizon, and that you are more capable than you think you are. (KC)
Ski Lift – ‘Double Yellow’
Following last year’s catchy ‘Living The Dream’, London trio Ski Lift are back with a stirring new single. With bassist Lizzie Walsh taking the lead on vocals, ‘Double Yellow’ flows with a whirring splendour as lush harmonies intertwine with a sparkling energy. Inviting us all to take a step back and absorb the often overlooked beauty of our surroundings with a lilting warmth, it showcases songwriter Benji Tranter’s ability to turn even the most everyday of situations into genuinely heartfelt, and instantly catchy, indie-pop anthems. (ML)
The Menstrual Cramps – ‘Abortion’
“I’ve had an abortion, no I’ve had two / If you don’t like it, then fuck you!” Straight to the point, as always, Bristol faves The Menstrual Cramps have now shared this raging, honest and utterly necessary pro-choice anthem at a time when we need it more than ever. Written in response to archaic laws being imposed against women who seek abortions, both in the US and here in the UK, the track seethes with a fierce angst, whilst showcasing front person Emilia’s trademark stark wit and ferocious energy. With their return, The Menstrual Cramps continue to create a perfect balance of unifying joy and rage that has never felt more urgent. I can’t wait to hear more of their cathartic, empowering anthems over the next few months. Find out more here. (Also, some welcome slightly positive news regarding abortion in the UK here.) (ML)
pink suits – ‘C.O.F.F.E.E.’
Following last year’s riotous single ‘Refuse The Rules’, total faves pink suits have now shared another taster of their upcoming second album in the form of a new tongue-twisting punk anthem. Although seemingly less politically charged than some of the Margate duo’s previous offerings, ‘C.O.F.F.E.E.’ touches on themes of addiction and exhaustion but with a racing, fun-fuelled energy, oozing the band’s playful charisma. Whilst essentially Lennie and Ray’s soundcheck song, it showcases all there is to love about the immense formidable force that is pink suits. Watch the caffeinated new video for ‘C.O.F.F.E.E.’ here. Dystopian Hellscape, the upcoming second album from pink suits, is set for release on 1st April. (ML)
Dermabrasion – ‘Magic Missile’
Another brooding, ominous cacophony from Toronto-based duo Dermabrasion. The band have just shared their superb debut album, Pain Behaviour, via Hand Drawn Dracula and it is well worth your attention. Industrial-tinged post punk noise: 100% a bit of me. (KC)
GHLOW – ‘Big City’
Stockholm alternative duo GHLOW are back with a brand new album, Levitate, which is set for release on 8th March via PNK SLM. This track, ‘Big City’ is the first exciting, intense glimpse of what listeners can expect from the new record. (KC)
The Fauns – ‘Shake Your Hair’
Following a decade-long hiatus, Bristol based shoegaze ensemble The Fauns have now returned to charm our ears, releasing their new album this month. Showcasing the sweeping ethereal soundscapes that we’ve come to know and love from the band, whilst dipping into newer, electro-driven sounds, the album as a whole oozes a mystical allure as glistening instrumentals provide a backdrop for Alison Garner’s exquisite emotion-rich vocals. I’ve had it on repeat since first hearing it, immersed in its captivating blissful haze. Read about the five songs that have inspired Garner’s vocal style the most here. How Lost, the new album from The Fauns, is out now via Invada. (ML)
Heart Rot – ‘Anchors To Elsa’
Inspired by the quiet-loud dynamics of the ‘90s grunge scene, New York band Heart Rot deliver their ethereal yet gritty creations with a fierce allure. A completely DIY project, the band draw influence from their experience as girls and connection to the natural world in their songwriting, and pride themselves as artists honing their craft; not just in creating their music, but in their merch too, hand-making it all from second-hand clothes. With just two songs out so far, they’re a new favourite for sure; I can’t wait to hear more of their raw, bewitching soundscapes. (ML)
Tusks – ‘Adore’
I love this evocative single from London-based electronic artist Tusks. It’s lifted from her her upcoming album, Gold, which is set for release on 12th April via One Little Independent Records. Inspired by a variety of contrasting experiences and emotions, the album is a dynamic, intricate musing on the shifting nature of love, time and change. I look forward to hearing it in full. (KC)
Fears – ‘4th of the 1st’
I’m so glad that Dublin-born, London-based interdisciplinary artist Constance Keane aka Fears is back! Taken from her upcoming second album, affinity, which is set for release on 22nd March via TULLE, this single ‘4th of the 1st’ delicately dismantles the duplicitous and intrusive thoughts that follow in the aftermath of a complicated breakup. It’s a poignant reflection on emotional resilience and self-soothing. Watch the accompanying video for it here. (KC)
Birthday Problem ft. Ailbhe Reddy – ‘E.L.E’
‘E.L.E’ is the atmospheric debut release from Birthday Problem, a collaborative electronica project between Irish musicians and producers Matt Harris (HAVVK) and Rocky O’Reilly. Released via VETA Records, ‘E.L.E’ – which stands for ‘Extinction Level Event’ – follows the narrative of a fictional character who is in an underground post-apocalyptic world. The track also features vocals from GIHE fave Ailbhe Reddy. (KC)
KÁRYYN – ‘Anthem For Those Who Know’
Marking her first new music release in four years, ‘Anthem For Those Who Know’ is a defiant return to form for Armenian-American songwriter, composer & producer KÁRYYN. It’s a poignant statement about self autonomy and the significance of advocating for yourself and others in the face of adversity. Co-produced with Hudson Mohawke and released via Mute, ‘Anthem For Those Who Know’ is a rumination on the importance of protest in all its forms. (KC)
Schande – ‘Relevant Campaigns’
I can’t seem to stop listening to this song and crying. A thing of pure beauty. Its twinkling grace. The whirring to-ing and fro-ing, like the constant rippling of the tide that keeps going even when everything else seems like it’s stopped. The shimmering hooks that rise and fall. Jen’s whispering vocals fading in and out with an understated melancholy. Written while her mother was terminally ill, it’s an exquisite rumination on the fragility of life and the strength of love. Watch the beautiful accompanying video here, and keep you eyes peeled for Schande’s upcoming new album, Once Around, set for release this year via Thurston Moore’s The Daydream Library Series. (ML)
Moor Mother – ‘Guilty’
Following critical acclaim for her 2021 album Black Encyclopedia Of The Air, innovative artist Camae Ayewa – aka Moor Mother – has now announced the release of her 9th studio album. Our first taste of the album comes in the form of ‘Guilty‘, a collaboration with Lonnie Holley, Mary Lattimore and Raia Was. Oozing a mystical energy, it encapsulates the sentiment of the album – a poignant and necessary message, bringing to our attention crimes committed by our ‘fair isle’. As the glistening musicality provides a backdrop to lists of ‘great’ Britain’s injustices against humanity and the harsh realities of colonialism, the juxtaposition of the horror of ‘Guilty’s message with the beauty of its musicality is stark. A hauntingly beautiful offering; an urgent message encased in an evocative sonic grace. The Great Bailout, the ninth album from Moor Mother, is set for release on 8th March via ANTI-. (ML)
Allison Lorenzen – ‘Words’ (Low Cover)
Taken from the upcoming album, Your Voice Is Not Enough – a tribute to the band Low – Allison Lorenzen’s cover of ‘Words’ made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up when I first listened to it. The album was born from a conversation between Planning For Burial’s Thom Wasluck and record label The Flenser, who were inspired by the “nuanced beauty” of Low’s discography. Whether you’re a fan of Low or not, Allison’s cover and the renditions on the record are well worth your attention. The album features contributions from Midwife, Amulets, Planning for Burial and more. (KC)
Katy Kirby – ‘Hand To Hand’
Flowing with lilting melodies and rich, sumptuous vocals, Brooklyn artist Katy Kirby’s new single reflects on what she calls ‘heteropessimism’ and the gory collapse of several relationships, with a twinkling, yet gritty, allure. The single comes ahead of the release of Kirby’s second album, Blue Raspberry, later this month, which sees her delving into her sexuality and the ways we present ourselves during the quest for love. The album’s out on 26th January via ANTI, and I can’t wait to hear more of Kirby’s beautifully honest creations. (ML)
bedbug – ‘halo on the interstate’
Originally a solo project from non-binary artist Dylan Gamez Citron, LA-based bedbug has now expanded its lineup to include Owen Harrelson, Minerva Rodriguez, Meilyn Huq and Drew Cunningham. Together, the band are preparing to release their fourth album, pack your bags, the sun is growing, on 15th March via Boston’s Disposable America label. This single ‘halo on the interstate’ showcases their fully fleshed out new sound perfectly. (KC)
Grace Petrie – ‘Start Again’
Having been a big fan of Grace Petrie for a number of years now, and being lucky enough to interview her back in 2021, I’m super excited to hear that she’ll be releasing her third album in March. With its chiming piano alongside Petrie’s heartfelt vocals, new single ‘Start Again’ offers a stirring first taste of the album; a rousing ode to the power of solidarity. Building with a gentle emotive spirit, it showcases her ability to create beautifully catchy folk-strewn anthems that ripple with an undercurrent of politically-charged urgency. Build Something Better, the upcoming album from Grace Petrie, is out on 8th March on The Robot Needs Home Collective. (ML)
Waxahatchee ft. MJ Lenderman – ‘Right Back To It’
Kansas based artist Katie Crutchfield aka Waxahatchee’s been one of my most played artists of the last few years – her heartfelt Americana-tinged ballads just get me every time. And latest single ‘Right Back To It’, is no different. Featuring MJ Lenderman on backing vocals, their voices intertwine to create blissful heartfelt harmonies alongside lilting banjo melodies; my favourite combination of sounds. It’s just exquisite and I can’t wait to hear more on the upcoming new album, Tiger’s Blood, set for release on 22nd March via ANTI-. (ML)
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