PLAYLIST: June 2024

The Get In Her Ears team have put together another mix of feminist punk, queer anthems, alternative & shoegaze sounds, eclectic electronic tracks, indie-folk musings, and alt-pop tunes 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.

Follow GIHE on Spotify to hear all of our previous playlists too.

 

ARXX – ‘Good Boy’
Wow, it seems like it’s impossible for total faves ARXX not to write a song that gets instantly lodged in your brain and demands listen upon listen; each listen making you feel more and more uplifted. I just can’t get enough of latest single ‘Good Boy’s thumping beats and anthemic energy. They describe this track as their “big gay anthem… A little bit saucy, a little bit cheeky and a lot of fun!” As well as listening to the track multiple times, you should also watch the video – the dogs are cute, Hanni and Clara are cute, it’s a whole lot of cute.
(Mari Lane – Managing Editor)

SASAMI – ‘Honeycrash’
I was late to the SASAMI party, first discovering her in 2022 when she released her genre-blending metal-folk album, SQUEEZE. ‘Honeycrash’ is her first piece of new music since then, and it’s a glorious, full-bodied, passionate anthem about the complexities of love and relationships. SASAMI explains: “I wanted to write a song with all the drama of a 19th century classical opera, but with the patience and understanding of someone in therapy in 2024,” and on ‘Honeycrash’ she has achieved exactly that.
(Kate Crudgington – Features Editor)

Seraphina Simone – ‘Wild’
This is the title track from Seraphina Simone’s shimmering new EP. ‘Wild’ is Seraphina’s statement of rage, shifting self-worth, grief and sadness; all beautifully polished into a bright collection of alt-pop gems. (KC)

Æ MAK – ‘Low Down’
Lifted from her new EP, ABC SIDE Baby, this single from Irish art-pop artist Æ MAK is about “hitting rock bottom after a break-up, almost basking in it, and finding your power again”. I love this phoenix-rising-from-the-ashes sentiment, set to an infectiously upbeat mix of heady synths and dancing beats. (KC)

SOPHIE – ‘Reason Why’ (ft. Kim Petras and BC Kingdom)
It’s fair to say I got a little emotional hearing that a new album from legendary producer and trans pioneer SOPHIE was being posthumously released. The first single to be shared from it, ‘Reason Why’ features Kim Petras and BC Kingdom and offers a euphoric slice of queer electro-pop. Of the decision to release her music now, SOPHIE’s family have shared a statement explaining: “It feels only right to share with the world the music she hoped to release, in the belief that we can all connect with her in this, the form she loved most… Sophie gave all of herself to her music. It’s here that she can always be found.” SOPHIE, the self-titled final album, is due for release on 27th September via Transgressive and Future Classic. Pre-order here. (ML)

Chelsea Wolfe – ‘House Of Self Undoing’ (Boy Harsher Remix)
I am obsessed with this Boy Harsher remix of one of my favourite Chelsea Wolfe tracks. They’ve kept the melancholy undertones of the original, but somehow managed to transform it into an hazy, uplifting rush of synths, beats and hushed vocals. (KC)

Roller Derby – ‘Silver Jet’
Following recent single ‘Dreams’, Hamburg duo Roller Derby are back to charm our ears with the immersive sounds of ‘Silver Jet’. As Philine Meyer’s distinctive celestial vocals soar throughout, the song sparkles with anticipation for the new beginning that we’ve been flying towards throughout the track. A stirring meditation on enduring challenges, both on a personal and collective level. (ML)

Midwife – ‘Killdozer’
Taken from her upcoming album, No Depression In Heaven, this beautiful single from Midwife is “an ode to a city lost in the aftermath of gentrification.” ‘Killdozer’ centers around the story of Marvin Heemeyer, a muffler repair shop owner who went on a demolition spree in a modified bulldozer, before taking his own life in a small Colorado town in 2004. It always impresses me how Midwife transforms the darkest of moments into beautiful, shoegazey lullabies like this. I’m looking forward to hearing her new album in full. (KC)

Julia-Sophie – ‘telephone’
Balancing all-encompassing romantic infatuation alongside her melancholic and lonely impulses, this vibrant track from Julia-Sophie is a total headrush. ‘telephone’ is taken from her upcoming debut solo album, forgive too slow, which is set for release on 26th July via Brooklyn label Ba Da Bing Records. Julia-Sophie offers this comment about her new record: “My journey with music has been weird and long. I think people assumed that the music I made was exactly what I intended to make, when it’s always just been me trying to figure it out. Being a solo artist has allowed me to really find myself and show who I am in all my messy states.” We fully support that! (KC)

mayday mae! – ‘girls into music’
California-based, queer alt-pop artist mayday mae! penned this fun track as an ode to all the queer films, music and art that came before her. ‘girls into music’ is taken from her excellently titled EP, my post-desert hearts renaissance. (KC)

Taylor Swift – ‘I Can Do It With a Broken Heart’
I will NEVER stop talking about Taylor Swift and The Eras Tour. I was lucky enough to see the show in both Lisbon and London and I am still in AWE of what she does. The atmosphere was electric and her fans were so fun, kind and willing to indulge in a level of shared euphoria that I have never seen or felt at a stadium gig before. What a privilege to be a part of that. Here’s to Rachel, Vicky and Mel who were screaming and crying the whole way through with me. (KC)

Beauty Sleep – ‘Big Sky’
The new single from Derry duo Beauty Sleep, ‘Big Sky’ is inspired by a fun weekend at Primavera festival. Oozing an infectious glistening energy and fizzing jangly hooks, it’s a perfectly danceable euphoric summer anthem. (ML)

Saint Sappho – ‘Glory Box’
With Portishead’s Dummy being my most favourite album of all time – having grown up listening to my dad’s cassette recording of the album on so many car journeys, and then later as a teen immersing myself in its dark cathartic splendour – I was excited to hear Saint Sappho’s rendition of seminal track ‘Glory Box’. Whilst maintaining the majestic allure of the original, it oozes an added musically rich sense of grandeur and raw energy. Of their decision to cover the track, the duo explain: “We both love the original song and thought it’d be an interesting one to cover and experiment with putting our own sound into it. We added some orchestral elements, which we thought would work well in this song and love to make a track really dramatic.” (ML)

Naomi in Blue – ‘Skin’
Taken from her recent EP, It Takes Time, this is a candid and poignant rumination from singer-songwriter Naomi in Blue. A considered exploration of emotion and identity, ‘Skin’ and the other tracks that form her new record are equally as raw and revealing. Definitely make the time to listen to it in full. (KC)

Hinako Omori – ‘stillness, softness’ (kloxii li remix)
Hinako Omori has shared this remix of her track ‘stillness, softness’ which is taken from the “extended dream transition” version of her album of the same name. It’s remixed by Kloxii Li, who is a friend and collaborator of Hinako. I love the way they’ve made this gentle track sound so shadowy. (KC)

Yaz Leon ft. BUKKY – ‘4th Wall’
A great collaboration here between experimental R&B artist Yaz Leon and genre-defying artist BUKKY – who was a guest on our Soho Radio show a few months back. ‘4th Wall’ is taken from Yaz’s upcoming EP, Bleach. Yaz describes this song as “kind of a ‘hater’ and a “help I’m spiralling” song” about the lack of solidarity she’s experienced in different social spaces. She also says “it’s a bit of a bummer, but at least we made the beat fun! – which I respect! (KC)

Fraulein – ‘In The Living Room’
This is my favourite track from Fraulein’s recent mini-album, Sink Or Swim. The perfect mix of loud and quiet; the skilled grunge duo consistently deliver swirling alternative anthems that command the senses. Definitely check their record out. It’s a GIHE team fave at the moment. (KC)

LIINES – ‘Holding On’
The new single from Manchester post-punks LIINES, ‘Holding On’ is the band’s first new music since 2021. Showcasing the band’s ability to create brooding sonic explosions, lyrically it draws on themes of hope and desperation, and I just love its frenetic sense of urgency and the raw passion of Zoe McVeigh’s soaring vocals. (ML)

Problem Patterns – ‘I Think You Should Leave’
An ode to their hometown of Belfast, this is the brand new single from GIHE faves and punk icons Problem Patterns. Inspired by a disparaging comment a journalist made to the band when speaking about Northern Ireland, the track is a riotous “love letter” to the place that raised them as individuals and as a band. “Everybody leaves and nothing changes / I’ll stay here and create the spaces” they chant in the chorus, which becomes more powerful each time it’s repeated. The GIHE team love everything that Problem Patterns stand for, and we were lucky enough to visit them in their hometown back in 2022 for the Women’s Work Showcase at the Oh Yeah Music Centre. The Belfast hospitality was beautiful – we think you should all go! (KC)

Belmondo – ‘Getting Closer’
Lifted from their excellently titled EP, The Blessed & The Evil, released via Silent Cult, I love this heavy, swirling anthem from Brighton-based alt-rock band Belmondo. The band will be playing live at venues in Glasgow, Manchester and Birmingham this September, and they’ll be performing at the Hope & Anchor in Islington, London on 5th September too. (KC)

Brat Coven – ‘Favourite Crime’
The latest single from Glasgow ‘doom-punk’ band Brat Coven , ‘Favourite Crime’ reflects on predatory age-gap relationships with a fierce, raging passion. Propelled by a seething energy, a captivating, haunting soundscape is created. Of the track, the band explain: “We wrote this song for ourselves, for our younger selves, for anyone whose story is told by this song. Sexual abuse and grooming is rampant, particularly in the music industry and we think it’s incredibly important to use our voices to speak out and condemn predatory men.” (ML)

SNM – ‘Borne Of My Rib’
Loving this angst-ridden single from London-based Grunge-rock newcomers SNM. They’ve only released a handful of tracks so far, but the band are gearing up for a busy year of live shows and writing together, so keep your eyes peeled for more from them soon. (KC)

Strange New Places – ‘Foreign Cities’
I really enjoyed reading the bio of Belfast-based band Strange New Places when their email dropped into my inbox earlier this month. They describe themselves as “right-on radicals with low self-esteem; a band where queerness and neurodivergence intersect, and intersect hard. Sometimes they intersect in fun and interesting ways and other times they intersect in strange and annoying ways. Each member looks like they’re in a different band, and sometimes they sound like it too. Regardless, they’ve stuck together, and they have some music to play for you.” This track ‘Foreign Cities’ is a perfect example of all these wonderful traits; playful, quirky and bittersweet. (KC)

Hot Wife – ‘Buffy Summers’
The debut single from South London band Hot Wife has dropped into my life at the perfect time! I am currently on my first ever watch of Buffy The Vampire Slayer – I’m on season 4 – and I am loving it. I’m thrilled that I can finally join in on all the fandom. Hot Wife describe this track as “a crunchy-grunge ballad, and a reminder that when relationships are disappointing, you can always go out there and seek revenge by kissing kick-ass people.” A sentiment we should all be living by. (KC)

Alien Chicks – ‘Qwerty’
Another unpredictable and infectious post-punk anthem from Brixton trio Alien Chicks, featured on their upcoming debut EP, Indulging The Mobs, set for release on 18th July via Hideous Mink Records. It’s cliché to say, but they truly are a band who are best appreciated live. They’ll be headlining Moth Club in East London on 5th July. Grab a ticket and go an experience their frenzied live set in the flesh. (KC)

Fightmilk – ‘Summer Bodies’
A perfectly raging summer anthem, ‘Summer Bodies’ – the new single from pop-punk faves Fightmilk – has been a live favourite for some time, so I’m very happy that it’s now properly out in the world. Raging against patriarchal society’s ridiculous and ever-changing expectations of women’s bodies and the futile quest to ‘be sexy’, it offers a fierce ode to self-love in the face of the onslaught of damaging beauty standards that we are constantly bombarded with. Angsty and uplifting in equal measure, it’s an instantly catchy singalong anthem, combining the band’s trademark tongue-in-cheek wit with a swirling energy and gritty raw emotion. So, this summer, wear whatever you makes you feel comfortable, pay no mind to the incessant Instagram ads about fad diets or corrective procedures, and know that you look great – whatever size, age or gender you may be. (ML)

Okay, Bye – ‘The Fun Is Over’
Pastel-punk duo Okay, Bye released their debut album earlier this month, and this is the excellently titled eponymous track. If you like the sound of ‘The Fun Is Over’, definitely give the whole record a spin. (KC)

Annie Taylor – ‘In Your Head’
Recorded during a break on their tour in Leipzig, Annie Taylor’s latest single ‘In Your Head’ is a swirling indie-grunge anthem. The band are set to tour Europe in December this year, and they’ll be stopping in London at The Shacklewell Arms in Dalston on 3rd December too. (KC)

PostLast – ‘Scavenge’
This is the brand new single from Irish indie-pop duo PostLast, out now via VETA Records. ‘Scavenge’ is all about that “unspoken connection” between two people that can “quieten all of the noise, anxiety and pressure you might be feeling internally” which is a sentiment I love. (KC)

Lunar Vacation – ‘Set The Stage’
Having just announced the upcoming release of a new album this autumn, following one of my most-listened to of the last few years – 2021’s Inside Every Fig is A Dead Wasp – Lunar Vacation have now shared this dreamy new single. The first and last song that vocalist and guitarist Gep Repasky has ever sent to the person that they’d written it about, ‘Set The Stage’ ripples with a swirling anthemic splendour as a glistening emotion oozes from the immersive shimmering soundscape. Everything Matter, Everything’s Fire, the new album from Lunar Vacation, is set for release on 13th September via Keeled Scales. (ML)

Sequela – ‘Zavander’
I’m glad that I found this track from Portland-based band Sequela in my inbox. Non-binary front person Sequela explains that ‘Zavander’ “is in part about my experience of navigating the isolation and dynamism of adolescence in the body of a teenage girl who was not made for her world.” Along with their bandmates, Sequela manages to transform these feelings of unease into a lush indie-shoegaze anthem. (KC)

Static Lives – ‘Social Anxiety’
Having been blown away by Sheffield’s self-proclaimed ‘dance-rock-alt-band’ Static Lives at Cro Cro Land earlier this year, I’ve been enjoying dancing and rocking to latest single ‘Social Anxiety’. Propelled by a fierce energy, it races with catchy hooks and front woman Lori’s impassioned vocal drive. (ML)

Th’Sheridans – ‘Dancing In The Dark’
A favourite band covering an absolute favourite by my absolute favourite; so many faves all in one. I just cannot stop listening to Th’ Sheridan’s rendition of Bruce Springsteen’s infamous anthem ‘Dancing In The Dark’ right now; I love the gritty emotion oozing from Adam’s vocals alongside the racing, fizzing hooks . Of the track, the band say of their choice to cover this song – “It carries a cavernous depth of sentiment: everyday monotony, feelings you just can’t seem to put anywhere, oppressive levels of aesthetic self-assessment, and most freeingly, the belief that other ways of being are possible.” Th’ Sheridans recorded this cover especially for a wonderful new podcast, Because The Boss Belongs To Us, which sees Holly Casio and Jesse Lawson put forward the case that Bruce Springsteen is in fact a queer icon. I wholeheartedly agree. Oh, and I just saw him in Madrid and he was as incredible as ever – played for 3 hours non-stop, and I was crying happy, overwhelmed tears pretty much the whole time. (ML)

Spring Major – ‘A Varsity Play For The Dock’
I’ve loved Spring Major a lot since first coming across them last year, but now – since seeing them play for us at our dreamy gig at The Finsbury last Friday, supporting Felicette with Schande and Caleb Nichols – I would consider myself a fully-fledged mega fan. Latest single ‘A Varsity Play For The Dock’ perfectly captures how the band’s swirling energy and jangly melodies come together to create impassioned and instantly uplifting emo-tinged anthems. (ML)

The Calamatix – ‘Love, Lies and Alibis’
California’s The Calamatix have just announced the release of their upcoming debut album, as they’ve shared a catchy new single. Combining elements of old school ska with Jamaican rock-steady, as well as a fresh contemporary edge, ‘Love, Lies and Alibis’ bounces with a vibrant energy as buoyant beats race alongside the smooth, soulful vocals. It took me back to being sixteen, skanking round the living room before heading out to see local ska-punk bands at Bedford’s Esquires; a perfectly nostalgic, joy-inducing accompaniment to heady summer evenings. The self-titled debut album from The Calamatix is set for release on 20th September via Hellcat Records. (ML)

Dolly Parton – ‘Dumb Blonde’
A bit of Dolly here to remind you that we’ll be hosting a night of queer country fun on 19th July at Sebright Arms. Headlining will be the world’s premiere Dolly Parton tribute band The Dumb Blondes, who are quite the super group – featuring members of Fightmilk, Panic Pocket, Yakkie and Charley Stone. Support comes from cowboi crushes Trouble Wanted and legendary Margate duo pink suits, in their country guise. It’s going to be epic – so, don your daisy dukes and come on down for a rootin’, tootin’ good time! Well over half the tickets have already been snapped up, so you better nab yours quick – on Dice now. (ML)

 

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PLAYLIST: January 2024

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.

Follow GIHE on Spotify to hear all of our previous playlists too.

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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PLAYLIST: November 2023

The Get In Her Ears team have put together another eclectic mix of pure punk anthems, indie & alternative tunes, grunge & shoegaze musings and alt-pop 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.

Follow GIHE on Spotify to hear all of our previous playlists too.

 

Problem Patterns – ‘Terfs Out’
Hosting Problem Patterns’ sold out London gig at Sebright Arms last Friday was a total dream. The second time they’ve played for us, and with support from total faves Fightmilk and band-on-the-rise Dogviolet, it was a wonderful night, topped off with an epic headline set from the Belfast punks – uniting the crowd in solidarity with both their swirling righteous anger and vibrant, joyous sense of fun. ‘Terfs Out’ is always a particularly powerful song to witness live, and one whose message in support of our Trans siblings is more poignant now than ever: “LGB is nothing if not for the T / so show up with some real solidarity.” Problem Patterns remain one of the most exciting bands around and deserve every success to come their way; having recently won a Northern Irish Music prize for best video, released their incredible debut album, Blouse Club, and shared a stage with total legends Le Tigre. I cannot wait to see what they have in store for us next.
(Mari Lane – Managing Editor)

pink suits – ‘Refuse The Rules’
Having blown us away with their immense live show on more than one occasion, Margate queer punk duo pink suits have become firm favourites at GIHE. We couldn’t be happier to hear that they’ll be releasing their second album in Spring 2024. Our first taster from the record comes in the form of perfectly raging new single, ‘Refuse The Rules’. Just over a minute and a half of pure empowered rage, it’s a scream for space – a refusal of the rules that have been historically created to limit people’s lives and freedoms. As Ray’s fierce growl and driving beats seethe alongside Lennie’s frenzied raw hooks, it offers a perfect raging catharsis; a short and sharp rallying cry, inciting us to stand up and make our voices heard in the face of suppression and aggression. Dystopian Hellscape, the upcoming second album from pink suits, is set for release in Spring 2024. (ML)

The Menstrual Cramps – ‘Body Politics’
I’ve been waiting a long time for new music from Bristol-based punk legends The Menstrual Cramps, and now it’s finally here! Released via the loveliest of labels, Alcopop! Records and sounding as vital as ever, ‘Body Politics’ is based around American philosopher Judith Butler’s idea of gender performativity (from her book ‘Gender Trouble’), and rallies against the ways in which gender constructs are forced upon us all under capitalism to benefit the patriarchal structure. Seething with their trademark ferocious energy, and building to a fierce RATM-esque climax, it’s a perfectly empowering and cathartic explosion of necessary rage. (ML)

Touch Excellent – ‘Overtone’
This is the latest single from Dublin punks Touch Excellent, who have described it as a “Trans Rights Anthem”. The track reflects on the band’s own experiences of the years-long waiting lists they’ve faced when trying to access trans health care in Ireland. They explain that the “heart of the song” is the personified “long wait”, where lead singer Lenny holds a 21 second wailing note, demonstrating the extended frustrations of those who are still waiting to be treated. (Kate Crudgington – Features Editor)

Jock – ‘Moving’
Belfast based queer punk band Jock have recently joined the VETA Records roster, and released this new anthem titled ‘Moving’. It’s inspired by the housing crisis in Northern Ireland and further afield, rumbling with a raw and righteous discontent. (KC)

HAVVK – ‘City Creep’
The latest single from total faves, Irish band HAVVK, ‘City Creep’ offers a stirring reflection on the impact that Dublin’s housing crisis is having on cultural spaces in the city. Propelled by a fierce energy as celestial vocals and scuzzy hooks seethe with an unrelenting sense of urgency, it showcases the band’s ability to exquisitely create a shimmering immersive grace whilst emanating a raw, politically-charged rage. ‘City Creep’ is out now via VETA Records, and we cannot wait for HAVVK to return to the Get In Her Ears stage, headlining for us on 28th March next year at Shacklewell Arms. Tickets are cheaper in advance. Get yours here. (ML)

SPRINTS – ‘Shadow Of A Doubt’
Described as their “most vulnerable moment to date”, Dublin punks SPRINTS have shared this cathartic anthem, which deals with the experience of “trauma, depression and the aftermath.” Vocalist and guitarist Karla Chubb’s clear, cutting lyrics reveal the intensity and range of emotions that underscored the track’s conception, which tentatively builds to a swell of all-encompassing noise. ‘Shadow Of A Doubt’ is taken from SPRINTS upcoming debut album, Letter To Self, which is set for release on 5th January 2024 via City Slang. (KC)

Schande – ‘52 Hz’
I’ve been a big fan of Schande for some time now, especially since they charmed our socks off at our first gig post-covid in November 2021. Their new single ‘52 Hz’ offers a soaring slice of shimmering shoegaze-tinged indie-pop; inspired by a whale whose calls resonate at a different frequency than other whales, it flutters with fizzing hooks and Jen Chochinov’s distinctive brooding vocals. A truly dreamy sonic experience. ‘52 Hz’ is out now via The Daydream Library Series, the house record label of Thurston Moore & Eva Prinz’ Ecstatic Peace Library. (ML)

Dermabrasion – ‘Goblin Dance’
This is only the second track I’ve heard from Dermabrasion, but the Toronto-based duo are fast becoming firm favourites of mine. Such a banger! ‘Goblin Dance’ is taken from the band’s upcoming debut album, Pain Behaviour, which is set for release on 26th January via Hand Drawn Dracula. (KC)

Meg Elsier – ‘iznotreal’
I love this new single from Nashville-based artist Meg Elsier. Punishingly heavy riffs and soft, sultry vocals – strong #GloomyGirl vibes, which we all know, are the best type of vibes. Check out the excellent accompanying video for it here. (KC)

Wisp – ‘Once then we’ll be free’
19 year old San Francisco-based artist WISP makes music inspired by the likes of Deftones, My Bloody Valentine and Whirr. This is her latest single and it’s full of brooding bass lines, hushed vocals and heavy reverb. I’m looking forward to hearing more from her in the near future. (KC)

Softcult – ‘Haunt You Still’
Toronto-based duo Softcult’s latest single is a shimmering reflection on the mark we leave on others in the extended aftermath of a breakup. Full of their trademark shadowy, swirling riffs and soft dual vocals, the band explore accountability and atonement on this bittersweet offering. (KC)

body / negative ft. Midwife – ‘sleepy’
This delicate lullaby by body / negative is a tender, moving ode to their late parents, accompanied by a deeply nostalgic video. I’ve loved everything that body / negative has released this year, and I’m looking forward to hearing their new record, everett, in full when it’s out on 8th December. (KC)

House Of Women – ‘Hypocrite’
London-based newcomers House Of Women released their debut EP, People Printing, via their own label earlier this month, and this track ‘Hypocrite’ is a standout listen. They will be headlining London’s Omeara on 5th December, so grab a ticket if you like what you hear. (KC)

Felicette – ‘Go To Hell’
Named after the first cat in space, Felicette are your new favourite DIY indie-pop band, formed of members of faves like Cheerbleederz, Supermilk and Doe. Set to release their debut EP next month, they’ve now shared the title track – a wonderfully scuzzy ode to the catharsis that comes with being honest about your feelings after being hurt. I love its grunge-tinged hooks and gritty energy, and can’t wait to hear more from this lot! Go To Hell, the debut EP from Felicette, is out on 5th December via Everything Sucks Music. (ML)

King Isis – ‘Make It Up’
“I wrote the first version of this song at home, going through lows in love and life,” explains Oakland-born artist King Isis about their latest single. Full of angsty lyrics and their smooth vocals, ‘Make It Up’ is a taste of what’s to come from the artist in the near future. The track is also accompanied by a brooding, vampire themed video, which you can watch here. (KC)

ARXX – ‘Baby Uh Huh’
As if a single from ARXX wasn’t exciting enough, the new one features a whole chorus of favourites! Including familiar voices from the likes of CLT DRP, Cherym, Soft Lad, Ailbhe Reddy, and DIY legend Beth White, this rendition of ‘Baby Uh Huh’ is a beautifully uplifting and empowering anthem, released to raise funds for We Exist – whose work is invaluable in supporting trans and queer communities. ARXX explain: “We were looking at the world around us, at all the attacks on Queer lives and in particular Trans lives, and we wanted to do something to show our support with our Queer community. ‘Baby Uh Huh’ is about finding the right people to surround yourself with to make you a better version of yourself, which is a very Queer experience.” Once again establishing themselves as master creators of the freshest, most addictive and most euphoric anthems, ARXX continue to make me fall more and more in love with them with each release. I can’t wait to see them live again on 7th December at The Lexington! Tickets still available here. (ML)

Personnel – ‘Her City I Was After’
Taken from their forthcoming album set for release next year, ‘Her City I Was After’ by Personnel was released via queer record label Staying Out Records. It’s a kind of unrequited love song to Soho. The song draws on places and characters finding queer life in London from the 30s to the 70s, with the video bringing it alive in the 90s, using archival footage by film maker Mark Harriott of direct action queer activist group OUTRAGE! Check it out now. The more I listen to that song the more I love it. (Tash Walker – Digital Editor)

ALYSS – ‘Hydra’
I am SO into this track from Alyss, who played live for us back in 2018 at Notting Hill Arts Club – which was such a great show! Talking about the track, ALYSS explains: “She is one. A singular point that has roamed between the shadow & ether of every cell for the past 7 years”. (TW)

Catherine Moan – ‘Undo Undo’
Another heady dose of synth-pop from Catherine Moan here. Released via Born Losers Records, the track is an intoxicating blend of Catherine’s honeyed vocals, 80s-esque electronics and catchy beats. (KC)

Seraphina Simone – ‘Liverpool’
This was my Track Of the Show on November’s Soho Radio show, we are LOVING it at Get In Her Ears! Seraphina wrote this while on tour with Self Esteem in Liverpool, and it’s all about love, loss and memory. Close your eyes and allow yourselves to dive deep into the sounds of Seraphina Simone. (TW)

Stainwasher – ‘Circle Trails’
Stockholm-based musician Stainwasher has released this “slowcore/dreampop gem” that explores how counterproductive infatuation and obsession can be. Released via Oh Sister Records, it’s a bittersweet, shoegazey rumination on wasted time. (KC)

Holysseus Fly – ‘Bloom’
Such a mesmerising track from Holysseus Fly, taken from her debut solo EP, Birthpool, released earlier this month. You may recognise Holly’s vocals from Ishmael Ensemble, where she is the vocalist and songwriter, but this is her solo iteration! She’s going to be headlining three UK shows this month, the first in Bristol at The exchange on the 23rd, Corsica Studio in London on 24th November, and the Carlton club on 28th. (TW)

Montañera – ‘Santa Mar’
London-based Columbian artist Montañera creates innovative immersive soundscapes fusing together traditional South American musical influences with contemporary ambient electronics. Featuring marimba player Cankita (from the band Bejuco) and the expressive voices of Las Cantadoras de Yerba Buena, a group of traditional singers from Tumaco, latest single ‘Santa Mar’ is poignant reflection on on peace, specifically for afro pacific women, and shimmers with a sweeping twinkling splendour and captivating raw emotion. A Flor de Piel, the new album from Montañera, is out now via Western Vinyl. (ML)

Ratboys – ‘The Window’
I’d been desperate to see Chicago’s Ratboys for some time (especially as this year’s album, The Window, is in my personal top five of 2023 for sure), so it was a real treat to finally catch them live at Omeara last Sunday, along with Norwich faves SUDS. Delivering a set even more dreamy than I could have hoped for, each lilting hook oozed fuzzy surf-pop perfection as front person Julia Steiner’s vocals exuded a shimmering raw emotion throughout. As the crowd sand and swayed along in blissful unity, it was captivating and comforting in equal measure; a much-needed ray of sunlight in an increasingly dark time. Thank you Ratboys! (ML)

Teens In Trouble – ‘Sharon’
With a collaborative split EP with LA based Desert Mambas out now, Teens In Trouble (the indie creative project of writer, guitarist, and vocalist Lizzie Killian) create perfect emo-tinged pop-punk with a quirky, playful energy and fuzzy allure. Offering emotive yet upbeat songs about being present in the moment and mental health, based on true stories/experiences of Killian, the EP provides a must-have soundtrack for anyone experiencing existential crises right now. Teens In Trouble / Desert Mambas, the split EP, is out now via Kill Rock Stars and Asian Man Records. (ML)

¡Ay Carmela! – ‘Rear View’
Bristol-based trio ¡Ay Carmela! have just released their much awaited second album, Tokens. Reflecting on themes around cherished memories and inevitable change, it showcases the band’s gritty ‘90s-inspired indie-rock sounds, interweaving their distinctive catchy hooks with a sparkling emotion. Tokens is out now. ¡Ay Carmela! will be playing for us at The Shacklewell Arms on 2nd February 2024, supporting German dream-pop band Roller Derby with Panic Pocket. Tickets are cheaper in advance and are available here. (ML)

Ida Kudo – ‘The Power That Is Woman’
With her upcoming new EP set for release in Spring next year, Danish-Japanese alt-pop artist Ida Kudo has recently shared anthemic single. Her first material in four years, ‘The Power That Is Woman’ is propelled by a fierce empowering energy and alluring soulful grace as Kudo urges us to fight for a new kind of leadership, putting people before profit.
‘The Power That Is Woman’ is produced by Andrew Hunt. (ML)

NESS NOST – ‘The Regular’
This is the second release from NESS NOST’s EP called ‘The Regular’. The song’s narrative centers around the protagonist working in a restaurant, this time being confronted by a regular customer, that ends with a decision between making a living, or standing up for herself to this overbearing man. Boundaries crossed, where in many places of work women have to choose between dignity or money. (TW)

 

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PLAYLIST: October 2023

The Get In Her Ears team have put together another eclectic mix of indie & alternative tunes, grunge and shoegaze anthems, post punk and Riot Grrrl bangers, alt-pop and experimental 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.

Follow GIHE on Spotify to hear all of our previous playlists too.

 

deep tan – ‘xenomorph queen’
Having been a big fan of deep tan for a few years now, I’m excited to see that – following last year’s diamond horsetail EP – they’re back with a brand new single, and new line-up, ahead of their live shows supporting QOTSA on tour next month. Reflecting on themes of matriarchy, queer parenting and sapphic love, ‘xenomorph queen’ oozes all the discordant immersive allure that we’ve come to know and love from the trio. Instantly captivating the senses with its mystical ethereal majesty, it showcases deep tan’s ability to create their own truly unique brand of other-worldly angular post-punk. Watch the video for ‘xenomorph queen’ here.
(Mari Lane – Managing Editor)

Fräulein – ‘The Last Drop’
Is it even a GIHE playlist if we don’t include a track by Fräulein? (No, it’s not). Joni & Karston have shared this excellent single via Submarine Cat, which Joni says is inspired by the “manic uncertainty, the confusing, exasperating and self-destructive patterns that you can fall into after the end of a relationship”.
(Kate Crudgington – Features Editor)

Grrrl Gang – ‘Cool Girl’
Indonesian riot grrrl group Grrrl Gang have been a rising force in the Southeast Asian music scene since their formation in 2016, and are now commencing their world takeover with the recent release of their debut album. Having been featured in the likes of NME and Spin, with the album, Grrrl Gang showcase their ability to fuse together their empowering riotous punk energy with a poignant raw honesty and relatable fizzing emotion. Uplifting and cathartic in equal measure. Spunky, the debut album from Grrrl Gang, is out now via Trapped Animal, and via legendary label Kill Rock Stars in the US. (ML)

HotWax – ‘High Tea’
Another anthem from GIHE faves HotWax, taken from their recently released EP, Invite Me, Kindly. Vocalist Tallulah explains: “‘High Tea’ is about two people in your life who are very close to you but don’t mix well, leaving you in the middle feeling torn. It’s a conversation that has gone on for too long, you have to spit out your doubt and let your bad feelings leave you. It’s a song for people to let go and be free.” (KC)

LipGloss – ‘Anna (Walks Along The Street)’
Recorded at Start Together Studios with GIHE fave Rocky O’Reilly, ‘Anna (Walks Along The Street)’ is the new single from Belfast band LipGloss. Oozing a sparkling dark majesty, and building with a scuzzy anthemic splendour, it reflects on the band’s own personal experiences of growing up in Northern Ireland with a raw impassioned energy; reverb strewn riffs colliding perfectly with the immense soaring vocals. I can’t wait to hear more from this lot! (ML)

Dermabrasion – ‘Halberdier’
**NEW FAVOURITE BAND ALERT**
I love this ominous cacophony of industrial-tinged post punk from Toronto-based duo Dermabrasion. Taken from their upcoming debut album, Pain Behaviour, which is set for release on 26th January 2024 via Hand Drawn Dracula, the track is a heavy, brooding gothic anthem that rumbles with discontent. Perfect listening for Halloween (or anytime of the year tbh). (KC)

Slothrust – ‘Pony’
I’m not sure I’ve talked enough about my obsession with Slothrust on GIHE yet, but – having been a fan for a few years – seeing them live in New York last year just completely took my breath away. I was totally captivated by their scuzzy, raw emotion and the utterly immersive, no-frills charisma of front-person Leah Wellbaum. They’ve just released a new EP, I Promise, which includes this fiercely seductive cover of Ginuwine’s ‘Pony’, along with three other versions of the track, my favourite being the extended version: 15 minutes of pure swirling joy. With a couple of wonderful new original tracks too (plus a magical cover of ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow’), the EP showcases all there is to love about Slothrust. (ML)

Chelsea Wolfe – ‘Whispers In The Echo Chamber’
A potent blend of shadowy industrial sounds and her trademark captivating vocals, Chelsea Wolfe’s latest single is accompanied by the news that she’ll be releasing her seventh album, She Reaches Out To She Reaches Out To She, via Loma Vista on 9th February 2024. ‘Whispers In The Echo Chamber’ is a heavy rumination on trusting your inner voice and following your own intuition. Wolfe is “bathing in the blood of who [she] used to be” – cleansed and cutting as ever. (KC)

Vyva Melinkolya & Midwife – ‘Doomer GF Song’
I’ve made no secret of my admiration for the sounds that Vyva Melinkolya & Midwife make together, and this track is another perfect example of the unique symbiotic musical relationship they share. ‘Doomer GF Song’ – what a title, and what a sound. (KC)

Atka – ‘Eye In The Sky’
Set to release her debut EP next month, London-based, Brandenburg-born artist Atka creates captivating cinematic soundscapes. This first taster of the EP, ‘Eye In The Sky’ shimmers with a dark, haunting energy, reflecting on the social construction of identity. A stirring offering showcasing the beguiling majesty of this innovative artist. The Eye Against The Ashen Sky, the upcoming debut EP from Atka, is out on 3rd November. Catch Atka live in London on 7th November at Studio 9294. (ML)

body / negative – ‘persimmon’
An exquisitely gloomy piece of ambient shoegaze from body / negative, the solo project of multi-instrumentalist Andy Schiaffino. ‘Persimmon’, is taken from their upcoming album, Everett, which is set for release on 8th December. The record is inspired by love, loss and grief, following the death of their Father, featuring contributions from Midwife and Amulets – two of my favourites. I can’t wait to hear it. (KC)

GENN – ‘The Sister Of’
Lifted from their debut album, unum, released via their own label Liminal Collective, this is another dynamic offering from Malta-via-Brighton art punks ĠENN. Their album is a cell-tingling listen, inspired by deep empathy and feelings of otherness. Read more about it and watch the stunning accompanying video for ‘The Sister Of’ on our website here. (KC)

070 – ‘Black Dress’
I am OBSESSED with this track from 070 Shake, which is equal parts moody and euphoric. She’s going to be releasing a new album soon and I cannot wait to hear it. (KC)

Coolgirl – ‘Druid’s Hood’
Another sensational electronic offering from GIHE fave Lizzie Fitzpatrick aka Coolgirl. Inspired by the sounds on vintage video games, ‘Druid’s Hood’ is taken from the Dublin-based artist and producer’s upcoming EP, Failed Reboot, which is set for release on 8th November via VETA Records. (KC)

Echo Juliet – ‘Life On Trains’
This is the latest single from Birmingham-based electronic musician Echo Juliet, taken from her debut 7 track mini-album, Abandon Reality, out now via her new label Invisible IDs. This track – written entirely on a train – is a hypnotic, electronic minimal groove. Speaking about the track, Echo Juliet explains: “I’ve spent a lot of time on the train for work and wanted to capture the feelings that gives me. The groove has a kind of rolling, perpetual forward motion but I was also feeling exhaustion, listlessness and a sense of inevitability that I tried to capture in the melody” Such a vibe! Read Echo Juliet’s Five Favourites feature on our website for more insight into her music. (Tash Walker – Digital Editor)

Janette King – ‘Nah Mek Me Fall’
An end-of summer track drawing On Janette King’s Caribbean roots, incorporating patois into her lyrics layered over those infectious beats, ‘Nah Mek Me Fall’ is perfect for this hazy October sun. A celebration of identity and a testament to the power of music in conveying the tangled journey of love and uncertainty. (TW)

Rubie – ‘Sicily’
This was my track of the show for our October Soho Radio show. It comes from Rubie, who describes herself as a songstress, producer, multi-instrumentalist and unbridled trans voice from south London. I first encountered Rubie as a member of Jenny Moore’s Mystic Business and of course the fantastic F*Choir. But this is Rubie in her solo iteration here, fresh off her new EP release, Whatever Cage – totally mesmerising. Rubie will be opening for Living Body on 2nd November at New Cross Inn, and playing an in-store lunchtime gig at Dash the Henge on 4th Novemeber, which will also go out live on Resonance FM, all ahead of the EP launch party on 30th November at Walthamstow Trades Hall – see you there! (TW)

Caleb Nichols – ‘Demon Twink’
California-based poet and musician Caleb Nichols creates beautifully poignant indie-pop ballads with a lilting heartfelt energy reminiscent of the stirring offerings of Elliott Smith. I was lucky enough to catch Caleb live at The Cavendish Arms this Spring and am very much looking forward to having them play for us at Matchstick Piehouse on 1st December, along with adults and Gay Skeleton Club. Grab a ticket here. Their latest album, Let’s Look Back, is out now via Kill Rock Stars. (ML)

ME REX – ‘Jawbone’
Having just released their debut album, ME REX continue to win my heart with each new offering, and latest single ‘Jawbone’ is no different. I just can’t get enough of the swirling emotion oozing from their stirring lyrical storytelling with their trademark glistening musicality and impassioned energy. Giant Elk, the debut album from ME REX, is out now via Big Scary Monsters. (ML)

Francis of Delirium – ‘First Touch’
Produced by Catherine Marks and released via Dalliance Recordings, this truly dreamy track is all about those initially heady moments of love or lust. Francis of Delirium will be playing a headline show at the Lexington in London on 15th November. (TW)

Coco – ‘Mythological Man’
Formed in 2019, LA trio Coco have just announced the release of their second album. Out first taster of the album is ‘Mythological Man’; a reflection on common ‘masculine’ archetypes, it offers a blissful dose of lilting indie-pop. Rippling with luscious hooks and the honey-sweet vocals of Maia Friedman, it’s a dreamy soundscape, oozing subtle playful wit -visualised perfectly in the accompanying self-directed video. Simply titled 2, the upcoming second album from Coco, is set for release on 1st March 2024 via First City Artists. (ML)

Maple Glider – ‘Don’t Kiss Me’
Australian artist Tori Zietsch aka Maple Glider has just released her brand new album, I Get Into Trouble. Offering a poignant reflection on her Christian upbringing, reflecting on themes of shame, consent and sexuality, it’s a truly stirring collection of starkly honest, yet delicately beautiful, compositions. Flowing with a glistening musicality as the heartfelt crystalline splendour of Zietsch’s vocals ripples with raw emotion, the album showcases her ability to reflect on potentially difficult subject matter with an immersive cathartic grace and shimmering majestic allure. Read our recent interview with Maple Glider here. (ML)

Sheherazaad – ‘Mashoor’
The debut single from New York based artist Sheherazaad, ‘Mashoor’ reflects on her South Asian sonic lineage; drawing on themes of displacement and nostalgia with a contemporary, genre-defying spirit. Exuding an exquisite rippling allure, Sherherazaad’s sumptuous vocals flow throughout, allowing ‘Mashoor’ to immerse you in its soaring, spellbinding beauty on first listen. Watch the stirring accompanying video for ‘Mashoor’ here. (ML)

Gazelle Twin – ‘Fear Keeps Us Alive’
This Gazelle Twin track, taken from her recently released fourth album Black Dog, spotlights once again what an instinctive, shape-shifting artist she is. Released via one of my favourite labels INVADA Records, this single and her new record are partially inspired by her childhood experiences with the paranormal, which makes for perfect listening this October. (KC)

Hilary Woods – ‘Burial Rites’
Following on from her poignant rumination ‘Where The Bough Has Broken’ – an atmospheric ode to communal growth and memory – Irish artist Hilary Woods has returned with another hypnotic instrumental titled ‘Burial Rites’. Lifted from her upcoming album, Acts Of Light, which is set for release on 3rd November via Sacred Bones, the track is a magnetic, gloomy cogitation inspired by the Gaelic Celtic ritual of Keening; a traditional form of vocal lament when mourning for the dead. (KC)

 

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