Track Of The Day: Projector – ‘Love’

Brace your ears for the swirling sounds of Brighton trio Projector‘s new single ‘Love’. It’s a gritty, sultry, reverb-soaked affair with a stylish accompanying video that shows the band performing live and looking painfully cool in the process.

We’ve been hooked on the sounds of Lucy, Demelza & Edward since we saw them live at DOLLS’ single launch in October, and their Sonic-Youth-meets-Bloody-Valentine vibes have been buzzing around our brains ever since.

The band will be playing at KidBrother’s single launch at The Monarch on the 7th November (RSVP here), as well as a headline show at New Cross Inn in January (event details here) so make sure you head down to see them if you’re free. Watch the video for ‘Love’ below and follow Projector on Facebook for more updates.

‘Love’ is available to download now.

Kate Crudgington
@KCBobCut

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Track Of The Day: Jackie Shane – ‘Any Other Way’

A pioneer for transgender rights, Jackie Shane has remained largely unknown outside of Toronto where her career flourished in the 1960s. However, with Numero Group’s reissue of Any Other Way – the first approved collection of Ms. Shane’s work which features all six of her 45s & highlights from her 1967 live sessions at the Sapphire Tavern – we think that’s about to change.

She lived her life as a woman in the spotlight, during a time when compassion and acceptance were not always reciprocated towards those who identified as trans. Ms. Shane’s identity and sexuality were never a secret. She wore make-up, silk shirts and jewelry onstage and off, projecting a sense of refined femininity and did so in a manner exuding class, self-respect and dignity. Her identity was never an act designed to play with an audience’s sense of exotica.

Though she has a classic sound, her obvious talent and her championing of equality will forever remain contemporary. It’s hard to resist the charm of Jackie’s smooth, soulful vocals which are set against jazzy percussion and saxophone on single ‘Any Other Way’.

Order your copy of Ms. Shane’s new collection here, and listen to the title track below.

Kate Crudgington
@KCBobCut

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Track Of The Day: The Orielles – ‘Let Your Dogtooth Grow’

Following a summer wowing crowds at festivals such as Green Man (such a mind-blowing set!), Truck and Sea Change, Get In Her Ears favourites The Orielles are back with a brand new track.

Another wonderfully trippy, psychedelic offering, ‘Let Your Dogtooth Grow’ flows seamlessly with clattering percussion, jangly melodies and Esmé’s trademark woozy vocals. Including some perhaps more conventionally catchy hooks than previous creations, the track builds in intensity with an anthemic majesty as Henry’s whirring guitars and Sid’s impeccable time-keeping succeed in keeping to the band’s own distinctive, unique fusion of sounds.

Taking influence from Lanthimos’ abstruse, fictitious world where kids are brainwashed into thinking that they are confined within the boundaries of their household until their ‘Dogtooth’ falls out, the lyrics of the track discuss how in reality, young people face similar (albeit less bizarre) forms of oppression. The band explain:

“Whilst we’re much more than a stone’s throw away from knocking our teeth out in order to break from the omnipresent restrictions us teenagers and young adults face, it’s still something that really bugs us as a ‘young band’! When are you gonna let us out of the house?”

With the addition of some fuzzy, synthy electronic refrains, ‘Let Your Dogtooth Grow’ is a shimmering sonic delight from the Halifax trio, proving once again why they’re my number one band of recent times. And it’s with the joy of a proud parent that I watch their popularity continue to sky-rocket…

 

‘Let Your Dogtooth Grow’ is out now. And you can catch The Orielles live over the next couple of months:

OCTOBER
31 – Brighton, Sticky Mike’s

NOVEMBER
01 – London, The Lexington
02 – Norwich, The Owl Sanctuary
03 – Sheffield, Record Junkee
04 – Liverpool, Guild Of Students

DECEMBER
08 – Manchester, Deaf Institute

Mari Lane
@marimindles

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Track Of The Day: The Van T’s – ‘Bitter Sweet’

Glasgow band The Van T’s have previously wowed us with tracks such as ‘Blood Orange’ and ‘Fun Garcon’, and they’ve now made a welcome return to our ears with their raging new single.

Filled with the band’s trademark surf-rock vibes, ‘Bitter Sweet’ showcases everything we’ve come to love about The Van T’s. Propelled by reverb-strewn riffs and raw, impassioned vocals, it instantly immerses you in its swirling, feedback-filled atmosphere, and leaves you longing for more of the band’s utterly infectious, raucously uplifting offerings.

Having supported the likes of Wolf Alice and The Jesus & Mary Chain, The Van T’s are fast becoming one of the most exciting bands around.

Watch the brand new video for ‘Bitter Sweet’ here:

‘Bitter Sweet’ is out now via LAB Records, and you can catch The Van T’s live at the following dates:

11th November – North Britain Festival, Stockton
21st November – The End Festival – The Social, London
22nd November – Jimmys, Manchester

 

Mari Lane
@marimindles

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