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Destiny Street, Richard Hell & The Voidoids’ follow-up to the classic Blank Generation, gets remastered, remixed, and more via Omnivore Recordings.
Canadian shoegaze/ambient soundscape artist REPO (AKA Richard Bunze) unveils landscape views in a video for his latest single.
Leeds-born, now LA-based, singer, writer, and producer Julian Shah-Tayler makes electro-rock/New Wave for the 30th century on his latest EP.
Soulful British neo-folk artist Ruth Blake releases an engaging accompanying video to her warm and heartfelt single.
Indie rock band Golden Streets of Paradise unveil an atmospheric performance video for a compelling song off their upcoming album.
Nashville-based roots rock/folk/pop band Oberon Rose delivers a briskly crackling throwback track from their upcoming album.
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With Put Up The Lights, The Bird And The Bee aim to spread holiday cheer by putting their own spin on classics, alongside their own originals.
British indie musician Frances Lion, who released a record with an assist from Linda Perry, drops a bittersweet and wistful cover of a holiday classic.
British indie pop band Daniel Takes A Train, who made inroads in the ’80s and early ’90s are back with an engaging new album after a 35 year absence.
New York independent indie pop-leaning outfit Life In A Blender deliver a whimsical video for a plucky jangle pop track from their 10th LP.
Premier psych-gaze/dreampop band The Stargazer Lilies unveil a mesmerizing live performance from their streaming concert at The Sherman Theater.
Seattle-based dreampop/post-punk band Fotoform unveil a nostalgic music video for their wistful and dreamy holiday-themed single.
The atmospheric and immersive album was originally released via Tiny Engines last year, right when the record label went under.
Hoboken, NJ/NYC veteran musician Glen Morrow and his band of premier musicians are set to release an engaging and tuneful rock ‘n’ roll album.
German folk-metal force Storm Seeker ride the wild music video waves on a rousing and tuneful number from their upcoming album.
Renowned British psych-/space/noise rock band Telescopes, helmed by Stephen Lawrie, are set to release their 12th album in February via Tapete.
Country/Americana musician Heather Littlefield unveils a brooding, yet hopeful ’80s-influenced darkwave track from her upcoming EP.
Good news! Big Takeover Issue #87 Fall 2020 with Joe Pernice of Pernice Brothers on the cover is out on the stands! But hurry to order—this issue will mostly not be sold in stores (that are still mostly closed for now!), and pre-orders are best/crucial.
And it’s just in time for the perfect holiday, birthday, or other gift, even to yourself: Big Takeover magazine subscriptions and back issues (like the big enchilada, complete set 1980-2020)! Plus, Children’s sizes for our T-Shirts (to go with several Men’s and Women’s sizes) in three colors, as well as our Big Takeover Beer Cozies and (signed if you like) color 30th Anniversary Festival Posters, and/or our CDs!
NYC-based dark synthwave outfit R. Missing (Sharon Shy and Toppy of The Ropes) unveil their mysterious, noir, and dreamy new EP.
New York City-based singer/songwriter Lara Taubman unveils a cinematic and absorbing new music video filmed on Wolfe Island, Canada.
San Francisco-based post-punk/shoegaze band Topographies unveils an enigmatic music video for an atmospheric track from their debut album.
Australian roots reggae/dub outfit Black Bird Hum drop a copacetic escapist music video for an engagingly laid-back track.
Welsh solo artist She’s Got Spies (AKA Laura Nunez) unveils a new music video that was filmed in Moscow, Russia in 2012.
Veteran San Francisco-based singer/songwriter Bob Hillman collaborates with producer and Hinterlands founder Gerry Leonard on an upcoming LP.
NYC-based post-punk/dream-pop band Leathered (a new iteration of Crazy Pills) unveil a restless and captivating lead single.
Good news! Big Takeover Issue #87 Fall 2020 with Joe Pernice of Pernice Brothers on the cover has nearly been completed and will be out shortly! But hurry to order—this issue will mostly not be sold in stores (that are still mostly closed for now!), and pre-orders are best/crucial.
And it’s just in time for the perfect holiday, birthday, or other gift, even to yourself: Big Takeover magazine subscriptions and back issues (like the big enchilada, complete set 1980-2020)! Plus, Children’s sizes for our T-Shirts (to go with several Men’s and Women’s sizes) in three colors, as well as our Big Takeover Beer Cozies and (signed if you like) color 30th Anniversary Festival Posters, and/or our CDs!
Seattle-based Drums & Wires Recordings release a scene-defining debut compilation album featuring The Walkabouts’ Chris Eckman, Terri Tarantula, and Johnny Sangster, among many other musicians.
Singer-songwriter Tamar Berk unveils a mysteriously captivating music video that precedes her upcoming 2021 LP release.
Texas-based atmospheric and intense outfit Bloody Knives return with a compelling LP that blends future punk, electro, synths, and industrial elements.
Los Angeles-based alt-rock/post-punk collective Beauty in Chaos, Tyler Bates, and Rafe Pearlman unveil an engaging in-studio performance video.
NYC-based funk art collective Loud Apartment have released their new LP composed of a unique fusion of funk, soul, and rock with Latin, reggae, dub, and hip hop.
Canadian veteran blues/roots rock singer/songwriter Norine Braun is set to release a holiday/winter-themed album of originals and classics.
Chattanooga TN-based, aquatic-themed disco dance/indie pop band Dolphin Group release a groovin’ and effervescent second single.
North Jersey-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Ryan Struck unleashes a raging and socio-politically relevant hardcore punk LP with a track-by-track rundown.
Santa Cruz, CA-located chill electro-acoustic duo WaxFeet drop a copacetic debut EP that finds the sweet spot between organic and digital.
German dream-punk outfit Seasurfer branch out into electrogaze and darkwave music on their compelling upcoming album.
New York City-based Chilean singer-songwriter Caterina J is set to release her stylistically diverse new EP in January 2021.
Power pop outfit and Big Takeover faves The Persian Leaps release a bittersweet music video for a catchy track off their latest EP.
Magic Wands present a sweet teaser that will appear on their upcoming album, titled ILLUMINATE, which arrives in early December.
Barcelona, Spain’s Lost Tapes unveils a video for a shimmering and delightful indie pop number from their upcoming EP via Sunday Records.
Dayton, Ohio-based rock band The 1984 Draft release a heartfelt and relevant 2-song single that deals with the effects of the pandemic on daily life.
Montreal’s post-punk/shoegaze label Velouria Recordz unveil their latest compilation,featuring The City Gates, Charlatan, Palm Haze, New Age Healers, Bizou (former members of The Smashing Pumpkins, Light FM, and Wax Idols), Black Nite Crash, The Gathering, Untrviolence, Darkswoon, Soft Science, and more.
Craft Recordings reissue an expanded edition of George Thorogood and The Destroyers’ blistering concert album, Live In Boston, 1982.
Cinematic dream-pop band Sleep Still unveil a hypnotic, yet expressive dance-based video (from dancer Xin Ying) for a captivating track.
Pop punk/garage rock band honeychain (led by Hilary Burton) unleash a high-impact performance video for their high-energy single.
NYC-based producer and indie music veteran Charlie Nieland (Her Vanished Grace, Lusterlit) is gearing up to release his next solo album.
LA-based indie psych-/space rock outfit Tombstones in Their Eyes unveil the atmospheric lead track from their upcoming double album.
LA-based New Wave band Spacette unveil a captivating ’80s-era Bowiesque single/video from their upcoming self-titled debut EP.
Big Stir Records reissues the engaging debut album of singer Allyson Seconds, which was written and produced by Anton Barbeau.