Advertise with The Big Takeover

SUBSCRIBE NOW

Shop our Big Takeover store for back issues, t-shirts & CDs


News
Subscribe to The Big Takeover

SUBSCRIBE NOW

Shop our Big Takeover store for back issues, t-shirts & CDs


Follow Big Takeover on Facebook Follow Big Takeover on Bluesky Follow Big Takeover on Instagram

Follow The Big Takeover

Risley

Album Premiere: Meantime Fades by Risley

2 July 2021

Portland, Oregon-based guitar-driven outfit Risley release an LP about connection that ties in threads of indie pop/rock, Americana, and post-punk music.

Abbreviations

Video Premiere: "Turn On You" by Abbreviations

1 July 2021

Dallas, Texas-based indie rock/pop group Abbreviations (filled with veteran musicians) unveils a dreamily melancholy single/performance video.

Guided By Voices 2

Album Premiere: Clang Clang Ho​! by Cub Scout Bowling Pins

30 June 2021

Guided By Voices Robert Pollard and company do it again, under the moniker of Cub Scout Bowling Pins, delivering a tuneful and trippy new LP.

The Academy of Sun

NEWS: Graham Duff / Heaven’s Lathe to release exclusive The Academy of Sun 7" lathe-cut vinyl

30 June 2021

Brighton, England-based orchestral/psych post-punk ensemble The Academy of Sun to unveil 2 songs via new label Heaven’s Lathe.

David Long & Shane O'Neill

Video Premiere: "Far From Home" by David Long and Shane O'Neill

29 June 2021

Renowned Irish musicians David Long (Into Paradise) and Shane O’Neill (Blue In Heaven) team up on a reflective folk art garage rock maxi-single.

Moon and Bike

Song Premiere: "Two of Us" (with drums) by Moon and Bike

29 June 2021

Portland, Oregon-based instrumental guitar duo Moon and Bike unveil and entrancing remix of an earthy/dreamy track from their latest record.

LMNOP

Video Premiere: "Things" by LMNOP

28 June 2021

Stephen Fievet, creator of comic strip/fanzine Babysue and recording as LMNOP, drops a romping garage rock/power pop number from his upcoming LP.

The Naysayers

Album Premiere: The Naysayers by The Naysayers

25 June 2021

Yukon, Canada-based indie rock ‘n roll band The Naysayers reveal a direct and potent self-titled album with personal, yet universal lyrics.

Sisters of Your Sunshine Vapor

Video Premiere: "She Makes a Great Parade" and "It's Good to Be Alive" by Sisters of Your Sunshine Vapor

24 June 2021

Detroit-based psych-rock outfit Sisters of Your Sunshine Vapor unveil a potent, storytelling 2-song music video that tackles psychological issues.

Delta IV

Video Premiere: "Parsec" by Delta IV

23 June 2021

Synth-futurists Michael Schorr (Death Cab for Cutie, Steve Malkmus) and Jared Pace (Sword House, Porcelina) unveil a mysterious video about existence.

Cat Dowling

Song Premiere: "Freedom" by Cat Dowling

22 June 2021

Acclaimed singer and songwriter Cat Dowling (Babelfish, Alphastates) unveils a melodic, emotive, and sweeping number from her upcoming LP.

The Gorstey Lea Street Choir 2

NEWS: The Gorstey Lea Street Choir take us on a spin with "That Chitty Bang Majik" video

22 June 2021

The British indie rock/power pop outfit’s vibrant track is from an upcoming album that was mastered at OX4 Sound Studio by Ride’s Mark Gardener.

Heavy Duty Super Ego

Video Premiere: "11:30 Man" by Heavy Duty Super Ego

22 June 2021

Heavy Duty Super Ego (members of Edison Glass) unveil a disquieting, yet mesmerizing song/music video that deals with sudden loss.

Don Lifted

NEWS: Rising Memphis-based artist Don Lifted shares "Golden" single and music video

22 June 2021

Seasoned musician and fine arts creative Lawrence Matthews shines under the moniker Don Lifted with his alluring new tune/video.

Molly Jenson

Video Premiere: "I Will Be Okay" by Molly Jenson

21 June 2021

Singer/songwriter Molly Jenson unveils a deeply personal, poignant, powerful, – and cathartically self-empowering – song/music video.

Rob and Amelia of The Caternary Wires

Album Premiere: Birling Gap by The Catenary Wires

18 June 2021

UK indie pop band The Catenary Wires (with Amelia Fletcher and Rob Pursey of beloved acts Talulah Gosh and Heavenly) unveil their endearing and insightful LP.

The Prefab Messiahs

Video Premiere: "Water Bottle" by The Prefab Messiahs

17 June 2021

Veteran garage rock/pop band The Prefab Messiahs drop a new music video for a psychedelic-tinted track that tackles the climate crisis.

Surfer Blood

Video Premiere: "Know Your Onion!" by Surfer Blood (live - The Shins cover)

17 June 2021

The Shins’ classic debut album Oh Inverted World came out 20 years ago. Fans/tour-mates Surfer Blood celebrate the anniversary with a cover of “Know Your Onion!”

Dzang

Video Premiere: "Retreat" by Dzang

16 June 2021

Los Angeles-located music producer Adam Gunther announces his new electronica EP and shares the video for the lead single.

The Mystery Plan 2

Song Premiere: "Silver Lining" by The Mystery Plan feat. Big Supreme

15 June 2021

Charlotte, North Carolina-based indie pop collective The Mystery Plan and featured guest Big Supreme drop an engaging single.

AMMO - 2

NEWS: LA-based multi-instrumentalist AMMO has released her 2-track single "Rose + Crown"

15 June 2021

AMMO’s aesthetic can be described as ethereal/dreampop with percussive rhythms, lush, atmospheric guitar lines, and haunting vocals.

Eagle Johnson

Song Premiere: "One Sun" by Eagle Johnson

15 June 2021

Tennessee-based singer-songwriter/musician Eagle Johnson flies high with a warm and retro pop/rock single from his upcoming album.

Miles To Nowhere

Video Premiere: "i.LY" (live from the basement) by Miles To Nowhere

14 June 2021

Tempe, Arizona-based rock/punk/pop band Miles To Nowhere release a dynamic and tuneful skate punk number/performance video.

Sky Is Alright

Album Premiere: Sky Is Alright by Sky Is Alright

11 June 2021

London/Los Angeles shoegaze band Sky Is Alright melds dynamically restless dream-rock sonics with ethereal vocals on an enchanting album.

Sleepersound

Song Premiere: "Blossom" by Sleepersound

11 June 2021

Wisconsinite indie post-rock band Sleepersound drop a shimmering and reflective single from their upcoming second album.

Amusement Parks On Fire

Video Premiere: "Boom Vang" by Amusement Parks On Fire

10 June 2021

UK-based acclaimed alternative dream rock outfit Amusement Parks On Fire return with a dazzling and driving single/video from their upcoming LP.

Pam Risourie

Album Premiere: So Be It, Eternity EP by Pam Risourié

10 June 2021

Parisian shoegaze band Pam Risourié unveil their captivating third EP joint-released by Pyrrhic Victory Recordings and French/UK record labels.

The City Gates 5 lighter

Album Premiere: Age of Resilience by The City Gates

9 June 2021

Canadian post-punk/shoegaze outfit The City Gates unveil their restlessly transporting and atmospherically mesmerizing new album.

Evan Cheadle

Album Premiere: Fault Line Serenade by Evan Cheadle

9 June 2021

Canadian singer-songwriter Evan Cheadle delivers a quiet, pastoral, yet powerful alternative folk album imbued with the cycle of nature.

Jeweler

Album Premiere: Tiny Circles by Jeweler

8 June 2021

UK shoegaze-inspired Minneapolis, MN post-/art rock/post-punk outfit Jeweler release a captivating and fully wrought debut album.

The Royal Opposition

Video Premiere: "Every Word Means No" by The Royal Opposition (feat. Mitch Easter)

7 June 2021

Legendary musicians of the Winston-Salem, NC sound celebrate with live performances that show their contribution to the roots of indie rock.

Whimsical 3

Song Premiere: "Gravity" / "Float" by Whimsical

4 June 2021

Shoegaze/dreampop outfit Whimsical release two restlessly buoyant and airy songs as a 7” single via Shelflife Records, with a new LP on the way.

True Body and Digital Hell split

NEWS: Virginia's True Body & Digital Hell team up on new split release

4 June 2021

Melodic, melancholic Goth-poppers True Body and dark trap/electronic act Digital Hell find common ground with their new cassette recording.

The Umbrellas

Video Premiere: “She Buys Herself Flowers” by The Umbrellas

4 June 2021

Indie pop outfit The Umbrellas are sure to impress with their new self-titled debut album, out August 6th on Slumberland Records.

Children Having Children

Video Premiere: "Too Little Too Late" by Children Having Children

3 June 2021

NYC-based outfit Children Having Children release an meditative music video for a lyrically relevant track about climate change.

Dot Allison

Video Premiere: "Can You Hear Nature Sing?" by Dot Allison

2 June 2021

Acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter Dot Allison (One Dove) unveils poignant and pristine lyric video/single from deeply personal upcoming album.

FLDPLN

Song Premiere: "Escalator" by FLDPLN

1 June 2021

Dream-electronic artist FLDPLN (AKA Andrew Saks, formerly in Sway) unveils the blissful and nostalgic new track from his upcoming record.

Chris Connelly and Monica Queen 2

NEWS: Icons Chris Connelly and Monica Queen celebrate 20th-century Scottish history in "My Father Took Me Everywhere"

1 June 2021

Chris Connelly has teamed up with Monica Queen for a new collaborative album to be released on June 15 via Jnana Records.

Lawson Hull

Video Premiere: "Parking Lot" by Lawson Hull

1 June 2021

Australian folk-pop/rock singer-songwriter unveils a briskly sweeping jangle popper with performance video from his upcoming EP.

Chris Eckman

Album Premiere: Where the Spirit Rests by Chris Eckman

28 May 2021

Renowned singer-songwriter Chris Eckman (The Walkabouts, Dirtmusic) unveils an insightful and revelatory album via Drums & Wires Recordings.

Kramer and Jad Fair

Video Premiere: "I'll Give You the Moon" by Jad Fair & Kramer

27 May 2021

Renowned musicians Jad Fair and Kramer, as indie rock duo Jad Fair & Kramer, are set for US release of remastered/remixed version of their 3rd collab LP this June.

Anne Freeman

NEWS: Singer-songwriter Anne Freeman shares gorgeous new song "When I'm A Wreck"

26 May 2021

Oxford, MS singer-songwriter Anne Freeman unveils a moody and nostalgic track from her upcoming album via Muscle Beach Records.

Justus Proffit

NEWS: Justus Proffit announces Speedstar LP, shares single "Burning the Ground"

26 May 2021

The former hardcore music frontman is now set to release a densely melodic album this summer via the esteemed Bar/None Records.

AMMO - live

NEWS: Los Angeles ethereal dreamer AMMO brings melancholic escapism on "Total Recall" single

25 May 2021

The single was originally released as part of Do You Feel That Way Too? A Tribute to The Sound, aimed at increasing awareness of mental health issues.

Johanna Kuvaja 2

NEWS: Scandinavia’s Johanna Kuvaja returns with "Wanna Make Love To You" single

25 May 2021

Finnish vocalist Johanna Kuvaja is back with a soulful single that digs into the complexity of relationships in a culture of instant gratification.

Reno Divorce

Video Premiere: "Hopeless and Dopeless" by Reno Divorce

25 May 2021

Denver, Colorado-located veteran punk rock outfit Reno Divorce unleash a potent music video about substance abuse and making amends.

The Tremolo Beer Gut

Song Premiere: "Hey Hello" by The Tremolo Beer Gut

25 May 2021

The Tremolo Beer Gut, featuring Jon Spencer, Cristina Martinez, Jacob Gram Alsing, and Mikkel Borg Bjergsø, release a seductively slinky number.

Big Takeover magazine issue #88

NEWS: Big Takeover Issue #88 (Dinosaur Jr. cover) About to Ship! Important! Because of Limited Store Openings/Capacity, This Issue Is Mostly Only Available By Mail! Must Subscribe/Renew/Pre-Order Now! Existing Subscribers: Update Your Address ASAP!

22 May 2021

Good news! Big Takeover Issue #88 Spring 2021 with Dinosaur Jr. 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 (many are still mostly closed or have limited customers!), and pre-orders are best/crucial.

And it’s just in time for the perfect Father’s Day, birthday, or other gift, even to yourself: Big Takeover Magazine subscriptions and back issues (like the big enchilada, complete set 1980-2021)! 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, or our CDs!

The Mistons

Album Premiere: World of Convenience by The Mistons

21 May 2021

Portland, Oregon-located rock ‘n’ roll/punk duo The Mistons (veteran musicians Sean Croghan and Micah Kassell) release their dynamic and direct new album.

Johnny Dynamite

Video Premiere: "Bats In The Woods" by Johnny Dynamite and the Bloodsuckers

20 May 2021

Brooklyn-based synth-pop artist Johnny Dynamite unveils a Gothic-/post-punk-inspired, restless and airy dream pop number from his upcoming LP.