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Medicine - Scarred for Life (Drawing Room Records)

4 October 2019

Medicine make a welcome return to form with Scarred for Life, an album of cover versions that becomes an adventure in experimentation.

Whimsical - Bright Smiles & Broken Hearts (Self Released) 

3 October 2019

On November 5th Whimsical return with a new album Bright Smiles & Broken Hearts, that proves beyond doubt the ideas and the talent within the outfit,

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Corb Lund – Cover Your Tracks (New West Records)

2 October 2019

AC/DC covers: The next big country trend?

RISE - Strangers (Wise Queen Records) 

2 October 2019

RISE acts as the siren summoning audiences to submit helplessly to her beautiful signature sound on Strangers, the latest  transcendent release by the Sussex born songstress.

Kai Danzberg - Euphoria Ep (Big Stir Records) 

2 October 2019

Kai Danzberg releases the Euphoria Ep, falling shy of thirty-minutes, but remains more engrossing than most full albums.

Slade - Feel The Noize: The Singlez Box (BMG)

1 October 2019

Slade release a ten disc vinyl set, Feel The Noize: The Singlez Box, a reminder of both their chart success and knack for catchy tunes

Venus Fly Trap - Rocket USA (Glass Records Modern) 

1 October 2019

On October 4, Venus Fly Trap celebrate the 30th Anniversary since they released “Rocket USA” with a digital reissue via Glass Records Modern

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Cadillac Baby's Bea & Baby Records - The Definitive Collection (Earwig Music Company)

1 October 2019

This 101-track 4-CD set features early tracks from such blues titans as James Cotton, Hound Dog Taylor, Sleepy John Estes, Earl Hooker, Andre Williams, Sunnyland Slim, and a trove of other gems.

Beauty In Chaos Ft. Wayne Hussey -The Long Goodbye {Au Revoir} (33.3 Music Collective)

28 September 2019

Beauty In Chaos releass their fourth video, “The Long Goodbye {Au Revoir}”, which sees Wayne Hussey tinkle the ivories in what is a work of haunting brilliance

Right Hand Left Hand - Chacabuco (Bubblewrap Collective)

27 September 2019

Right Hand Left Hand release a new single “Chacabuco”, giving a further insight into their upcoming new album Zone Rouge , a statement of intent and a wake up call to humanity

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mxmtoon – The Masquerade (House Arrest)

26 September 2019

Mxmtoon mixes crippling self-doubt and lilting melodies to endearing effect on her debut.

The Persian Leaps - Catnip For Cupid (Big Stir Records)

26 September 2019

Big Stir Records continue their run of exclusive, Friday digital singles with the release of The Persian Leaps “Catnip For Cupid”, two-minutes of stupendous power-pop

Mercury Rev - All Is Dream | Deluxe Edition (Cherry Red Records)

25 September 2019

Cherry Red Records announced details of the Mercury Rev classic album All Is Dream, expanded to a hefty 53-tracks and due for release December 6.

Cup And Ring - Cup And Ring (Glass Records Miniature) 

25 September 2019

Cup And Ring, the latest project from Telstar Ponies and Macrocosmica guitarist Gavin Laird, takes the listener on a journey through chord progression.

The Chris Lee Band - Protest Songs and Party Anthems

The Chris Lee Band - Protest Songs and Party Anthems (Ursa Rex Corp.)

24 September 2019

Supagroup leader Chris Lee and veteran musicians from Rock City Morgue, Mojo Nixon, and The Neptunes release a strong debut that is politically pointed but still a raucous good time.

Red Box - Chase The Setting Sun (Right Track Records) 

23 September 2019

Eighties cult legends Red Box return, hungrier than ever on their fourth long-player Chase The Setting Sun

The Legendary Pink Dots - Angel in the Detail (Metropolis Records)

21 September 2019

The Legandary Pink Dots release album number 39 Angel In The Detail, while announcing 40th anniversary tour dates

Yates And Young - Splinters Ep (Self-Released) 

20 September 2019

On September 27, the pairing of Peter Yates and RISE release the Ep Splinters, the result of two visionary talents colliding on an artistic plane

In Deed - Everest | Expanded Edition (Big Stir Records) 

19 September 2019

Swedish outfit In Deed present an expanded edition of their 2017 Everest album, a playful and well executed album, with a sharpness which showcases the very chemistry within the band.

Super Marine - Decadent Flowers (Self-Released) 

18 September 2019

On October 4, Super Marine, a very interesting band, release a very interesting debut single in “Decadent Flowers”.

The Grief Brothers - Thirty Five Years On Woodfield Street (Country Mile Records) 

18 September 2019

The Grief Brothers release Thirty Five Years On Woodfield Street, the exceptionally executed sound of working mans music, dug straight from the soul.

Crooked Ghost - Colors Bleed Ep (Crooked Ghost Records)

16 September 2019

This coming Friday, September 20, Crooked Ghost unleash their latest Ep, Colors Bleed

The Rolling Stones - Let It Bleed (50th Anniversary Edition) (ABKCO) 

14 September 2019

On November 1st, the classic Let It Bleed by The Rolling Stones gets the lavish anniversary treatment. Writer Kevin Burke discusses the box set release, both the good and bad points respectively.

The Hangabouts - Who Wants Cilla? (Big Stir Records/Futureman)

13 September 2019

The Hangabouts return with a reminder of how Detroit still produces bands of vivacious brilliance with the digital release of “Who Wants Cilla?“  b/w “Mrs. Greene”. 

Grip-Like Vice - Fegin Martyr (Self-Released)

13 September 2019

Released today, September 13, Grip-Like Vice present “Feign Martyr”, the first preview of their upcoming Place//Circumstance album.

David J - Missive To An Angel From The Halls Of Infamy And Allure (Glass Records Modern)

12 September 2019

On October 18, David J Haskins of Bauhaus examine his own mortality, his love and influences in Missive To An Angel From The Halls Of Infamy And Allure,

Armstrong - Under Blue Skies (The Beautiful Music/ Big Stir Records)

11 September 2019

Armstrong have re-released their 2007 debut Under Blue Skies, whilst they could not improve on the sound they have added eight bonus tracks.

The Black Watch - Crying All The Time! Ep (Hypnotic Bridge) 

9 September 2019

In October, *The Black Watch release the “Crying All The Time!” Ep, a limited seven-inch vinyl containing the title track and two more effervescent numbers.

Alice Cooper - Breadcrumbs Ep (EarMusic) 

9 September 2019

On September 13, Alice Cooper is due to release a tribute to the heyday of Detroit Rock in the Breadcrumbs Ep

The Waterboys - Out Of All This Blue Ep (Cooking Vinyl) 

7 September 2019

The Waterboys release the “Out Of All This Blue” Ep, the compassionate standout number from Where The Action Is deserves a pedestal such as this.

Iwan Gronow - In The Mire (Self-Released) 

6 September 2019

Iwan Gronow, bassist for Johnny Marr, is set to release a digital single, “In The Mire” on September 13th.

My Life Story - World Citizen (Exilophone Records) 

5 September 2019

My Life Story return with World Citizen, ten-tracks which show a maturity, also containing a nod to past glories.

Various Artists - Use Hearing Protection: Factory Records 1978-79 (Rhino)

5 September 2019

This October 11, Rhino will release Use Hearing Protection: Factory Records 1978-1979 box set, a celebration of Factory Records including the first 10 Fact releases

Live - Throwing Copper Super Deluxe 25th Anniversary box set (Radioactive/MCA/UMe)

4 September 2019

With standouts including “Selling the Drama,” “I Alone,” and circle-of-life ode “Lightning Crashes,” Throwing Copper struck platinum in the space between alternative rock and grunge. This anniversary reissue includes includes Live’s landmark set before 200,000 people at Woodstock ’94.

Jay Som – Anak Ko (Polyvinyl)

4 September 2019

Melina Duterte frets over friends and lovers on a bedroom-pop masterpiece.

Stargazer Lilies - Living Work Of Art (Rad Cult)

4 September 2019

Pennsylvania’s Stargazer Lilies return faithfully with a new single and news of a new album.

Redd Kross - Beyond the Door

Redd Kross - Beyond the Door (Merge)

4 September 2019

Los Angeles’ all-encompassing rock’n’roll legends Redd Kross deliver another timeless gem on Merge Records.

Cabaret Voltaire - Chance Versus Causality (Mute)

3 September 2019

After forty-years, Cabaret Voltaire release Chance Versus Causality, an album of electronic magnificence.

Drowning Effect - Drowning Effect (Vibraphone)

2 September 2019

Drowning Effect comes out as a stunningly strident and original debut in an already overcrowded genre.

The Blackheart Orchestra – Mesmeranto (Esoteric Antenna/Cherry Red Records)

2 September 2019

The next long-player by The Blackheart Orchestra titled Mesmeranto drops to earth 11th of October. Already the temperature gauges for the ultra prowess are hitting a high. 

The Awakening - Back To Wonderland (Intervention Arts)

2 September 2019

As The Awakening release a new video and single “Back To Wonderland”, vocalist Ashton Nyte commences a tour across Europe.

Beauty In Chaos Ft. Wayne Hussey & Rolan Bolan - 20th Century Boy (33.3 Music Collective)

1 September 2019

Michael Ciravolo’s Beauty In Chaos return with a new video featuring Rolan Bolan and Wayne Hussey.

Oh, Rose – While My Father Sleeps (Park the Van Records)

Oh, Rose – While My Father Sleeps (Park the Van Records)

31 August 2019

Olivia Rose taps into dark places of the soul with well-tuned empathy.

The Damned - Black Is The Night: The Definitive Anthology (BMG)

30 August 2019

The Damned announce a questionable compilation in Black Is The Night ; The Definive Anthology

Killing Eve - The Demos May 2019 (Self Released) 

29 August 2019

New outfit Killing Eve, the latest project by Andy Cousin and Anne Marie Hurst , present a Demo Ep along with interest of what is to come.

Death Valley Girls - Dream Cleaver (Suicide Squeeze Records)

28 August 2019

Death Valley Girls return with a new single of incendiary ear candy in “Dream Cleaver”.

New Model Army - From Here (earMUSIC)

27 August 2019

New Model Army unleash album number 15, From Here, an album of ideas, executed beautifully.

Klammer - Being Boiled (Under Dogz Records)

26 August 2019

Klammer give an insight to the future with the release of “Being Boiled”

Young Goats - Goat Life Vol. 1 (Self-Released)

25 August 2019

The production could use a little more polishing, but over all Goat Life Vol. 1 shows a duo that easily could ascend to the ranks of similar artists like Drake with more time.

Ikebe Shakedown, Kings Left Behind

Ikebe Shakedown - Kings Left Behind (Colemine Records)

23 August 2019

The impeccable groove carries forth with a lesson in the sovereignty of instrumental funk-bent Soul.