brit-pop

Faces On TV is the creation of Jasper Maekelberg, a multi-instrumentalist and producer who’s intelligent and adventurous psychedelic pop has caused a stir in his native Belgium.

The celebrated sound-architect is set to release his eagerly-anticipated debut album “Night Funeral” on April 20th, 2018, via Unday Records. A polychromatic symphony of magnetic synths, shuffling rhythms and exotic sounds, echoes of Air, Alt-J and Portishead can be heard across the album, resulting in a multicoloured fusion of sparkling percussion, crafting beats and tempting vocals.

This Summer sees the launch of a brand new epic music festival “Cool Britannia” — which will take place at Knebworth — the stately home of rock on 31st August - 2nd September, 2018.

“Cool Britannia” will feature some of the best of British rock and dance music. The Main Stage will be headlined by Happy Mondays and Ocean Colour Scene — with amazing supporting artists including Embrace, The Lightning Seeds, Peter Hook & The Light, Cast, Heather Small, Dodgy, Space, Toploader, The South and more acts still to be announced.

Pinkshinyultrablast, Russia’s finest export, have shared their new single “In the Hanging Gardens”, soon to available on limited edition 10”.

The band have also announced an extensive UK tour as well their eagerly anticipated third album “Miserable Miracles”, due for release on May 4th, 2018, via Club AC30 (UK) and Shelflife (USA).

As evidence of their rambunctious and lively spirit, the South Wales trio, The Starling Radicals, have literally fought Morrissey and chased James Dean Bradfield through a park; they are also now on their eighth drummer. They clearly take no prisoners. With a signature sound built around loud, brazen slabs of rock, the band delight in pleasing and offending in equal measure, and their output is as potent as it is prolific.

Drawing from the likes of Nirvana, Stereophonics and the Manic Street Preachers, The Starling Radicals bind ballsy blasts of anthemic rock with inventive structures to stunning effect. The three-piece release their spanking new EP, “Promisedland Vol 1”, on November 24th, 2017.

Echotape announces the release of their new album “Wicked Way” to be released on July 29th, 2016 through IRL and Believe Digital.

The launch event will be held at Sebright Arms, London 28th July.
 
The new album features 11 summer anthems, all crafted and recorded and produced by the band in their home studio
 
Their sense of adventure has seen the band perform from Hollywood to Holyhead, Moscow to Madrid, feature in London’s Tate Gallery, have naked stage invasions in Dublin, and jam onstage with Carl Barat.
 

Multi-million selling British singer-songwriter Tanita Tikaram is pleased to announce a special show at The Barbican in London on February 24th, 2017. Tanita will play with friends from different genres of music and her renowned band to make this an exciting night of music. This follows sell out shows at London’s Cadogan Hall, Union Chapel and Kings Place.

Tickets available here.

On September 3rd, 2016 East London’s infamous music event The 1-2-3-4 Festival is happening again at their new park site - Three Mills Island, Bow, London.
 
The festival that started in 2007 showcasing early performances by the likes of Florence and the Machine and Crystal Fighters returns after a short hiatus in a new iconic park setting. 1-2-3-4 has teamed up with legendary event producer Rob Hallett and his team of expert facilitators at Robomagic to build on the 1-2-3-4 cult status and create a new, bigger, better festival experience.
 

Los Angeles indie rock quintet Banta have announced a west coast tour leading up to the release of their debut full-length album “Dark Charms”, which will now be released on June 3rd, 2016 via eOne Music/Fast Plastic.   
 
Banta's latest single “Three Feet From Gold”, was 4th most added at AAA radio, with airplay at KINK in Portland, KTAO in Taso, NM, WZEW in Mobile, AL and more.

Listen to “Three Feet From Gold” below.