We talked about Brighton based artist Suzie Stapleton quite a few times through her singles and videos. Here she is back with a self-recorded album with the help of Gavin Jay (JIM JONES AND THE RIGHTEOUS MINDS) on bass and drummer Jim MACAULAY (The STRANGLERS.) "We Are The Plague" opens the album on a dark... Continue Reading →
4 new songs and a cool cover art-work by Los Angeles dark rock band BLACK MARKET HEART. "Feed Me Poison" opens this EP with some fine venomous post-punk full of energy while "Tidal Wave" has more to do with proto-punk and The STOOGES. Male and female vocals are mixed and give an interesting melodic effect... Continue Reading →
BRIGITTE HANDLEY (The DARK SHADOWS) is releasing her new single in those weird quarantine/lockdown times. Two songs on a beautiful colourful 7" vinyl picture dic. "After Dark" is a catchy pop song with a dark twist in which you'll hear early British punk/rock'n'roll influences such as The CLASH in the guitars/bass and 80s goth rock... Continue Reading →
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z75ow7o9uC8&feature=youtu.be Brighton-based artist Suzie Stapleton has announced the release of new single “Blood On The Windscreen”. ‘Blood On The Windscreen’ is the second single from the acclaimed songwriter and guitarist’s highly anticipated debut album ‘We Are The Plague’ which is slated for release in June via Cargo Records. “I had a meeting with a photographer... Continue Reading →
Acclaimed chronicler of the shadows Suzie Stapleton has announced the release of her new single, ‘Thylacine’, and a run of UK dates. Both herald the release of highly anticipated debut album, ‘We Are The Plague’, which is due in the spring. Released independently on 29 November via AWAL as a digital-only release, ‘Thylacine’ finds the... Continue Reading →
3 members of TSAR have formed The BROTHERS STEVE, a glammy powerpop band with strong 60s influences and great vocal harmonies. They tell us about the band, the recording of the album, their favourite records and much more ! How did you get the idea of starting The BROTHERS STEVE? Jeff Whalen: We all knew... Continue Reading →
Black Market Heart released a lo-fi version of The Cure's "Never Enough" for Halloween. Download "Never Enough" for free!: Facebook page
We thought it would be interesting to send a few questions to Canadian 80s post-punk/dark rock influenced band ACTORS after seeing them at Berlin's Lido. Bass player Jahmeel Russell tells us more... How was your European summer tour? It’s been fantastic. As of this writing we have three more shows to go in Spain before... Continue Reading →
(-review by Moses Midnight) What a lovely surprise! I didn't even know that anybody made bands this cool, anymore! It's just really, really good, and pretty, and heartfelt, honest songs about frustration, desire and wanting, the conscience at war with the big programming, lust in the dust, innocence and experience, when one's heart keeps calling,... Continue Reading →
