Swym is the recording project of Scottish writer and recording artist, Nassif Younes who has announced the release of his debut EP “Your Distraction” to drop on the 17th November via Swym Records. The EP was mastered by Nick Watson (Deep Purple, Coldplay, Fleetwood Mac) at Fluid Mastering, London. Your
Aberdeen / Alternative / Fluid Mastering / Indie-Rock / London / Nassif Younes / Scotland / SWYM / Swym Records
Milan-based alt-rock trio The Ghibertins release deluxe edition of their debut LP The Less I Know The Better on November 17th via MOB Sound Records. Hailing from Milan, the band consists of Alessio Hofmann (voice & guitar), Alessandro Fogazzi (guitar & bass) and Lorenzo Rivabella (guitar). The Ghibertins formed in 2012
‘I Can Hear The Light (Remix)’ is a dancefloor-driven delight brilliantly reimagined by acclaimed producer Manuel Tur, who in essence has stayed true to Sex of Insects’ uniquely crafted sound. Deep, tranquil basslines sit against refreshing percussion as Ylotana’s haunting vocals swim through this impressive rendition. Acclaimed remixer Manuel Tur
Alternative / Electronic / Germany / House / Manuel Tur / Remix / russia / Sex of Insects
‘Let it Sway’ is the new single from Tokyo-based indie-rock band DYGL (pronounced day-glo). The single is set for release on the 24th November via Hard Enough and was produced by The Strokes’ guitarist Albert Hammond Jr and The Strokes’ producer Gus Oberg. Stream ‘Let It Sway / Let It Out’
Albert Hammond Jr / Alternative / DYGL / experimental / Gus Oberg / Hard Enough / Indie / Indie-Rock / Japan / post-punk / The Strokes / Tokyo
Originally from Liverpool, Ben Thomas has been writing for bands since he was 13. His previous output as L’Etranger spanned over a period of six years, with a string of prior releases. However, after growing frustrated with the electronic music scene, a change of direction was imminent. Meeting producer Matt
Alternative / big tide / experimental / Indie / Jangle Pop / Leeds / United Kingdom
DYGL are a Japanese alternative indie-rock band consisting of members Nobuki Akiyama (vocal & guitar), Kohei Kamoto (drums), Yotaro Kachi (bass), and Yosuke Shimonaka (guitar). Formed in 2012 while studying at Meiji Gakuin University, they’d all been members of high school bands and were keen to exercise their musical creativity.
Alternative / DYGL / experimental / Indie / Indie-Rock / Interview / Japan / Tokyo
Interview by Shannon Lawlor Moon Duo are a psychedelic-rock band hailing from San Francisco, California. Formed in 2009 by Erik ‘Ripley’ Johnson (Wooden Shjips) and Sanae Yamada, the duo have released numerous singles, EPs and eight studio albums including remixes and live recordings on respective labels such as Souterrain Transmissions,
Högni | Two Trains | Erased Tapes Records Release date: 20 October 2017 Review by Jenna Dreisenstock You are but a shadow locomotive of yourself; the crisp burn of cold has numbed your feet, your legs. Wheels that have been frozen solid, and left you stranded as the cargo you’ve
Interview by Shannon Lawlor Twin Weaver are a four piece alternative band hailing from Cape Town, South Africa. Their music can be best described as a majestic stir of genres such as alternative-pop and ‘90s inspired shoegazing akin to that of Slowdive and My Bloody Valentine. To date, Twin Weaver
Alternative / Cape Town / Endless Daze / experimental / Interview / Psychedelic / Shoegaze / South Africa / Twin Weaver
Interview by Shannon Lawlor Dangerfields are a four-piece alternative band from Cape Town, South Africa. Blending elements of early post-punk and ’90s shoegaze together, they have crafted their own unique vision into an alluring formula, both rich in texture and flawless in sound. Inspired by greats such as Joy Division, DIIV
