Delusional Waste is the first single (Released May 19th) from the upcoming SPC ECO album. Set for release via Kaboom Music in May, the single also features on the film score to the new Nick Hornby film A Long Way Down.

Mixed by Grammy nominated producer / mix engineer Justin Gerrish (Vampire Weekend, The Strokes), So Long finds the band drawing on influences that include indie, new wave, and syncopated dance rhythms. 

Budding French experimentalists Dot Legacy recently released their new video for “Kennedy”, the lead single from their stunning self-titled debut.

“We’re still standing, through all the times that you pushed us aside and now it’s time for action” – The first lyrics you’ll hear from Never a Hero’s opening track to their latest album Bleed between the Lines.

Bleachers‘ debut single I Wanna Get Better is set for a July 14th UK release.  The as-yet-untitled debut album will follow on August 4th though Columbia records.

‘Sam Smith oozes talent’ – i-D

‘One of those rare emotional voices that seems to lend emotional weight to whatever it touches’ - Q

From a mind unlike any other, Biophilia Live chronicles the multidimensional concert centered on the eighth studio album of avant-garde Icelandic artist, Björk. Directors Nick Fenton and Peter Strickland, unique voices in their own right, film Björk live in performance, and punctuate her music with evocative animation from apps created by the world's top 10 designers combined with science and nature archive and found footage.

The Rainband formed in 2010 when lead singer Martin Finnigan commenced writing with long time friend & former Monaco (Peter Hook) guitarist Phil Rainey. The band were then joined by Steve Irlam (drums), Sam Wilson (bass) and now Joe Louis Wilson (Guitar) The band have fast tracked to prominence in the Manchester scene.

We caught up with the band and asked them a bunch of questions, here's how we got on....

Hey, just to let you know that Mary Spender has got a new video for 'Melancholy Parade'.

New to SideOneDummy Records, Andrew Jackson Jihad are getting ready to release their album ‘Christmas Island’ on 5th May.

“a harmonious blend of folk, rock, blues, soul and gospel” - The Sunday Times

“an eclectic and inspired musical blend” - The Guardian

"The new Duffy? No! Polly Perry is way better!" 4/5 **** - Q Magazine

"Highly original” – NME

“Outlines are blurred between post-punk, rave and a very modern psychedelia; brushing between textures and emotions with skilful subtlety” – The Fly

“High quality, immersive, hypnotic music that surrounds and envelopes you” – Loud & Quiet

Set against the backdrop of austerity in the UK, South Wales’ unique multimedia artist Little Eris hits back with Wreck n Rollin, an unstoppably rocking power pop anthem that’s heart beats with a social conscience.

"...infectious tonic of crunchy, industrial instrumental sections and pop diva vocal hooks." - The Line of Best Fit

Tourists are those who seek pleasure from the unknown, and those who are brave enough to exit their comfort zones. It is this mix of seeking pleasure of the unknown and fear of the unknown that Tourists capture in their sound.

American Hi-Fi are BACK!

Original line-up return with a special one-off gig at London's 100 Club, May 7th.

"heart-stopping routine of placing snapping beats and short-fused abrasiveness into clear-headed pop. " - This Is Fake DIY

"BEGINNERS make slick, excellent and fun pop music, the type you want to listen to over and over again." - London In Stereo

“A proper super-hero pairing” The Times

Beneath Dead Waves play unashamed, unafraid, outspoken heavy metal. Formed in Dorset in 2007 (now London based) by Joey Draper (vocals), Doug Cartwright (guitar) and Leigh Costanza (drums), the band blend elements of thrash, groove and nu-metal with an aggressive attitude and progressive mindset to create a unique and striking signature sound. The songs broadly deal with the struggle against different forms of oppression and are all inspired by personal experiences of the band members.

What were you doing in the early morning of Saturday April 19th 2014? You were either stood in a long line like a loon in the freezing cold or wrapped up in bed enjoying an Easter Saturday lie-in…If you were in the queue, you, like me are a fan of music and were at your local independent record store to support them on Record Store Day. If you were having a lie-in, you can stop reading now as this will mean nothing to you and to be honest, I wouldn’t want to waste my breath on you….