Juan Pablo Mazzola and Muchas Hormigas have teamed up for an album that was inspired by Spanish city Valencia, their currrent place of residence. Lead single After The War serves as a first taste. It is a hybrid of power pop and Americana that came out quite well, with optimism getting the better of pessimism in the end. Their voices fit together seamlessly, so getting the harmonies right was easy.
January 17, 2025
Chalk: Afraid
Belfast based trio Chalk have successfully captured the middle ground between post-punk and dense electronics on their new single Afraid, a dance floor banger that rockers can relate too. It is a track from their forthcoming new EP Conditions III, due for release on February 21st via Nice Swan Records. The video was directed by Benedict Goddard & Colin Peppard. It will change one's view of enjoying an olive forever.
The Gentle Spring: "Looking Back At The World" video
Anglo-French trio The Gentle Spring have made a video for Looking Back At The World, the title track from their debut album: " A bit of daydreaming never hurt anybody. Cherishing the little things in life enables people to cope and humming along to these carefully crafted indie pop songs is surely near the top of the list."
January 16, 2025
Ellur: God Help Me Now
photo: Sarah Oglesby
Leeds based indie singer Ellur tries to come to terms with troubles she ran into in her relationships on her new EP God Help Me Now. Despite refering to an imaginary higher power, she realizes that she to do it herself.
Not repeating the same mistakes is a good idea (Yellow Light). When the best thing about a partner is a pet (Your Dog), it is best to move on. It is OK to be down for a bit (Mourning Song), but self-pity can only be part of the equation fo a limited time.
HCTF premiere - Kate Fagan: Go Faster
Punk rocker Kate Fagan is not afraid to take a stand. On her new single Go Faster she makes a plea for not playing it safe. It is much more fun to be loud and abrasive, with all the impending doom hanging heavily over the world. When billionaires want you to shut up and do their bidding, it is high time to plug in and turn it up to 11.
The song was co-written with NOLA artist Jeremy Joyce, who played a mean and crunchy lead guitar. Fagan has been making noise since the 80s, when she was fronting ska band Heavy Manners. And she shows no signs of slowing down or ageing gracefully.
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