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31 Jul, 2017
Daniel Alexander: Premieres New Lyric Video
Daniel Alexander has premiered the lyric video for his new single 'The Gift' in The Independent.
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31 Jul, 2017
Charlotte de Witte: FAZE Magazine Cover Star
New Decked Out artist Charlotte de Witte is the cover star of the new edition of FAZE magazine, with a major feature inside.
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- Martje Kremers
- Tessa Vermeulen
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30 Jul, 2017
Mercury Prize Nominees At Boardmasters 2017
Mercury Prize nominees alt-J, Stormzy & Loyle Carner will all be appearing at this years Boardmasters, in Cornwall from 9th-13th August 2017.
www.facebook.com/boardmastersfestival
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30 Jul, 2017
NME 'Songs Of The Summer 2017'
NME's list of 'Songs of the Summer 2017' includes tracks by these Primary Talent International artists:
...Phoenix - 'Fior Di Latte'
...Lana del Rey - 'Summer Bummer' feat. ASAP Rocky
...Wolf Alice - 'Don't Delete The Kisses'www.nme.com/blogs/nme-blogs/contenders-song-summer-2017-2066824
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30 Jul, 2017
Stooki Sound: New Single 'Blurb'
'Burbs' is the first single from Stooki Sound's forthcoming Dim Mak EP and drops on July 28th to coincide with their performance at Tomorrowland in Belgium.
Straddling the line between Trap and UK Grime, the brooding, darkly humorous track features verses from Bok Nero and Stooki Sound's resident emcee, Jelacee.
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- Nick Reddick
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29 Jul, 2017
Lana del Rey: 4 Star Review For 'Lust For Life'
Lana del Rey new album 'Lust For Life' receives a 4 Star review in Guardian Music.
The album has entered the UK album chart in the #1 position.www.theguardian.com/music/2017/jul/23/lana-del-rey-lust-for-life-observer-review
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29 Jul, 2017
Patti Smith: Joins U2 Onstage In Paris
Patti Smith joined U2 onstage at the Stade de France in Paris on 25th July, and sang 'Mother of the Disappeared'.
www.nme.com/news/music/u2-patti-smith-mothers-disappeared-2116685
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- Andy Woolliscroft
- Sally Gavaghan
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29 Jul, 2017
J Hus: Video Interview In The NME
J Hus is interviewed on video in the NME, on the nomination of his 'Common Sense' album for the Mercury Prize.
www.nme.com/news/music/j-hus-boundaries-music-dont-exist-2116920
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- Craig D'Souza
- Tracey Roper
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29 Jul, 2017
Loyle Carner: Video Interview In The NME
NME interview Loyle Carner on the nomination of his album 'Yesterday's Gone' for the Mercury Prize.
www.nme.com/news/music/loyle-carner-millennial-difficult-2117834
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29 Jul, 2017
Kate Tempest: Video Interview In The NME
Kate Tempest is interviewed in the NME, on her second nomination for the Mercury Prize, with the album 'Let Them Eat Chaos'.
www.nme.com/news/music/kate-tempest-music-turns-negativity-panic-positivity-2117857
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- Francesco Caccamo
- Jack Herron
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29 Jul, 2017Lana Del Rey: 'Lust For Life' #1 UK Album
Lana Del Rey's fourth album 'Lust For Life' has just entered the UK Album Chart in the #1 position, in it's first week of release. This is her third #1 album.
See her artist page for upcoming tour dates.www.nme.com/news/music/lana-del-rey-earns-third-number-one-album-lust-life-2118111
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29 Jul, 2017
Mount Kimbie: 'Blue Train Lines' in Guardian Music
Mount Kimbie's new track 'Blue Train Lines' featuring King Krule is amongst Guardian Music's singles of the week w/e 28th July 2017.
Taken from the new album 'Love What Survives', out 8th September on Warp Records.www.theguardian.com/music/2017/jul/28/dizzee-rascal-wot-u-gonna-do-jack-johnson-mount-kimbie
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- Andy Duggan
- Rebecca Lewis
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29 Jul, 2017
Dizzee Rascal: 'Track Of The Week' In Guardian Music
Dizzee Rascal's new single 'Wot U Gonna Do?' is Track of the Week in Guardian Music.
www.theguardian.com/music/2017/jul/28/dizzee-rascal-wot-u-gonna-do-jack-johnson-mount-kimbie
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- Peter Elliott
- Eileen Mulligan
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29 Jul, 2017
Lana del Rey: 4 Star Review For London Show
Lana del Rey receives a 4 Star review for her show at London's Brixton Academy, on 24th July.
www.theguardian.com/music/2017/jul/25/lana-del-rey-review-lust-for-life-brixton-academy-london
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29 Jul, 2017
Kiwi: New 'Rabbit Hole' EP
Kiwi has premiered his new 'Rabbit Hole' EP featuring Cactus Suana, on Nest HQ.
- Contact
- Martje Kremers
- Tessa Vermeulen
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29 Jul, 2017
Cold Specks: International Press For 'Fool's Paradise'
Cold Specks' new single 'Fool's Paradise' receives international press in Danish magazine Gaffa.
www.gaffa.dk/nyhed/119593/cold-specks-udgiver-ny-single-og-afslorer-danske-koncerter
...and Japan's Niche Music.
www.nichemusic.info/cold-specks-fools-paradise
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29 Jul, 2017
Baba Naga: The Victoria, London
Baba Naga will play The Victoria in London on 2nd November.
www.facebook.com/events/1272054836274404
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- Steve Backman
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29 Jul, 2017
Gaffa Tape Sandy: Featured Tracks
Gaffa Tape Sandy's 'Water Bottle' is track of the week on Sentric Music.
www.sentricmusic.com/blog/2017/july/03/sentrictotw-water-bottle-by-gaffa-tape-sandy
Their 'Beehive' is featured in Cigarette Sounds.
www.cigarettesounds.com/2017/07/27/gaffa-tape-sandy-beehive
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- Matt Bates
- Will Marshall
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28 Jul, 2017
Shabazz Palaces: New Video 'Welcome To Quararz'
Shabazz Palaces present a new video for 'Welcome to Quararz' from their album 'Quararz vs. The Jealous Machines' out now on Sub Pop.
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- Serena Parsons
- Cils Fyne-Williams
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28 Jul, 2017
Young Fathers: At The Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Young Fathers perform a response to the Scottish National Portrait Gallery's exhibition entitled 'Looking Good - The Male Gaze From Van Dyck to Lucian Freud'.
www.npg.org.uk/whatson/van-dyck/artists-films
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- Serena Parsons
- Cils Fyne-Williams
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28 Jul, 2017
Wolf Alice: UK Summer Tour
Wolf Alice have announced details of a UK summer tour throughout August. They will be playing at intimate venues, many of which they visited on their very first UK tour.
See their artist page for full details.- Contact
- Matt Bates
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28 Jul, 2017
Cold Specks: Featured In The Line Of Best Fit
Cold Specks new track 'Fool's Paradise' is featured in The Line of Best Fit. The album of the same name is released on 22nd September.
Her world tour begins on 30th September in Newcastle, see her artist page for details.www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/latest-news/cold-specks-announces-new-record-fools-paradise
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27 Jul, 2017
Hyundai Mercury Prize 2017
Primary Talent International wishes to congratulate all of our artists who been nominated for this year's Mercury Music Prize.
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27 Jul, 2017
Party Favor: New Video For 'Caskets'
Party Favor & Njomza present the new video for 'Caskets' featuring FKi 1st.
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- Paul McQueen
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27 Jul, 2017
Hyundai Mercury Prize Nominations
The Hyundai Mercury Prize has announced it's shortlist of albums nominated for 'Album of the Year'. The winner will be announced at an event at Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith on Thursday, 14th September.
Of the twelve nominees, five are from the Primary Talent International artist roster....alt-J - 'Relaxer'
...Stormzy - 'Gang Signs & Prayer'
...J Hus - 'Common Sense'
...Kate Tempest - 'Let Them Eat Chaos'
...Loyle Carner - 'Yesterday's Gone'www.mercuryprize.com/news/2017-hyundai-mercury-prize-albums-of-the-year-revealed
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26 Jul, 2017
Cold Specks: 'Fools Paradise' World Tour 2017
Cold Specks announces details of her world tour for the new album 'Fools Paradise'.
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26 Jul, 2017
Cold Specks: Premieres 'Fools Paradise' From Forthcoming Album
Cold Specks premieres her new single 'Fools Paradise', which is also the title track of her forthcoming third album to be released on 22nd September.
Featured in W Magazine.www.wmagazine.com/story/exclusive-song-premiere-cold-specks-fools-paradise-new-album
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26 Jul, 2017
Herobust: New Video For 'Move Mint'
"So yeah, this song is disguised as another 'everybody jump' banger, but it really is more than that. Beneath the surface, Move Mint is about the power we posses. Not individually, but together. Whether your cause is affecting a sincere initiative, or merely supporting what you love, togetherness is the key to making an impact. So don't dwell on our differences. Let the focus be on whatever brings you together. And let that be your movement." - Hayden Kramer (Herobust)
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- Paul McQueen
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26 Jul, 2017
Moscoman: Farr Festival 2017
Moscoman delivered one of this year's standout performances at this years Farr Festival, as featured in Stamp The Wax.
www.stampthewax.com/2017/07/25/heard-in-the-woods-175-track-ids-from-farr-festival-2017
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26 Jul, 2017
Purity Ring: New Video For 'Asido'
Purity Ring release a new video for 'Asido' to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the release of their debut album 'Shrine'.
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- Peter Elliott
- Eileen Mulligan
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26 Jul, 2017
Lana Del Rey: New UK Dates Announced
Lana Del Rey announces new UK dates for Liverpool & Glasgow, in August.
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26 Jul, 2017
UNIIQU3: Asia Tour
UNIIQU3 will undertake a short Asian tour in August.
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- Paul McQueen
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26 Jul, 2017
Baba Naga: The Eagle Inn, Manchester
Baba Naga will play at The Eagle Inn in Manchester on 28th October.
Tickets from the link below.www.seetickets.com/tour/baba-naga
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- Steve Backman
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24 Jul, 2017
Cowboy Rhythmbox: Premier New Track 'Scream'
Cowboy Rhythmbox premiere a new track 'Scream', taken from their forthcoming 'Tanz Exotique' EP on Phantasy Records, in Mixmag.
www.mixmag.net/read/premiere-cowboy-rhythmboxs-scream-is-an-industrial-beast-of-a-track-premieres
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- Martje Kremers
- Tessa Vermeulen
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24 Jul, 2017
Patti Smith: Helpmann Awards
Patti Smith won the Helpmann Awards' Best International Contemporary Concert award, in Sydney Australia.
- Contact
- Andy Woolliscroft
- Sally Gavaghan
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21 Jul, 2017
Denzel Himself: 'No Fear Forever' Campaign
Denzel Himself is featured in the campaign for Skepta's range of 'No Fear Forever' streetwear, available through Sports Direct and premiered in Mixmag.
www.mixmag.net/read/skepta-and-no-fear-team-up-on-no-fear-forever-capsule-fashion-news
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- Andy Duggan
- Rebecca Lewis
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21 Jul, 2017
James Welsh: New Release 'Thread / North'
Fresh off the underground success of 'Standing / Slip', a club-ready bullet that received support from DJs such as Scuba, Adam Beyer and Leftfield, James Welsh returns to Phantasy post haste, once again blending a slab of characteristic rave euphoria with a more downtempo trip on the flip.
The release opens on 'Thread', the unmistakeable sound of Welsh pushing his studio to its unworldly limits. Initially building the tension with competing, spectral components, an ominous intro paves the way for the sudden eruption of a stomping, hi-NRG electro bassline. Pathologically chaotic until it's final moments, sudden breakdowns of white noise and ghostly commands lost deep in the mix anchor the listener in reality, enveloped in smoke and strobes, real or imagined.
On the contrary, 'North' stretches a skeletal half-step beat to support a bracing vision of maximalist melancholy. A chilly analogue hymn, awash in choral reverb, heavenly organ sounds coalesce with cathartic distortion, creating a six-minute musical landscape that is at once pleasingly epic, yet tellingly intimate in its more subtle details.
Physical and cerebral in equal measure, 'Thread / North' is a worthy contribution to Welsh's increasingly powerful back catalogue.
www.facebook.com/jameswelshofficial
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- Martje Kremers
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21 Jul, 2017
Lana Del Rey: At O2 Brixton Academy, London
To celebrate the release of 'Lust For Life', Lana Del Rey will be performing a very special show at O2 Academy Brixton this Monday 24th July!
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21 Jul, 2017
Bryde: At Oslo With Daniel Lanois
Bryde will support Daniel Lanois at Oslo in Hackney, London on 22nd August 2017.
Tickets available from the link below.www.ticketweb.co.uk/event/274471
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- Steve Backman
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21 Jul, 2017
The Horrors: New Single 'Machine' On BBC Radio 1
The Horrors new single 'Machine' just received it's debut play on BBC Radio 1, on Huw Stephens show.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08x8mr3#play%23t=70m13s
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- Steve Backman
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21 Jul, 2017
Tom Grennan: New Single & Video For 'Found What I've Been Looking For'
Tom Greenan's new single & it's video for 'Found What I've Been Looking For', is premiered in London's Metro.
See his artist page for upcoming tour & festival dates.- Contact
- Matt Bates
- Will Marshall
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19 Jul, 2017
Teddy Killerz: 'Let It Roll' Label Night Promo Mix
Teddy Killerz have produced a RAM Records, label night promo mix in advance of Let It Roll 2017.
www.facebook.com/teddykillerz1
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- Francesco Caccamo
- Jack Herron
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19 Jul, 2017
Wiki: New Album 'No Mountains In Manhattan'
Wiki recently wrapped up a tour of New York's five boroughs, with a performance at Nuyorican Poets Cafe in Manhattan. During that July 16th show he announced that his new album is called 'No Mountains In Manhattan' and will be out soon.
A press release from XL Recordings today, July 18th, confirms that the Ratking rapper will release his first album on the label. A release date is not available at the time of writing but the album is described as, "a journey through the trials and tribulations of a coming to age experience in New York's most populated borough."
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- Andy Duggan
- Nick Reddick
- Rebecca Lewis
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19 Jul, 2017
Cattle & Cane: UK Acoustic Tour
Led by siblings Joe and Helen Hammill, Cattle & Cane release the deluxe digital edition of their sophomore album 'Mirrors' on Friday 8th September 2017. Helen and Joe, along with their brother Fran, are heading out across the UK this September for a stripped back acoustic tour which includes, amongst others, intimate shows in a launderette, a library and a deli.
See their artist page for details.- Contact
- Steve Backman
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19 Jul, 2017
The Crookes: Farewell Tour Dates
The Crookes have announced three 'Farewell Tour' dates in Berlin, Amsterdam & Sheffield.
- Contact
- Steve Backman
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18 Jul, 2017
Kim Ann Foxman: Special Guest On 'Transitions'
Kim Ann Foxman was the special guest on 'Transitions' with John Digweed.
- Contact
- Laetitia Descouens
- Faye Adams
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18 Jul, 2017
Jelani Blackman: New Track 'One More Time'
Jelani Blackman's new track 'One More Time', was released on 13th July on Quality Time Recordings.
www.facebook.com/jelaniblackmanmusic
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- Francesco Caccamo
- Jack Herron
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18 Jul, 2017
Loyle Carner: Profiled In British GQ
There is a profile of Loyle Carner in the new issue of British GQ.
www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/loyle-carner-interview
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18 Jul, 2017
Stormzy: Featured In British GQ
Stormzy is featured in the July issue of British GQ.
www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/stormzy-grime-mc-interview
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18 Jul, 2017
P Money: New Track 'Real Talk'
P Money is back with a new track 'Real Talk', premiered on GRM Daily.
www.grmdaily.com/video/p-money-real-talk-dot-rotten-diss
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- Francesco Caccamo
- Jack Herron
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18 Jul, 2017
Kasra: 15 Years Of Critical Music
Video interview with Kasra on 15 years of Critical Music.
"We've come a long way since the label was first conceived back in 2002". Kasra summarises everything that encapsulates his vision for pioneering the underground sonic movement.- Contact
- Francesco Caccamo
- Jack Herron
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18 Jul, 2017
The Horrors: New Video For 'Machine' Featured
The Horrors new video for the single 'Machine' is featured in many magazines & blogs.
www.thequietus.com/articles/22844-the-horrors-new-video
www.nme.com/news/music/horrors-share-doomy-machine-video-2112275
www.readdork.com/news/the-horrors-have-a-brand-new-cgi-video-for-machine
www.diymag.com/2017/07/17/the-horrors-new-video-machine-2017
www.stereogum.com/1952359/the-horrors-machine-video/video
www.consequenceofsound.net/2017/07/the-horrors-share-spooky-new-video-for-machine-watch
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- Steve Backman
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17 Jul, 2017
UZ: New Album 'Layers'
UZ's new album 'Layers' was released on 30th June on Quality Goods Records.
Listen to it here on Soundcloud.- Contact
- Paul McQueen
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17 Jul, 2017
FREAK: New Video For 'No Money'
FREAK unveils his new video for the track 'No Money', available now to stream or download.
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- Matt Bates
- Will Marshall
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17 Jul, 2017
Bad Sounds: In Dork Magazine
Ewan & Callum from Bad Sounds, share their personal playlists in the new issue of Dork magazine.
www.facebook.com/realbadsounds
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- Matt Bates
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17 Jul, 2017
Faze Miyake: New Video For 'Chase The Money'
Faze Miyake previews the new video for 'Chase The Money' featuring Reeko Squeeze & Capo Lee, taken from the 'Infamous' EP.
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- Nick Reddick
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17 Jul, 2017
The Horrors: New Video For 'Machine'
The Horrors reveal a visually stunning, computer generated abstract video for their critically acclaimed new single 'Machine'. Featuring layers of simulations of micro-organisms, the video is the works of CGI pioneer Jon Emmony who is known for his beautiful, grotesque and intriguing simulation videos.
On making the video, Jon said "The video for 'Machine' is based around the concept of computer simulation. The creatures, formed from sections cut and twisted from insects, crustaceans and bone are arranged in sculptural compositions inspired by artists such as Hieronymus Bosch; finding the surreal within mixed forms and scales. If left, taken away from an edit, the creatures would continue to exist and their movements would evolve. For me this was an exciting way to create digital imagery as having an element of control removed and then decided by a computer seemed fitting with the track. Machines inside machines."
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17 Jul, 2017
Champs: 'Best Of Recommends 2017'
Steve Lamacq includes Champs' 'The Garden Is Overgrown' in his 'Best of Recommends 2017' on BBC Radio 6 Music.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08xkz9f
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- Steve Backman
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14 Jul, 2017
Nadine Khouri: New Video For 'Catapult'
Nadine Khouri presents the new "found footage" video for her track 'Catapult', taken from the album 'The Salted Air'.
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- Steve Backman
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14 Jul, 2017
Cattle & Cane: To Support Brian Wilson
Cattle & Cane will support the legendary Brian Wilson at his 'Pet Sounds' show at Times Square, Newcastle on 6th August 2017.
Tickets from the link below.www.gigsnortheast.seetickets.com/event/live-from-times-square/times-square-newcastle/1072974
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- Steve Backman
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14 Jul, 2017
The 1975: Spotify's 'Top 20 Rock Bands'
The 1975 are at #19 in Spotify's list of 'Top 20 Rock Bands In The World'.
www.nme.com/news/music/best-top-rock-bands-world-spotify-2017-2110726
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- Matt Bates
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14 Jul, 2017
Dizzee Rascal: Exclusive Interview In The NME
Dizzee Rascal has an exclusive interview in the NME, discussing his new album 'Raskit'.
www.nme.com/features/dizzee-rascal-interview-2017-raskit-nme-2109945
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- Peter Elliott
- Eileen Mulligan
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14 Jul, 2017
together PANGEA: New Single, Album & Tour
together PANGEA premiere their new single 'Money On It' in Consequence Of Sound, taken from the forthcoming album 'Bulls & Roosters' out on 25th August.
The band will tour Europe in November & December, see their artist page for details.www.consequenceofsound.net/2017/07/together-pangea-put-their-money-on-it-with-new-single-stream
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- Steve Backman
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14 Jul, 2017
Daft Punk: Covered By The French Army Band
Daft Punk's 'Get Lucky' and a medley of their other hits, were performed at Paris' Bastille Day Parade, by the French Army Band.
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- Peter Elliott
- Eileen Mulligan
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14 Jul, 2017
Kuenta i Tambu: Live At Glastonbury Festival
Watch Kuenta i Tambu's live appearances at Glastonbury Festival and Nuits Africaines in Belgium.
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- Serena Parsons
- Cils Fyne-Williams
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13 Jul, 2017
Tricky: The New Album 'Ununiform'
His 13th studio album 'Ununiform' arrives on 22nd September and features new tracks 'When We Die' featuring the welcome return of long-time collaborator Martina Topley-Bird plus 'The Only Way' harking back to the sounds of his classic LP, 'Maxinquaye', currently on 6Music's B List.
- Contact
- Ben Winchester
- Charlie Renton
- Nick Reddick
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13 Jul, 2017
alt-J: Premier New Video For 'Deadcrush'
alt-J today debut the brand new video for 'Deadcrush', premiering via WeTransfer. The gripping short film is set in a depopulated, post-human world of the far future, where an ageing supercomputer runs simulations of long-dead historical figures to pass the time. 'Deadcrush' is the latest track to be lifted from the trio's third album 'RELAXER'. Released 2nd June, the LP flew straight into the top 10 of the UK album chart and, in the following weeks, the band performed a sold out O2 Arena show and headlined Bluedot Festival and The Other Stage at Glastonbury Festival.
alt-J: "We are *very* proud to present the video for our new single Deadcrush. A collaboration between choreographer Darcy Wallace and director/dream weaver Young Replicant, it was shot in a water treatment plant in Essex in June 2017. ENJOY."
See their artist page for current tour dates.
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- Matt Bates
- Stacey Owen
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13 Jul, 2017
CHON: UK Tour
San Diego trio CHON, are a new addition to the Primary Talent International roster and will be touring the UK throughout October, with their new album 'Homey'.
- Contact
- Ed Sellers
- Stacey Owen
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13 Jul, 2017
The Crookes: Break Up After Ten Years
The Crookes have decided to go their separate ways after ten years together. Stay tuned for details of their farewell shows. The band have a special message for their fans on their Facebook page.
Everybody at Primary Talent International wishes the members, the best of luck in the future.www.facebook.com/thecrookes.music/photos/a.10150252151944086.324668.112808954085/10154983315334086
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- Steve Backman
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12 Jul, 2017
Red Axes: Premiere New Track 'Into Your Arms'
Red Axes have premiered a new track 'Into Your Arms' featuring Adi Bronicki, taken from the forthcoming 'The Beach Goths' album, released on 11th August on Garzen Records.
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12 Jul, 2017
Nerina Pallot: 'Stay Lucky' Exclusive Feature
'Stay Lucky' the title track of Nerina Pallot's forthcoming album, is featured exclusively in Songwriting Magazine.
www.songwritingmagazine.co.uk/news/exclusive-stay-lucky-by-nerina-pallot/38367
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- Steve Backman
- Dave Chumbley
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12 Jul, 2017
The Magic Gang: New Track & Video 'Your Love'
The Magic Gang's new track & video for 'Your Love' is featured in Wonderland Magazine.
"Somewhere between Weezer's golden slacker pop and the timeless noise of Magical Mystery Tour".www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2017/07/12/premiere-magic-gang-love
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- Matt Bates
- Will Marshall
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12 Jul, 2017
The Horrors: New Album 'V'
The Horrors release their stunningly assertive fifth album 'V' on September 22nd, on Wolftone / Caroline International.
The album has been previewed by the first single 'Machine' which sees the group at their majestic, imperial best, although the ten tracks on the album are so diverse that when the final song and future single 'Something To Remember Me By' appears to channel dance, trance and '80s pop genres it feels like both the most natural thing in the musical world and also the most surprising. 'V' shows the group at the peak of their powers, exhibiting a freedom and sense of exploration that feels truly liberating.
"It is a risk," says Faris Badwan discussing the band's bold refusal to stand still. "But life isn't much fun without risk. It's the antithesis of being creative if you know what you're going to be doing every time."
Keyboardist Tom Cowan continues: "It's natural, if you do see yourself as an artist, to progress and not play it safe. Bowie pre-empted the modern condition of not being able to stay in one place for very long, and I get frustrated with bands who stay still. Because then it does become a career."
The album artwork comes from talented VFX artist and director Erik Ferguson, who is known for his abstract and intriguing creative vision.
'V' was recorded in London with producer Paul Epworth, who has worked with FKA Twigs, Lorde, Rihanna, Adele, London Grammar, Florence and the Machine, Coldplay, U2 and Paul McCartney, amongst many others.
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12 Jul, 2017
The Horrors: Live At Omeara, London
The Horrors received excellent reviews for their sold out show at London's Omeara on 11th July, including 4 Stars in The Standard.
www.thequietus.com/articles/22809-live-report-the-horrors
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- Steve Backman
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12 Jul, 2017
Mount Kimbie: New Album 'Love What Survives'
Mount Kimbie's new album 'Love What Survives' is released on 8th September on Warp Records. It is preceded by the track 'Blue Train Lines' featuring King Krule.
- Contact
- Andy Duggan
- Rebecca Lewis
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12 Jul, 2017
Alt-J: Announce German Dates For 2018
Alt-J have announced further tour dates in Germany for January 2018, tickets are available from the link below.
www.fkpscorpio.com/de/bands-archiv/alt-j
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- Matt Bates
- Stacey Owen
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12 Jul, 2017
Kwamz & Flava: New Track 'Darling'
Kwamz & Flava premier their new track 'Darling', available now.
www.facebook.com/KwamzAndFlava
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- Craig D'Souza
- Tracey Roper
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12 Jul, 2017
King Nun: Live For VEVO dscvr
King Nun made an exclusive live performance of 'Sponge' for VEVO dscvr.
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- Matt Bates
- Will Marshall
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12 Jul, 2017
BBC 6 Music '20 Must Hear Albums of 2017'
BBC 6 Music's list of '20 Must Hear Albums of 2017 (So Far)' features:
...Loyle Carner - 'Yesterday's Gone'
...Marika Hackman - 'I'm Not Your Man'
...Slowdive - 'Slowdive'www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/LhTfXj8v1kQjjMcfZZgglt/20-must-hear-albums-of-2017-so-far
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12 Jul, 2017
The Horrors: Omeara Live Review
The Horrors receive an excellent 4 Star live review from their performance last night at Omeara, London in The Guardian.
www.theguardian.com/music/2017/jul/12/the-horrors-review-omeara-new-album-v
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- Steve Backman
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12 Jul, 2017
Dave: Wireless Live Review
Dave receives an excellent review for his performance at the Wireless Festival in Finsbury Park last Saturday, in The Independent.
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- Craig D'Souza
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12 Jul, 2017
Stormzy: Is Oxford University's 'Person Of The Year'
Stormzy has been named by 'Person of the Year' by Oxford University's African & Caribbean Society.
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12 Jul, 2017
The Horrors: Weirdest Rider Requests
The Horrors reveal their weirdest rider requests in the NME.
The bands' fifth album 'V' will be released on 22nd September.www.nme.com/news/music/the-horrors-weirdest-rider-requests-2108174
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- Steve Backman
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11 Jul, 2017
Lovebox Festival 2017
Lovebox will take place this weekend in Victoria Park, Hackney in London. Friday's line up will feature:
...Solange
...Ray BLK
...Tenderwww.loveboxfestival.com/programme/tag/friday
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10 Jul, 2017
Palm: Featured In Spin magazine
Palm are featured in the current issue of SPIN, discussing their 'Shadow Expert' EP, on Carpark Records.
www.spin.com/2017/07/palm-band-interview
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- Matt Pickering-Copley
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10 Jul, 2017
The Bloody Beetroots: 'My Name Is Thunder' With Jet
The Bloody Beetroots new single 'My Name Is Thunder' is a collaboration with Australian rock band Jet, who have re-united for the first time in 7 years. Featured in the NME.
www.nme.com/news/music/jet-new-music-seven-years-2107201
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- Martje Kremers
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10 Jul, 2017
Lana Del Rey: Two New A$AP Rocky Collaborations
Lana Del Rey will unveil two new collaborations with A$AP Rocky on Wednesday 12th July on BBC Radio 1 & Beats 1. Her album 'Lust For Life' is released on 21st July.
www.nme.com/news/music/lana-del-rey-to-share-two-new-aap-rocky-collaborations-this-week-2107402
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09 Jul, 2017
Noel Gallagher: 'Don't Look Back In Anger' With U2
Noel Gallagher & U2 performed 'Don't Look Back In Anger' together, on the opening night of 'The Joshua Tree' tour at Twickenham Stadium. Noel dedicated it to "the people of Manchester, Grenfell Tower & London Bridge".
www.nme.com/news/music/u2-noel-gallagher-twickenham-dont-look-back-in-anger-2107161
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- Ben Winchester
- Charlie Renton
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08 Jul, 2017
Solange: Roskilde Festival Review
An excellent live review for Solange at last weekend's Roskilde Festival in Denmark, in The Independent.
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- Andy Duggan
- Rebecca Lewis
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08 Jul, 2017
Toddla T: New Single 'Magnet'
Toddla T releases a new single 'Magnet' featuring Andrea Martin, taken from his forthcoming album 'Foreign Light'.
Premiered in the NME.www.nme.com/news/music/toddla-t-unveils-new-single-magnet-featuring-andrea-martin-2099246
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- Craig D'Souza
- Tracey Roper
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08 Jul, 2017
Sundara Karma: Re-Release Debut Album With New Video
Sundara Karma re-released their debut album 'Youth Is Only Ever Fun In Retrospect' on 7th July, along with a new audio video for the track 'Lakhey', premiered in the NME.
www.nme.com/news/music/sundara-karma-unveil-new-song-lakhey-2099368
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- Matt Bates
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08 Jul, 2017
Dizzee Rascal: New Video For 'Wot U Gonna Do'
Dizzee Rascal shares the video for 'Wot U Gonna Do', another track from his forthcoming album 'Raskit'. He will be touring the UK in October, see artist page for details.
The track 'Wot U Gonna Do' was produced by another Primary Talent artist Valentino Khan, and is premiered in NME.www.nme.com/news/watch-video-dizzee-rascals-new-song-wot-u-gonna-2105520
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- Peter Elliott
- Eileen Mulligan
- Paul McQueen
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08 Jul, 2017
Sextile: Featured In Clash Music
Sextile release their new album 'Albeit Living' on 14th July, featuring the track 'One Of These' whose video premieres in Clash Music.
www.clashmusic.com/videos/sextile-conjure-sunburnt-apocalypse-on-one-of-these
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- Steve Backman
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08 Jul, 2017
Ghostpoet: New Video For 'Freakshow'
Ghostpoet shares his new video for 'Freakshow', taken from the upcoming album 'Dark Days & Canapes', released on 18th August.
He tours the UK throughout October & November.- Contact
- Andy Duggan
- Rebecca Lewis
- Stacey Owen
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08 Jul, 2017
The Bloody Beetroots: New Single 'My Name Is Thunder'
The Bloody Beetroots announce the release of his new double single, 'My Name Is Thunder', featuring Australian rockers, Jet. This is the first track he has shared following his signing to Last Gang Records, and will appear on his forthcoming album to be released later this year.
"I knew this song needed a certain rock tone... a tone like Nic Cester of Jet had. We thought instead of someone 'like Nic Cester,' how about we get the real Nic Cester! Thinking he would be in Australia, it was fate that he lived just a couple hours away from me in Italy. I found him" says The Bloody Beetroots' Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo. "We worked together, ate together, drank together and created something very powerful together. Around this time the Jet guys stared talking and thinking about getting back together, when Nic shared this with his bandmates, the idea came up to have ALL of Jet involved. Because of our different influences, we had different ideas on the mixing and from that, we came up with two versions. It's the best of both our worlds!"
The double single arrives to represent the various genres that define The Bloody Beetroots, with the first version driven by ethereal vibes and an electronic beat and pulse, while the other is led by heavy synths and Jet's gritty rock and roll.
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- Martje Kremers
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07 Jul, 2017
Wolf Alice: 'Visions Of A Life' Album
Wolf Alice will release their second album 'Visions of a Life' on Dirty Hit, on 29th September.
Their European tour begins on 27th October, see their artist page for details.- Contact
- Matt Bates
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07 Jul, 2017
Zombie Nation: New Video For 'Knockout'
Zombie Nation unveils the new video for his track 'Knockout'.
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- Paul McQueen
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06 Jul, 2017
Sextile: 'Albeit Living' Review
Sextile's new album 'Albeit Living' is reviewed in Loud and Quiet.
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- Steve Backman
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06 Jul, 2017
Noisia: At Glastonbury Festival 2017
Noisia played three different stages at this years' Glastonbury Festival - The Temple, Sonic & Arcadia. Check the highlights in this video.
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- Francesco Caccamo
- Jack Herron
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06 Jul, 2017
Joe Ford: New Track 'Make A Threat' Ft. Maluk
Joe Ford releases a new track 'Make A Threat' featuring Maluk, available now on Shogun Audio.
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- Francesco Caccamo
- Jack Herron
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06 Jul, 2017
Moscoman: 'Obscure Cuts' On XLR8R
Moscoman shares his five favourite 'Obscure Cuts' on XLR8R.
www.xlr8r.com/features/2017/07/obscure-cuts-moscoman
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06 Jul, 2017
James Welsh: New 'Thread/North' EP
Fresh off the underground success of 'Standing/Slip', a club-ready bullet that received support from DJs such as Leftfield, Scuba and Adam Beyer, James Welsh returns to Phantasy post haste, once again blending a slab of characteristic rave euphoria with a more downtempo trip on the flip.
The release opens on 'Thread', the unmistakeable sound of Welsh pushing his studio to its unworldly limits. Initially building the tension with competing, spectral components, an ominous intro paves the way for the sudden eruption of a stomping, hi-NRG electro bassline. Pathologically chaotic until it's final moments, sudden breakdowns of white noise and ghostly commands lost deep in the mix anchor the listener in reality, enveloped in smoke and strobes, real or imagined.
On the contrary, 'North' stretches a skeletal half-step beat to support a bracing vision of maximalist melancholy. A chilly analogue hymn, awash in choral reverb, heavenly organ sounds coalesce with cathartic distortion, creating a six-minute musical landscape that is at once pleasingly epic, yet tellingly intimate in its more subtle details.
Physical and cerebral in equal measure, 'Thread/North' is a worthy contribution to Welsh's increasingly powerful back catalogue.
Premiered on Ransom Note from the link below.
www.theransomnote.com/music/premieres-exclusive-streams/premiere-james-welsh-thread
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06 Jul, 2017
Steve Lamacq: 'Going Deaf For A Living' Tour
Steve Lamacq will take his 'Going Deaf For A Living' show, out on tour in the UK through October & November.
Tickets are on sale from the link below.www.ticketweb.co.uk/artist/steve-lamacq-tickets/922478
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05 Jul, 2017
Moscoman: Remixes Cristobal & The Sea
Moscoman has remixed Cristobal & The Sea's track 'Goat Flokk', and it is premiered in Clash magazine.
www.clashmusic.com/news/premiere-cristobal-and-the-sea-goat-flokk-moscoman-remix
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05 Jul, 2017
Nadine Khouri: At The Lexington, London
Nadine Khouri will play at The Lexington, London on 12th July at 19:30.
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- Steve Backman
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05 Jul, 2017
Faze Miyake: New 'Infamous' EP
Faze Miyake releases the 'Infamous' EP on 14th July on Woofer Music. The track 'Routes' with Jesse James Solomon is featured in Clash Magazine.
www.clashmusic.com/news/listen-faze-miyake-x-jesse-james-solomon-spar-on-routes
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- Nick Reddick
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05 Jul, 2017
Noisia: 'Beyond The Outer Edges' Featured In Skiddle
Noisia are the subject of a major interview 'Beyond the Outer Edges' in Skiddle.
It also features their highly acclaimed remix of The Prodigy's legendary 'Smack My Bitch Up'.www.skiddle.com/news/all/Noisia-interview-Beyond-The-Outer-Edges/31803/
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- Francesco Caccamo
- Jack Herron
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05 Jul, 2017
808INK: Feature On JD.Reid's 'Calibrate' EP
808INK feature on the track 'Interior' from JD.Reid's new 'Calibrate' EP.
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- Nick Reddick
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04 Jul, 2017
Metronomy: 'Hang Me Out To Dry' At Glastonbury Festival
Metronomy perform 'Hang Me Out To Dry' at Glastonbury Festival.
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- Matt Bates
- Will Marshall
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04 Jul, 2017
Dizzee Rascal: 'Bonkers' At Glastonbury Festival
Dizzee Rascal performs 'Bonkers' at Glastonbury Festival.
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- Peter Elliott
- Eileen Mulligan
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04 Jul, 2017
Justice: 'We Are Your Friends' At Glastonbury Festival
Justice perform 'We Are Your Friends' at Glastonbury Festival.
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- Martje Kremers
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04 Jul, 2017
P Money: Featured In Complex UK
P Money discusses the future of grime in Complex UK.
www.uk.complex.com/music/2017/06/p-money-future-of-grime
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- Francesco Caccamo
- Jack Herron
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04 Jul, 2017
Loyle Carner: 'Sun Of Jean' At Glastonbury Festival
Loyle Carner performs 'Sun Of Jean' at Glastonbury Festival, and introduces his Mum to to the crowd.
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04 Jul, 2017
together PANGEA: European Tour 2017
together PANGEA are preparing for their European tour of November / December 2017.
See their artist page for full details.- Contact
- Steve Backman
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04 Jul, 2017
Lail Arad: Montreal Feature For The 405
Lail Arad has written a feature on the city of Montreal for The 405, which also features her new single 'We Got It Coming', with JF Robitaille.
'We Got It Coming' received it's first UK radio play on Tom Robinson's show on BBC Radio 6 Music.
www.thefourohfive.com/music/article/lail-arad-a-montreal-adventure-149
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- Steve Backman
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04 Jul, 2017
Darlia: UK Tour In November
Darlia will tour the UK in November, as special guests to Nothing But Thieves, see their artist page for full details.
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- Matt Bates
- Will Marshall
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04 Jul, 2017
Daft Punk: Auctioning TR-909
Thomas Bangalter is auctioning the Roland TR-909 drum machine, used on Daft Punk's 'Revolution 909', complete with the original presets.
www.nme.com/news/music/daft-punks-drum-machine-sale-2097616
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- Peter Elliott
- Eileen Mulligan
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04 Jul, 2017
The Preatures: Australian Tour
The Preatures will tour Australia throughout September & October 2017, on their 'Girlhood Tour'.
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04 Jul, 2017
Oasis: New Lyric Video For 'Talk Tonight'
Oasis have shared a new lyric video for the track 'Talk Tonight', taken from their 1998 compilation album 'The Masterplan'.
www.nme.com/news/music/oasis-talk-tonight-lyric-video-2098069
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- Ben Winchester
- Charlie Renton
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03 Jul, 2017
Cerrone: At Sonar Festival Barcelona
Cerrone at the Sonar Festival in Barcelona, and Aluna.
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03 Jul, 2017
Swet Shop Boys: On 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert'
Last Thursday, Swet Shop Boys, the trio of Riz MC, Heems and Redinho, performed 'T5' off their 'Cashmere' LP on their debut TV performance for 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'.
'T5', which centers around Riz MC & Heems' respective Pakistani and Indian backgrounds, and the prejudice they face when traveling while passing through various airport security check points, comes on the same day that Donald Trump's controversial travel ban is re-enacted in the U.S.
Riz & Heems each added an additional poignant verse to the single that was debuted on the Colbert performance last night.
Additionally, Riz MC dropped a verse and performs in the video for 'Immigrants (We Get The Job Done)', off the 'Hamilton Mixtape', continuing the narrative and critique against buildings walls and closing borders.
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- Serena Parsons
- Cils Fyne-Williams
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03 Jul, 2017
Washed Out: 'Mister Mellow' Reviewed
Washed Out's third album 'Mister Mellow' (Stones Throw) received a 4 Star review in Guardian Music.
www.theguardian.com/music/2017/jul/02/washed-out-mister-mellow-review
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- Andy Duggan
- Rebecca Lewis
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03 Jul, 2017
Ho99o9: Appear In Die Antwoord's Short Film
Ho99o9 make a cameo appearance in Die Antwoord's disturbing new short film 'Tommy Can't Sleep'. Previewed in The Line of Best Fit.
www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/latest-news/die-antwoord-short-film-tommy-cant-sleep
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- Serena Parsons
- Cils Fyne-Williams
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03 Jul, 2017
Hollow Hand: New Video 'End Of Everything'
Hollow Hand have created a video for their track 'End of Everything', which is premiered on Gold Flake Paint.
www.goldflakepaint.co.uk/first-watch-hollow-hand-end-of-everything
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- Steve Backman
- Chris Smyth
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02 Jul, 2017
Wolf Alice: At Tories Out March
Wolf Alice performed at yesterday's anti-austerity Tories Out March in London.
www.nme.com/news/music/wolf-alice-play-tories-out-march-2097269
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- Matt Bates
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01 Jul, 2017
Alt-J & Purity Ring: At Bestival Bali
Both Alt-J & Purity Ring, will be appearing at Bestival at the GWK Cultural Park in Bali, from 30 September to 1st October.
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- Matt Bates
- Peter Elliott
- Eileen Mulligan
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01 Jul, 2017
Nilufer Yanya: UK Tour Dates
Nilufer Yanya will tour the UK in October, see her artist page for details.
