21.04.21

21/04/2021
by Norman Fleischer

Wolf Alice tease forthcoming new Blue Weekend album with new single Smile
CHVRCHES return with He Said She Said, a first teaser from their new LP
Villagers return with new single The First Day, taken from the freshly announced album Fever Dreams, out on August 20
Pom Pom Squad announce debut album Death Of A Cheerleader for June 25 release, unveil Head Cheerleader single
Eliza Shaddad announces second album The Woman You Want for July 16, shares new single Heaven
Dinosaur Jr tease upcoming Sweep It Into Space record with another single called Take It Back
Hiss Golden Messenger teases Quietly Blowing It album with new track Hardlytown
Little Simz announces new album Sometimes I Might Be Introvert for September 3 release, shares epic opening track Introvert
Jorja Smith announces new mini-album Be Right Back for May 14 release, share new single Gone
Wy release final single of their upcoming Marriage album in the form of God’s Lamb
A Place To Bury Strangers announce new EP Hologram for July 16 release, share gloomy first single End Of The Night

We Were Here: Stephanie Phillips on the Black Roots of Alternative Music

"Blackness is inherently punk", says musician and journalist Stephanie Phillips. As a member of the Londoner Black feminist punk band Big Joanie since 2013 and the collective Decolonise Fest, Phillips has extensive knowledge of the alternative music scene. We spoke to her about the book release of “We Were Here: A History of Black People & Alternative Music”.

Chill Out And Tune In: Our ‘Smooth Summer Days’ Playlist Got New Additions

Looking for a musical companion on hot summer days. Our beloved Spotify playlist for the sunny season now comes with refreshing additions from the field of ambient, chillout electronica, 80s dream pop, jazz and other balearic pleasures. Get yourself a cold drink and give it a spin.