The Lemonheads' Evan Dando reveals an extensive run of shows across the UK and Europe, playing material from celebrated classics such as ‘It’s A Shame About Ray’ and ‘Come On Feel’, and new single ‘Fear Of Living’. More exciting Lemonheads news to follow soon…
MEMORIALS, the duo consisting of Verity Susman and Matthew Simms (previously of Electrelane and Wire), release their debut single ‘Acceptable Experience’, built on two interlocked bass lines, dancing Farfisa riffs and layered tape loops. It describes a fate of unrealised plans, missed boats and dashed hopes as life changes course and spirals away beyond control: “Expect so much and receive so few returns, it’s a long running curse”.
Following the release of their new album 'Focus On Nature', The Bevis Frond announce their first US tour in over two decades. Fans can expect a selection from the Frond's colossal catalogue as well as new music from their recent Fire releases, for what promises to be an historic live show. This momentous tour follows their recent UK and Europe run of live dates
Originally released in 1990, Royal Trux’s ‘Twin Infinitives’ is being re-issued in all its (yet to be translated) alien glory. A dismantled overture that sprawls out over two records, the legendary second album from the masters of the genre mashup - long before “genre mashups” even existed. The album’s chaotic sound and offbeat construction laid the foundations for a string of Royal Trux albums that spiralled between genres, tunings, and noise
Following her recent showcases at Focus Wales and The Great Escape, Ella Raphael announces her debut album ‘Mad Sometimes’ out 18th October. Releasing new single and title track ‘Mad Sometimes’ today, Ella continues to tour across the UK this month with live dates supporting Rain Parade and Marina Allen
Across two introductory records, the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter has ripened a rare harvest, but her third studio album is an arrival home. Taking fragments and stories from Marina’s past, Eight-Pointed Star deftly weaves together a new future, in what feels for all the world like a glittering, clear-eyed modern classic of alternative folk and Americana
Consisting of Verity Susman (Electrelane) & Matthew Simms (Wire), MEMORIALS channel the spirit of free jazz to create cosmic journeys through the garden shed into psychedelic rock, far out folk and wild analogue electronics. 2024 will see them release their official debut album, with new music coming down the slide very soon
Steve Wynn announces his first solo record since 2010, ‘Make It Right’, out 30th August coinciding with his new memoir ‘I Wouldn’t Say It If It Wasn’t True’ (Jawbone Press). The album features contributions from Mike Mills (R.E.M.), Vicki Peterson (The Bangles), Chris Schlarb (Psychic Temple), Emil Nikolaisen (Serena Maneesh), Linda Pitmon (The Baseball project) and a cast of dozens
Fire Records recently celebrated its 40th anniversary in style with a full day of music at a sold out event at the EartH theatre in Hackney, presented by the celebrated comedian and long time friend of the label Stewart Lee who called Fire "One of the last great Indie Labels".