April 26, 2024

Subterranean Street Society: tour dates

Danish/Dutch grunge-tinged folk trio Subterranean Street Society will be on tour in the UK and The Netherlands to promote their Bleep album.

The Speed Of Sound: The Great Acceleration

Manchester based psychedelic power pop veterans The Speed Of Sound have some issues with the rise of technology on their new single The Great Acceleration. As the current rate of advancement, it won't be long that it could be controlling humanity instead of the other away around. The dreams of a blissful, shiny utopia can turn into post-apocalyptic dystopia if people don't come to their senses.

April 25, 2024

The World of Dust: new album "13 Holy Nights" in June

Between December 24 and January 6 Dutch musician Stefan Breuer shared 13 brand new tracks on social media by his lo-fi The World of Dust project, documenting a kind of spiritual quest. Don't look for them now, because he took them all down, preparing the collection for a proper release named 13 Holy Nights. No biggie if anthroposophical teachings are not your thing, because the music is achingly beautiful. The opening track Wild Boars can be heard on the Bandcamp page of his Tiny Room Records label.

Pocket Knife Army: "Masquerade" video

Dutch electronic pop duo Pocket Knife Army have made a video for Masquerade: "a game of hide and seek on their new single Masquerade, changing the rhythm to both throw off and entertain the dancers".

Live date:
  • 07/06 MadNes Festival Ameland, Netherlands

» pocketknifearmy.com

HCTF review of Masquerade.

April 24, 2024

dust: Trust U See

photo: Nikola Jokanovic

Australian post-punk quintet dust are fighting a terrible headache on their new single Trust U See , singing about the classic mix of pain, ennui, anxiety and boredom that is part of growing up .What sets them apart in their niche is saxophonist Adam Ridgway who add likcs from both the Roxy Muisc and free jazz playbook, acting as an extra voice that is shouting at the heavens.

» dust-band.com