We’ve got some noise for you on Friday. This comes courtesy of Benjamin John Power of Fuck Buttons. He has a solo project called Blanck Mass, and brings you some pulsating, vocalless rhythms. The first track by Blanck Mass is...
When Laura Marling is not busy being nominated for the Mercury Prize, she’s busy making music that gets nominated for the Mercury Prize. Her latest contender will be her new album, Short Movie, out on March 23/24. In the video...
Palma Violets have returned to save Brit rock, or something like that. The UK band return with a new album, Danger In The Club, out on May 4/5. Our first listen of their sophomore effort is the self titled track....
We have some catchy beats from Domino Record signing LA PRIEST. That’s pronounced ‘Lah Pree-st’ as the website points out, but I’m not sure how else one would pronounce it. Now LA PRIEST is the moniker for electronic musician Sam...
How could this song not be a winner? It features Lykke Li (of PeteHatesMusic 2014 Album of the Year fame, and other stuff I’m sure) as well as Romy Madley Croft from The xx. The magician who pulled these stars...
More new stuff from Florence + the Machine, only days after our first listen of How Big How Blue How Beautiful. The video for What Kind of Man starts with a discussion about relationships and suffering (which go hand in...
Braids have returned with a new, powerful statement on the world of sexuality and feminism. The song is called Miniskirt, and I will avoid making any sexual innuendos or offensive, snarky remarks (okay, just one – the song is named...
Alabama Shakes will try to um, shake the sophomore slump when they follow up their solid debut effort this year. The band have announced an April 20/21 release for their second album, Sound & Color. Sound & Color yields its...
Florence + the Machine last blew our minds at Royal Albert Hall in London, England. The booming, heavenly vocals of Florence Welch have returned in a teaser track of sorts. The track is called How Big How Blue How Beautiful,...
Hot Chip topped our list of the best songs of 2012 with Flutes. Today, the UK band returns with another dancey number called Huarache Lights. This tune is off of upcoming new album, Why Make Sense?, out May 18. Huarache...
New stuff from Canadian indie folk act, Great Lake Swimmers. They have a new album, Forest of Arms, out April 21. They also have a new single called Zero in the City, which is exactly how many friends I have...
We last caught up with Irish band Villagers at NXNE in Toronto, where we saw singer Conor O’Brien play a solo show at Soho House. The Dublin act are back, with O’Brien in full bearded attire, and have announced Darling...
It’s the second month of the year. Ignore the fact it is the 5th day – we’re just easing into the month and taking our time sussing out some good music for you. What this useless preamble is trying to...
PHM special contributor Danny Boy is back and has prepared some lists (thanks to the power of my blackmail). We have 10 songs from the hip hop universe and 10 dance / EDM songs, all from January 2015. No need...
We have a new video from Laura Doggett. Following her strong first couple of songs – the SOHN-produced Phoenix and Moonshine – comes Old Faces. And for those who live in the UK (or are fans of Broadchurch), the song...
