Tunng set to release fifth album Turbine

16 May 2013

Tunng

British pop folk experimentalists Tunng are set to release their fifth full-length album, Turbine, on June 17h via Full Time Hobby.

Founded by Sam Genders and Mike Lindsay, the sextet has been evolving and growing throughout their 10-year existence.

“It’s been a twisted adventure to this point, one that has taken us all over the world, an amazing journey,” said Lindsay. “There’s a lot happened in this band in the last couple of years. Children born, people moving into different places, falling in love, skipping country, broadening horizons…  maybe this is a coming-of-age record!”

Recorded in Dorset, Turbine saw all six members getting involved with each stage of the recording process for the first time.
Tunng have already shared two colourful and charming cuts from the album, ‘So Far From Here’ and ‘The Village’. Listen to both below.


Poppy Ackroyd unleashes new video for ‘Lyre’

13 May 2013

Poppy Ackroyd - Lyre

The tremendously talented multi-instrumentalist and composer Poppy Ackroyd has unveiled a befitting visual accompaniment for the gorgeous and delicate ‘Lyre’. The song is taken from her debut solo album, Escapement, released last winter via Denovali Records. The video was made by Lumen, watch it beneath.

This Wednesday Poppy Ackroyd will start a European tour and her first performance will be in London with label mates Petrels and John Lemke. The shows will be complimented with visuals also made by Lumen.

Royal Canoe share new single ahead of debut album release

12 May 2013

Royal Canoe - Today We're Believers

As previously reported, Winnipeg sextet Royal Canoe are set to release their debut full-length album in just over a month. Today We’re Believers will see the light of day on June 25th via Roll Call Records in the US, Nevado Records in Canada and Nettwerk in the UK.

Their brand new luscious single ‘Bathtubs’ is now streaming, be sure to check it out below.

Royal Canoe are kicking off their European tour tomorrow in Manchester, with a show in London the following day. You can check all their tour dates here.

Benin City stream new single from upcoming debut album

09 May 2013

Benin City - Faithless

Last month, London based trio Benin City unveiled ‘My Love‘, the first taste from their upcoming debut album Fires In The Park. It left us eager to get our ears wrapped around new cuts, and the outstanding and infectious ‘Faithless’ has just emerged as the first official single from the album. Slated for a June 10th release via Audio Doughnuts, the single will feature remixes from Zed Bias AKA Maddslinky, Slugabed & Marcel Lune.
Listen to ‘Faithless’ beneath, you’ll be hitting play again the second it ends.