The Neighbourhood first cast their dark and moody spell over the music blogosphere back in January with the release of ‘Female Robbery’, a song that propelled the Californian five-piece straight into the spotlight. After an exciting start to 2012 there’s promise of an album on the horizon, but for now The Neighbourhood have just re-released an updated version their debut single that arrives coupled with the above dark and distinctive monochrome video.
“Long Time Gone” is an intimate introduction to Wales’ shining new folk star Osian Rhys. A homespun, tangled web of delicate songwriting, Osian’s debut captures a raw honesty that is rarely found on records today. The single will be released on a series of limited edition 7″ records, backed with “A oes ‘na le (i oeri gwres fy nghalon),” an absorbing ode to forbidden love sung in Osian’s native Welsh language.
“Long Time Gone” is out on August 24th via Backwater Records.
With a new album on the horizon, Little Comets have taken some downtime in a local park and recorded a stripped down, acoustic performance of ‘Jennifer’ in the late evening sun. Originally released as the title track of their ‘Jennifer And Other Short Stories’, this acoustic version exudes the feeling of upbeat summer euphoria and looks set to be a sure-fire festival favourite.
Picking up where their last ‘Money In Heaven’ single left off, Zebra and Snake’s new single ‘Empty Love Song’ is another slice of warm, evocative pop music. A definite highlight of their recently released ‘Healing Music’ album, this new single sees the Finnish duo at their brilliantly brooding best.
‘Empty Love Song’ is out on 20th August via 100% Records
Rising British quartet Alt-J follow up the recent release of their acclaimed debut LP ‘An Awesome Wave’ with the news that fan favorite ‘Tessellate’ will be their next single. Crafting deeply inventive arrangements from off kilter grooves, ‘Tessellate’ backs up Alt-J’s growing reputation for producing intriguing and engaging art-rock. Check out the new video above and download a demo version of ‘Tessellate’, ahead of the single’s July 16th release.
To celebrate the end of the weekly grind, brand-new British band As Elephants are have delivered us a free dose of expansive indie-rock. Open the windows, turn ‘War Cry’ up loud and rejoice; for the weekend is nearly upon us.
Grab the download now before the track officially drops on July 30th as the first release on Once Upon A Time’s Singles Club.
Further reinforcing our belief that they’re one of the UK’s brightest new prospects, Manchester based The 1975 have released the details of their debut ‘Facedown’ EP. Centered around ‘The City’, an immediate, brooding indie-masterpiece, this long awaited EP will hit record shops on August 6th via Dirty Hit.
