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Listen: Swim Deep reveal new single ‘She Changes The Weather’ and announce debut album details

Swim Deep have followed up the very brilliant ‘The Sea‘ with the equally impressive ‘She Changes The Weather’ – which was released today along with the announcement of their debut album Where The Heaven Are We. ‘She Changes The Weather’ is released on 5 May through RCA/Chess Club Records, and is available to stream below: […]

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This week’s single releases – 3 March

This week’s single releases – 3 March Phil Lickley’s run-through of the top new singles out this week… Bridgit Mendler – ‘Ready Or Not’ [rating:3/5] Buy: Ready or Not The debut single from Disney actress and American singer-songwriter Bridgit Mendler, ‘Ready Or Not’ is a bouncy, poppy song that mixes up a catchy tune with […]

December playlist

December playlist – all the best new music from December 2013

December is traditionally a quiet month, so I was surprised at the amount of quality new music showing up in my Soundcloud ‘Likes’ as I put this playlist together. From the return of Doves’ Jimi Goodwin to brand new Drake, Warpaint, Sam Smith and Broken Bells – December has provided us with some great new […]

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The 13 best debut albums of 2013

There’s lots of talk about the lack of great new bands on the scene these days, but when you look at the amount of quality debut albums released in 2013 it seems that new music is in great shape. So let’s stop being defeatist and revel in some of the great first albums released this […]

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Mercury Music Prize 2013 – 12 albums that should be on the shortlist

Whatever your thoughts on the annual music industry love-in that is the Barclaycard Mercury Prize Album of the Year, you can’t deny it creates a bit of a talking point in the music world. The shortlist for this years Mercury Prize is announced tomorrow evening (5.30pm, 10 September), so prepare for a few weeks of […]

Watch: Swim Deep – ‘The Sea’ video

New Birmingham band Swim Deep have been making waves with their new single ‘The Sea’ – which is out on 4 March – and have today unveiled the gloriously lo-fi video. Check it out below: Swim Deep are currently supporting Two Door Cinema Club on their UK tour, but will soon be embarking on their […]

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Live At Leeds 2013 – full line-up revealed

The full line-up for this years Live At Leeds event has been announced today. The three-day event features gigs in various locations across Leeds over the weekend of the 3-6 May, and this year will include headline performances from AlunaGeorge, Darwin Deez and Everything Everything. Other notable inclusions on the bill include Peace, Tribes, Swim […]

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Listen: Swim Deep reveal new track ‘The Sea’

As well as being one of the brightest new hopes for 2013, Swim Deep are also leading the emergence of new Birmingham-based guitar bands. After beguiling us with last years releases ‘Honey’ and ‘King City’ and signing to RCA Records, they are starting to get serious as they lead up to their debut album with […]