Alex Pearson Detailing the inspiration behind the video, Hibberd explained: “Shooting this video in my hometown on the Isle of Wight was so funny because I’ve spent so long trying to get off and avoid anything to do with it. Upcoming live dates: 27th April – Academy, Manchester (w/ The Snuts)28th April – Northumbria Uni, Newcastle (w/ The Snuts)30th April – O2 Brixton Academy, London (w/ The Snuts)1st May – Teddy Rocks Festival, Dorsal7th May – Are You Listening? Pre-order ‘Garageband Superstar’ here. “It felt right to film it here, on the windiest day of the year. Lauran Hibberd is still busy running a 5k as she shares her music video for the lead single… Read More
Continue ReadingDjango Django announce special 10th anniversary edition of their self-titled debut album
Since releasing their self-titled album back in 2012, Django Django created their own little space in the music industry as their psychedelic-tinged rock and unique electronic flourishes was completely new and revolutionary. Fast forward to 2022 and Django Django are commemorating its tenth anniversary in style with a deluxe special edition package. “When we released it, we had no idea what would happen, but it ended up being the start of a crazy journey for us.”Django Django will release ‘Django Django’ (10th Anniversary Edition) will be released on 27th May 2022. Speaking of the upcoming re-release, singer and guitarist Vincent Neff says: “Our debut album is 10 years old! The groundbreaking… Read More
Continue ReadingPunk trio False Heads announce second album ‘Sick Moon’
Alex Pearson I get trapped into a cycle of apathy and suffocation with the idea of eternalism and eternal recurrence, maybe we have no free will and maybe we do all of this again and again, forever.” The band’s debut album ‘It’s All There But You’re Dreaming’ was released in 2020 and comprised of 12 gnarly, outspoken real-talk, riff-heavy rock tracks delivered with maximum authenticity and passion. Pre-order your copy now at www.falseheads.com Share One of Essex’s finest post-punk trios, False Heads, have revealed their second album will be arriving on September 30th, 2022. Get down and follow Luke, Jake and Barney on the dates below: 29th March – Moles, Bath… Read More
Continue ReadingCommunity Festival set to return to Finsbury Park
🛬 With @TDCinemaClub @thewombats @NBThieves and many more! If you thought Community Festival was gone and forgotten, you’d be wrong as the all-dayer has revealed its first line-up announcement. Tickets go on sale here from 9am GMT on Friday (February 25). The lineup is fantastic and we can’t wait to see some of the best established and newest bands.” Your #CommunityLDN22 line-up has landed! We loved our last outing at Community Fest and it’s about time we finally bring Moral Panic to a London field. Roll up, play a gig, enjoy the festival, stumble home. Across two stages, more than 45,000 people will be in for a mega all-dayer with some of… Read More
Continue ReadingEnglish Teacher confirm debut EP with new cut ‘A55’
Capitalising on the momentum of 2021, they are a band on the tip of everyone’s tongues. Leeds outfit English Teacher announce details of debut EP ‘Polyawkward’ with the release of new single ‘A55’. Polyawkward Tracklist 01 – Polyawkward02 – A5503 – Mental Maths04 – Yorkshire Tapas05 – Good Grief Pre-order the ‘Polyawkward’ EP here. Featured image by Rhiannon Kane Share magazine. Detailing their second EP reveal, bandleader Lily Fontaine explained: “Writing the lyrics for ‘A55’ was a cathartic exercise after waking up with ‘The Fear’ the morning after the night before – reflecting on the rise and fall of the ego as it became affected by what I put in… Read More
Continue ReadingHippo Campus reveal new single ‘Ride or Die’ ahead of highly-anticipated third album
Alex Pearson The third album, LP3 by Hippo Campus arrives February 4 via Grand Jury Music/Fat Possum. Share On the track, Luppen says: “It’s one of my favourite songs on the record — you can really hear everyone in the band doing their thing.” Loosely charting to ride-or-die relationships across different topics of communities, romantic partners, collaborators, and friends, this is portrayed in a music video directed by Joe Pease which accompanies the release. ‘Ride or Die’ follows the recent releases of ‘Boys,’ and ‘Semi Pro,’ a sunlight-tinged song about the liberation that comes from making peace with stepping away. It looks at how growing up can just feel like something that’s… Read More
Continue ReadingAlt-J release ‘Hard Drive Gold’ ahead of next month’s fourth album
For full routing see below or go to the band’s website here. “It’s the story of the ultimate childhood fantasy, the schoolboy who becomes a millionaire overnight, and the different interactions he has with people in his life from teachers to neighbours. Alongside the news of the songs, alt-J has previously announced an arena tour of North America, beginning, February 25th in Pittsburgh and ending April 17th in Toronto. Mercury Prize-winning band alt-J has released their third single ‘Hard Drive Gold’ from their upcoming album The Dream due for release next month. Joe Newman, the band’s singer/guitarist/songwriter says ‘Hard Drive Gold’ is a slightly tongue-in-cheek song written at what the… Read More
Continue ReadingICM Awards 2021: The Winners
It opens the band’s new self-titled EP which is a five-track masterpiece of dynamic and versatile songs where each member has their time to shine. Wet Leg has released latest single ‘Too Late Now / Oh No’ as well as confirming their debut album is scheduled for April 8th next year so remember this name as Wet Leg will be coming to a venue near you very soon. We love putting the spotlight on artists and bands who have impressed and flourished over the past 12 months. Narrowing down thousands of contenders to just 30 artists across six categories has certainly not been easy but those chosen have thrived this… Read More
Continue ReadingICM Awards 2021: Track of the Year nominees
KALI – ‘Lucy’ 2. Despite 2021 being a real slog, music has once again risen above it to keep the nation, and the world, going stronger than ever before. This year has been very difficult to decide our top five and there have been so many to choose from. Alfie Templeman – ‘Everybody’s Gonna Love Somebody’ 5. Share Pixey – ‘Sunshine State’ Find out the results of our 5th annual awards ceremony on Saturday, December 18th from 7pm. Brijs – ‘Mol Y Sol’ 4. So without further ado, here are the nominees below. It’s on the tip of everyone’s tongues, who are the ICM Awards 2021 Track of the Year… Read More
Continue ReadingICM Awards 2021: Album of the Year nominees
Alex Pearson Tom Lumley & The Brave Liaison – Everything’s Affected Find out the results of our 5th annual awards ceremony on Saturday, December 18th from 7pm. The Lathums – How Beautiful Life Can Be 2. As tough as ever, this year has been filled with worthy albums from Inhaler’s debut album to Bleachers, Easy Life, Girl In Red, The Killers, IDLES, Chvrches, Royal Blood, Arlo Parks, London Grammar, Wolf Alice and tonnes, tonnes more! So check out our five nominees below. Red Rum Club – How To Steal The World 5. Sam Fender – Seventeen Going Under 3. 1. However, there can only be five. Share Saint Raymond –… Read More
Continue ReadingICM Awards 2021: Best Music Video nominees
There was a strong list of contenders which we have narrowed down to a top five to share with you. Find out the results of our 5th annual awards ceremony on Saturday, December 18th from 7pm. Returning for its third year we have just announced our Best Music video Nominees for 2021. Orla Gartland – ‘Zombie’ 2. 1. Spinn – ‘People Should Know Better’ Lorde – ‘Solar Power’ 3. Connie Constance – ‘Kids Like Us’ 5. Michael Aldag – ‘Ghosted’ 4. Alex Pearson
Continue ReadingICM Awards 2021: Best Live Performance nominees
Here at ICM, we’re all about giving the spotlight to the artists that we think you should be listening too and in the past five years, we’ve given the likes of Tom Grennan, Tom Walker, Sundara Karma and Lauran Hibberd the chance to shine on our platform and they’ve gone on to be some of the most successful artists the UK has to offer. Bang Bang Romeo at Golden Touch Festival 4. Deco at Radio 1’s Big Weekend 5. The ICM Awards have returned for their 5th year after another game-changing year of incredible Indie music. Little Comets at The Met Lounge 3. The Snuts at 110 Above Festival 2.… Read More
Continue ReadingICM Awards 2021: Best International Act nominees
1. Moving our spotlight away from homegrown talent, we focus our attention on the Best International Act Nominees for 2021. Share Check them out below. COIN 3. Find out the results of our 5th annual awards ceremony on Saturday, December 18th from 7pm. Kenny Elrod 4. Somebody’s Child 5. Inhaler 2. Banji Find out the results of our 5th annual awards ceremony on Saturday, December 18th from 7pm. There has been so many great artists appearing over the past 12 months but there can only be five! Alex Pearson
Continue ReadingICM Awards 2021: Greatest Discovery nominees
This year is our 5th year hosting the ICM Awards which has seen so many indie and alternative acts breakthrough the ranks and catch our eye; most of which you can read in our discover section on the website. Remember, every day in January you can discover someone new. Yard Act 2. Kynsy Find out the results of our 5th annual awards ceremony on Saturday, December 18th from 7pm. Share Seb Lowe 3. Wet Leg 4. English Teacher 5. As we could only pick five, some artists that might have missed our list could be seen in our Ones To Watch 2021. So without further ado here are our ICM… Read More
Continue Readingabridged. issue 1 is out now!
Don’t worry, the website won’t be going anywhere, plus you’ll still receive the same high-quality music journalism all for free. Over the past two months, we have been busy working away to give you abridged. To enjoy the full experience even more, why not listen along to our playlist designed especially for this issue. Plus there is lots more from other cool creatives, so check them out too! Ever since I started ICM, more than seven years ago, I always dreamed of turning my concept into a magazine, and although it may have been a slog, I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve achieved. Click here to read for free.… Read More
Continue ReadingFriday’s Finest with It’s All Indie, Nexus Music Blog and Dead Good Music
Alex Pearson Producing their most enchanting sound yet. To have it written about the strength of friendships too – it just makes perfect sense. ICM: The Lutras – ‘Waiting All Night’ Returning with blistering new single ‘Waiting All Night’, The Lutras are back on top form. From the pub circuit to sold-out music venues, the Scottish four-piece have grown from strength to strength who are now gearing up for their debut album. ‘Waiting All Night’ is an anthemic and melodic track about encompassing the feeling of wanting to make someone happy although being in the position that you can’t necessarily do that. Written by frontman, Ben Clements, his raspy and… Read More
Continue ReadingLauran Hibberd announces Virgin Music deal with new single ‘Charlie’s Car’
Alex Pearson Lauran Hibberd and her sensational rise to fame continue as she announces signing to Virgin Music with new single ‘Charlie’s Car’. Featured image by James Kellegher Share This track is definitely just a down spiralling array of unhealthy events that I find myself (as always) coating in infamous comedy.” All pleasing signs ahead as rumblings of her debut LP earmarked for release next year. The bombastic new slice of slacker rock follows on from the satire-fuelled Goober EP in the summer, attracting rave reviews, including a 9.2 from ourselves. It’s ironic that this totally unreasonable behaviour is something I find myself thirsty for. “WHAT’S WRONG WITH ME? Lauran… Read More
Continue ReadingThe Sherlocks announce 2022 UK headline tour
Alex Pearson 04/02/22 – Blackpool – Bootleg Social05/02/22 – Leeds – O2 Academy 12/02/22 – Glasgow – St Lukes 18/02/22 – Liverpool – O2 Academy 19/02/22 – Hull – Asylum 25/02/22 – Sheffield – O2 Academy 26/02/22 – Newcastle – University 03/03/22 – Bristol – Marble Factory 04/03/22 – Southampton – Engine Room 10/03/22 – Brighton – Chalk 12/03/22 – London – O2 Academy Islington Share The four-piece are currently touring the UK as part of their ‘Keep Our Independent Venues Alive’ tour – a run of shows across the UK’s most cherished independent venues to help support these spaces during their most challenging times. “We can’t wait to get… Read More
Continue ReadingWatch Jade Bird perform new single ‘Candidate’ live
Alex Pearson Wow! You definitely missed out, but don’t panic as you can watch it right here. Jade Bird’s sophomore album Different Kinds of Lights is out now. Listen to the album in full here. Featured image courtesy of Vevo Share Did you see the electrifying performance from indie’s hotshot Jade Bird? In collaboration with Vevo, the world’s leading music video network, the London artist performed ‘Candidate’ from her new album Different Kinds of Light in a ball of fiery energy. The album helped set the bar for female musicianship in the current age, carried along by Jade’s mature and sharply observed narrative vignettes of relationships, divorce and everything in… Read More
Continue ReadingSoma Festival is London’s newest all-dayer you don’t want to miss
Tier 1 tickets are currently still on sale for £20 so grab your tickets fast before it opens up to tier 2! They include local band On Video who have recently released a string of new tunes, Scotland’s rapid risers and ICM Ones to Watch 2021 artists Dead Pony and Birmingham outfit The Novus who dropped their debut EP in June. She’ll also be hosting some tinterviews too so keep an eye out for some class content. https://twitter.com/louschofieldtv/status/1427685159831285776 Deep in the heart of London’s hip and alternative neighbourhoods, Soma Fest proves to be a great night of live music. Colours Hoxton, Werkhaus, Queen of Hoxton and Strongroom will be hosting… Read More
Continue ReadingBlossoms announce new single ‘Care For’ with 70s inspired music video
Blossoms brand-new single Care ‘For’ is out now and the band will be releasing further new music over the coming months. “In my head, they all come together on this tune, to help create the ultimate end of the evening, wedding disco dance.” Blossoms most recent studio album, 2020’s Foolish Loving Spaces went to Number 1 in the UK album chart and featured the singles The Keeper and Your Girlfriend. Share The band also released a double album ‘In Isolation/Live From The Plaza Theatre, Stockport’ last year, which charted at Number 5 in the UK album chart, making the band the only act to have had two different albums in… Read More
Continue ReadingDon’t miss out on the south coasts best small festival; Golden Touch
https://t.co/JitEhtz4NG— Chris Pockett (@chris_pockett) August 23, 2021 Share With the Cambridgeshire band expected to release their debut album, Everything’s Affected on October 22nd so get ready to be rowdy with some high-octane indie rock anthems. Who recently released their latest sonic indie pop single ‘So Brokenhearted’. Go.. Also on this year’s lineup include some local talent like Bash! Go… Before you miss out 👍 ❤️ https://t.co/kwioho8Pwq— DaveP ≅ (@DavePar36443535) August 24, 2021 The day is going to be action-packed with some brilliant indie artists we absolutely love, and when tickets are only £12 it’s a no brainer!? Pioneers shared their B-side EP ‘The Leftovers’ back in May and indie surf… Read More
Continue ReadingThe Jaded Hearts Club release rock twist on all-time classic ‘Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)’
Alex Pearson It’s an absolute classic Northern Soul song – heavy beat, fast tempo underground soul music.” The Jaded Hearts Club have more new recordings in the pipeline, and are eager to play more regular shows once circumstances allow. The original song’s history is one of the more curious tales in rock ‘n’ roll history and dates back to 1965. Frank Wilson was poised to release the single under Berry Gordy’s label Tamla Motown, until he had a change of heart; destroying almost every copy in the process. However, Wilson, who instead became a producer, later bootlegged the song. It subsequently became a favourite on the Northern Soul scene after… Read More
Continue ReadingThe Lathums deliver triumphant music video for ‘I’ll Get By’
Alex Pearson Directed by filmmaker, James Slater, the video set follows the band around their native North West in a vintage station wagon, journeying between Wigan and Blackpool in the pursuit of the colourful characters who call it home. Yet, in the end, it was the North West and its cast of eccentrics that eventually had to come to The Lathums after they heard the band’s call for help after the first attempt was shut down, leaving a second attempt short of performers. Slater explains: “I wanted the video to be a celebration of the different passions and personalities in the area where the band are from. A journey through… Read More
Continue ReadingThe Psychedelic Furs announce rescheduled Made Of Rain UK Tour dates
Alex Pearson A year on from the release of their first album in 15 years and to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their classic second album ‘Talk Talk Talk’, The Psychedelic Furs announce the rescheduled dates for their 2021 tour. The Psychedelic Furs tour through September – October and play seven rescheduled UK shows, including their eagerly anticipated debut at The Royal Albert Hall (October 3rd), as part of the Made Of Rain Tour. Share Made Of Rain became the Furs’ second-highest charting UK Album ever and featured in the 2021 end of year Best Albums roundup in Mojo, Uncut, Classic Pop and Vive Le Rock among others. Made Of… Read More
Continue ReadingTV PEOPLE announce release of debut EP ‘Nothing More’
Alex Pearson We started to put all of our ideas and WhatsApp recordings into demos that Bren mixed on Logic. “Being able to listen back to the demos as we wrote them definitely helped us to refine our songwriting and improve our sense of progression in our music. Following the release of new single ‘Out of the Silence’, Dublin alternative-rock newcomers TV People have announced their debut EP, ‘Nothing More’ will be released later this month. Having begun work on their debut EP, ‘Nothing More’ back in March 2020, the five-track release documents a long period of challenges and hardships for TV People. Want to learn more about TV People?… Read More
Continue ReadingItalia 90 announce new UK tour dates
Tour Dates September 15th – Moth Club, LondonOctober 16th – Left Of The Dial Festival, NetherlandsNovember 19th – Esquires, BedfordNovember 25th – Adelphi, HullNovember 27th – Headrow House, LeedsDecember 4th – Broadcast, GlasgowDecember 5th – Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh Share With the quartet’s second run of 7” vinyl now sold out, the hype around these lads continues to grow. New B-side ‘Declare’ deals with complicity and inaction in the face of violence or persecution. Despite navigating such serious political themes, Italia 90 still manage to convey sardonic humour and a sense of playfulness in their songwriting. Revisit the video for Borderline, directed by Dylan Adkinson, below and grab tickets for the… Read More
Continue ReadingCloseUp Festival announces revived lineup for its annual showcase
Alex Pearson @dicefm 🟣 pic.twitter.com/dd8z6rpfwJ— CloseUp (@Closeuppromo) July 29, 2021 CloseUp Festival’s main aim is to bring the most infamous emerging indie/electronic artists together, using our knowledge of our notorious London shows and applying them to two enthralling live music stages. There will also be a headline DJ slot from Liam James Ward and a surprise act still to be announced. Due to circumstances beyond the festival’s control, Whenyoung can no longer perform at CloseUp Festival, however; Abbie McCarthy (DJ), Sad Boys Club, VALERAS, The Hubbards, PYNCH and lots more will be making their presence known on the Saturday. (11/9)@valerasband, @sadboysclb @AbbieAbbiemac, @thehubbards & @PynchBand also hit our biggest ever… Read More
Continue ReadingWigan trailblazers The Lathums announce debut album ‘How Beautiful Life Can Be’
Alex Pearson The Lathums’ close-knit bubble of offbeat humour, free-flowing jangle-indie and lyrics of unrestrained optimism will be released to the world in the form of 12-tracks on September 24th, 2021. Having recently set up a stall at Wigan Market (July 31st) the proud natives celebrated their landmark release with an opportunity to pre-order a limited ‘first edition’ pressing of How Beautiful Life Can Be and grab exclusive merchandise, autographs and selfies at the band’s very own, traditional indoor market stall. Tickets are available here. Having been previously self-released by the young band who emerges from the album sessions in a sparkling, new form, whilst retaining the melodic stardust that… Read More
Continue ReadingWe’re all set for an impressive 110 Above Festival weekend
2. A quick reminder that the NHS Covid Pass status is granted via one of the 3 situations below: 1. Being vaccinated (with two weeks passing since the final dose). If you are not an “exception”, we would recommend that you go to your app store and set up the pass as quickly as possible as this will be by far the simplest way to get through the 110 gates. 110 Above Festival is an intimate three-day festival that never fails to impress on their lineups and 2021’s is a belter. Natural immunity (between 10 and 180 days after positive PCR test). COVID-19 INFORMATION We realise that Covid-19 is still… Read More
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