Feb 16, 2023

Oracle Sisters • Hot Summer • 2023


“Hot Summer” sees the band incorporate novel brass and woodwind elements into their signature pastoral arrangements, brought about by a chance encounter with a saxophonist on a summer’s evening. The breezy, earworm of a track invokes a sense of halcyon nostalgia, gently rising to a crescendo and a big brass flourish to underpin its bittersweet nature. The video, directed by Jade de Brito Lopes, sees the band slip into playfully eccentric animal costumes, causing general havoc to the streets of Paris. Speaking on the track the band adds: “This song wrote itself in Greece, nonplussed or too complicated in its demeanour, it’s a monologue told to yourself, under your breath out on a clandestine stroll.”


Adventurous and unique..there’s no hiding the ambition and ability in their songwriting - 

★★★★” - NME

“The undisputed riders of the heart” - So Young

“With one listen, you’ll probably fall in love with the melodic mastery apparent in each finely crafted track” - V Magazine

“Wondrous trio Oracle Sisters offer haunting European perspectives through their distinct brand of astral indie rock” - Clash

PET NEEDS • Ibiza in Winter • 2023


Filmed when the band took a recent out-of-season trip to Ibiza, the new video unfurls as a somewhat desolate tour of the usually buzzing party island. A track about frontman Johnny “trying to remain creative, positive and to look after himself after a downward spiral”, “Ibiza In Winter” sees Pet Needs take things to a “much deeper, more personal” level. 



Feb 14, 2023

Pickle Darling • King Of Joy • 2023

If I’m gonna learn something today

I think I will be someone new

Ok, I think I’m ready, don’t you blink


Brushed off and I’m tangled on a comb

Caught between the teeth and down the sink

You turn the tap on, down I go


And in your dreams we talk the weekend through, yea we talk

Sometimes I feel like an elderly man, I cross the road with your hand held 

And I can do anything as long as it’s in the plan

I wish you had a friendlier face, then I could take your complaints

dEUS • How To Replace It • 2023


Pitch-shifted timpani drums heralding the return of a band who’ve made a virtue out of defying convention. “Arresting,” says singer Tom Barman of the idea; spoken word delivery, a searing guitar line, and a trumpet phrase – the latter punctuating a cacophonous crescendo, the band deciding to “just go fucking apeshit” – add to the sense of eclecticism.




Feb 12, 2023

Jad Fair & Kramer • "true love will find you in the end" • 2023




This "Various Artists" compilation of songs by Daniel Johnston filters the Texas genius's snow-globe sad-pop confections through the mercurial lens of indie rock and anti-folk. Daniel's painfully honest lyrics and gently ecstatic melodies easily lend themselves to the interpretations of others, whether it's the genius collaborations of Danielson & Sufjan Stevens ("Worried Shoes") or Jad Fair & Kramer ("True Love Will Find You in the End"), the honest-to-goodness real-life realities of Kimya Dawson ("Follow That Dream") or Jeffrey Lewis ("Adventures of God As a Young Boy"), or the proto-psychedelic pop of R. Stevie Moore ("Cathy Kline") and home-grown Shimmy-Disc artist Lumberob, or Kramer himself with the definitive version of the song he considers Daniel's very best, "Bloody Rainbow".

The Petals • Regeneration / Chorus Of Birds • 2023


In the first single, "Regeneration," the dynamics of the album are clearly outlined. Starting witha guitar-centric, indie-rock sound, the song uses violins, cellos, and other instrumentation toprovide a stunning background for the song's other half. The second single, "Chorus Of Birds,"engages our imaginations with descriptive lyrics and an intimate tone. Detailing the search forcomfort and familiarity while adding to the thematic thread that weaves its way through eachpart of the latest album from The Petals -IndigoArmor


Feb 11, 2023

Second Body • Fata Morgana • 2023


Indie pop five-piece band, Second Body, album release show. 
Supported by spooky electro downtempo quartet A Ghost Story. 
Tectonic drums; soul-churning harmonies; sad, yet triumphant lyrics; gauzy keyboards; and strange contrapuntal guitars. A carnival of music, riven with lush texture.


Tennis • One Night with the Valet • 2023


“New Tennis music is always cause for celebration, but even more so when their latest offering sounds like a bonus cut from the Drive soundtrack ... Make no mistake: 'Let's Make a Mistake Tonight' is a serve (tennis pun intended).” - MTV News


"'Let’s Make A Mistake Tonight' is a great dose of their memorable, glittering sound that’s heavily influenced by the ’70s." UPROXX


“Tennis turns to smooth, 70s-inflected soft pop on this beautiful, pint-sized ballad, a lackadaisical early-morning mood.” PAPER


“Indie duo Tennis is coming back for our hearts... 'One Night With the Valet' teems with those ‘80s synth-pop flairs that we know and love them for, but is mellowed down to create more emotional resonance. What a way to reenter the game.” V Magazine



"The 10 meticulously crafted pop songs on this album come across light and breezy,

but Tennis rewards a close listen by juxtaposing its smooth sounds

with biting lyrics and clever instrumental detail."

– Associated Press

CM Talkington • "Milk Of Kindness" 🔥🐝🔥 • 2023



"'Milk of Kindness' is a gentle acoustic guitar and jaw harp number at times recalling a Southwestern Cat Stevens that’s as healing as a trip to the apothecary"
FLOOD Magazine


Feb 10, 2023

Ryan Hamilton • Haunted by the Holy Ghost • 2023


Ryan will be joining ifitbeyourwill Podcast Feb 25th… Looking forward!



Hailed by Spin Magazine as one of the ‘35 Best Lesser Known Artists of the Last 35 Years’, the Fort Worth, Texas-based musician released his first solo album, ‘Hell of a Day’, back in 2015. Prior to this, Hamilton had experienced success across North America and Canada with former band Smile Smile.


Get tickets to the live stream event here: stageit.com/RyanHamilton/110442

Rona Mac • Sense • 2023

 

“‘Sense’ is a smoky and reflective effort, stripping back Mac’s songwriting to its plaintive resonant core.”

Under the Radar

[On ‘Sense’] “One of those voices and one of those songs that when I heard it just stopped me. Whatever I was doing, I just stopped and had to listen to her.”

BBC Radio Ulster - The Late Show

“Rona Mac's album Sheelah...it's certainly one of the finest albums I've heard...and I would definitely make an argument for it being one of the finest albums to have come out of Wales.”

BBC Radio Wales

“An album written produced mixed and mastered by an outstanding artist in her caravan... meet Rona Mac...an outstanding solo performance. Such a tuuuuuune, Rona!”

BBC Radio 6 Music

https://www.ronamacmusic.com/

Feb 8, 2023

Moreish Idols • Nocturnal Creatures • 2023


South London's Moreish Idols arrived fully-formed last year with the absurdist smarts of "Speedboat" and the contorted thrill of "Hangar", two highlights from a debut EP for Speedy Wunderground, Float, that saw international support from the likes of Stereogum, The FADER, NME, BBC 6 Music and more.

They return today with "Nocturnal Creatures", a woozy slice of arch indie-pop that shows an already tight songwriting team growing only stronger. Melodic, measured and another step away from the expected, a running theme for the genre-hopping five-piece so far, it's the first taster from a series of fruitful new sessions with producer Dan Carey and paired to a video self-directed by the band, with more material to follow across the year.

Characteristically cryptic the band say on the themes of their new single: "nocturnal creatures can teach us to be more observant, in case they dig up your treasure and bury their bones."

Philip Selway • Strange Dance • 2023


Philip Selway releases his much-anticipated new album, Strange Dance, on February 24 via Bella Union. Having previously shared videos for the singles “Check For Signs Of Life” and “Picking Up Pieces”, Selway today shares the atmospheric title track from the album. Commenting on the track Selway says: “Strange Dance had a very long gestation as a song. In its original form, it was the first piece from the album to be written, over 20 years ago. It was also the last song to be completed on the album, with the lyric taking shape in the final recording session. The strange dance I write about refers to the contortions we all perform as we try to balance seemingly irreconcilable elements of our lives, and the relationships that help us navigate this uncertainty.”

Feb 5, 2023

Podcast #3 • Fortunato Durutti Marinetti • Jan 2023


Welcome to podcast number 3 from if it be your will. Today, I caught up with Daniel Colussi of Fortunato Durutti Marinetti from his home in Toronto. We had a great conversation about the effects of Covid on the music scene, writing process, the Winnipeg music scene, and one man's musical journey over time, to name only a few of the topics we dove into. Enjoy.

Featured Track



 Episode #3

Feb 3, 2023

Sunny War • "No Reason" • 2023


“Everybody is a beast just trying their hardest to be good. That’s what it is to be human. You’re not really good or bad. You’re just trying to stay in the middle of those two things all the time, and you’re probably doing a shitty job of it. That’s ok, because we’re all just monsters.”

Feb 2, 2023

Alberta Cross • Between You And Me • 2023



Swedish-born lead singer and guitarist Petter Ericson Stakee comments, “‘Between You and Me' took a minute to finish and it went through a lot of changes along the way, especially lyrically. I started writing it in Berlin with my artist friend Martin Craft but it was left feeling unfinished, until Luke Potashnick and I started to work on the new Alberta Cross record at Wool Hall, we got it to where it felt close and eventually finished. Lyrically it feels like it's about escapism...wanting or seeking to be away from the noise and when you are away in transit, you get the time to reflect on everything at home. I love where the production ended up. Luke brought it to the right place.”

Sunnsetter • Always Talk, Never Speak • 2023


Multi-instrumentalist, composer, and mixing engineer Andrew McLeod has been releasing music under the name Sunnsetter since 2014. Based in rural Norfolk County, Ontario, they’ve always been a DIY artist, single handedly fusing together every element of their music. And while the creation is entirely them, the music itself draws from various genres; ambient, singer-songwriter, shoegaze, post-rock, slowcore and moves nimbly between them. McLeod wants each song to be distinct. "One of my biggest fears as an artist is to make an album of songs that sound exactly the same," he said.


"Led by a soft and layered guitar soundscape woven together by quiet yet impactful vocals, the track which captures McLeod’s own struggles with accepting who you are and being proud of it, carries a relatable message wrapped up in a comforting instrumentation."
EARMILK

"'Float In Circles' is a fittingly buoyant and dreamy diversion for McLeod, tinged with plush layered synth melodies, shoegaze guitars, and expansive production. The track is an especially strong showcase for McLeod’s talents as a producer and composer, showing off his penchant for cinematic soundscapes."
Under the Radar

Feb 1, 2023

The Bug Club • 'Only In Love' • 2023


If you’re still trying to figure out what The Bug Club are all about, imagine Jonathan Richman bought a really big amp & a time machine and found himself somewhere on a Nuggets compilation. Or perhaps Ray Davis buddied up with Sterling Morrison, got really into The Minutemen and agreed that songs need not be longer than two minutes. Then, maybe, you’re almost where the Welsh three-piece are coming from. To showcase their songcraft and electric live show, the band have been on non-stop tours of the UK and mainland Europe, with many more spring dates scheduled. They will make their North American debut later this year. Be on the lookout for this indie powerhouse, pick up your color vinyl at fine record stores across North America, and get into the Welsh-wave that is The Bug Club.


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Jan 30, 2023

Emmecosta • Effort • 2023



"...the perfect soundtrack to those twilight hours spent walking home from the club"
COMPLEX 

 “All post-club beats, somnambulist synths, and that gloriously Nordic sense of melody”
CLASH 

“Shimmering atmospheric sweeps, synth flourishes, funky guitar and bass, tropical percussion, and soulful crooning combine for exquisitely layered texture”
STEREOGUM 

Wings of Desire • Runnin' • 2023




“A bit like if Bruce Springsteen had a mid-’80s Jesus And Mary Chain phase” Stereogum 

”Wings of Desire cite the '00s indie scene and '80s Factory Records as primary influences and you can definitely hear a little New Order (but also a little Springsteen)” Brooklyn Vegan

“Now Hear This” The Independent 

"Wings Of Desire craft dazed pop jewels" CLASH 


TOUR DATES
8th February - Manchester - YES
9th February - Sheffield - The Factory
10th February - Newcastle - Bobiks
11th February - Glasgow - The Poetry Club
13th February - Leeds - Oporto
14th February - Birmingham - The Sunflower Lounge
15th February - London - The Lexington