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Tag: David Bowie

7fields Wows Us With Stunning Solo Release

February 6, 2016

Better known for his work in German alt-rock band, Liquido, 7fields, real name Wolfgang Schrödl, has released a stunning acoustic cover of The Strokes’ ‘Heart In A Cage’. It’s the first solo release from the artist, and will be followed by many more this year.

HOLY TRINITY – New Punk Trio, The G-O-D, features members of Dub Sex, The Fall and Ian Brown’s band

February 2, 2016

Three of the leading lights of the Manchester indie music scene have got together to form a spanking new power punk trio, modesty entitled The G-O-D.

WORTHY OF YOUR ADORATION? Savages’ New Album Track by Track

January 19, 2016

Matt Catchpole reviews Savages’ new album, ‘Adore Life’.

Essential Covers: Molly Anna Band – ‘Ashes to Ashes’

January 18, 2016

Introducing Essential Covers! From time to time we will feature artists performing a song from another artist of our choosing. Today it’s Molly Anna Band’s turn, with their cover of ‘Ashes to Ashes’, by David Bowie.

David Bowie Gives Fans a Parting Gift In ‘Blackstar’

January 13, 2016

Blackstar, the latest and final studio album from David Bowie, was released on January 8, on the singer’s 69th birthday.

David Bowie

January 11, 2016

“I heard the news today oh boy…” David Bowie, whose latest and final album, ‘Blackstar‘ was released on his birthday last Friday, has died after…

The Essential Weekly Playlist of: Sean Hocking

January 8, 2016

Based in Hong Kong, Sean Hocking is the founder and owner of Metal Postcard Records. An avid listener of John Peel from the late 1970s onwards, Sean discovered, between the hours of 10pm and midnight, when Peel’s show was aired, the true breadth of music available. We asked Sean to narrow down his top 10 “can’t live without” tracks.

Visage – ‘Demons To Diamonds’

October 25, 2015

Following the unexpected and very untimely death last year of frontman Steve Strange, Visage have, with the blessing of Steve’s family, decided to release ‘Demons To Diamonds’, the fifth and final studio album for the band.

The Essential Weekly Playlist of: Brooklyn Pets

October 23, 2015

Brooklyn Pets is a new band based in Highland Park on the east side of Los Angeles, making music they call “Spacegaze” – a mix of Shoegaze & Space Rock.

The Essential Weekly Playlist of: Skyfever

October 9, 2015

We introduced you last month to Skyfever, an alternative rock band, based in Dublin. Their debut EP, ‘Means of Escape’, is set for release via iTunes this month.

The Essential Weekly Playlist of: Anna Rest Easy

September 25, 2015

Another Essential Weekly Playlist! This week it’s the turn of Anna Rest Easy, aka Ruth Dixon to share what songs she couldn’t live without.

Skyfever Flies High With Means Of Escape

September 16, 2015

Skyfever are a new Irish alternative rock band based in Dublin.

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