BRUM DANCING – Birmingham C86-ers Mighty Mighty Release First New Music In 28 Years

Less that a week after our interview with one C86 alumnus in The Wedding Present’s David Gedge, another of the bands on that hallowed…

Hotei “Walking Through The Night” ft. Iggy Pop

Time Out hailed Tokei as iconic, and indeed he is – a legitimate superstar in his homeland Japan, where he has sold over 40 million records.

Little Triggers Announce Details Of New Single ‘Silly Cigarettes’ Taken From Forthcoming EP

Liverpool indie rock band, Little Triggers, have announced the release of their latest track, ‘Silly Cigarettes’. The guitar-led song harks back to a simpler time, and carries with it a feel of the likes of Oasis, and The Thrills.

IGG IN JAPAN – Punk Godfather Pop Features on New Hotei Single

Iggy Pop has teamed up with Kill Bill guitar hero Hotei for a new single Walking Through The Night.

A dark tale of a stroll through the seamier side of Tokyo, it’s the latest cut from Hotei’s first international album Strangers, out now on Spinefarm Records.

Phoebe Nir Gives Us A Little ‘Side Hustle’ With New EP

Released on November 4 and including a power-packed cover of Iggy Pop’s ‘Lust For Life’, New York City-based writer, singer/songwriter and theatre artist Phoebe Nir’s debut EP, ‘Side Hustle’ is fast and furious.

LET THE G-O-D PROVIDE – Punk Trio Tease Tracks Ahead Of Debut Album

Manchester power trio The G-O-D have given essentiallypop a sneak preview of four tracks ahead of the release of their self-titled debut album. The band, fronted by Dub…

REASONS TO BE TEARFUL – Iggy Pop Returns With Josh Homme Collaboration ‘Post Pop Depression’

Never one to do anything by halves Iggy Pop has hinted that Post Pop Depression may be his last ever long player.

The Essential Weekly Playlist of: Bones Shake

Bones Shake, a trio out of Manchester, describe their music as ‘Scuzz Blues’. Their debut album ‘Kicks’, is available on iTunes on Abattoir Blues Records.

The Essential Weekly Playlist of: The Bronsons

James Bronson (aka Stefan) from The Bronsons gave us his Essential Weekly Playlist…