NEW MUSIC: FT. LITTLE SUSPICIONS, BROKEN HANDS & TOKYO TEA ROOM
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LITTLE SUSPICIONS - GIVING UP THE GHOST
Insta: @littlesuspicions
Self-recorded between Kent, London and Italy, and mixed by Ben Etter (Deerhunter, Franz Ferdinand), ‘Giving up the Ghost’ is Little Suspicions’ 5th release since their formation in Summer 2020.
Smooth and hazy but effervescent, Giving up the Ghost feels like an enduring yet ultimately fruitless search for love, or a lover. Bleary-eyed, stumbling from pub to pub, the Little Suspicions are having their hopes dashed and ultimately Giving Up the Ghost. With elements of 70s pop in melody with tinkling keys and strings, and the occasional ‘doo wop shawalwala’ backing vocals lighten the mood but the message is clear: “Yeah I’m kind of drunk, but I kind of mean what I’m saying”. Thoughtful.
Little Suspicions are Moritz Meyns (Vocals), Conor Toner (Guitar), Craig Barden (Bass), and Joey Lyon (Drums).
BROKEN HANDS - FRONT LINE
Insta: @brokenhandsband
F*ck we needed this. The Faversham five-piece has returned with all the energy they’ve ever had. Heavy-handed drumming, the powerful certainty of Dale Norton’s vocals and the always ludicrously addictive baseline… ‘Front Line’ has all the the perfect Broken Hands ingredients. It’s hard hitting and confrontational.
Dale Norton said: "We are talking about pushing back against normality, establishments and generally that feeling of being angry with where you are at! As a piece of music it is very industrial and was self produced in our current studio which is a re-purposed engine workshop, we think that has contributed to its metallic feel."
Broken Hands have always managed to toe the line of heavy rock while maintaining an exceptional ease of listening that the likes of Royal Blood have worn so well. Long may it continue. Hard.
For our feature with Broken Hands, click HERE.
TOKYO TEA ROOM - IT’S ME & YOU
Dream-pop purveyors Tokyo Tea Room have dealt us another sweet and soothing track permeated with their signature hypnotic guitar. With a chilled-funky bass and glee-filled synths, the Canterbury outfit tell the story of a pair whispering hopes, dreams and tender realities to each other.
As always, Tokyo Tea Room delve into their own particular brand of trip-pop to create a song with heart, feeling and hope. Just like the song’s subjects, sitting on the sofa with no-one but themselves to gaze at, ‘It’s Me & You’ makes you feel warm and relaxed. Beautiful.
