Glasgow trio, Chvrches, summoned a storm of biblical proportions when they posted their debut track ‘Lies’ - a clean squeeze of sweet and sour electro pop - online last year. Critical adulation, a support slot with Passion Pit and a nomination for the BBC’s Sound of 2013 have all since followed with the band now on the cusp of releasing their highly-anticipated debut album this autumn.»
There’s a Finnish focus to this years Eurosonic Noorderslag event, which kicks off today in a far flung corner of the Netherlands. The festival, which is a bit like SXSW if you substitute the Texas sunshine for Holland in January, acts as a superb annual showcase and cross pollination of some of Europes best and most hyped new acts, attracting industry bods from across the continent. John Peel was a regular attendee, and that’s as glowing an endorsement for a focus on new music as you could find.»
Single of the Week! Sam Lee - ‘The Ballad Of George Collins’ (The Nest Collective) Even the most glancing knowledge of murder ballads should leave you in no doubt: if you spot a 'fair maid' with 'red ruby lips' you should immediately scarper;»
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