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LATEST ARTICLES ( 1719 )

• Hamish Hawk – ‘Angel Numbers’ Album Review

  

  ‘Angel Numbers’, Hamish Hawk’s follow-up to 2021’s acclaimed ‘Heavy Elevator’, was once again produced by Idlewild’s Rod Jones at his Post Electric studio in... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2023 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Dutch Uncles – ‘Tropigala (2 to 5)’

  

  Photo credit (video still): Ben Harrison Meek Dutch Uncles have shared ‘Tropigala (2 to 5)’ ahead of the release of their sixth album, ‘True Entertainment’, on... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2023 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• The Xcerts – ‘Gimme’

  

  The Xcerts have made a welcome return with ‘Gimme’ – a short, sharp and spiky piece of distorted pop that finds the trio embracing the joys (and, of course,... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2023 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Tugboat Captain – ‘Flash of Light’

  

  Photo credit: Rob Humm Tugboat Captain have made a triumphant return after two years away with ‘Flash of Light’ – a two-minute kaleidoscopic and psychedelic... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2023 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Elliott Green – ‘Everything I Lack’

  

  Photo credit: Alex Martinez Based in Seattle, Elliott Green’s Bandcamp page simply states ‘I write sad songs’ and she lives up to this statement on new album... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2023 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• The Murder Capital – ‘Gigi’s Recovery’ Album Review

  

  Focusing on the forces of mood and melody, The Murder Capital’s second album ‘Gigi’s Recovery’ finds the Irish band navigating a number of personal issues and... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2023 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• We Are Scientists – ‘Lobes’ Album Review

  

  Written over a stretch of two to three years, We Are Scientists’ eighth album ‘Lobes’ finds the New York duo exploring new sounds and directions with... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2023 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• The Subways – ‘Uncertain Joys’ Album Review

  

  ‘Uncertain Joys’, the fifth album from The Subways – and first on Alcopop! Records – finds Billy Lunn and co examining everything from social issues to sexualit... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2023 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Billy Nomates – ‘CACTI’ Album Review

  

  Photo credit: Eddie Whelan Billy Nomates‘ second studio album, ‘CACTI’, comes out this Friday (13 January) via Invada Records. Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2023 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Hundred Reasons – ‘The Old School Way’

  

  Photo credit: Matt Higgs Hundred Reasons have shared new single ‘The Old School Way’ ahead of the release of new album – and first in 15 years – ‘Glorious... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2023 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Good Good Blood – ‘Johnny Was an Ocean Child’

  

  We’re kicking off 2023 with the latest offering from our friends Good Good Blood. A cryptic piece about Johnny – a boy who was ‘as cute as cute can get‘ – with ... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2023 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Spectral Nights Top 5 Albums 2022

  

  Our first full year as parents meant Spectral Nights did not get as much love and attention as we would have hoped these past 12 months but our love of music... Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2022 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Jamie Lenman – ‘The Atheist’ Album Review

  

  ‘I made a decision on this record to limit the more aggressive edges of my music, and as a consequence I think the sound is more accessible, but that’s not why ... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2022 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Stars – ‘Christmas Anyway’

  

  Stars have shared a beautifully melancholic festive song in ‘Chrismas Anyway’. We’re huge fans of Christmas songs here at Spectral Nights, especially ones that... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2022 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Dutch Uncles – ‘True Entertainment’

  

  Dutch Uncles have shared the video for ‘True Entertainment’, the first single and title track from their new album (out on 10 March, 2023 via Memphis Industries. Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2022 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Hundred Reasons – ‘Glorious Sunset’

  

  Photo credit: Matt Higgs Hundred Reasons have shared new single ‘Glorious Sunset’ – their first new material in 15 years and the opening track on their new albu... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2022 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Born Fighters – ‘Need a Friend’

  

  Cross-Atlantic duo Born Fighters return with new single ‘Need a Friend’. Inspired by Luke Barham’s love of ’90s jangly indie pop and LA resident Peter Maffel’s... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2022 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Good Good Blood – ‘Celebrate’ Album Review

  

  James Smith – one of the hardest working musicians and label owners we know – returns with a new album under his Good Good Blood moniker. Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2022 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Snow Coats – ‘If It Wasn’t Me, I Would’ve Called It Funny’ Album Review

  

  Based in Arnhem, the Netherlands, Snow Coats have already played shows with Ratboys, Future Teens and Sea Girls and are now ready to share their second album,... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2022 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Bright Eyes – Hammersmith Apollo, London, 30 August 2022 Live Review

  

  Bright Eyes, Hammersmith Apollo, 30 August 2022 Bright Eyes are finally getting to tour their 2020 ‘Down in the Weeds, Where the World Once Was’ album and... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2022 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC