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Spectral Nights
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Music that deserves to be heard.
New music, alternative music, good music.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 1719 )
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New Music Round-up Featuring Cats of Transnistria, The Orielles, Jade Bird,...
Cats of Transnistria – ‘Tunnel’ Helsinki act Cats of Transnistria’s ‘Tunnel’, which features on their new album ‘Opium’ merge David Lynch/Angelo... Read more
Posted on 16 January 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
The Spook School – ‘Could It Be Different’ Album Review
Now signed to Alcopop! Records (and Slumberland in the States), Glasgow four-piece The Spook School are all set to release their third album ‘Could it be... Read more
Posted on 15 January 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
New Music Round-up Featuring Frankie Cosmos, Nap Eyes, Field Music, Charlie...
Frankie Cosmos Photo credit: Loroto Productions Frankie Cosmos – ‘Jesse’ Frankie Cosmos have unveiled ‘Jesse’, a song that will feature on their upcoming 18-son... Read more
Posted on 12 January 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Shame – ‘Songs of Praise’ Album Review
South London five-piece Shame have only been together 3 years but have already played over 130 shows and supported the likes of Fat White Family, Warpaint and... Read more
Posted on 10 January 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Adam Barnes – ‘Hopeful’ Stream
‘She likes the morning. I like the evening for all of the stars that light up the ceiling. I’m an explorer’ are the opening lines of troubadour Adam Barnes‘... Read more
Posted on 10 January 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
The Bull Brothers – ‘This is What Happens’ Stream
The Bull Brothers‘ ‘This Is What Happens’ is a sparse and stunning alt-folk song that has been expertly produced by Matt Ingram (Laura Marling’s drummer). Read more
Posted on 10 January 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
High Up – ‘Two Weeks’ Stream
High Up are a band based in Omaha who are all set to release their debut album ‘You Are Here’ via Team Love on 23 February (order via Bandcamp now). Ahead of... Read more
Posted on 10 January 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
The Xcerts – ‘Hold on to Your Heart’ Album Review
‘We want to make people feel like anything is possible whilst listening to this record’ is a bold statement for anyone to make, but there’s no band better... Read more
Posted on 09 January 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Tiny Moving Parts – ‘Applause’ Stream
Minnesota’s Tiny Moving Parts have released the video for ‘Applause’. It comes ahead of the release of their new album, ‘Swell’ (which you can order via BSM... Read more
Posted on 05 January 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Long Distance Calling – ‘Out There’ Video Stream
Long Distance Calling have unveiled the video for ‘Out There’, the first song from their widely anticipated sixth album ‘Boundless’ (released on 2 February). Read more
Posted on 05 January 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
China Bears – ‘Meet Me in London’ Stream
Guildford/Bridgewater four-piece China Bears have been turning heads since they formed in 2015 and have played countless shows all over the country with previou... Read more
Posted on 04 January 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
McCafferty – ‘Finally’ Stream
‘Finally’ features on Take This to Heart Records signings McCafferty‘s new split EP with Triple Crown’s Heart Attack Man. The pop-rock song is described by the... Read more
Posted on 04 January 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Top 5 Influences and Digs: Magana
Jeni Magana‘s ‘Golden Tongue’ EP was a hautingly beautiful listen that tackled subjects of loneliness and despair with real heart and soul. Read more
Posted on 23 December 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Itoldyouiwouldeatyou’s Joey Ashworth’s Top 5 Albums of 2017
itoldyouiwouldeatyou have had an awesome year, but what are the albums they’ve been listening to? We asked Joey Ashworth from the band to reveal their Top 5... Read more
Posted on 22 December 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Spectral Nights Top 5 Live Sets of 2017
We’ve had another fine year on the gig-going front with our local venues and promoters putting on exceptional shows. Among our favourites were a secret Marika... Read more
Posted on 21 December 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Good Good Blood: Top 5 Albums of 2017
We asked James Smith (also known as Good Good Blood) to talk us through his Top 5 albums of the past 12 months. They’re an absolute delight… Henoheno –... Read more
Posted on 18 December 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Sufjan Stevens – ‘Tonya Harding’ Video Stream
Words by Joe Booley. Just two weeks after the release of Sufjan Stevens’ mixtape, ‘The Greatest Gift’, we are treated to a surprise release of the new single,... Read more
Posted on 17 December 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Sufjan Stevens – ‘Tonya Harding’ Stream
Words by Joe Booley. Just two weeks after the release of Sufjan Stevens’ mixtape, ‘The Greatest Gift’, we are treated to a surprise release of the new single,... Read more
Posted on 17 December 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
CHUCK: Top 5 Influences and Digs
Ahead of his upcoming record in 2018, Audio Antihero Records signing CHUCK was kind enough to let us know the Top 5 songs that influenced this year’s... Read more
Posted on 15 December 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Spectral Nights Top 5 Albums of 2017
2017 has been an incredible year for music with so many must-have EPs and albums. Big names like Ryan Adams, The National and British Sea Power released their... Read more
Posted on 14 December 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC
