“narcotically arresting” – Pitchfork “a sound that pulls the ear close in a swirl of whispery vocals, opaque poetry and tight, art-rock instrumentals” – NPR “jangly guitars, pop melodies, and a discernable air of cool.” – Fader “Bar Italia are the best new band in London” – The Face “London’s most
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Queens of the Stone continue to prove themselves “a band reaching the peak of their powers” (NME). Following a triumphant reign over some of the UK and Europe’s most hallowed festival grounds
Water From Your Eyes have taken on recent touring companions Interpol’s track ‘Something Changed’ as part of the latter’s ‘Interpolations’ project, which sees songs from Interpol’s latest album ‘The Other Side Of
Praise For Lifeguard “Terrific debut” – The Guardian “… thrilling and deafening rock that lives somewhere between timeless and contemporary” – NME “Lifeguard blitzed our senses” – Stereogum “Loud in a smart, subversive way” – Chicago Reader “A band
Out October 20th via Matador / Remote Control Today marks 30th anniversary of Liz Phair’s iconic debut album, Exile In Guyville, a record whose impact and resonance has only grown more profound over the last
NEW RELEASES IN STORES THIS FRIDAY-JUNE 23 In 1986 Arthur Russell was diagnosed with HIV, that same year he released his career-defining masterpiece ‘World of Echo’, the first and only solo album
Share Steve Albini Live Session & New Song ‘Alarm’ Upcoming, EP, Crowd Can Talk / Dressed In Trenches out July 7 is a composite of two EPs by Chicago trio Lifeguard. FFO:
Praise for Water From Your Eyes “… the best, most carefully considered collection they’ve made to date” – NME “The whole exercise is either absurd or brilliant, which might be the best summation yet
Today, bar italia – the London trio of Nina Cristante, Jezmi Tarik Fehmi and Sam Fenton – release their new album Tracey Denim digitally and on CD via Matador / Remote Control alongside focus track ‘changer’. The album will be available on vinyl everywhere on September 8. Tracey
Praise for Spoon “One of the finest bands of their generation” – The Guardian “One of America’s sharpest bands” – The Times “Astounding talent for constructing nervy, whip-smart guitar music” – The FADER “Not many bands can make