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Watch: ‘Bush Honey (Guku)’ by Hand To Earth

Posted: 11 June 2025 in Recommended Streams and Videos, Singles and EPs
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Beloved Australian ensemble Hand To Earth will release their album Ŋurru Wäŋa (pronounced Wooroo Wanga) via Room40 on 22nd August.

“Ŋurru Wäŋa is an album which traces notions of home, belonging, and displacement. The title translates as ‘the scent of home’, and as we travel, we long for that fragrance, passing the bee, guku, making the bush honey while the crow circles calling overhead.”

Today, the band share the album opener, ‘Bush Honey (guku)’.

In the two parts of the title track, Sunny Kim intones the words of Korean poet Yoon Dong Ju’s poem, ‘Another Home’, in counterpoint to Daniel Wilfred’s song, sung in the Wáglilak language.

This theme – this search for a sense of belonging – is at the heart of what drives Hand to Earth, a group of five people, who come together from different backgrounds, different birthplaces, and different musical approaches to share their songs, and by doing that to create something new.

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Photo credit: Emma Luker

Watch: ‘Fetid Eden’ by KHNVM

Posted: 10 June 2025 in Recommended Streams and Videos, Singles and EPs
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KHNVM drop the video clip ‘Fetid Eden’ as the first single taken from their new full-length Cosmocrator. The fourth album of the German death metal act with Bangladeshi roots has been scheduled for release on August 29, 2025.

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KHNVM comment: “Our new single, ‘Fetid Eden’ is not merely music – but a visceral report from the heart of conflict”, singer and guitarist Obliterator explains. “This track plunges listeners into the brutal aftermath of war, where shattered dreams lie scattered like debris across ravaged landscapes, and the echoes of loss reverberate through the silence. This is a soundscape where the weight of existence is amplified by the relentless machinery of war and every breath is a struggle against the suffocating grip of despair. ‘Fetid Eden’ serves as a stark reminder of the enduring human cost of conflict, a descent into the gore-soaked reality that lies beyond the headlines. As the lead single of our upcoming album, it signals our unflinching commitment to confronting the darkest aspects of the human condition in a world consumed by violence.”

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Watch: ‘Timpul Întâilor (live at ProgPower 2023 feat. Costin Chioreanu) [Official Music Video]’ by Dordeduh

Posted: 6 June 2025 in Recommended Streams and Videos, Singles and EPs
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Fascinating metal innovators DORDEDUH have unveiled a new live video for the track ‘Timpul întâilor’, which was recorded during their show at the prestigious ProgPower Europe festival at the Sjiwa in Baarlo, the Netherlands in 2023.

While the Romanians were playing, their compatriot and renowned artist Costin Chioreanu created a live painting at the venue, which was directly inspired by the music. His artistic process was projected onto the backdrop behind the band.

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DORDEDUH comment: “First I need to mention that ProgPower is a very special festival with a particularly nice vibe to it”, frontman Edmond “Hupogrammos” Karban writes. “It is very intimate but feels like a big family meeting. There were great shows and great bands, but the afterparty at that castle-like hotel that accommodates both the musicians and the audience is something else entirely. We had a really great time there. Therefore, I am especially glad that we did something special there with our amazing friend of so many years now, Costin Chioreanu. Everybody involved deserves that and we are grateful for this opportunity. This kind of memory, this kind of beautiful moment will stay in our memories. Luckily, this one memory got immortalised for all to see in this video. Hopefully, you will enjoy it, too!”

The track ‘Timpul întâilor’ is taken from the album Har.

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Watch: ‘Disease of the Soul’ by Azure Emote

Posted: 5 June 2025 in Recommended Streams and Videos, Singles and EPs
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AZURE EMOTE present the video clip ‘Disease of the Soul’ as the next single taken from their new full-length Cryptic Aura. The fourth studio album of the American progressive death alchemists has been slated for release on July 25, 2025.

AZURE EMOTE comment:  “The dichotomy of silver and gold is forever entangled in our lives and pulling our proverbial strings”, mastermind Mike Hrubovcak states. ”This world suffers from an oppressive wealth corruption that engulfs every human soul. A landscape of crushed hopes is polluting our intentions and confusing our innate senses. When we relinquish control over to fear, the uncertainty slowly erodes our focus from what is meaningful to that which is an endless struggle. Much like the quick glimmer of silver and gold, it quickly passes like our reflection in the mirror over time. This hell that we try to erase, reflects on us face to face, as we observe this daily calamity and struggle with the agony of reality.”

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Watch: ‘Ancient Summer’ by Me Lost Me

Posted: 1 June 2025 in Recommended Streams and Videos, Singles and EPs
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Me Lost Me – the project of Newcastle-based artist Jayne Dent – delights in experimenting with songwriting, creating a beguiling mix of soaring vocals and atmospheric electronics that playfully push the boundaries of genre. She ‘s now shared ‘Ancient Summer’, taken from This Material Moment (out 27th June via Upset the Rhythm), which she describes as “emotionally raw”, and deems it her most honest and vulnerable album yet.

About "Ancient Summer", Jayne comments that "This was the first song I wrote for the album and the first time I’d made a mesostic poem. Taking words from a tourism leaflet for Pont du Gard, a Roman Aqueduct and art museum near Nimes, France, I wrote this song that’s got so much wonderfully hyperbolic and excited language. It reflects quite well how I felt at the time of visiting, I was so moved to be swimming in a river in this beautiful valley under an ancient monument. It’s a song that comes from suddenly noticing your place in time and space, that feeling of being in communion with a past and a future, of being a part of something bigger than yourself. Visiting historical sites is one of my favourite things, and this is a bit of a love letter to the places that I’ve been lucky to visit over the years."

“The music video,” she says, “is a kind of nod to ancient Roman Spring/Summer festivals and the English folk traditions I grew up with, like May Day celebrations, Morris dancing and well dressings. In summer 2024 I worked on some music for a dance project with some incredible performers including Lizzie Klotz, Rosa Postlethwaite and Alys North, which was on the theme Abundance. The process was really beautiful, and I knew I wanted to work with them on this video because it had a similar theme and feeling, plus I knew I could trust them to throw themselves into whatever daft thing I suggested we do! Videographer Amelia Read joined us on Newcastle’s Town Moor to film us dancing and playing games, it was very collaborative and intuitive which was perfect, as I wanted the video for this song to be joyful and light (with a hint of folk horror elements going on too of course!)”

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Photo credit: Amelia Read Photography

Watch: ‘The Flow of Time and Age (Official video)’ by Craneium

Posted: 30 May 2025 in Recommended Streams and Videos, Singles and EPs
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Finnish progressive heavy psychedelic rockers Craneium have just released a music video for their latest single ‘The Flow of Time and Age’, marking their second track under the Majestic Mountain Records banner.

Leaning heavily into their signature riff-laden fuzz and heavy rock energy, the song delves into themes of mortality and the quiet urgency of time slipping away.

“Lyrically, we’ve often returned to the subject of mortality and the choices that shape your life. You only get one,” reflects guitarist Martin Ahlö.

“Another track that we decided to save for later on. We felt like it could stand as a single on its own. It started out with an acoustic intro that turned into something else completely when the bass-riff came along. Droning guitars and dreamy mellotron-melodies on top. It’s different but definitely Craneium.” Shares guitarist/vocalist Andreas Kaján.

When on tour we listen to the classic Pink Floyd track ‘Time’ a lot, and I think it is safe to say that ‘Flow of Time and Age’ is a not so distant relative, musically and lyrically,” adds Martin.

“Our new track dives into the weight of memory, the slow collapse of what we hold dear, and that urgent need to act before the moment slips away. It’s heavy, melodic, and it hits like a truth you weren’t ready to face,” concludes drummer Joel Kronqvist.

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To celebrate the release, Craneium have also announced a new European tour, kicking off this June. Check out the  full itinerary below:
CRANEIUM – EUROPEAN TOUR 2025

5 JUNE – Copenhagen, DK @ Lygtens Kro (w/ Dunes, Grinding Eyes)
6 JUNE – Berlin, DE @ Pump Track (w/ Black Magic Tree, Zen Bison)
7 JUNE – Frankfurt am Main, DE @ Ponyhof (w/ The Black Cat’s Eye)
8 JUNE – Göppingen, DE @ Zille (w/ High Priest of Haze)
10 JUNE – Prague, CZ @ Sally O’Neals (w/ The Winter Sounds)
12 JUNE – Leipzig, DE @ Black Label
13 JUNE – Słupsk, PL @ Motor Rock Pub
14 JUNE – Łomża, PL @ Pub "Pod Ratuszem

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Watch: ‘Saviours Are A Dangerous Thing’ by Chameleons

Posted: 29 May 2025 in Recommended Streams and Videos, Singles and EPs
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“I see too many echoes of the 1930s in what’s going on in the world, which I see as being extremely dangerous both for the country I’ve chosen to live in and the Western world in general,” says vocalist/bassist Vox (Mark Burgess) of Chameleons when talking about his band’s brand new single, ‘Saviours Are A Dangerous Thing’. 
Out today (29th May) via Metropolis Records, the song is taken from their recently announced and long-awaited album Arctic Moon.

“It was the last song to be completed for the album,” he continues. “I’m particularly pleased with the way it turned out, because it was our guitarist Stephen Rice who initially brought the rough idea to the table and we all then collaborated on it to produce the final song.”

Capturing Chameleons’ innate flair for crafting exquisite guitar textures and merging them with Vox’s tight grasp of melody and wordplay, ‘Saviours Are A Dangerous Thing’ harbours a dark message about the current political climate amid its thoroughly engaging sound. Further enforcing this theme, an accompanying video splices live performance footage with kaleidoscopic images of war and its effects, as well as the propaganda surrounding it, making for a compelling statement overall.

“The lyrics came to me quite quickly,” Vox explains. “They reflect what has been happening globally and how senior officials line up to kiss the rings of clowns who regard themselves as self-proclaimed kings rather than elected statesmen.”

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Watch: ‘Second Field (Official Music Video)’ by Twice a Man

Posted: 26 May 2025 in Recommended Streams and Videos, Singles and EPs
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Swedish electronic environmentalists TWICE A MAN unveil a video clip with dark untertones for the catchy track ‘Second Field’ as the next advance single taken from their forthcoming new full-length The Coloured Breeze Is a New Dimension. The highly anticipated album has been scheduled for release on June 13, 2025.

TWICE A MAN comment: “The cogwheels of modern times are controlled by evil leaders without empathy”, Karl Gasleben states matter of fact on behalf of the band collective. “They grind us down and destruct our mental health. It is time to take back our dignity, nourish our inner dreams and connect them towards a more hopeful future. Are you ready to fight for what you believe in?”

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While the skies of the world are darkening, something powerful and resilient is pushing from below through the pungent springtime topsoil close to the City of Göteborg in Sweden. This sprout that is charged with organic and electric energy bears the name The Coloured Breeze Is a New Dimension. TWICE A MAN planted its seed with the song ‘Dahlia’, a ‘new’ track that was written to complement the compilation album Songs of Future Memories.

For three years, the Swedish dark electronic trio fertilised and nurtured the germ bud until it had taken firm root in their musical heritage and began to send offshoots to find new sonic spots beyond any previously built garden walls. The Coloured Breeze Is a New Dimension is an organic entity that creates something new by re-combining its musical DNA in various ways. As a result, its tracks blossom in many hues of electronic colours.

Watch: ‘Mother Destroyer’ [Official Visualizer] by Hexvessel

Posted: 24 May 2025 in Recommended Streams and Videos, Singles and EPs
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HEXVESSEL unveil a beautiful visualiser for ‘Mother Destroyer’ as the final advance single taken from the forthcoming new album Nocturne. The seventh full-length of the enigmatic black metal shapeshifters from Finland has been chalked up for release on June 13, 2025.

HEXVESSEL comment: “The song ‘Mother Destroyer’ is about cosmic fatalism, ecological grief, and reverence for a primal feminine force”, singer and songwriter Mat “Kvohst” McNerney reveals. “It is a hymn to the sacred and desecrated goddess. The Earth as origin and oblivion, womb and grave. In the heart of every star there is a darkness.”

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With their seventh full-length Nocturne, HEXVESSEL explore the liminal spaces between light and darkness, nature and solitude on an epic album. The ever evolving and shifting Finnish band has reawakened their treasured roots in folk music and psychedelic rock as they artfully weave acoustic interludes, cosmic synths, and spectral piano into the frost-spun threads on their black metal loom.

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Watch: ‘Say Yes To Heaven’ (Lana Del Rey Cover) by The Northern Territories

Posted: 23 May 2025 in Recommended Streams and Videos, Singles and EPs
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THE NORTHERN TERRITORIES present a new video single for their Lana Del Rey cover track ‘Say Yes to Heaven’, which appears on the acclaimed fourth full-length (‘Album of the Month’ in renowned German Orkus! magazine) of the Swedish melancholic synth duo, that is also being released and starts streaming in full today, on May 23, 2025.

THE NORTHERN TERRITORIES comment: “The video to our cover of Lana Del Rey’s ‘Say Yes to Heaven’ consists out of footage that we have lifted from our first ever video clip ‘Midnight Ambulance’, which we shot in Stockholm during the summer of 1994”, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist John Alexander Ericson explains on behalf of the duo. "We have not released an album in 25 long years and therefore it made sense to us to include these images as a nod to our past and as a reminder to ourselves and to others about how it all started.”

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After a record breaking hiatus of 25 years, THE NORTHERN TERRITORIES are back for good. The Swedish melancholic synth duo has used the time well to hone their musical prowess and to think hard about how they wanted their unique sound to come across in the present.

As a result of this intense thought process, the stunning album A Star in Orbit Still combines everything that made the band great and generated a dedicated and loyal following that eagerly awaited their return during all those years with a contemporary sound design. Channeling their trademark melancholy and Nordic knack for captivating melodies, THE NORTHERN TERRITORIES did not even shy away from covering LANA DEL REY’s iconic track ‘Say Yes to Heaven’ and to make it theirs.

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