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Jockstrap Announce Debut Album I Love You Jennifer B ~ Share Lead Single "Glasgow"
London-based duo Jockstrap (Georgia Ellery and Taylor Skye) have announced their highly anticipated debut full-length record I Love You Jennifer B, out September 9, 2022 via Rough Trade Records.
The announcement is accompanied by the record’s lead single Glasgow and its vlog-like, fantastical music video – featuring Taylor’s compelling portrayal of a mythical pixie-ish creature – which was shot, directed and edited by Jockstrap themselves.
Jockstrap will also embark on their first ever NA tour this fall, with dates in Montreal Nov 24th, Toronto Nov 25th, and Vancouver Dec 1st ~ Tickets on sale this Friday (June 17th).
Bartees Strange Releases Gracious Final Single "Wretched"
Ahead of Friday’s release of ‘Farm To Table’ Bartees Strange has shared his final single, “Wretched.”
“This song is about the people who’ve always stood by me, even when I was wretched… I’m grateful for them and the love they’ve poured into me. This song is for and about them.” – Bartees Strange
The song is paired with a video directed by Michael Parks Randa that mirrors the rags-to-riches, started-at-the-bottom-now-we-here theme of the album as a whole.
This summer Bartees is taking ‘Farm to Table’ to Canada in support of Metric on their east coast leg. Find all ticket info HERE
‘Farm to Table’ arrives digitally this Friday, June 17th! Followed by physicals on October 7th. “Wretched.” follows singles “Hold the Line,” “Cosigns,” and “Heavy Heart”
XL Recordings Share An Orchestral Version Of Bobby Womack and Lana Del Rey's "Dayglo Reflection"
XL Recordings celebrates the 10-year anniversary of ‘The Bravest Man In The Universe,’ the final studio album from the late, legendary soul-musician Bobby Womack. To commemorate the anniversary, a new version of “Dayglo Reflection” has been released today.
It features new orchestral production by Damon Albarn and Richard Russell, amidst original vocals from Womack and Lana Del Rey, alongside sampled excerpts from Sam Cooke.
An introspective R&B masterpiece, the song reminds listeners of the singularity of Womack’s much-missed soulful-voice.
Listen HERE
Oliver Sim Releases A Midland Remix Of "Romance With A Memory"
The xx’s Oliver Sim enlists Midland for a club-ready remix of “Romance With A Memory”.
The UK producer flips the electronic pop of the Jamie xx produced original into a sprawling dance floor epiphany with pulsating bass and hypnotic vocals, ready to move peak-time club sets and festival stages alike.
Oliver Sim’s debut solo album ‘Hideous Bastard’ is out September 9th via young ~ Stated as “…a beautiful, masterpiece statement from a gay man” by legendary songwriter, Elton John.
Belle and Sebastian Release Standalone Single "A Bit of Previous"
Glaswegians Belle and Sebastian share the new standalone single “A Bit of Previous” ~ sharing a name with the title of their recent critically acclaimed 9th album.
Explained alternately as an allusion to the concept of reincarnation in Buddhism and a passing reference to a past romantic relationship by a band member’s father – in either instance, “A Bit Of Previous” touches on how the past can give fresh perspective to our present.
The jangly, upbeat pop track is accompanied by a hand drawn video from long time band collaborators Graham Samuels and Henrik Appel.
