3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (151+ words) Over the past decade or so a ring of psychedelic all-dayers have popped up around the country, asserting themselves like colonies of fungi. Manchester Psych Fest is perhaps the strongest, capable of bringing together huge names with cult favourites, using…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (406+ words) Pretty Sick – Anarchy clashmusic.com Pretty Sick – Anarchy Those embarking on discourse around the ‘grunge revival’ movement have skipped over a few key figures, ones who were channeling this nineties-style distortion and aesthetics a number of years ago. One of…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (681+ words) Ahead of ‘There Near’, the Dinosaur Jr. songwriter talks touring by bike, old gear, and the strange second life of a 25-year-old deep cut nobody asked for. J Mascis isn’t chasing anything. Not the sound of Dinosaur Jr.’s 1985 debut,…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (185+ words) Sampa The Great has shared plans for her new album ‘Nu Zamrock’. The Zambian-born artist made a surprising discovery last year – connecting with extended family, Sampa learned that her blood uncle George Kunda (Groovy Joe) was a founding member of…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (990+ words) CLASH caught up with the singer to learn more about the next chapter of his career, where he’s found the courage to take creative risks, and what it means to truly know oneself as an artist. Contemplative and ever the…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (857+ words) For those tuned in to their Afro-Khaleeji sound, this summer belonged to AYA. The enigmatic two piece tag team have peppered social media with special moments, their infectious sound pushing singles such as ‘Ma Tnsani (Yalla Habibi)’ to viral status....

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (102+ words) David Rodigan links with Defected Records for new ‘House Of Roots’ project. The legendary selector linked with Defected in Croatia last summer, two unique institutions in their respective fields. New EP ‘House Of Roots’ is a three-part crossover moment, with…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (141+ words) Max Richter will release new album ‘While The Flood Rages’ on October 16th. The composer unites with Wayne McGregor once more, and the album emerges from a co-commission between the National Ballet Of Canada and the Royal Opera House inspired by…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (187+ words) Brian Eno has re-launched his boutique label Opal Records. The imprint is dubbed by Brian Eno as “a label for outsiders”, and it contains rare work from the innovative artist himself, and a select array of peers. Hosting an intimate…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (837+ words) Next Wave #1209: Alex Amor clashmusic.com Most people experience music as an outlet- a way to reach into the crowd, to feel seen, to find connection. In her recently released debut album ‘Heavenly Bodies’, Alex Amor instead turns the lens…...