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Fans of the ever-evolving indie-rock outfit Eels are in for a treat. Mark Oliver Everett and company have announced their 15th studio album, "Eels Time!", set for release on June 7th, 2024. The album promises a signature blend of introspection, dark humor, and raw melodic sensibility that has made the band a cult favorite. Lead Single "Time": A Gentle Meditation Eels teased the album with their lead single, "Time". This acoustic-driven track finds Everett reflecting upon life's complexities and the relentless march of time. His poignant lyrics weave a narrative of missed opportunities and fleeting moments, set against a backdrop of sparse yet evocative instrumentation. It marks a contemplative start to the new album cycle, hinting at a deeply personal and introspective side to "Eels Time!". Collaborations and Themes "Eels Time!" features exciting collaborations with artists like Koool G Murder, The Chet, and Tyson Ritter of The All...

Temples, the British psychedelic rock band, have released a new single titled 'Afterlife', which is the latest track to be revealed from their forthcoming album 'Exotico'. Produced by Sean Ono Lennon and mixed by Grammy award-winner Dave Fridmann, the single continues to build anticipation for the album, set to be released on 14th April via ATO Records. The band members have shared their thoughts on the song and album, with Thomas Walmsley saying that they envisioned a journey across an imagined place, with 'Afterlife' being one of the evening tracks as they move towards twilight. Meanwhile, lead singer and guitarist James Bagshaw reflect on the song as being about long-distance relationships and the balance between love and isolation. He talks about the feeling of loneliness and the hope that seeing a light in the distance can bring, knowing that they will meet again. This latest single follows previously released tracks 'Cicada' and 'Gamma Rays...

  Nothing But Thieves has been on an upward trajectory, with their last three albums landing in the UK top ten. Now, they're ready to release their fourth album, Dead Club City, on July 7th. The first single, "Welcome to the DCC," is already out, and it hints at a possible concept album. "Welcome to the DCC" begins with a heavy guitar riff that transports you to the 1980s, with strong synths and a pounding beat. The song has clear echoes of various artists such as The Killers, Scissor Sisters, and Daft Punk, but the distinctive quality of Conor Mason's lead vocals sets it apart. It's difficult to pinpoint the origins of Mason's unique voice, with elements of Simon Le Bon in the mix. However, his high pitch adds to the track's uniqueness. The guitar and synth combo provides the song's hook. The track's overall sound and feel show that Nothing But Thieves is back with a bang. The band's focus on strong instrumentation, as well as the un...

Prog-rock was once considered the intellectual and spiritual side of rock, but it lost its appeal with the rise of hard drugs and hippie culture. However, at the turn of the century, it saw a revival in the form of acid-punks which expanded the genre into anthemic kaleidoscopes of death, nostalgia, and drugs. Yves Tumor's latest album, Praise A Lord Who Chews But Which Does Not Consume; (Or Simply, Hot Between Worlds), carries its influences on its sleeve and sounds less like Pink Floyd and more like The Flaming Lips, Tame Impala, and The Mars Volta. The album is rich in texture and diverse in tone, but often ponderous and wrestling with its structure. While Yves Tumor's previous album, Safe in the Hands of Love, was too surreal and cerebral to pinpoint adequately, Heaven to a Tortured Mind took the various identities of black musicians and formulated them as a unit. Praise A Lord Who Chews But Which Does Not Consume; is more incidental and associative, wrapping itself loosely ...