Infamous purveyors of longform stoner rock, Bardo Pond embrace their sludgestorms with graceful nods to Hawkwind, Earth and My Bloody Valentine. For anyone uninitiated with the band’s tranquilizing sound, 'Volume 9' leans into their mesmeric practise with reckless abandon.
Following reissue of the year in 2022 with 'It's A Shame About Ray' The Lemonheads land again on Rough Trade's top 3 Best Reissues Of The Year with the 30th Anniversary Edition of 'Come On Feel'
Out today, new single and title track, 'Focus On Nature' reveals multi-layered guitars underpin a dream-like rumination on the natural world and its mysterious ways, the chorus harmonies building into an exhilarating symphonic climax. Seventy-five minutes of glorious melodies that span 60s psych, English folk, Seattle art-punks The Wipers, the buzzsaw pop of Dinosaur Jr and Hendrix-esque explorations with an element of playful Englishness to their music.
The Lemonheads release ‘Fear Of Living’ on November 15th on Fire Records. A reflective upbeat slice of perfect pop with a grittier Evan at the helm and a riff that’s plucked from the very heart of rock ‘n’ roll.
RVG's 'Brain Worms', Vanishing Twin's 'Afternoon X', Kristin Hersh's 'Clear Pond Road' and THALA's 'In Theory Depression' have landed on Rough Trade's selection of Best Albums Of The Year!
Bas Jan's new album 'Back To The Swamp' is out now and you can expect a polished and poignant collection of perfectly-crafted pop songs that retains their authentic indie edginess. It’s also an album filled with intriguing stories
“A moving and impressive tribute” — The Guardian. A lineup of stellar acts (Robert Plant, Jacqui McShee, Robert Plant, Bernard Butler, Martin Simpson, host Stewart Lee, plus many more) and an appreciative audience gathered at the Royal Festival Hall on Saturday evening to celebrate the life and music of Bert Jansch on what would’ve been his 80th birthday.
New artist Ella Raphael delivers a deeply personal, poignant vignette with warmth and emotion. "See you Through was written in a period of profound sadness. It's a song of warm support to hold someone, as well as the understanding of letting go.” A magnificent modern classic with influences from Karen Dalton to Vashti Bunyan or Catherine Ribeiro + Alpes.
Seeking clarity regarding a past blind compulsion to impress someone. ‘Windowsill’ untangles feelings of unease she recalls ‘I don’t feel safe here next to you in my bed’, describing the anguish of being desired physically by a partner, while craving an emotional connection that is not reciprocated.