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“I suppose disco is about finding joy in yourself”: Pink Eye Club Q&A.

We catch up with the Windmill mainstay as he releases second album ‘Emotional Dance Music’.


The Windmill Brixton has been on a roll for many years, seemingly churning out endless new acts for the indie and alternative music scene in the UK to enjoy. Haydn Davies (AKA Pink Eye Club), is uniquely positioned within this phenomenon, through his omnipresence through the eons of Windmill lore, gigging alongside many of these now household names in the indie sphere, among them Little Grandad, Opus K...
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The Buoys – Concrete Cowboy | Reviews | Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews

Projecting energetic alt-rock across the globe, Sydney group The Buoys channel anthemic melodies and an unmistakable chemistry on their sophomore record ‘Concrete Cowboy’. Speaking on the origins of the nature of the album’s creation, the band state that “we were in the studio together when the phrase came to us: too many tabs open. That became the heartbeat of the record”. It is no surprise that the constant overload of information, lack of direction and social exhaustion of modern life drives...
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Next Wave #1213: Wyatt | Next Wave | Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews

It is not an unusual circumstance for an upcoming indie act to achieve a level of praise and recognition before releasing any music, and as for Manchester alt-country outfit Wyatt, cruising on the burgeoning wave of fresh guitar music out of the North West of England, this has become their reality. Released at the end of September this year, Wyatt’s debut single ‘Morning’ – released via Manchester-based label Heist or Hit Records (Her’s, Westside Cowboy) – is a warm welcome to their sound and is...
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“We wanted to make music that wasn’t just what we’d always been playing”: Adult DVD Q&A.

The Leeds band on their fusion of dance and guitar music, their newly released debut album and heading out on tour.


Leeds-based six-piece dance-punk act Adult DVD have just released their self-titled debut album via Fat Possum Records. ‘Adult DVD’ captures the breadth of the band’s scope, from their guitar-based roots, all the way to the depths of acid house, led by a bellowing voiceover which honours their ethos of never taking themselves too seriously. Ahead of their tour, which kicked off...
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Kamran Khan - I Came From Nowhere & Nowhere Is Where I Am Going | Reviews | Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews

London-based songwriter Kamran Khan is no stranger to the inner workings of the London indie scene of the last decade. Through such escapades as his previous works with BBC Radio 6 acclaimed act Pencil, and widely respected solo project entitled Fake Laugh, Khan has built a fantastic rapport with indie lovers in the capital. For these reasons, Khan’s newest output, his debut album entitled ‘I Came From Nowhere & Nowhere Is Where I Am Going’ promises great things. His first record under his real...
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Westside Cowboy - It Goes On | Reviews | Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews

Westside Cowboy have been proposed as a band of exceptional promise ever since their debut single ‘I’ve Never Met Anyone I Thought I Could Really Love (Until I Met You)’ was released in 2024. Since then, the band has triumphed as a proprietor of a youthful and energetic return to fabulously catchy and simple indie rock, carried by an unmistakable band chemistry that translates seamlessly onto their recordings, as well as their live performances. They all sing together, in perfect harmony, often...
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Introducing Meaner Loy as they release debut single ‘Stonehenge’.

The London outfit talk origins, working with Skydaddy’s Bathtime Sounds label and the story behind their first release.


New on the scene, folk infused alt-rock outfit Meaner Loy delivered an almighty performance at the Social to launch their debut single ‘Stonehenge’, released via the Skydaddy-run Bathtime Sounds label. Their style is meticulously layered through a dizzying array of guitars, synths, syncopations, and all manner of other musical flourishes that left a lasting impression on all...
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Review | Man/Woman/Chainsaw - Cannonball - Clunk Magazine

Label: Fiction Records

Man/Woman/Chainsaw are undoubtedly one of the most exciting emerging acts out of London in recent years. Their debut record, ‘Cannonball‘, released via Fiction Records, proves their unending musical capability. Quite literally, no sound or rhythm is off the table for this group, evident in the singles alone, ‘Only Girl’, ‘ Something Else To Give’, ‘Get Up and Dance’, ‘Nosedive’ and ‘Goddamn! Lizard Man!’, which share core similarities whilst being distinctly different n...
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CLUNK Recommends | Westside Cowboy - Dobro - Clunk Magazine

Westside Cowboy are just a mere two weeks off the official release of their first full length record, ‘It Goes On’. To bridge the gap of anticipation, before the record release and half a year of relentless touring, the band have parted ways with a single entitled ‘Dobro’.


With Jimmy Bradbury taking the lead vocals on this track, this slacker-rock-inspired tune is indicative of what Westside Cowboy prove themselves to be capable of time and time again. Bold, solid songwriting with a distinct...
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Second Coming: Empire Of The Sun Interviewed | Features | Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews

2026 is shaping up to be a year of global domination for Empire Of The Sun, with their message of unending love and euphoria set to reach its biggest audience, ever. Fans worldwide are sure to witness what has been described as the electronic duo’s ‘afterlife’ after their eight-year stretch without an album release was broken in 2024 with the album ‘Ask That God’. Following the release, the duo has embarked on a monumental run of shows globally that are set to continue throughout 2026, with more...
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The New School: Swapmeet Interviewed | Features | Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews

Australia’s newest alternative hopefuls Swapmeet have had nothing short of an emphatic rise in the last couple of years. Since the release of their debut EP ‘Oxalis’ in 2024, which won the group more nominations than any group at the South Australian Music Awards of that year, the group has steadily built a hefty reputation, most recently culminating in a standout performance at this year’s SXSW and securing a record deal with Los Angeles-based label Winspear. Their debut full-length album, enti...
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Clunk Recommends | The Strokes - Going Shopping - Clunk Magazine

It’s safe to say its been a rather hectic week for fans of New York indie royalty. The Strokes began with cryptic announcements of new music, the band then followed up with an early live performance of a new single in San Francisco, before a grand announcement of a new album, entitled ‘Reality Awaits‘, due for release on June 26th via Cult Records/RCA Records. Their new single, released on April 7th, ‘Going Shopping’, boldly retains the bands classic sound, with production from Rick Rubin.


Th...
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Aja Monet - the color of rain | Reviews | Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews

Aja Monet, Los Angeles based contemporary poet and activist, has released her second album, entitled ‘the color of rain’. A continuation of her ‘surrealist blues poetry’ style, filled with her well-driven and astute flow of lyrics on the modern world. In its essence, the album “offers a waking-dream intervention, amid the sinister reality of contemporary events” accompanied by impeccable compositions of jazz and blues. The musical backing speeds and slows with Monet’s words, allowing you to shut...
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blur's 'The Great Escape' Is Britpop's Misunderstood Middle Child | Features | Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews

As 2025 draws to a close, it’s easy to conclude that it’s been a big year for Britpop nostalgia. 2025 has marked thirty years since the last huge wave of British bands ruled the roost in the UK charts, characterised almost entirely with the reformation of Oasis and their subsequent tour of the globe. Because of this, this year has become something of a victory lap for those bands, affirming them as the rock’n’roll legends they always attributed themselves to be. As for blur, although relatively...
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Skegss On Their New Record And Just How Far They've Come - Clunk Magazine

It was an absolute privilege of mine to have a quick chat with the great Benny Reed of Skegss last week on the release of their third studio album ‘Pacific Highway Music’. As a fan of their tunes for many years, to pick the brain of the main man was truly an honour, although due to the Australian time difference, I just wish I was more awake when I was doing it! You can read our review of the album here and check out the full interview below:


Good evening Skegss! Only a week has elapsed since...
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Clunk Recommends | Wunderhorse - The Rope - Clunk Magazine

It’s safe to say that new British guitar music of today is pretty much defined by the raw and visceral live sound of Wunderhorse. Jacob Slater and his gang are on top of the indie hierarchy at present… so what does their new track have to offer?


Their latest attempt, ‘The Rope‘, is a track that continues their efforts to capture their captivating, gritty live performances. The tune, recorded at RAK Studios in London with Loren Humphrey, capitalises on the received success of their sophomore L...
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Thank On Regaining Their Intensity And Blending Dance With Noise - Clunk Magazine

Good News! Leeds dance-punk and noise-rock group Thank are back business and counting down the days to their new album release via Big Scary Monsters on November 8th. Ahead of the release I spoke to the frontman of the band, Freddy Vinehill-Cliffe. We chatted for my allotted forty minutes via Zoom and delved into all aspects of the new album. From the artwork, to the sounds, to the lyrics and the meanings behind them, we really collected a valuable read for any Thank superfans that are itching f...