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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...
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...
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...
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.
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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...
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...
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...
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...
Good evening Skegss! Only a week has elapsed since...
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...