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Take a look at the artists we’ve been reviewing lately. Trust us, it’s more entertaining than spending the next ten minutes watching cat videos…

 

Track Of The Day: Edward Sansom | I Got A Lover

Punchy, pop doused melodies are the order of the day – not least because you're likely hungover as hell after the pre-Christmas festivities – and we're here to provide musical sustenance of the highest quality. Today's sweet, sweet offering comes courtesy of Brighton up-and-comer Edward Sansom who's layering vocals like they're ...
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Simple Fiction

Track Of The Day: Simple Fiction | Tall Stories

Marching forth like some kind of all-powerful indie army, Simple Fiction's latest cut is a force to be reckoned with. Invoking flecks of One Stop favourites Arms Akimbo, Circa Waves and a nostalgic smattering of naughtiest mid-tempo rock, fresh cut "Tall Stories" is an easy listen if ever there was one ...
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Caezar

Track Of The Day: CAEZAR | Waiting

A building offering of the most DIY kind, CAEZAR have arrived and they're ready to take your headphones by storm. Invading with the sonic tenacity of a bat on steroids, fresh cut "Waiting" is a true diamond in the rough. An infectious feast from start to finish, the track features ...
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Kid Kapichi

EP Review: Kid Kapichi | Lucozade Dreams

Producing powerful, punk-heavy cuts, Kid Kapichi – with their heavy riffs and storming rhythm – are out to create a genre of their own. Ones to watch, this is definitely a horse we'll be backing in the race to become the 'band of a generation'. Far from sticking to the same ...
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Track Of The Day: Ruby Beach | Leaves

Stepping forth with dulcet swathes of indie, Lancastrian quartet Ruby Beach are bringing in the weekend. Fresh cut “Leaves” is a sublimely subtle offering, showcasing the softer, atmospheric edge to the band's sound. Blending dancing guitars and understated melodies with drifting harmonies, it's a delightfully low-key offering that creates an ...
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Cali natives The Millennial Club. Fresh cut “Give It Up” is smattered with the spirit of dream pop, blending fierce indie infused vocals with slick, electronic melodies.

New Music: The Millennial Club | Give It Up

Anyone who's anyone will be fully aware of the music industry's recent obsession with the 80s – a wave that shows no sign of crashing anytime soon. The latest band channeling the spirit of Brian Cox in all his keytar glory are Cali natives The Millennial Club. Fresh cut “Give It ...
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Woman The King's Parade

Track Of The Day: The King’s Parade | Woman

It's time to practice your bows and curtseys, for the time has come for The King's Parade to once again grace us with their presence. Returning with triumphant new release "Woman", the track is a surging offering that melds relentless rhythmic undercurrents with hefty guitar riffs. Lyrically the track plays ...
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Harry Pane

New Music: Harry Pane | Beautiful Life

Blending plucky acoustics with fistfuls of soul, London-based singer-songwriter Harry Pane is here to deliver a reflective dose of indie-infused folk. Drizzled with soul and emitting a haunting undercurrent reminiscent of Canadian folk greats, the track is a slowly building offering that is sure to captivate. “Beautiful Life symbolises the support ...
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WhoMadeWho Through These Walls

Track By Track: WhoMadeWho Unleash ‘Through The Walls’

When it comes to crafting electro-centric pop that both captivates and seduces, none seem to handle the challenge quite like Danish dream team WhoMadeWho. A group whose music has been labelled everything from rock to indie to club music since their debut self-titled album hit airwaves back in 2005, subsequent ...
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Charlee Muse, Garabatto

Track Of The Day: GARABATTO & Charlee Muse | Infected

If hypnotic vocals are what your Thursday calls for, look no further than today's searing offering from vocalist Charlee Muse and producer GARABATTO. Pairing up in search of world domination, fresh curt “Infected” tells a tale of self-medication resulting from futile attempts to fill a seemingly bottomless void. Weaving dancing ...
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Tommy Cash Pussy Money Weed

NEWS: Tommy Cash Unleshes Bold PUSSY MONEY WEED

An artist can stand out from the crowd for countless reasons; from promiscuous lyrics to bold visuals, the varying USPs are designed to grab our attention – and TOMM¥ €A$H is no exception. Unleashed from Estonia, the post-soviet rapper wants you to get out the bread and make him a sandwich ...
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Joseph J Jones

New Music: Joseph J. Jones | Crawl

Twinning relentless drum beats with hook-heavy choruses, Joseph J. Jones has returned with a storming new offering in the form of “Crawl”. Nailing the art of surging, soulful melodies, Jones has come along way since his days performing in East End football pubs. Now, artfully crafting a true pop earworm, ...
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The Odyssey

New Music: The Accidentals | Odyssey

Quaint pop joins forces with tinkering melodies to create "Odyssey", The Accidentals latest whimsically charged offering. Hailing from Traverse City, Michigan, the band bring forth a genre-morphing sound, incorporating distinctive elements of folk, pop, indie and, well, pretty much everything in between. There's no doubt The Accidentals are on a ...
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New Music: Texas King | Boomerang

It's time to turn the amps up to full blast in preparation for Texas King's storming new offering. Hailing from London, Ontario, the band came together in the closing half of 2012. Churning out fine rock specimens you'll find yourself *ahem* returning to, the band's latest cut, "Boomerang", is a ...
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Bira

New Music: Bira | Fighting

Soul flavoured pop at its finest, this electro tinged offering from Bira features a powerful, rhythm heavy soundscape. Opening proceedings with stripped back, lowly piano chords, Bira's raw and infectious vocals cut through the airwaves like a hot knife through butter. A cut depicting the struggles of being in a relationship, ...
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Atlas Run

Track Of The Day: Atlas Run | Open Water

A stellar helping of searing new music, "Open Water" is the powerful indie anthem you should be listening to. Hailing from none other than bonnie Scotland, Atlas Run are blending soaring choruses and heavily layered riffs to create a building and intense listening experience. Taken from their fresh EP Depths, the ...
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Cautious Clay

Introducing: Cautious Clay | Joshua Tree

Infusing our speakers with an indulgent dose of soul, the unrelenting sound of Cautious Clay is the prescription your Monday requires. Staggered harmonies and wistful lyrics combine, crafting a blissfully soaring sound worthy of a few moments of your undivided attention. Calls of "I'm level headed because I'm never stressing..."  blend ...
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Track Of The Day: Magnus Bechmann | Bruises

Infiltrating our eardrums with a highly infectious strain of the 'Indie Pops', Magnus Bechmann sure knows how to make an entrance. Fresh cut "Bruises" certainly leaves its mark. Blending gripping choruses with wave after wave of finely crafted hooks, the 21-year-old's latest release leaves you wanting more. Plucky electronic elements intertwine ...
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Witterquick

New Music: Witterquick | Shattered Suns

A hearty dose of quintessential British rock, newcomers Witterquick are here to batter your ears with some heavy rocks. Sorry, misread the press release – I meant heavy rock.  Fresh cut "Shattered Suns" showcases their sound in full force, lacing gritty guitar riffs with powerful, soaring choruses. It's a surging offering ...
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WOLFPEAKE

Track Of The Day: Wolfpeake | Hennessy

If a powerful wall of sound is precisely what you've been searching for, we think it's about time you checked northern rockers Wolfpeake out for size. Blending surging guitar lines with hook-heavy choruses, "Hennessy" is a soundburst that is sure to delight. Drawing comparisons to the likes of Twin Wild, blended ...
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New Music: BRNS | Encounter

An offering of the alternative kind, "Encounter" is an offering to wrap your ears around. The second single off their Sugar High LP, BRNS (pronounced "brains") are filling the airwaves with a glitchy offering that's smattered with remnants of Everything Everything crossed with an obscure post-punk soundscape. Already praised by ...
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George Glew

New Music: George Glew | Home Love

Injecting your Monday with a lively dose of indie-pop, George Glew is here to ease you into the week. The Welsh vocalist has unleashed fresh cut "Home Love", a powerful and surging indie anthem for the masses. The follow up to previous releases "Bury Me" and "Me And My Brother", ...
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Brendan Benson

New Music: Brendan Benson | Half A Boy (And Half A Man)

Merging flecks of Americana with reverb laden instrumentals, Brendan Benson has returned to make a statement. It was back in 2005 that he joined Jack White in forming the Raconteurs. Scoring a number one single with "Steady as She Goes", the group were propelled to the heady heights of success. Now, ...
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Track Of The Day: Amanda Mair | Rush + Wednesday

Like countless other tip top pop offerings, Amanda Mair is a Scandi native overflowing with talent. Hailing from Stockholm, the vocalist has just unveiled her latest cut, AA side "Rush" and "Wednesday". The former is a dark and contemplative offering, fit for our finely honed ears. Introduced as a piano ...
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ALBUM REVIEW: Nerina Pallot | Stay Lucky

Brit and Novello Award champ, Nerina Pallot, has thrown the musical realm into a frenzy with her sixth album, Stay Lucky. Recorded in just two weekends at London’s very own RAK studios, Stay Lucky is an album that includes some scorching collabs. Featuring the likes of Bernad Butler, Markus Feehily, and Rod Thomas (AKA ...
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Blackheart Orchestra

New Music: The Blackheart Orchestra | Born To Live

British award-winning double act Chrissy Mostyn and Rick Pilkington (AKA The Black Orchestra) have released scorching new track, “Born to Live” – and boy is an offering. Identifying as composers, songwriters and multi-instrumentalists, "Born to Live" breaks away from the stifling, commercialist material that so often hogs our charts. Like many ...
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New Music: Liteyears | Rhythm In The Stars

Hailing from Toronto, Ontario, Liteyears have unleashed a sizzling new offering from your listening pleasure. Melding high-octane, alt-pop elements with electronic loops and anthemic choruses, "Rhythm In The Stars" is one for the running playlist. Comprised of brothers Brent (vocals/piano) and Brian Wirth (guitar), Nick Haberer (bass/vocals), and Joey Muha ...
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Bend Sinister

Track Of The Day: Bend Sinister | Walk The Other Way

Serving up fresh tunes of the rarest kind, rock outfit Bend Sinister are cooking up a storm in the land known as Canadia. Laden with synths and soaring choruses, "Walk the Other Way" is a pop crossover with an infectious disposition. Reminiscent of RAH RAH and Paper Lions, the surging ...
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Track Of The Day: VON GREY | Hearse

Crammed with soaring vocals and dynamic string sections, US outfit VON GREY have returned with their latest track "Hearse". It's an endearing and etherial offering from the trio, pairing the dark, underlying qualities we've come to expect from the group, with infectious choruses and spine-tingling harmonies. The follow up to ...
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Track Of The Day: Seeing Hands | Take Me Back

Unleashing waves of invigorating dream-pop direct from Newcastle, Seeing Hands are a radar-worthy band for that weekday pick-me-up. Consisting of Kev (guitar / lead vocals), Liam (drums) and 'The Party' (bass), fresh single "Take Me Back" holds a brilliantly nostalgic sense of purpose. Whimsical vocals and jangling, indie guitars combine, crafting soaring melodies reminiscent ...
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New Music: MRYGLD | Only The Lonely

If you like your Mondays indie-shaped, fret not, for we have a hearty-as-hell helping for you in the form of "Only The Lonely". MRYGLD (pronounced like those infamous golden gloves) is an indie rock band from the thriving music hub of Birmingham, Alabama. Formed in early 2017 by Brandon Snipes ...
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Track Of The Day: The Skullers | Meet Me In Memphis

Injecting Monday with a slice of rock 'n' roll glory, The Skullers are here and they're making a statement. Fresh cut “Meet Me in Memphis” is a raw and contemporary take on blues drenched Americana (don't worry, there's neither a pickup truck nor a fiddle in sight). A sound that can ...
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Track Of The Day: Voodoo And The Crypts | Feeling

Pairing jangling guitars with slick indie riffs, Voodoo and the Crypts are stepping up to show the music world how it's done. Bringing forth dance tinged indie with a smattering of 80s pop, fresh cut "Feeling" is a feast for the ears. Featuring a continuous four-to-the floor kick drum accompanied by rattling ...
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Josh Wheatley

PREMIERE: Josh Wheatley | Chemicals

Nottingham-based Josh Wheatley is churning out low-key pop vibes like they're going out of fashion. Twinning reverb laced guitars with honed lyricism, fresh track "Chemicals" is set to create one hell of a reaction (like what we did there?). And at the tender age of 21, he's an artist producing ...
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Rowe Um K

PREMIERE: Rowe | Um, K?

A sleazy, synth-heavy offering of the catchiest order, we're excited to bring you "Um, K?", the exclusive new cut from London lads Rowe. Overflowing with confessional lyricism, this latest sound is a powerful electronic powerhouse, bursting with pop potential. Shadowing the sound of synth laden indie acts like The 1975, "Um, K?" ...
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Introducing: Electric Zoo | Can’t Drown A Memory

As demos go, Israeli group Electric Zoo's latest offering has certainly caught our eye. Invoking a distinctly Royal Blood-esque vibe, courtesy of hard-hitting guitar riffs and soaring melodies, "Can't Drown A Memory" is a reverb-laced frenzy. Their debut, Diamonds In The Sand, burst onto the scene with the force of a ...
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Skrizzly Adams

Track Of The Day: Skrizzly Adams | Redemption ft. Lissie

Blending the raw grit of US rocker Skrizzly Adams with the twinkling highlights of international hit-maker Lissie, "Redemption" was always going to be a winning offering. This latest cut is a melding of minds, blending Adams' signature grit and country twang with a slick and infectious pop essence Lissie provides. A ...
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Track Of The Day: Bien | Electric Dream

It's time to ease ourselves into the week courtesy of the dulcet soul-pop sounds of Nashville's Bien. Blistering guitar lines and slick grooves combine to create "Electric Dream", the title track taken from the trio's fresh new EP. Swirling funk undertones and lo-fi flecks form the basis of the track, ...
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LIVE REVIEW: Kid Kapichi + Where Fires Are Conquer Leeds

Talent oozing from the first to the last made Kid Kapichi's show at Oporto one to remember. And with a host of prime support acts and Where Fires Are topping off the menu, this musical feast didn't disappoint. If every Wednesday night was as good as this, most people wouldn’t ...
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DD Allen - Yeasin Ali

Track Of The Day: DD Allen | Rebecca’s Curse

The future's certainly looking bright for British up-and-comer DD Allen. Steadily laying the foundations for a storming chart career, latest cut "Rebecca's Curse" serves up infectious pop hooks smattered with just the right amount of indie. Soulful songwriting at its finest, Allen's latest offering melds spine-tingling vocals and searing guitar ...
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Terra Lightfoot

Track Of The Day: Terra Lightfoot | Paradise

It's soulful, it's rammed full of reverb, and first and foremost, it's goddamn infectious. The latest sonic offering from Terra Lightfoot, fresh cut "Paradise" does precisely what it says on the tin. Layered with indulgent guitars, tinkering synths and an undulating blues-filled chorus, this is well worth a listen – ...
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Track Of The Day: DEVOTED | Santa Fe ft. Billionaire

It's time for a mellow dose of glitchy soul. Yup, if that sounds like a weird and wonderful combination, well, you'd be spot on. While Lemuel Dufez has always carried a number of titles, his latest solo project coined DEVOTED (Lemuel in Hebrew is ‘devoted to God’) brings a fresh wave of ...
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Introducing: Cheap Perfume | It’s Okay (To Punch Nazis)

If Nazi hating feminist punk is your forté, look no further than the bold scent of Cheap Perfume. Kicking white supremacy in the balls with a sledgehammer, latest cut "It's Okay (To Punch Nazis)" is a slogan we can get on board with. Comprised of members “Jane No” (vocals) and ...
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sink cassia

Track Of The Day: Cassia | Sink

Attempting to bottle the essence of summer with the assistance of bouncing guitar lines, newcomers Cassia have officially arrived. Unleashing their new single ‘"Sink" upon the world, the Macclesfield 3-piece band are introducing us to their upbeat, dance-friendly festival soundscape. Comprised of Rob Ellis (Lead vocals, Guitar), Lou Cotterill (Bass, ...
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Anderson East

Track Of The Day: Anderson East | All On My Mind

It's dark, it's string-laden, it's a crackling and soulful affair. Anderson East is here and it sounds as though he's yet to pack in a 40-a-day habbit. Starting off proceedings with reverberating synths and a soaring string-section, "All On My Mind" is an impassioned affair. The fiery new track sees ...
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YØUTH | Blame

Introducing: YØUTH | Blame

A raw and riff filled offering, "Blame" is a fiery and surging indie-rock track from Nashville's YØUTH (AKA Julian Denté). Having seen his hometown evolve from a country music mecca, to a scene bursting with inventive pop, hip-hop, electronic, and of course  folk and Americana, his offering melds a host of ...
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FYOHNA

Track Of The Day: FYOHNA | Believe You

Shit Hot Harmonies. That's all I'm going to say. OK, so I guess that wouldn't be much of a review. I'm going to write something else now. Here goes... Ooozing dulcet vocal lines that will have you drifting into a whimsical daze, FYOHNA's fresh cut "Believe You" is as soulful ...
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Shuffle Baby

Track Of The Day: Shuffle Baby | Get The Gold

As far as Track Of The Day titles go, they're a bit like belonging to a private member's club – exclusive, a little pretentious in the best possible way. Today's offering from Shuffle Baby means they're the latest band to join the elite. "Get That Gold" is a punchy dose of ...
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Track Of The Day: The National Parks | Lights In The City

Now, most of us have experienced that magical moment after dark when the city (in our case London) becomes a magical twinkling mass. Yup, that's the setting for the fresh new track from US-based band The National Parks. As I say this, thousands of Green Peace protesters are lighting flaming ...
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Yo Grapes

Introducing: Yo Grapes | Weekend Shy Boy

I love grapes, you love grapes, we all love grapes. Well, you sure as hell ought to after checking out this sweet little offering from Johannesburg indie-pop outfit Yo Grapes. Fresh cut "Weekend Shy Boy" is so laid back, it's positively horizontal. Merging funk-filled undercurrents with jangly guitar riffs, this ...
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The Jezabels

Track Of The Day: The Jezebels | The Others

Introducing "The Others", the fresh new track from Aussie 4-piece The Jezebels. Yup, that's right, we're in the midst of a week-long Aussie fest over on One Stop Record Shop. A euphoric show of force, the groups latest offering is an indulgent indie showcase. In fact, it's a sound I'm ...
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Track Of The Day: Prism Tats | Brainwaves

Bolder than an ex-con with a face full of teardrops, today's Track Of The Day comes courtesy of rock 'n' rollers Prism Tats. Oh, wait, we misread that as prison. Scrap that analogy. It's a US indie-rock invasion, as fresh cut "Brainwaves" escapes through your speakers. A sound coming direct ...
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Crystal Cities

Track Of The Day: Crystal Cities | Binary Eyes

If dream-rock sounds like your kind of thing, then it's time you gave Crystal Cities a few moments of your undivided attention. Hailing from Sydney, Australia (there seems to be a theme emerging this week), these chaps have just unleashed “Binary Eyes” – a dreamy and reverberating track that melds intense ...
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Sure Sure

Track Of The Day: Sure Sure | Koreatown

Sure Sure is a band blending piano-led pop ballads with an off-kilter indie vibe courtesy of surging guitar lines. Latest cut "Koreatown" blends flecks of Empire Of The Sun with the raw and intriguing vocal lines of US greats like Weezer. Tinkering melodies interlace with infectious riffs to craft a ...
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John Pagano Band

Track Of The Day: John Pagano Band | Bottoms Up

They're bringing roots-rock back (now just say it to the tune of JT's "Sexy Back" to give it a little more punch). Fresh cut "Bottoms Up" from John Pagano Band is a contemporary offering, brimming with blues influences and rock power chords. Think a helping of Jack White's homemade guitar, ...
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Track Of The Day: CREO | Subtitles For X, Y, Z

Aussie rules. No, not the sport. I'm talking about our love for the land down under and the recent influx of cracking indie tracks that have floated their way across the Atlantic. CREO are no exception. A guitar-driven powerhouse bowing down at the altar of indie, latest cut "Subtitles For ...
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Track Of The Day: Wayfarer// | Broken Wire

The latest collaboration between Melbourne-based producer Wayfarer// and dulcet vocalist LANKS, "Broken Wire" brings forth a surging and infectious summer sound. Taken from upcoming EP, Garden State, the track brings forth an electronic, indie invasion. Tinkering synths and mellow guitar lines combine to create this wholesome and infectious offering. "Broken Wire ...
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Chappell Roan

One To Watch: Chappell Roan | Good Hurt

Infiltrating our speakers with her goosebump inducing harmonies, Chappell Roan is an artist set for big things. The intoxicating sounds of “Good Hurt” are both indulgent and menacing, powerful enough to leave you branded a Roan addict (trust us, we're already attending meetings).  The compelling video that accompanies “Good Hurt” ...
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Track Of The Day: Adam Jensen | You Don’t Love Me Like Before

An infectious indie-pop ode to love lost, today's Track Of The Day serves up a sublimely raw and sentimental sound from Boston-bred Adam Jensen. Latest track "You Don't Love Me Like Before" blends shimmering synths with plucky guitar lines to craft an infectiously lo-fi offering. Recounting a love that's no ...
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| | PREMIERE: ZEALS | | Feel It

Chipper rock at its finest, Somerset lads ZEALS have exclusively unveiled fresh cut "Feel It" for your listening pleasure. Exhibiting the full range of frontman Harrisen Larner's vocals, the indulgent guitar-led track will leave you wanting more. It's a decidedly slick affair, blending rock production with raw riffs and surging choruses that would feel ...
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Yardlander

Introducing: Yardlander | Kiss With Teeth

Dulcet indie is the order of the day, and courtesy of UK rockers Yardlander, we're serving up the solution. Fresh cut "Kiss with Teeth" features the raspy vocals of frontman Oscar Koronka, pairing reverberating guitars with a soaring and powerful chorus. Koronka’s dark demands of ‘take off that face’ are ...
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M.A.G.S.

Track Of The Day: M.A.G.S | Demon

Sketchy indie. It's a new genre I've decided to invent. Y'know, because it's not like there's already an abundance of absurd genre labels floating around the internet. Today's Track Of The Day falls straight into this new, niftily designed category. US artist M.A.G.S., AKA Elliott Douglas, has unleashed "Demon" into the ...
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ALBUM REVIEW: Everything Everything | A Fever Dream

If all album titles summarised their musical content as succinctly as Everything Everything’s latest show of force, it’s safe to say music journalists worldwide would be out of a job. A Fever Dream‘s concise nature is perfectly suited to the lazy age of social media – despite its contents being ...
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Stonerpop

Track Of The Day: Stonerpop | Fox

Pairing raw and distorted vocals with soothing piano lines, today's fresh offering is a bit of a boundary spanner. Stonerpop AKA electronic/synthpop duo Jimmie Maneuva and Maudie Michelle are producing dark resonating pop with all the trimmings. Latest cut "Fox" is a harrowingly infectious offering. Cries of "We built our ...
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Hadar Baron

Introducing: Hadar Baron | Upper Hand

It may be raw, but this fresh little cut from Hadar Baron has bags of potential. Taken from her debut EP, GOLD, what "Upper Hand" lacks on the production front it makes up for in terms of unrelenting rhythm and infectious melodies. Blending flecks of folk with harmonious acoustics, the Israeli ...
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Born Joy Dead

Introducing: Born Joy Dead | Sinkhole Holiday

Introducing the rough 'n' ready sound of Born Joy Dead. Hailing from south of the equator, these Aussie lads are ripping up the indie-rock rule book and spreading it on toast for breakfast. Latest track "Sinkhole Holiday" presents you with more reverb than humans are fit to handle. A band ...
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Jacob Brock

PREMIERE: Jacob Brock | Little Feet

We're mixing things up today, bringing you a soulful premiere from US singer-songwriter Jacob Brock. Fresh track "Little Feet" is a shining example of his raw prowess, blending deep-cutting lyrics with slick pop choruses and distinctly urban flecks. There's no denying the heartfelt passion this 24-year-old holds for his music, and judging ...
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Late Night Episode

Track Of The Day: Late Night Episode | Golden Age

Infectious non-conformity is the order of the day, courtesy of the devilish lads of Late Night Episode. An emphatic dose of twenty-first century indie-rock, latest cut "Golden Age" merges infectious hooks with a suitably retro aesthetic. Bouncing guitar lines intertwine with catchy pop cries of "We're all living on the internet ...
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Cold War Kids

NEWS: Cold War Kids Unleash “So Tied Up” Video

Fighting their way back in style, Cold War Kids have returned with a fierce new offering in the form of "So Tied Up". With an intro that will undoubtably give you a sense of deja-vu ("Hospital Beds" anyone?) the track blends the band's signature foot-stomping melodies with gospel infused choruses ...
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Track Of The Day: Up Down Go Machine | Gambler

A band intertwining soulful melodies and the husky tones of a chainsmoker with a 40-a-day habit, UK lads Up Down Go Machine are ones to keep an eye on. Latest track "Gambler" really isn't much of a risk at all, with gritty touches of Americana that are set to enchant ...
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Track Of The Day: Critics | Key Lime Pie

On Thursdays we listen to filthy pop music (a line that was clearly destined for Mean Girls but never quite made the cut) . Today's sweet offering comes in the form of "Key Lime Pie", an infectious cut that's here to brighten up your summer. Coming to you direct from across ...
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The Tambo Rays

Track Of The Day: The Tambo Rays | Always Down

Injecting a healthy dose of indie-pop into your Wednesday, Oakland-based outfit The Tambo Rays have the perfect offering to brighten up this dreary hump day. "Always Down" merges vibrant and electric chord progressions with sharp, reverb-laden vocals.Think the US equivalent of emerging indie acts like Fickle Friends and the infectiously hooky Royal Teeth – ...
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Festival Round Up: Splendour In The Grass

Somewhere over the rainbow – beyond Kanye’s head – was a magical land rumoured to be setting for the “best Splendour in the Grass yet”. Exploding with strobe lit forests, haunted houses and a giant, unmistakably holy, Kanye x Rainbow art piece (branded as our unofficial meeting point over the ...
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PREMIERE: Gallo | Truth Or Dare

If you hadn't figured as much, Gallo is back with fresh cut "Truth or Dare" – a delicious dose of faded glamour. Serving up quintessential indie tinged pop like it's going out of fashion, the latest track blends dark, teasing calls of "Wanna play a little truth or dare?" with ...
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Smoky Knights

Track Of The Day: Smoky Knights | Sooner Or Later

Blending dulcet harmonies with an infectious smattering of alternative goodness, Smoky Knights may still feel a little on the raw side but these choruses offer up bags of potential. "Sooner or Later" is the title track taken from their third EP, blending infectious guitar riffs and subtle pop hooks with ...
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Silver WIlson

Track Of The Day: Silver Wilson | I’ll Be There

If you're desperately in need of summer vibes in the midst of this grim British weather, look no further than this fresh offering from northern trio Silver Wilson. Their name may sound as though they're your grandads best mate from Bingo, but don't let that fool you, these chaps are ...
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Sparrows

Track Of The Day: Sparrows | Take My Heart

It's Friday – which means indie-tinged pop is exactly what the doctor ordered. Following the release of a host of standout singles in 2016, Aussie songstress Sparrows has returned to entertain your eardrums.  ‘Take My Heart Out’  is an exquisite little track, drawing inspiration from those embarrassingly unhinged moments most of ...
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Wide Eyed Boy

PREMIERE: Wide Eyed Boy | Loving You Is So Easy

Bleary eyed pop is the order of the day, with Wide Eyed Boy seving up a prime and indulgent offering. We're excited to premiere "Loving You Is So Easy", a storming new track that blends bubbling choruses and infectious guitar lines, with a surging and altogether darker undercurrent. The sophmore ...
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Stone Irr

New Music: Stone Irr | What I Do Best

Sleep. Eat. Rave. Repeat. Four things we like to think this blog does better than anyone else. Singing, however, is an entirely different matter. You see, vocal harmonics have never really been our forté (there was this traumatic incident involving a pigeon, a singing teacher and a... never mind, another ...
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The Magnettes

Track Of The Day: The Magnettes | Renegades

Swedish trio The Magnettes have unleashed their deviant track “Renegades”, taking the industry by storm with their brash and unrelenting ‘fuck-pop’ genre. Taken from their brand debut album, Ugly Youth, “Renegades” is “about getting bruised up on one of those Northern summer nights when the sun never goes down. Vittula, mentioned ...
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The Garage Flowers

One Stop Record Shop Meets The Garage Flowers

If you're after a hefty dose of punk infused scuzz-pop in its purest form, halt what you're doing and shake the sweaty palms of The Garage Flowers.  Described as "Dirty Chicken, Filthy Chicken + Eyeliner", these guys have been honoured with a host of prestigious awards over the years, including the ...
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Track Of The Day: The Rocking Horse Club | Straight White Man

"Life is so easy for the straight white man" – or so say the lads and ladies of The Rocking Horse Club, here to cause riots behind your eardrums and get your nan all flustered. Already causing anarchy on the interweb (racking up a staggering 56k views on Facebook in its ...
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All-Night Visitors

Track Of The Day: All-Night Visitors | Animal Mind

If you're the kind of person who enjoys waking up on rooftops with no recollection of how you got there, fear not, for there are others out there who also suffer from this not-so-rare condition. All-Night Visitors are noble musical folk, highlighting the plight of the 'shit-faced-and-loving-it' in their new ...
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Track Of The Day: Gallo | Sugar Daddy

With a slick 60s aesthetic that's set to infiltrate your eyeballs quicker than raw onion on a chopping board, Gallo is back with an indulgently infectious new offering. "Sugar Daddy" is a track that ticks all the boxes. Infectious pop hooks? Tick. Edgy genre crossover? Tick. Slick AF video? Tick. It's ...
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ALBUM REVIEW: HAIM | Something To Tell You

It appears July is prime HAIM season. A matter of weeks since conquering the irrefutably royal Glastonbury crowds, the mighty LA trio have unleashed their long awaited new album, Something to Tell You, upon the world. As the saying goes, don’t judge a book by its cover… yet the album's sleeve ...
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Rock Bottom Risers

Track Of The Day: Rock Bottom Risers | Humble Beginnings

It's Monday – which basically means today is going to be a complete and utter shit show. Excuse the language but we're not backwards in coming forwards. That being said, things can always get better with a generous helping of rock 'n' roll. So, if today calls for a hefty AF ...
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Moxi

Track Of The Day: Moxi | Figures Bathed In Light

With a name that sounds more like a delicious Japanese treat than a fully fledged dream pop darling, Moxi is here to commandeer your eardrums. Hailing from Californ-i-a,  LA duo Moxi have unleashed new track “Figures Bathed in Light” upon the world. Infectious electronic melodies intertwine with surging electronic fills to create an intriguingly etherial ...
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Smoking Martha

Track Of The Day: Smoking Martha | Say You’re Mine

If a heavier sound is what you're hunting for on this fine specimen of a Wednesday, look no further than Aussie rockers Smoking Martha. New track “Say You’re Mine” comes straight off the back of the success of recent single “What’s Her Name?”. Forming part of the band's forthcoming album In Deep, it will ...
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LIVE REVIEW: Kodaline | Omeara London

Monday night saw the Irish invade London – and surprisingly, there wasn't a single politician in sight. No, I'm talking about a band famed for their soaring choruses, infectious hooks and harbouring more emotive lyrics than you can feasibly shake a stick at. If your first thought was a Westlife reunion, it's time ...
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Track Of The Day: Farewell Dear Ghost | Pink Noise

If quirky helpings of indie pop are what your Monday's demanding, scoop yourself a spoonful of Farewell Dear Ghost. Unleashing their new cut "Pink Noise", these lads have crafted an earworm of a track for your listening pleasure. Led by infectious guitar lines and surging synths, "Pink Noise" is a worthy ...
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Look Back: Palm Honey’s ‘Tucked Into The Electronic Wave’ Is A Nod To Psych’s Heyday

In a new series, One Stop Record Shop takes a look back at the EPs that slipped through the net. Today, Joel Day relives the wonder of Palm Honey's debut EP, Tucked into the Electronic Wave, in all of its psychedelic glory. Re-igniting the long-forgotten era of British psychedelic rock, Reading four-piece, Palm ...
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MarkElliott

PREMIERE: Mark Elliott | Good Way

If you're after a mellow dose of acoustic pop right about now, look no further than the soulful sound of Mark Elliot. Fresh live cut "Good Way" is a dulcet dose of urban tinged songwriting, intertwining ambient pop melodies and surging falsetto choruses. Smothered with silky piano interludes, "Good Way" is ...
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Starling Yellow Shoeshine

Track Of The Day: Starling | Yellow Sunshine

If you wanted a track that summed up the eloquence of the millennial generation in one fell swoop, look no further than Starling. Poetically penning a track about having sick on her shoe (come on people, this is a serious matter!) Starling has created an utterly infectious sonic offering in ...
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The Khanz

Track Of The Day: The Khanz | Ketamine

The Khanz are back – and we couldn't be happier. New track "Ketamine" is just as addictive as it's powerful horse tranquilising counterpart – drugs are bad kids. Serving up a signature dose of nostalgia with flecks of the indie variety, this Australian five-piece are firm One Stop favourites. Seamlessly curating synth-heavy ...
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The Highfields - Good Vibes

Track Of The Day: The Highfields | Good Vibes

More hypnotic than an OK Go video on steroids, "Good Vibes" does exactly what it says on the tin. Hailing from Los Angeles, The Highfields have a knack for blending indulgent indie vocals with hooks that carry for days. A track that can only be described as the love child ...
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Fall Out Boy - New Music Champion

New Music: Fall Out Boy Unveil New Single “Champion”

Fall Out Boy are back in business! Hitting our eardrums with the force of a raging bull, the Chicago boys' new single "Champion" packs one hell of a punch. Taken from their seventh studio album, M A N I A – set for release on September 15th – "Champion" follows the constantly shifting tides ...
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Fresh New Music: The One Stop Record Shop Playlist

No week is complete without the perfect soundtrack to accompany it – and that's precisely where we come in!  LA's Former Faces are starting things off on the right foot with "Weekend Mountain Man". The latest single features on the band's recently released EP Swimming in Circles, and blends infectious hooks ...
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MINT

Track Of The Day: Mint | Hypoallergenic

Grimsby based quartet Mint have only gone and released a refreshing, innovative summer anthem, in the form of "Hypoallergenic". Following on from their Spotify Viral sweeper "Elise", these guys have nailed the art of the hook. Their new rattletrap is infused with a similar strain of indie-pop magic, inflected with 90s ...
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The Federal Empire

Track Of The Day: The Federal Empire | What Are We Fighting For

If eclectic sonic journeys sound like something you could get into, take a chance on the immense power of The Federal Empire. Comprised of lead singer Chad Wolf (of platinum selling Carolina Liar) and grammy nominated songwriter McKay Stevens, the combination were always set for big things. "What Are We Fighting ...
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Ralegh Long, Sleeping On My Dreams

PREMIERE: Ralegh Long | Sleeping On My Dreams

You like presents. I like presents. We all like presents. Which is precisely why we're serving up an exclusive premiere this Friday, courtesy of Ralegh Long and his indulgent new track "Sleeping On My Dreams". Taken from his forthcoming album, Upwards of Summer, released on 23rd June, this fresh cut mixes ...
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Foresteater Very Friendly People

Track Of The Day: Foresteater | Very Friendly People

It's time to inject some dulcet indie-electro into your Wednesday because, let's face it, you need that Friday feeling a couple of days early. The moniker and live band of Arizona's Mikey Pro, Foresteater is a force to be reckoned with. Word has it that the group was created following a dream ...
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Radio Eliza

Track Of The Day: Radio Eliza | Give Me Attention

Following 2016's storming debut, Dutch band Radio Eliza have run back into view. Infecting us with giant helpings of electro-pop, this Hot Chip meets MGMT hybrid feels like a lighthearted dose of summer. "Give Me Attention" blends hefty heaps of electronica with the energy of a child on a sugar high ...
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Track Of The Day: Stereo Honey | The Heart

Unsigned London quartet Stereo Honey have released a breathtaking new track in the form of "The Heart" – a suitable name for a song dealing with the fragility of a broken relationship. The track melancholically channels falsetto vocals reminiscent of Muse's Matt Bellamy, alongside earnest lyrics and gorgeous guitar lines. The emotive ...
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New Music: Wedding Crashers | Light In Your Fridge

Now this is a surefire bet for fans of foot-tapping melodies. Introducing Wedding Crashers, an alternative rock trio that will undoubtably have you dancing around quicker than you can shout "yeeha!" Hailing from Helsinki, Finland, their grit filled three-part harmonies are a little on the raw side production wise, but undoubtably ...
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Track Of The Day: Leslie Clio | And I’m Leaving

If soul infused grit-pop is your forte, it's time you gave Leslie Clio a spot on your playlist. The Berlin based singer-songwriter has just unleashed her video for new cut "And I'm Leaving " – and boy is it a musical goldmine. The second single off her upcoming album PURPLE,  is an infectious ...
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Lilianna Wilde

Track Of The Day: Lilianna Wilde | Grind Me Down

If a melting dose of seductive pop is what you're looking for on a Monday morning, look no further than emerging artist Lilianna Wilde. The second single off the Canadian's 2017 EP, Bad For You, "Grind Me Down" is a remarkably sultry affair. Blending pop hooks and blissful vocal lines, the accompanying video ...
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NorthernNational, MoneyBlind

Track Of The Day: Northern National | MoneyBlind

Hailing from Dallas, Texas, Northern National are a indie/ alt-rock band to keep on your radar. Latest cut, "MoneyBlind" blends funk undertones with a guitar led, laid back vibe. Having already appeared on Spotify’s Discover Weekly and Viral 50 Playlists, their sound draws parallels with big hitters like X Ambassadors, ...
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boneage

Track Of The Day: BONEAGE | Crystal Rainbows

Flying in from frosty Russian territory (in more than one sense of the word), Moscow duo BONEAGE have arrived with svelt fresh indie rock cut. New single, "Crystal Rainbows", features plucky guitars and fresh bold sound. A song about secrets, revelations, psychedelic experience and love, it's an eclectic little combo ...
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Coquin Migale

Track Of The Day: Coquin Migale | Plans

Coquin Migale are a rock force to be reckoned with. These Newcastle lads have come as a breath of fresh air to the music industry, launching themselves onto the scene with past singles "GOLD" and "GRINDIE" (a nod to the grunge / indie hybrid sound they're churning out in force). Ushering in ...
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Lauren Ruth Ward

Track Of The Day: Lauren Ruth Ward | Blue Collar Sex Kitten

Lauren Ruth Ward has returned once again with yet another rock-fuelled show of force. With her intrinsically distinctive vocals, Ward's smouldering tone blends seamlessly with the gritty and angst filled calls of latest cut "Blue Collar Sex Kitten". Unrelenting and urgent, this latest release is yet another surging hit-in-the-making. "This song is ...
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KOPS

New Music: KOPS | Takes 1 2 know 1

Infiltrating your eardrums with a unique strain of synth-pop with a thoroughly alternative streak, be sure to kop a listen of KOPS. The Danish 19-year-old has unleashed his debut track "Takes 1 2 know 1", adding an almost urban edge to an otherwise well rounded pop track. A playful sound that blends ...
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Dagny 2017 MAY

Track Of The Day: Dagny | Wearing Nothing

Having conquered the internet and garnered a loyal fanbase with her infectious hit “Backbeat” (wracking up half a million streams in its first week), Dagny has returned with another hefty slice of indie-pop. Latest release "Wearing Nothing" brings the energy, blending infectious funk filled undertones with Dagny's statement electro-pop edge. A ...
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Track Of The Day: THØSS | Work Is A Four Letter Word

If Gotye-esque layering and stripped down acoustics are your cuppa jojo, be sure to take a sip of THØSS' latest offering. Blending reverberating instrumentals with raw, tinkering cymbals, "Work Is A Four Letter Word" is a dynamic offering that harbors a distinct undercurrent reminiscent of acts like HAUS and, as previously ...
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Andrew McMahon

Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness: Bush Hall’s Stand Of Defiance

Last night saw Andrew McMahon take to the stage at London's Bush Hall in what could only be described as a show of force. No one could have foreseen the horrific events which took place in Manchester less than 24 hours earlier. It's an event which has rocked both the ...
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Joseph J Jones

Track Of The Day: Joseph J. Jones | Gospel Truth

Nothing beats a strikingly fresh cut accompanied by a pocketful of soul. That's all rather handy, given that Joseph J. Jones has served up just the ticket with latest release "Gospel Truth". A track weaving hooks by the dozen, this intense release draws obvious parallels between Jones and modern day soul-pop artists like ...
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Festival Round Up: The Great Escape

Gathering over 400 up-and-coming artists from around the globe in one coastal city was always an ambitious feat. Couple that with plenty of eccentricity, torrential rain and our nation's finely honed penchant for queuing, and the result is what can only be described as the most British festival you could wish for. Tipped by ...
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Fresh New Music: The Weekly Hit List

Introducing the crème de la crème of this week's music submissions. From pop to rock to all things indie, it's time to check out a host of great new music!  Joywave | It's A Trip If indie was a food group, Joywave's latest offering would complete your 5-a-day. With a throwback aesthetic blending ...
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Track Of The Day: DOSSEY | Electric

Conjuring up a sublime blend of powerful synths and surging alt-pop melodies, DOSSEY can only be described as a long-overdue musical whirlwind. DOSSEY is the alter-ego of musician and songwriter Sarah Dossey, an artist who also happens to dip her toe into the folk/bluegrass waters with The Reliques and Indian & The Jones. Latest ...
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Live Review: Groovin The Moo

Getting the festival season underway in style, Groovin The Moo – one of Australia's largest travelling festivals – has returned for yet another exciting installment. Spread across six locations, this year's sweet line-up went on the road across the golden land of Australia, touching down in Wayville, Maitland, Townsville, Bendigo, Canberra and ...
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Superglu

Track Of The Day: Superglu | Simmer Down

Let's go back to the summer 2014, a time when an abstract painter, a disco-dancing sociologist, a boat-dwelling weed-hermit and an insurance salesman would all find themselves with nothing better to do in Manningtree than to form a band. Cue the birth of SuperGlue, a British four piece crafting captivating melodies that ...
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10 Unmissable Acts To Catch At The Great Escape

When it comes to fresh new music, The Great Escape has it all. In fact, with the sheer volume of fresh new talent on offer, it leaves us feeling a little like a confused kid in a candy shop. That's where One Stop Record Shop comes in. Like the musical explorers we ...
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Kick the Robot Give Up Give In

Track Of The Day: Kick The Robot | Give Up Give In

Producing nostalgic rock 'n' roll with bite, Kick the Robot have returned with stripped down intros and storming choruses. As alway, the brilliantly named Georgian trio have caught our attention with a track that essentially blends the soul of Jack White with a sprinkling of Queen's ferocious harmonies. Needless to say, this is a track well worth a ...
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Madeleine Dopico

New Music: Madeleine Dopico | Dance Alone

When it comes to a smokey tone and dramatically building choruses, Madeleine Dopico has it nailed. Her latest track, "Dance Alone" is a little on the deceiving side. With an introduction that features delicate vocals and the tinkering of ivories, you're lulled into a false sense of security, before the ...
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Twin Wild 2017

Track Of The Day: Twin Wild | Control

Twin Wild have returned with a finely tuned offering in the form of "Control". This fresh cut twins the band's signature heavy hooks with an overall production that feels far more polished than previous offerings. It's a level of production that comes with both pros and cons – the pros being a sleek, ...
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Society Of Beggars

New Music: Society Of Beggars | Old Haunts

Society Of Beggars are an outfit producing music that'll make you consider smoking. Not in the 'it's gonna kill ya' sense of the word, more the 40-a-day-esque gravelly vocal tone produced by frontman Yianni Michalopoulos. Crafting eclectic blend of husky vocals and rhythmic guitar lines, their latest offering is thoroughly rough around ...
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Track Of The Day: Tuvaband | Everything We Do Is Wrong

Following on from the success of their debut double A-side single "Unknown"/ "Running", Tuvaband have unleashed their latest cut, "Everything We Do Is Wrong". The Norwegian / English hybrid dropped their latest track ahead of their SXSW performance and boy is it mysterious. Merging an underlying darkness with the nostalgic crackle ...
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Mikey Shy Bitter Me

Track Of The Day: Mikey Shy | Bitter Me

London legend Mikey Shy, has released a trophy debut single in the form of "Bitter Me". Taken from his Mental ♯IMFINE EP, the track hits home as he courageously channels his inner battle with depression into his musical offerings. Shy channels a fastidious indie pop sound, conjuring hooks reminiscent of pop ...
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WTF Videos Of The Week

WTF Videos Of The Week

Ladies and gentlemen, it's that time once again! Introducing, the latest instalment of our WTF Videos Of The Week segment. It's been an interesting one, that's for sure, but between the country, electro and off-the-wall hybrid combinations, we've got a couple of obscure offerings to serve up this week. No Volcano| Take ...
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TRACKS OF THE WEEK casette

Fresh New Music: The Weekly Hit List

Introducing the crème de la crème of this week's music submissions. From pop to rock to all things indie, it's time to check out a host of great new music!  Deep.Sleep | 1994 If raw guitars laden with plenty of reverb are your freshly brewed cuppa, it's time you checked out ...
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Sugarhouse premiere Love Anyone Else

PREMIERE: SUGARHOUSE | Love Anyone Else

This is the part of the job we LOVE – delivering helpings of fresh new music exclusively to your front door. Today we're excited to bring you a premiere from a band with BIG things on the Horizon. SUGARHOUSE, AKA Charlie Sinclair and Connie Craven, are a duo bringing a blissfully nostalgic twist to ...
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Track Of The Day: Huxlee | Ugly

A firm favourite of One Stop Record Shop, soulful pop sensation Huxlee has once again returned with a powerful new offering. "Ugly" is the fresh faced follow up to last month's "Big Breath In". Featuring a melancholy edge contrasted by the cut's radiant melodies, we meant it when we said Huxlee was ...
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Samuel Jack Refugee

Track Of The Day: Samuel Jack | Refugee

Offering fierce levels of distortion and bucketfuls of soul, UK artist Samuel Jack is bringing the fire. Unleashing his fresh cut "Refugee", Jack artfully condenses a twisting, soulful tale into three and a half minutes of pure listening pleasure. It's a bittersweet sound to be sure, channeling a raw, heartfelt undercurrent ...
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Michael Bernard Fitzgerald "I Wanna Make It With You"

Track Of The Day: Michael Bernard Fitzgerald | “I Wanna Make It With You”

Surging onto our radars with "I Wanna Make It With You", the infectiously uptempo offering has Michael Bernard Fitzgerald's mark stamped all over it. Hailing from Calgary, Canada, Fitzgerald has mastered the art of uptempo, contemporary pop – all with a double helpings of soul. Dripping with hooks, the title track, taken from ...
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PREMIERE: Lévie | Trouble

If you're searching for a refreshingly bold dose of alt pop, Lévie (pronounced leh-vee) is the artist you've been looking for. Unleashing his latest offering "Trouble", Lévie combines soulful vocals with surging, electronic undertones. It's a vibrant sound, one so diverse, it looks to span the entire genre spectrum. Blending luminous flecks of R&B ...
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no volcano

New Music: No Volcano | Walk Into A Wall

If you're hunting for indie-rock with a pop laden, retro edge, look no further than Arizona's very own No Volcano. Bringing together a host of musical talents, this musical quartet have unleashed "Walk Into A Wall" for your listening pleasure. Blending bouncing energy and eclecticism that edges away from the squeaky ...
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Lauren Ruth Ward

Track Of The Day: Lauren Ruth Ward | Did I Offend You?

If you're after magical vocals that have that rare, goosebump inducing quality, look no further than the wonderful Lauren Ruth Ward. Seamlessly blending grit, bravado and a couple of handfuls of attitude, this badass songstress has unleashed her latest single, "Did I Offend You?", upon the unsuspecting citizens of the world ...
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BRÅVO PREMIERE Why I Don't Feel You

PREMIERE: BRÅVO | WHY I DON’T FEEL YOU |

Dutch powerhouse BRÅVO has returned, serving up a slice of dulcet pop in time for New Music Friday. One Stop Record Shop can exclusively premiere "Why I Don't Feel You", a cut that's already creating ripples across the North Sea. The fierce follow up to 2015's The Calling, BRÅVO's – or Sjoerd de Vries ...
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VON GREY - Poison In The Water

Track Of The Day: VON GREY | Poison In The Water

If drama is your remit, VON GREY is the spectacular soundscape you've been searching for. "Poison In The Water" is a cut that sees surging vocals and pounding basslines combine, culminating in a sublime slice of indulgent dark-pop. If it's aim is to grab your attention, then it's a case of mission ...
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Kid Astray Fall To My Knees

Introducing: Kid Astray | Fall To My Knees

If you're after indie-pop hooks by the dozen and a top-notch video to boot, Norwegian outfit Kid Astray are the act for you. Returning after a flurry of releases to deliver their latest electronic anthem "Fall To My Knees", the track teams infectious hooks and euphoric summer vibes. With influences ranging from ...
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Go Fever Folk Zero

Introducing: Go Fever | Folk Zero

When it comes to engrossing narratives and garishly vibrant wigs, no one does it better than Go Fever. Blending reverb laden punk choruses with visuals depicting superheroes waging war at gas stations, you'd be hard struck to find a more entertaining combination if you tried. Having unleashed the video for ...
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The Ivins Tell Me

Track Of The Day: The Ivins | Tell Me Why + New Album

Rock 'n' Roll comes in all shapes and sizes, none more so than this latest offering from Nashville-based The Ivins. Complete with soaring, arena worthy choruses, "Tell Me" blends flecks of The Stereophonics with the uplifting hooks and ferocity of bands like You Me At Six and Little Brother Eli ...
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Jaymes Young, Stoned On You

Track Of The Day: Jaymes Young | Stoned On You

Tinged with dulcet flecks of R&B, Jaymes Young's new cut "Stoned On You" oozes blistering potential. Merging brilliantly bare instrumentals that slowly build into surging cries of "Gonna get stoned on you // Nothing else burns like you do" the track is a crossover that's set to be a winner with both alt-pop ...
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The Khanz Be Somebody

NEWS: The Khanz Unleash Video For “Be Somebody”

As a band we've been backing for a while now, The Khanz have pretty much become One Stop Record Shop's honorary Aussie spirit animal. After featuring their infectious track "Be Somebody" a number of weeks ago, we're happy to report they've unleashed a feel-good video to boot. It's set to feature in ...
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LPX Tremble

Track Of The Day: LPX | Tremble

A firm favourite of One Stop, LPX AKA Lizzy Plapinger, brings her resonating huskiness to yet another vibrant alt-pop cut. "Tremble" is a surging show of force. After stepping into the spotlight with her tour de force solo debut "Tightrope" earlier this year, LPX's surrealistic and arresting follow up blends raw vocals with ...
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NEWS: Paramore Unleash “Hard Times” + New Album ‘After Laughter’

In true Paramore form, rumours of returning members and new music have been flying for as long as we care to remember. From the teasing of album artwork (below) to Blink-182's Mark Hoppus' involvement in the new album and even investigative fans uncovering the registration of 12 new tracks on ASCAP ...
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OUTLYA Higher

Track Of The Day: OUTLYA | Higher

If infectious verses and souring choruses are your cuppa jojo, then look no further than "Higher", the latest offering from up-and-comer OUTLYA. Produced by Dan Grech-Marguerat (The Vaccines, Scissor Sisters, Radiohead), the track is a thunderous and euphoric summer anthem.  The follow up to debut track,"The Light", this latest offering ...
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WTF Videos Of The Week

WTF Videos Of The Week

Ladies and gentlemen, it's that time once again! Introducing, the latest instalment of our WTF Videos Of The Week segment. It's been an interesting one, that's for sure, but between the country, electro and off-the-wall hybrid combinations, we've got a couple of obscure offerings to serve up this week. Monkey Warhol| Don't ...
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You Me At Six / Night People

LIVE: You Me At Six’s Homecoming At London’s Alexandra Palace

The release of Night People marked a milestone for You Me At Six. Joining forces with music giant BMG, the band unleashed a rock album that attempted to propel them beyond the confines of Kerrang! covers and Radio 1 playlists. 'Doesn't sound too confining', I hear you cry. Yet, even in ...
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HAUS review Say What You Say

Track Of The Day: HAUS | Say What You Say

HAUS, an en vogue quintet bred in Tottenham (evident from their alternative Germanic tag), have once again unleashed a genuine gem. Taken from their inbound EP SWYSEP, “Say What You Say” is outright fire. Via their fresh track, the band wanted to "address the self-contradictory system we live in today… a ...
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Track Of The Day: Tors | Merry Go Round

If your Thursday's in need of some low-key harmonies to ease you into the bank holiday, it's time you copped a listen of Devon four-piece Tors. Latest track "Merry Go Round" is a soothing blend perfect for the weekend wind-down. Fronted by brothers Matt and Theo Weedon, Tors have already built ...
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Track Of The Day: Ary | Childhood Dreams

If infectious indie-pop is your forte, it's time you wrapped your ears around Norwegian talent ARY. Latest cut "Childhood Dreams" is a brilliant dose of indulgence, blending surging baselines with crisp, soaring vocals. It's an intriguingly fresh offering from the Oslo-based artist, slowly building in complexity with glimmers of brilliance peeping through ...
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Track Of The Day: Afrodile Trane | In A Sentiment

Imagine Amy Winehouse got locked in a room with Corrine Baley-Rae, and the pair decided to make sweet sweet music that contained a hint of David Bowie's "Space Oddity". We're pretty sure the result would sound a little like this, the new blues/R&B laden pop offering from Afrodile Trane. Latest release, "In ...
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Sody Let Go Artwork

Track Of The Day: Sody | Let Go

At the tender age of 16, Londoner Sody is a vocalist bucking an industry wide trend. With younger and younger artists being churned out of the big bad musical machine, it's refreshing to find a talent that isn't being told to cover topics beyond her years or marketed as some sort of lolita-esque, sexual icon ...
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New Music: ZØYA | I Still Believe

Hailing from Columbus, OH, ZØYA is a singer-songwriter crafting tunes for the pop loving masses. Producing songs with heart, ZØYA creates positive music with a soulful undercurrent. Latest single "I Still Believe" is a track penned with empowerment in mind, highlights the importance of believing and having steadfastness in faith. It's a bit ...
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Huxlee Big Breath in artwork

Track Of The Day: Huxlee | Big Breath In

If you're after a hearty helping of indie-pop with all the trimmings, it's time you grabbed an earful of Californian talent Huxlee. Crafted from the tears of angels (ok, not quite, but I make a bloody good sales woman), latest single "Big Breath In" blends crisp harmonies and quintessential indie-pop vocals, with ...
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Passport To Stockholm

Track Of The Day: Passport To Stockholm | Shine On

If infectious tunage is what you're after, look no further than London's very own Passport to Stockholm. Aside from a name that suggests a love of all things Scandi (or a desire to flee the country ahead of Brexit), the British lads are churning out indie infused pop bangers like they're going ...
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Track Of The Day: LPX | Tightrope

LPX's brand new video for "Tightrope" is here and it's just as mesmerising as we'd hoped. Coming at you like an unrestrained ball of energy (or your best mate after a few shots of patrón), the track blends glitchy guitar lines with edgy pop vocals. LPX, AKA Lizzy Plapinger, has fundamentally ...
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Track Of The Day: Apsley | Fear

Crafting pop with a suitably indie edge (whatever indie truly stands for these days), Apsley has been hard at work in the kitchen, cooking up over 40 new tracks for his latest solo project. New cut "Fear" is a cracking offering, blending infectious vocal lines with heavy electronic drum fills ...
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PREMIERE: Young Astronaut | Wellow

Despite being relative newcomers, Young Astronaut are a band taking the concept of dulcet indie to new heights. Exclusively unleashing fresh track "Wellow", the British four-piece have carefully cultivated a sound that's bubbling with potential. Blending haunting vocals with an edge that could almost be described as gaelic, the band's latest release ...
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Matt Wills - Emily

Track Of The Day: Matt Wills // Emily

If it's emotive alt-pop you're after, look no further than British up-and-comer Matt Wills. Home from touring with big name acts like Bastille and Singala, gorgeous London lad Wills (not to be confused with the Busted bassist of a similar name) has just unleashed an absolute heart-throbber, “Emily”. True to its ...
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Can You Hear Us Now? HOUSEWIVES Daisy Mojave Holland, Steph Marziano, Denai Moore

PREMIERE: HOUSEWIVES // Can You Hear Us Now?

If recent events are anything to go by, the power of a united female voice is more necessary than ever. It's in light of these constant battles for women's fundamental human rights that a new female superpower has been born – introducing HOUSEWIVES, an emerging female collective that's set to pack a punch ...
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Jay Pray - I'd Go Anywhere (Do Anything)

Introducing: Jay Pray // I’d Go Anywhere (Do Anything)

It's time for some shady indie-pop in the form of Jay Pray's "I'd Go Anywhere (Do Anything)". Hailing from Connecticut, Jay Pray's debut solo full-length effort blends floating synths with dreamy, disco infused pop verses. Think Jamiroquai meets Empire Of The Sun. Having honed his craft with a continuous stream of ...
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Orange o'clock release Get It On

Track Of The Day: Orange O’clock // Get It On

If you're after rock 'n' roll overflowing with infectious grit, Orange O'clock needs to be the latest addition to your playlist. Their latest single, "Get It On", blends soulful choruses with a brit-rock vibe, something that conjures a mix of James Brown's soulful tones with distinct flecks of Bleeker and Arctic Monkeys’ ...
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Must See: The Beatles Take Over Proud Chelsea

There's nothing we love more than never before seen (and heard) musical oddities. As news breaks of Paul McCartney laying down tracks with Ringo Starr ahead of the drummer's latest studio album, we've caught wind of another historic event. OK, so there isn't exactly a Beatles reunion on the cards, ...
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Track Of The Day: The Dabhands // Maybe I

If you're after rock music served with a side of attitude, it's time you gave The Dabhands a listen. Let's be clear, there's more to this band than just a great name. Their debut release, "Maybe I" blends rough flecks of punk with soaring choruses that will infect you with their oh-so-British ...
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Track Of The Day: ZiBBZ // RUN

If you're hunting for infectious indie-pop, then look no further than sibling duo ZiBBZ. Raised in Switzerland, the pair gained national recognition as teenagers which led to Swiss MTV giving them their own reality TV show. Now based in Los Angeles, they have already shared the stage with renown acts such ...
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Track Of The Day: BOKEH // Don’t Leave The Fire

In what is her first solo release, New Zealand-born and Brussels-based Chloe Lewer, aka BOKEH, has unleashed "Don't Leave The Fire". Hitting us with a fun, electro-pop tune, her latest single is guaranteed to get you up and dancing, channeling your inner 80s disco persona. The recently released EP of the same ...
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WTF Videos Of The Week

WTF Videos Of The Week!

Once again it's time to unveil the weirdest and most wonderfulestestest submissions we've had through our cat-flap this week. It's been an interesting one, that's for sure, but between the country, electro and off-the-wall hybrid combinations, we've got a couple of obscure offerings to serve up this week. Kennedy | Bareback ...
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Track Of The Day: I SEE RIVERS // DA RAM

Hailing from the length and breadth of Norway but currently residing in Liverpool (think they took a wrong turn somewhere), I SEE RIVERS are a trio with a magical formula that's sparking our attention. Latest track "DA RAM" (we're not talking the goaty kind) is a contagiously quaint sound, merging impish cries ...
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Track Of The Day: Quigley // Watch With You

Hailing from this currently United of Kingdoms, Quigley – not to be confused with the Democratic congressman battling Trump – is a four-piece producing sublime melodies you'll struggle to rid from your head. "Watch With You" is the follow up to 2016s single "Follow You" (there's a theme going on here), a track that saw the ...
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Saturday Drive Kids Are Cruel

Introducing: Saturday Drive // Kids Are Cruel

Self-indulgence is bloody brilliant brilliant, isn't it? This is one such glutinous move on our part. Saturday Drive have propelled us headfirst into the 90s with their Americana doused "Kids Are Cruel", a throwback hybrid that's been dragged kicking and screaming into 2017. Blending the infectious basslines of Weezer with the ...
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The Land Below

Track Of The Day: The Land Below // Soften The Blow

Swedish chill-pop prince The Land Below (I know, I know, these genre's are getting well out of hand) is back following the success of this previous two singles, "And On" and "Don't Stop The Rain", which wracked up over 1 million plays each on Spotify. Hailing from the heartlands of Scandinavia ...
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Track Of The Day: Adrian Glynn // The Kind That Keeps You Up

It's time for a bubblin' pop offering from Vancouver-based Adrian Glynn. With his latest album, morelightthannolight, having none other than The Zolas behind its production wheel, there was no doubt it would unleash a powerful sound. Glynn left behind a budding career as a character actor embodying pimps and junkies (life goals right ...
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Young Earth Got A Secret

Track Of The Day: Young Earth // Got A Secret

It's time to introduce some cheeky Irish lads into the mix, on what is yet another mundane Monday morning. Hailing from Dublin, Young Earth are a band drifting effortlessly between summer pop tunes and heavier, guitar laden tracks. Their latest single, "Got A Secret" is a contemporary indie-rock offering with ...
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The Jacks Wings review

Track Of The Day: The Jacks // Wings

Weaving deliciously indie choruses from the heart of America, One Stop favourites The Jacks have returned with a follow up to their previous release, "Hot Reaction". New single, "Wings" brings forth the band's characteristically addictive vocals, perfectly intertwining their alternative guitar licks with a hefty dose of nostalgia. This is ...
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Track Of The Day: Absofacto // Light Outside

The band with a name dyslexics love-to-hate is once again back! Allow Absofacto to soothe your soul with an infectious dose of alternative pop. Featuring single artwork by internationally acclaimed visual artist Min Liu, their latest single, "Light Outside" blends euphoric flecks of Empire Of The Sun with a drunkenly ...
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HAUS review Gave You All

Track Of The Day: HAUS // Gave You All

It's Tuesday blues-day (the weekend feels no nearer so we thought we'd rename it) and as such, it's time to rid yourselves of those cobwebs courtesy of our secret weapon, HAUS. Blending subtle melodies with a surging bassline and a smattering of synths, "Gave You All" is so infectious it should ...
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Track Of The Day: Jessie Early // Holy Ghost

Spinning soulful vocals with flecks of electro has led Jessie Early to create an alternative pop bliss in the form of new single "Holy Ghost". The second single taken from her upcoming EP Wild Honey, "Holy Ghost" is a track that feels eerily familiar. It's Early's tone that really seals ...
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Neon Waltz Live In Brighton

LIVE REVIEW: Neon Waltz // The Hope & Ruin, Brighton

This week saw six small town lads by the name of Neon Waltz conquer Brighton’s Hope and Ruin venue with almighty force. Travelling from the comfort of John O’Groats at the very tip of the mainland, a town where the population “are all probably cousins”, these cheeky runaways were quite the ...
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New Track: Kyros // Monster

If you're on the hunt for heavy guitars and intense drum fills, the only question I have is why the hell haven't you discovered Kyros yet? Unleashing a monster in the form of, er, "Monster", the track blends driving instrumentals with a pièce de résistance in the form of the hooky-as-hell chorus ...
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NATIVES single Warpaint, UK Tour

Track Of The Day: NATIVES // Warpaint

INCOMING! New Forest quartet NATIVES have just unleashed the storming new track "Warpaint" ahead of their 17-date UK tour and boy is it a cracker. Hot off Busted's UK Tour (don't judge, they're distinctly different – plus we were fan club members... back in 2002) the British alt-pop group blend tribal-infused ...
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Track Of The Day: Final State // WAYN? (Where Are You Now?)

So you know that whole sexy dual-language thing that Christine And The Queens does oh-so brilliantly? Well, I think One Stop Record Shop has just hit upon a competitor. Hailing from Quebec, Canada, Final State are a group bridging the language barrier with a storming blend of indie-pop with a delightful dash of ...
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The Khanz Be Somebody

Track Of The Day: The Khanz // Be Somebody

Today's Track Of The Day seamlessly condenses this glorious spring sunshine into one bubbling pop spectacle – and we're lapping up every damn drop. The Khanz are here – and don't we know it, serving up a nostalgic dose of the naughties with a distinctly contemporary edge. "Be Somebody" is ...
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AJR Weak review

Track Of The Day: AJR // Weak

If you're after a song that does what it says in the title, then indie-pop masters AJR well and truly take the biscuit. Their new single "Weak" quite literally makes us go to jelly – for all the right reasons. Hooky pop vocals are paired with synth-heavy (yup, we're not usually ...
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WTF Videos Of The Week

WTF Videos Of The Week

As a music blog, we receive a host of weird and wonderful videos on a daily basis. That being said, some of the offerings are decidedly weirder and far more entertaining than others. Introducing a new segment we like to call "WTF Videos Of The Week" - a concise round-up ...
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Banfi - Rosedale House

Track Of The Day: Banfi // Rosedale House

With March fast approaching, Banfi’s scorching new track “Rosedale House” is guaranteed to put a ‘spring’ in your step. Blending familiar flecks of Alt-J with slick indie guitar lines, this London three-piece channel something special to create their 80s infused, sync-pop sound. With gravely vocals that result in the human equivalent ...
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Saint Mesa - Jungle single review

Track Of The Day: Saint Mesa // Jungle

Pairing bold, jarring melodies with an edgy AF aesthetic, Saint Mesa is a project carefully crafted by self-taught musician Danny Cook. Spawned following years of hospitalisation for a rare disease, McCook has channeled the solitude and isolation that accompanied the experience to create his latest sonic offering. New release, "Jungle", is an alt-pop ...
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Track Of The Day: VHS COLLECTION // Wide Awake

Synth-smothered indie-funk. That pretty much encapsulates the surging sound of pop fiends VHS COLLECTION. Blending undeniable flecks of 80s disco synthpop with an indie undercurrent, "Wide Awake" exudes a sound reminiscent of relentless tune makers like Friendly Fires. It's something that makes that much more sense when you learn "Wide Awake" was ...
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From Kid New Gods

Track Of The Day: From Kid // New Gods

Crafting quintessential atmospheric pop, From Kid are a duo producing creations that define easy listening. Blending stirringly warm melodies with drone assisted arial imagery, latest single "New Gods" is the perfect wind down track. Unassuming guitars are joined by rolling synths, taking you on a journey that's mirrored by the ...
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Track Of The Day: Little Brother Eli // Oceans

Hailing a true return to form, Little Brother Eli are back and ready to unleash their latest single "Oceans" upon anyone within earshot. The Oxford 5-piece bring forth a powerful signature sound, fusing growling vocals, grumbling guitars and thunderous basslines, with the aim of hooking rock fans nationwide. Reverb laden guitars help ...
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The Pale White Reaction

Track Of The Day: The Pale White // Reaction

Blending roaring rock riffs and surging guitars, The Pale White have arrived, with their latest single "Reaction" acting as a statement of intent (and one of the most promising debuts we've seen in a while). Comprised of Adam Hope (vocals/guitar), Jack Hope on drums and Tom Booth on bass, this ...
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Danny Starr Ease My Mind

Track Of The Day: Danny Starr // Ease My Mind

Blending a sense of old school rock 'n' roll with a distinctly Baroque edge, former London Wasps rugby player turned singer-songwriter Danny Starr has returned with his latest single "Ease My Mind". Released today (17th Feb), the track blends pleading lyrics and cries of "If you don't love me // If ...
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Track Of The Day: Phoebe Green // Watercolour Envy

Straight to your headphones via Manchester, 19 year old Phoebe Green is churning out soulful alt-pop filled with promise. Her latest release, "Watercolour Envy", comes complete with surging verses that churn sinister undertones with oozing flecks of deception. It's a track that builds beautifully, culminating in an explosive bridge that leaves ...
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New Music: Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness releases ‘Zombies On Broadway’ Plus London show

What do you get when a piano powered pop-rock frontman flies solo after creating not one, but TWO internationally renowned bands? Well, something that looks and sounds a little bit like Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness we'd expect. Following countless world tours with Something Corporate and Jack's Mannequin, surviving leukaemia and ...
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Track of The Day: The Jacks // Hot Reaction

If you're searching for an authentic rock sound with a modern day twist, then look no further than Southern-California's The Jacks.  Quenching your thirst for raw, vintage sounding 60s and 70s rock, this is a band you need on your playlist. Having formed in high school, their long-awaited debut single has finally ...
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Vian Izak The Astronaut

Track Of The Day: Vian Izak // The Astronaut

Returning with yet another soul-shaking pop anthem in the form of new single "The Astronaut", South African American artist and producer Vian Izak refuses to let us forget him. His fourth release, composed on an old vanity grand piano from the 1920s, blends intense drum fills with the delicate tinkering of ivories. Ever ...
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Track Of The Day: Amy Guess // Comatose

Amy Guess is a name you need on your radar. If this Las Vegas lady’s aquamarine hair isn’t striking enough, then wrap your ears around her fresh track “Comatose”. Taken from her newly released EP 10 Times Out Of 10, the track was produced by none other than Dove Award winner Rusty Varenkamp ...
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Smokey Brights

Track Of The Day: Smokey Brights // In Demand

It's time to say hello to your new favourite car track! Harmoniously blending indie-pop perfection with a fierce bass line, Smokey Brights's track "In Demand" is sure to make the cut on any cult classic soundtrack. It's pretty much the ideal track for that rebellious road trip you've always dreamed ...
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Live Review: Into The Ark Live From The Garage

Tuesday night saw Welsh duo Into The Ark leave behind the set of The Voice, in favour of an intimate London show at The Garage, Islington - y'know, 'cos the best things come in small packages. Despite a smattering of tech problems and feedback issues right off the bat, this pair - ...
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The Chainsmokers Paris

Track Of The Day: The Chainsmokers // Paris (and a guest appearance from Nickelback)

It was in a recent Esquire article that journalist Matt Miller noted, "They're The Chainsmokers, and they're doing for EDM what Nickelback did to post-grunge arena rock: becoming immensely popular by using the worst cliches the genre has to offer, and then taking it down to the river and putting it out ...
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Madeleine Dopico

Track Of The Day: Madeleine Dopico // Me To Bleed

Madeleine Dopico has the ability to conjure surging monsters with the lone power of her voice. A relative newbie to the music scene, New York-based Dopico is one to watch with her genre-bending blend of pop meets alternative rock. Don't let her latest single, "Me To Bleed", deceive you with its calm ...
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Blitzkrieg City

Track Of The Day: Blitzkrieg City // Take Me With You

Having surged onto the scene with their hard-hitting debut EP "Another Broken Day", Bristol-based three-piece Blitzkrieg City are setting themselves up for an impressive 2017. Fusing the surging ferocity of Twin Atlantic with the throbbing backbeat of international punk-rock veterans like Blink-182 and Lonely The Brave, these newcomers are creating heavy riffs for hungry ...
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Through Juniper Vale

Track Of The Day: Through Juniper Vale // Fractions

If you take one piece of advice today, let it be ours (I mean, we're generally not that wise, but when it comes to music, we like to think we've got it down). Indie pop outfit Through Juniper Vale need to be the next artist addition to your Spotify playlist. Sure we're being demanding, ...
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Casey Hopkins Touch

Track Of The Day: Casey Hopkins // Touch

A modern take on roots-based rock'n'roll – think surging riffs, shattering ride cymbals and relentless drum fills – Casey Hopkins comes complete with writhing attitude aplenty. Declaring his mission to "fight mediocrity", the NY-based muso throws a handful of grit into the ring with his latest single "Touch". Blending the track's ...
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Rewind: Peking Duck // Stranger

It's not often we feature one that got away, but this classic track from Aussie duo Peking Duk - and released during the haze of Christmas - sees the boys join forces with Elliphant to create “Stranger”. Blending the spelling of a dyslexic with their undeniable talent for jazzy indie-electronica, "Stranger" ...
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The Beach review Bite My Tongue

Track Of The Day: The Beach // Bite My Tongue

Blending soothing guitar lines with arena-worthy choruses, George Morgan, A.K.A. The Beach, is a name you ought to have on your radar by now. His latest release, "Bite My Tongue", has all the markings of a summer smash – albeit with a chilly January release date. Having recently picked up ...
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KARMIC // higher self review

New Music: Karmic // Higher Self

Discover this grand little head-bopper of a track, in the form of Karmic's "Higher Self". Hailing from the West Coast, LA-based Karmic are creating foot-tapping tunes with an edge. Blending up-tempo indie-pop with an electro injection, "Higher Self" throws Karmic into the same pool as electro hit-maker Ladyhawke with snippets of Dragonette. If ...
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A Ripe Old Cover: On My Mind

We've got a ripe little tune for you on this dreary Monday morning - and we're warning you, it's one hell of a cover. For all the funk lovers out there we'd like to introduce Ripe - a seven-piece pop/soul band taking the internet by storm. Their object of affection is Ellie ...
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Saint PHNX King

Track Of The Day: Saint PHNX // King

Saint PHNX are producing a sound that can only be called defiance. Formed of Stevie and Al Jukes, Saint PHNX are cultivating records that pack one hell of a punch. Blending anthemic cries of "I just want to scream" with fierce, unrelenting drum fills, the band's latest single "King" is the ...
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COMPETITION: CAPITANO Unleash “My Bad” + Limited Edition Neon Vinyl

Labelling their sound as "Capitalistic Anti-Rock", CAPITANO are a band whose music gives you a giant goddamn slap in the face. It's bold, it's flamboyant, it's like being dosed up to the eyeballs on ecstasy and never getting the comedown. Their latest track "My Bad" is testament to this, merging ...
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Track Of The Day: AMISTAD // Darkerside

With watery-synths and a downright trippy intro, AMISTAD take us on a disjointed journey through the unknown with new track "Darkerside". Shot and directed by the band's bassist, Bassett, "Darkerside" is a catchy-as-hell alt-pop track illustrating the impact of our inner thoughts and “the battle between good and bad”. Depicting ...
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The Lad Classic

Track Of The Day: The Lad Classic // Are You With Me

When it comes to trials and tribulation, The Lad Classic are a band with quite the story to tell. Hailing from Toronto, Canada, this foursome have experienced the highs and lows of the music industry firsthand. Touring the world with the likes of major label signings Big Sugar (Universal) and The Motorleague ...
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Noréll- Damage Done

Track Of The Day: Noréll // Damage Done

Building on the success of their two previous singles, Scandi-pop sensations Noréll show no signs of stopping with the release of their latest track "Damage Done". Blending edgy, up-tempo pop vocals with its alternative production, Noréll draw parallels with big-hitters like Halsey and Mø. The visuals and pin-point production take centre stage; ...
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Dance A La Plage

Track Of The Day: Dance À La Plage // 222

If boundless energy is what you're after, Dance à la Plage is without a doubt the band for you. With a reputation for producing charismatic indie-pop, their eargasmic new track "222" firmly cements this standing. To put it in perspective, think the harmonious synchronisation of The 1975 meets the melodic guitar lines of ...
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One Stop Record Shop 2017 Artists To Watch

2017 Ones To Watch: The Best New Music

It's the start of a brand new year which can only mean one thing: we've got 12 months of storming new releases ahead of us. Now, being loyal music fans, we know you've done your fair share of list prowling thus far - from 'Hot 100s' to 'Must-Hear Acts' - but if ...
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The Survival Code

Watch As Broken Strings Unleash “The Survival Code”

The latest release from London-based band The Survival Code, "Broken Strings" is a hard-hitting track filled with steely determination. Lulling you into a false sense of comfort, the track's fast-paced opening packs a punch, dragging you kicking and screaming into an energy doused chorus. Strong vocals and heavy guitar lines ...
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Track Of The Day: Into The Ark // ‘Brightest Creatures’

Here's something exciting. *rubs hands with anticipation* Into The Ark are a band producing uptempo pop offerings with a truly electric undercurrent. Hailing from Blackwood in the South Wales Valleys, this duo first caught our attention with their debut single, "Ghost" – a powerful track overflowing with soul. "Brightest Creatures" is their highly ...
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Track Of The Day: Smallpools // Run With The Bulls

Following a time in hibernation, LA's Smallpools have unleashed their latest single "Run With The Bulls" – and boy has the wait been worth it. Packed with pacing, Two Door Cinema Club-esque guitar lines, the track's name says it all. Opening cries of  "Waves of people behind me//Are they following me?" ease you ...
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New Music: Tyler Bernhardt // A Man In A Red Suit

That gap between Christmas and New Year is always a bit of a grey area – you're a few pounds up, hungover and thoroughly dosed up on Home Alone and Elf – but that needn't be an excuse to stop playing festive tunes with an alternative edge. Tyler Bernhardt is ...
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Track Of The Day: Pale Honey // Real Thing

Pale Honey have released their first single of 2016 - and it’s as effortlessly sexy as the Swedish pair’s name. The hotly-tipped female duo, who've been praised by the likes of Stereogum and NME, are producing heavily distorted, indie-rock sounds for the listening masses. Stepping straight out of Gothenburg studios, their nervy ...
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Track Of The Day: Anne-Marie // Peak

'It Girl' of the moment Anne-Marie is taking over the internet by force. Seemingly unsatisfied with her single "Alarm" going Gold across Europe and Platinum over two continents, she's just gone and hit  250 million streams on a little-known service called Spotify, Her latest track, "Peak", blends husky tones – a ...
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Colour EP The Famous Boy Making Things

Track Of The Day: COLOUR // “Slow”

COLOUR are back – and they've got a mighty fine tune up their sleeve. Having performed exclusively at One Stop Record Shop's #BLOGTOBER live music event a couple of months back, things seem to be going from strength to strength for these cheeky northerners. Their latest release, "Slow", is the ...
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Track Of The Day: Bloodboy // Hey Kid

LA-based Bloodboy is here to fill your speakers with a blistering dose of alternative pop. Bloodboy aka Lexi Papillion is a surfer-turned-songwriter with bucket loads of attitude. Judging from her sophomore offering, it was a wise career move for the LA newcomer. "Hey Kid" makes a statement, blending post-punk defiance with the catchiest ...
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Everywhere // Heroine

Track Of The Day: Everywhere // Heroine

Everywhere are back with so much force, they might just come barging through your door any second. These Scandi rockers became firm favourites of ours upon the release of "Shades At Night" - a catchy AF pop choon that oozed sex appeal from every bar. We're clearly not the only ...
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Thinkpiece London review

Track Of The Day: Thinkpiece // You’re People You’re Evil

Today's Track Of The Day is a surging tune from London newbies Thinkpiece. The trio - made up of Callum Finn, Jamie Purdie and Milo Craig - offer up something exciting with this latest release. "You're People You're Evil" merges the flavours of Diskopunk (one of our favourite bands from the past 12 ...
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The Circle - Fire

Track of the Day: The Circle // Fire

We're going for a slice of European rock today, in the form of Italian Stallions The Circle and their new track "Fire". Opening with a lowly guitar line,  this track's a slow builder, unleashing a soaring chorus that's certainly worth the wait. "Fire"s foot-tapping capabilities are undeniable, blending anthemic choruses ...
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Arms Akimbo "miscommunication"

Track of the Day: Arms Akimbo // Miscommunicastion

Arms Akimbo have returned – this time, with a larger arsenal of musical weapons than ever before. Over the course of 2016, the LA-based 4-piece became favourites of ours. Their One Stop debut came in the form of the storming "Little Insensitive", a track with enough hooks to land a ...
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KYTES As We Row

Track of the Day: KYTES // As We Row

Merging flecks of The 1975 with reminents of Walk The Moon, German lads KYTES are producing feel good indie-pop for your listening pleasure. Let's get the whopping great elephant out of the room: YES, the vocal lines are eerily similar to those of a certain bloke that's only sold a ...
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Live Review: Caravan Palace // O2 Academy Brixton

We're always on the hunt for music that's a little out of the ordinary. Be it ridiculous stage shows, weird vocoder solos or downright hilarious lyrics – if it's unique, we're all ears. So when the opportunity arose to catch Caravan Palace at London's Brixton Academy, our schedule automatically became ...
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Track of the Day: Katie Ferrara // Jackets

By our own admittance, we sometimes like to dabble in a little bit of folk. We're not talking grab-your-tie-dye-clothes-a-guitar-and-settle-in-a-forest sort of folk, no, we're talking about the pop and rock variety; a smooth blend that still manages to retain a good old hook–or three. Katie Ferrara is an artist that ...
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The Wild Things Tour

Tack of the Day: The Wild Things // Devil’s Witness

If you're hunting for a unique pinch of alternative pop-rock with a retro vibe, then look no further than London's very own indipendent flag bearers The Wild Things. A band doing their bit for the independent music scene – their now famous "Bawls" at Hackney's German Deli act as a musical pedastall in the ...
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Track of the Day: Alexis Kings // Squire

Combining a touch of Americana with a solid pop/rock vibe, Alexis Kings are a band with some exciting tricks up their sleeve. Citing a range of genre-spanning influences–from Catfish & the Bottlemen and Blossoms, through to Royal Blood and Kanye West–"Squire" is the latest single from the Hertfordshire five-piece. A ...
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Live Review // Highasakite Soar In London

When it comes to producing deliciously dark pop, it's hard to find better than hard-hitting Norwegian flag bearers Highasakite. Arriving in the UK ahead of an all-encompassing one night stand at London's Heaven, the indie 5-piece had plenty to live up to following the release of 2016's Camp Echo. For ...
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Track Of The Day: Tympano // Wasteland

If it's guitar solos your after, then you've come to the right place. Tympano, a band oozing the finest roots-based rock'n'roll through your speakers, hail from a little old place named Adelaide, South Australia. Assaulting our eardrums with a blend of funk infused rock, their sound harps back to a ...
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PREMIERE: Hollow Twin // Bound By Blood

Haunting. The only word that truly describes the sound of Hollow Twin's latest single "Bound by Blood". The first release since 2015's Keepers, Hollow Twin are what can only be described as one of Canada's best kept secrets. Its sound is bleak yet entirely inviting, a strange combination that keeps you yearning for more. Teaming ...
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Track Of The Day: Bloodboy // Hey Kid

Quintessential alt-pop is better than any caffeine fix. It's basically a rule or something. That being said, what better way to wake you up than a large shot straight out of sunny LA. Bloodboy, aka surfer-turned-musician Lexie Papillion, is a sweet dose of originality. Her sound? A wonderful melting pot of defiance ...
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Danny Starr Darling

Track of the Day: Danny Starr // Cupid’s Drunk

Putting a twist on the notable sound of naughties indie rock, Danny Starr has stepped forward with a twinkle in his eye. "Cupid's Drunk" is taken from his freshly released debut EP, Darling , merging raw vocals with all the reverb you'd expect from an urgent, guitar-led single. There's no ignoring the flecks of Razorlight found in ...
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Moon Single We're So Close

Track Of The Day: Moon // We’re So Close

There's no two ways about it, Moon are a band delivering music that packs a punch. The LA-based synth-rock duo are tripping across the atlantic to thoroughly blow your eardrums. One. Single. At. A. Time. Their latest synth-heavy single "We're So Close" is about as anthemic as you can get without stuffing a ...
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The So So Glos

Introducing: The So So Glos // A.D.D. Life

It's time for some snare-smashing rock 'n' roll. Think raw punk angst merged with storming choruses and bellowing bass-lines. Yup, that about sums up The So So Glos. Hailing from the other side of the pond, this Brooklyn-based bunch have teamed White Stripe-esque bass lines with bucketfuls of attitude (think Sid Vicious trapped in ...
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Track Of The Day: Lilaw // Ninety-Five

Sometimes a track comes along containing something intriguing, something unique that you can't quite pinpoint. Whether contained in a writer's lyrical flair or hidden in a simple hook filled melody, that magical ingredient is a special something that commands attention. Today Lilaw has done just that, inviting us into her etherial dreampop ...
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Fleetwood Mac, Book, Cover

Must-Have Merch: Fleetwood Mac – The Complete Illustrated History

One Stop Record Shop are big fans of Merch. From limited edition vinyl and t-shirts, to autobiographies and posters, the market is flooded – so we've decided to start digging out the best musical tidbits the market has to offer. Our latest pick, Richie Unterberger's Fleetwood Mac: The Complete Illustrated ...
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Julia Cara Still Dancing

Track Of The Day: Julia Clara // Still Dancing

Imagine Lana Del Ray and Florence & The Machine found themselves crossed with Marina & The Diamonds – that's the sort of musical territory you'll find yourself in with today's Track Of The Day from Julia Clara. She may lack the power of the aforementioned big hitters, but she's an ...
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Trishes Day Jobs

Track of the Day: Trishes // “Day Jobs”

It's time to meet Trishes, the trinidadian singer/songwriter speaking to millennials everywhere. Tackling the subject of the minimum-wage struggle, "Day Jobs" speaks of the unrelenting daily grind and the desire to better ourselves. Produced by Grammy nominated producer First Born (Niki Minaj, Flo Rida, Arianna Grande), the track bridges the pop/R'n'B ...
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Arms Akimbo release Little Insensitive

Introducing: Arms Akimbo – “Little Insensitive”

Introducing Arms Akimbo, a band delivering quality indie-rock by the armful (pun totally intended). "Little Insensitive" is the latest power track brought forth by this LA quartet, filling your speakers with gritty vocals and plenty of reverb. Merging the stadium-worthy choruses of bands like Kings of Leon with the intricate melodies of Viola ...
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Mr Sanka Flight Mode single

Track Of The Day: Mr Sanka Unveil “Flight Mode”

Mr Sanka are here and they want you to bloody well know about it. Formed of Dutch singer and visual artist Nick van Hofwegen, alongside a couple of London-based producers in the form of Mustafa and James, Mr Sanka have set out to challenge your musical ideologies with a fresh set of genre-spanning ...
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Track Of The Day: SHVLLOWS Unleash “Zurich”

If distinctive, 80s etched electro-pop is your thing, then SHVLLOWS are a band you need to put on repeat. Claiming today's Track of the Day, "Zurich" is the latest release from the synth-heavy Edinburgh quartet. More than just another cog in the modern day chart machine, these boys are producing ...
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WESLYNN EP BLACK AND CHAMPAGNE

Track Of The Day: WESLYNN Unveil “Strange Feelings” Alongside New EP

In the mood for some catchy-as-hell pop with a retro vibe? Then give "Strange Feelings" – our brand new Track of the Day – a good old listen. Having formed at Arizona State University in 2013, WESLYNN is made up of Jared Geyer (Vocals/Guitar/Keyboard), Greg Olin (Guitar), Kevin Holmes (Drums) ...
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naomi scott

Track Of The Day: Naomi Scott “Promises”

Rise and shine folks; it's the beginning of a new week and we've got the dulcet tones of Naomi Scott to soothe that raging hangover and wash away the Monday blues. Her latest track "Promises" has super-smooth indulgence written all over it. Combining rich, etherial melodies with a bucketful of soul – ...
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Homes unveil Black Gold

Track Of The Day: Homes // Black Gold

If you're looking for a hearty serving of reverb laden, guitar drenched, rip-roaring indie rock, then look no further than today's offering from Homes. They're a band on the rise – having already caught the attention of big wigs at Radio X – and now they've joined an earthquaking night of FREE live ...
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We-Are-Z tour with Electric Six

New Muic Alert: WE-ARE-Z

When we heard the legends that are Electric Six were set to tour the UK (remember this high voltage number? Or maybe this trip to an unassuming homosexual drinking establishment?), it's safe to  say we came over all excited. Aside from a good 'ol dose of nostalgia and the fact ...
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Lola Cove release Wait Up For Me from new EP Sons and Daughters

Track Of The Day: Lola Cove “Wait Up For Me”

Avid readers may recognise the name Lola Cove – they're a band we've championed on the site before and the latest addition to our packed night of FREE live music as part of the #Blogtober Festival at The Finsbury! The London 5-piece have been hard at work in the studio preparing for the ...
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Crooked Coast release raw new track Icarus

Track Of The Day: Crooked Coast Fly Too Close To The Sun With “Icarus”

If you're up for cheeky, up-tempo merriness this fine day, then look no further than Crooked Coast and their storming new track "Icarus". It's alternative pop with an indie edge, something that naturally leads us to draw comparisons to Cosmo Jarvis, Iglu & Hartley and the ska-ness of the old greats ...
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Starley releases single "Call On Me"

Track Of The Day: Starley “Call On Me”

We're in the midst of Summer (I know, who'd have thought it UK), which for those of you who have been blessed with the gift of sunshine (not us), means that we're really, really happy for you. (No sarcasm. Whatsoever.) So to celebrate our eternal, sun-induced happiness – or lack ...
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Psychic Love Track Of The Day Ultralight single

Track Of The Day: Psychic Love Unleash Ultralight

Today's track of the day is etherial grunge at its finest. Combining angelic vocal lines with gritty reverb laden undertones, "Ultralight" is the long lost lovechild of The Kills and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Formed of Laura Peters, alongside Max Harrison (guitar) and Liam McCormack (bass), Psychic love are a band showing ...
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Petite Meller releases The Flute

Video Of The Week: Petite Meller “The Flute”

If the population of the world were to make one discovery on this utterly dreary day, let it be Petite Meller, the French lolita-esque oddity on a one woman mission to revolutionise pop. For those of you unfamiliar with Meller, you might want to take a look at what we made ...
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Kick the Robot release "Strange Familiar"

Want to Kick the Robot? Check Out Their New Track First

Thursday mornings always need a bit of oomph. Sure, you've made it over hump day, yet the end of the week isn't quite within grasp. Fear not music fans, for One Stop have a sure fire way of fast forwarding the day (that should be our new tag line). GREAT NEW MUSIC ...
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Fictionists EP Free Spirit Review

Fictionists Unveil Corking Video For “Free Spirit”

We like music videos. I mean, we like music videos A LOT. Sometimes what elevates a song from being a decent yet somewhat generic track, to a memorable pop triumph, can all be put down to the power of a music video. I mean, no disrespect to the likes of ...
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MISS at Barfly London unveil single Kinkajou

MISS Seduce Us With “Kinkajou”

If you're after something dark and seductive to liven up your Monday afternoon, look no further than MISS, with their storming track "Kinkajou". Combining fervent guitar licks and heavy bass-lines reminiscent of The White Stripes, this track is raw – in the sexiest kind of way. The addition of falsetto vocals keep ...
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grado "the key" single

Sunday Chill: Grado “The Key”

As much as we all love a good ol'dose of rock music, there's a time and a place for the guitar thrashing, head banging madness that ensues when you press play. Sometimes it's necessary to sit back (you're probably still in bed), hide yourself away from the world (yup, hangover in full ...
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Corey Harper

Fresh New Music: Corey Harper Shows Us The “California Sun”

Today we're heading stateside to introduce Portland-based singer/songwriter Corey Harper. OK, so before we begin, let's get the whopping great elephant well and truly out of the room. YES he does sound an awful lot like John Mayer. NO he isn't secretly just John Mayer in disguise, utilising SnapChat's FaceSwap feature far too well. It's ...
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Little Brother Eli new single hanging

Track Of The Week: Little Brother Eli Unveil “Hanging”

It may not be Sunday morning but it's confession time – the folk of One Stop Record Shop are suckers for blues laden rock tracks. From the raw guitars and distorted vocals, through to the relentless pound of a bass drum, there's really nothing quite like it. Little Brother Eli's latest release "Hanging" is ...
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Get Dreamy: Pyke Unveil “Close”

We all like surprises. Well, at least I do. And I know they say the best things come in small packages but I think that's downright silly – what about King Size beds and elephants?! Anyhow, this surprise is both big and something a little left field for One Stop ...
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the bourgeois single review

Hot And Heavy: Introducing The Bourgeois With Their “Designer Genes”

Ladies and gents, the weekend calls for us to stick two fingers up to the 9-5 and shout "HELL YEAH!" in the direction of a filthy all night party. And even if that doesn't sound like your cuppa tea, something a little heavier for the weekend just might. Introducing The Bourgeois, ...
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Mumford & Sons British Summertime Hyde Park

Live Review: Mumford & Sons, Alabama Shakes & Wolf Alice Hit Hyde Park For British Summer Time

It's safe to say it's been a jam-packed 15 months on the road for the Mumford & Sons boys. Touring their third album, Wilder Mind, Friday saw these folk-laded London lads touch down for the ultimate homecoming show. It was a line-up entirely curated by the band themselves; from The ...
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The Dirty Clergy release single "Decades" of album Rattlesnake

Filthy New Music: The Dirty Clergy

It's filthy, it's amped up and it's called "Decades" – the latest offering from The Dirty Clergy boys. A clear progression from their debut EP Breakdown, these boys from Winfield, Alabama, have definitely decided to ramp things up a gear. It's a place where rough'n'ready guitars merge with hook filled ...
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british festival fever

Live Review: Isle Of Wight Festival #Top5

The Isle Of Wight Festival - a weekend of summer musical madness, with a festival lineup like no other. Lush green fields by the sea are the perfect venue for a festival, especially for the family oriented ones like the Isle of Wight. Guests are completely spoiled for choice with ...
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jake Morley

Jake Morley Is Back And Means Business!

Whether the name Jake Morley is new to you, or you’ve been aware of him for some time now – this is not a name you’ll forget. With glowing press reviews, the support of huge radio stations including BBC 6 Music along with BBC Radio 2, and a dedicated fan ...
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The Amazons New Music

Pick Of The Week: The Amazons – Stay With Me

If your Wednesday needs an injection of Rock'n'Roll sustenance, then it's time to check out this musical gift from The Amazons. It's a cheeky, hook filled dose of afternoon delight (that Anchorman reference had to be slipped in as I'm sat in San Diego writing this very post). Playing a ...
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Bleeker - Highway

Bleeker Take Us On A Trip Down The Highway

One Stop Record Shop have an announcement to make. Now, we don't want to alarm anyone or cause a panic, but the thing is... I think we've just found our favourite new band. Going by the name of Bleeker, these boys have unleashed their latest single "Highway" on us and ...
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Lucy Lowe - Home single release

New Video Alert: Lucy Lowe – Take Me Home

With vocals that emit unmistakably smokey undertones, Lucy Lowe is an artist combining the mellow acoustic vibes of Colbie Callait with a sensual huskyness brought forth by the likes of Narina Pallot and Norah Jones. It's a sound that captures a unique naivety, a factor that's caught our attention in ...
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ZOO live from Camden's Fiddlers Elbow

Live Review: A Guitar Shredding Night At The Zoo

"Please vote to stay in the EU or I'll have to find new bandmates," remarks frontman Tom Hill from the stage of Camden's Fiddler's Elbow. And hell, it's as good a reason as any. For those not yet acquainted with the London-based blues rockers, Zoo is formed of Tom Hill (guitar/vocals), ...
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Hollis Brown Completed Fool New Music Review

Hollis Brown – Completed Fool

Merging the warm tones of classic soul, with the timeless sound of guitar led rock'n'roll, Hollis Brown are a US rock collective bringing a hulking big ladle of nostalgia to the table. Having created the ultimate in foot-tapping tracks with their latest release "Completed Fool", these boys have recently announced ...
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Live At The Lexington: Dunlop, Carty + Macfarlane

Blair Dunlop + Jack Carty + Kitty Macfarlane @ The Lexington. 25 April 2016 What best than a cold spring evening in London to witness a tender session of sugary new folk. Monday evening saw Blair Dunlop, Jack Carty and Kitty Macfarlane descend on North London’s Lexington, for a night ...
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Royal Teeth | Kids Conspire

Track Of The Week: Royal Teeth – “Kids Conspire”

Opening with the subdued crackle of a record player, “Kids Conspire” is a track attempting to drag you, limbs flailing, in countless musical directions. The latest effort from Louisiana's Royal Teeth, this is a five-piece producing foot-tapping pop with a quaintly alternative edge. From the acoustic tones of a single ...
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Step Rockets unveil new single West Coast

Step Rockets Take Us To The West Coast

Nothing beats a good ol' dose of rock tinged pop in all its finery – it's pretty much the greatest unwritten rule in music. Brimming with 80s nostalgia, “West Coast” upholds this understated theory of mine wholeheartedly (not that I enjoy blowing my own trumpet or anything). Combining guitar riffs ...
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Slow Runner release new music - New Monsters

Slow Runner Unleash New Monsters

New Monsters – an album title so exquisitely accurate, it comes with it's own box containing a round of applause. The 5th studio album from the Slow Runner boys (Michael Flynn and Josh Kaler), New Monsters is a considerable step up from previous offerings. The LP's self titled debut single appears, ...
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Black Box Cover Square Air Traffic Controller

Air Traffic Controller Unveil New LP ‘Black Box’

If you're hunting for carefree, bouncing indie-pop that would feel right at home in 500 Days Of Summer or Nick And Nora's Infinite Playlist, then Boston-based  Air Traffic Controller are the band for you. Comprised of vocalists Dave Munro and Casey Sullivan, the band's latest track "The House" is taken ...
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The Under Ground EP Fight Night Forever

Fight Night release “Forever”

If there's a single word that summaries Fight Night's track "Forever" adequately, it would have to be 'dramatic'. From the building string sections to the angsty rock infused vocals, this is a track that has 30 Seconds To Mars/Three Days Grace written all over it. Taken from their debut EP ...
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Whosah - Forget About It

Whosah, Now That’s One Optical Illusion!

For most bands, 90% of their time is spent tentatively crafting new material ('well, obviously!' I hear you cry, it's a ruddy single after all), with the leftover dregs being thrown into producing a homemade, semi-usable promo video. But whether you like it or not, in the era of YouTube ...
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Colour Unveil New Single Nowhere On One Stop Record Shop

Colour Unveil New Single “Nowhere”

If wholesome indie-pop is what you're after, then you needn't look further than today's offering from four chaps that go by the name of Colour. Hailing from the North (it's one big mystery you see), these four blokes have set out on a musical crusade to enlighten your eardrums. "Nowhere" ...
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Slutface - Kill 'Em With Kindness

Slutface try to “Kill ‘Em With Kindness”

Filling our speakers with carefree summer euphoria, Slutface have more to offer than just a name that cries out for attention. Having burst onto the scene with enough energy to power London multiple times over, at times it feels like ADHD has got the better of these jovial mischief-makers. Hot ...
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Dear Boy Local Roses single - new music

Dear Boy Unveil ‘Local Roses’

If you're a fan of pounding bass drums and dreamy 90s guitar riffs, then rest assured you've come to the right place. LA-born and London-bred (well, sort of, they wrote their debut self-titled EP in Vauxhall after all), Dear Boy are a 4-piece that have managed to merge a nostalgic ...
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Chirping release new single Corona

Chirping try to bribe us with “Corona”

Comprised of what we like to call "Lo-Fi Scandi Bounce" (yeah, whatever the fuck that means) and indie-crooning by the bucket load, Chirping are an indie 4-piece making waves. Their latest offering, taken off their EP Dancing With The Stars (out March 4th), is a guilt-free indie affair, jolted to ...
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The Farewell Broadcast – “I love you.” “I know”

Imagine someone cross-bred the angsty vocals of Blink-182's Mark Hoppus with the mellow acoustic vibes of a Rocket To The Moon / The Summer Set. OK, now take the result and regress it back a few years to a time before the aforementioned became accomplished stadium performers and the result ...
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The Happy Hippo Family –”Two Blocks Down”

The Happy Hippo Family – a band with a name more likely to conjure images of a u-rated, ball-munching board game or a new range of kinder chocolates. But don't let the name throw you, this Scandi bunch are creating lighthearted, feel good indie-pop for the masses. Lyrically, their latest ...
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Slow Burn by Andrew Grant

Andrew Grant Unveils “Slow Burn”

Tracks capable of unleashing enough ferocity to provoke a skin tingling reaction are few and far between these days. Sure, Adele's "Hello" was moving in its own Lionel Ritchie-esque right, but what I'm on about are the creative rarities, the chillingly eerie vocals, the eccentric flare. It's a sad thing, ...
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Episode new single "Swim" by indie pop rockers

TRACK OF THE WEEK: EPISODE – “SWIM”

Sometimes it's the small things that grab your attention; a wonky floor tile, a misspelled word or in this case, a funk filled guitar riff that makes you sit up and listen. No, I didn't just compare indie pop-rockers Episode's brand spanking new track "Swim" to your grandma's kitchen floor ...
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New Music Release: Everywhere "Shades At Night" Single

New Track Alert: Everywhere – “Shades At Night”

They're Swedish, they've already played alongside the likes of the Kaiser Chiefs and taken to the stage at the NME Awards and their tunes are catchier than the Norovirus. Need I give you another reason to check out Everywhere, London's shiny new alternative rock discovery? Comprised of Max Berga (Vocals, ...
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Lola Cove with their new single "Watched You Grow"

Track Of The Week: Lola Cove – “Watched You Grow”

Hailing from the deep dark depths of South London, Lola Cove are doing a stellar job of flying the flag for all things pop, rock and indie. Comprised of frontman Luke Richmond (piano, voice 'n' lungs), Ollie Richmond (vocals, guitar), Jonny Swales (bass), Owen Crane (vocals, guitar) and Rob Cousins ...
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AKA George FKA George Barnett The Scream

Track Of The Week: AKA George – “The Scream”

Halloween may have been and gone but AKA George (FKA George Barnett) is clearly not ready to let go of fright night just yet. Recent months have seen the pop-maverick churn out more tracks than you can shake a drumstick at, but in amongst the piles of discarded chords, bridges ...
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Sam Smith Spectre Writing's On The Wall

Sam Smith Unveils Theme Song For Latest Bond Film ‘Spectre’

"Writing's On The Wall" has officially been unveiled by Sam Smith as the theme song for the upcoming Bond film Spectre, but the real question now is whether or not the track lives up to expectation. Unfortunately the answer is a mixed bag of yes and nos. From the outset you can tell Smith's ...
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Album Review: Caviare Days

Caviare Days is the highly anticipated self-titled album from Swedish sisters Lina and Maja Westin and what it manages to achieve is quite unique. On first listen, you might be surprised to hear that it wasn't recorded in the midst of a late 60s psychedelic studio session but in the ...
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London Fashion Week – Musical Madness

It's that time of year again... London Fashion Week is upon us which means that we have a mixture of musical and fashion madness in store for you lovely lot! The One Stop Record Shop ventured over to the East End of London to experience the ultimate mix of tunes ...
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WE CANT GET ENOUGH OF: HAIM

But it's already single of the week I hear you cry! It is indeed, but over here at The One Stop Record Shop we simply can't get enough of these guys! 'The Wire' is the latest single from the trio of siblings and comes with a suitably comedic video. Featuring ...
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