Blue States set to play first show in years

Blue States have just announced their first show in over 9 years. They will be playing The Waiting Room in London on 3 October. Tickets are on sale now here at £4 + booking fee, £6 thereafter.

"Restless Spheres" Blue States' first album since 2007's "First Steps Into..." will be released on 16 September. Check out "Statues" and "Vision Trail" below. Preorder on vinyl / CD / digital from the following: iTunes / Rough Trade / Amazon / Bandcamp

Blue States announce new album 'Restless Spheres' share new track 'Vision Trail'

Blue States, the musical outlet of Andy Dragazis, has announced his first album in nine years. It's called 'Restless Spheres' and its out on 16 September. Spin premiered new track 'Vision Trail' yesterday and you can check it out below.

Preorder the album on CD / LP or Digital from Bandcamp, the Memphis store or Apple and receive an instant download of Vision Trail.

Weaves debut LP out now

the whole band is simply a sonic treat." – NPR
"a harebrained avalanche of guitars like a Rhys Chatham-style orchestra involving tUnE-yArDs, Mica Levi, Speedy Ortiz, the B-52's, and Pat Jordache”. – Pitchfork
“effervescent, like early-90s US alt rock dipped in sugar: bubblegrunge, Nirvana playing Looney Tunes” – Guardian
“already sounding like one of the debuts of the year.” - Sunday Times
“Postpunk hooks, surf-pop jangle and manic soul” - NME

We're delighted that Weaves' magnificent debut LP is out today on CD, neon pink LP, download and stream. Here's just a handful of the many ways you can get yourself up to speed:

Memphis Store
Rough Trade / Resident / Piccadilly
iTunes / Amazon
Spotify

Field Music compose new score for Somme centenary film Asunder

Field Music are all set to perform a newly commissioned live score with the Royal Northern Sinfonia and electronic duo Warm Digits to accompany 'Asunder', a film telling the tale of the North East’s involvement in the Somme, one of the most horrific battles of World War One.

The collaboration is commemorating the centenary of the Battle of the Somme, and Asunder brings together some of the region’s most exciting contemporary and classical musicians – Field Music, Royal Northern Sinfonia and Warm Digits plus award-winning British artist and filmmaker Esther Johnson and respected music writer, film producer, curator and member of best-selling pop band Saint Etienne, Bob Stanley.

Asunder paints the picture of Somme through largely unknown personal experiences. The film will be narrated by Kate Adie OBE, with Alun Armstrong as the voice of the Sunderland Daily Echo & Shipping Gazette. Asunder will premiere at the Sunderland Empire on 10 July before touring at selected venues.

Click here to book tickets or call the box office on 0844 871 3022.

Haley Bonar reveals new video for new single 'Kismet Kill'

Haley Bonar releases her stunning new album 'Impossbile Dream' on 5th August and she's kindly shared a new track, 'Kismet Kill'. Check out the video below and preorder the album from iTunes, Amazon or Rough Trade.

Haley will be on tour in the EU in October. Check out the dates and ticket links below:

13th Oct, Hamburg, Kleiner Donner, DE Tickets
14th Oct, Berlin, Privatclub, DE Tickets
16th Oct, Offenbach, Hafen 2, DE Tickets
17th Oct, Amsterdam, Paradiso, NL Tickets
19th Oct, Paris, Espace B, FR Tickets
21st Oct, Brighton, Green Door Store, UK Tickets
22nd Oct, Gateshead, The Sage, UK w / Field Music Tickets
23rd Oct, Glasgow, The Hug & Pint, UK Tickets
24th Oct, Leeds, Brudenell Social Club, UK Tickets
27th Oct, London, Moth Club, UK Tickets
28th Oct, Bristol, The Louisiana, UK Tickets
29th Oct, Manchester, The Ritz w / Field Music Tickets