When you hear the words Live Laugh Love, you probably think of the insufferable self-affirmation posters, doormats, and other memorabilia that is designed to be as 100% overbearingly positive as possible. Chastity Belts version of this popular phrase is much more endearing. With the four-piece using it with a wink and a nod and exploring […]
At a Tarot reading during the pandemic, Ryan Fuson of Holy Wave was struck by the Five of Cups card which signifies loss and grief. A cloaked figure with a bowed head looming over three spilled chalices while ignoring the two full vessels, it is seen as symbolising dwelling in a negative past rather than […]
We’re a curious bunch here at Silent Radio and decided it was time to start scratching that itch, so we asked Death Valley Girls guitarist Larry Schemel what his favourite piece of music making equipment is. This is what he told us: What is it? It’s the BOSS FZ-5 Fuzz Pedal How long have […]
Death Valley Girls have unveiled the title-track from their upcoming album ‘Under the Spell of Joy’. The album is due out on October 2nd via Suicide Squeeze Records. Speaking about the new album, singer Bonnie Bloomgarden said: “‘Under the Spell of Joy’ is a space-gospel record. We believe we served as channels for what we […]
We’re a curious bunch here at Silent Radio and decided it was time to start scratching that itch, so we asked L.A. Witch bassist Irita Pai what her favourite piece of music making equipment is. This is what she told us: What is it? 1967 Gibson EB2. I bought it off the bass player in […]
Death Valley Girls have unveiled new video and single ‘Hold My Hand’. The song is taken from new album ‘Under the Spell of Joy’ set for release October 2nd via Suicide Squeeze Records. Speaking about the new single, frontwoman Bonnie Bloomgarden said: “Relationships are really tricky and can be super messy and complicated! I used […]
Los Angeles’s Death Valley Girls have announced their new album ‘Under the Spell of Joy’ is set for release on October 2nd via Suicide Squeeze Records and the band have unveiled new single taken from the album ‘The Universe’. Speaking about the album and new single, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Bonnie Bloomgarden said: “‘Under the Spell […]
Californian trio L.A. Witch have announced new single ‘Gen-Z’ taken from their upcoming second album ‘Play With Fire’, set for release August 21st via Suicide Squeeze Records. Speaking about the track, guitarist & vocalist Sade Sanchez said: “‘Gen-Z’ is inspired by a series of articles mentioning the high rates of suicide amongst the Gen-Z due […]
Following the release of their LP ‘Carnage Bargain’ via Suicide Squeeze late last year, Los Angeles four-piece The Paranoyds continue their streak of reminiscent sci-fi boogie with new digital single “Memory Foam”. The track accompanies a list of live dates, their first ever European tour. On this unearthed outtake from their ‘Carnage Bargain’ recording session, […]
After releasing their debut self-titled album earlier this year via Suicide Squeeze Records, Californian trio L.A. Witch are sharing a new video for ‘Drive Your Car’. The band have also announced a European tour next March including a run of UK dates. L.A. WITCH MARCH 2018 UK TOUR DATES TUE 27 – Nottingham UK, The […]
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GIGS OF 2024
ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 2024
LIVE REVIEW - CUMGIRL8: YES BASEMENT - 10/12/2024
LIVE REVIEW - IDLES: MANCHESTER APOLLO - 06/12/24
ALBUM ROUNDUP DECEMBER 2024
LIVE REVIEW: THE UNTHANKS - LYTHAM LOWTHER PAVILION: 04/12/24
ALBUM REVIEW - BEN FOLDS: SLEIGHER
ALBUM REVIEW: THE GO-BETWEENS – G STANDS FOR GO-BETWEENS: VOLUME 3 2000-2006
LIVE REVIEW: FONTAINES D.C. - MANCHESTER AVIVA STUDIOS: 29/11/24
INTERVIEW - THE KOWLOONS
