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Once again the band rips into new sonic territory while still managing to nod back to classic psych-rock power pop acts like the Small Faces and Cheap Trick, as well as contemporary influences like the Pixies, The Killers and the Strokes. Listen to these new age psychedelic romance rockers hit the apex of space boogie and freak smash the genre paradigm again and again.

King Black Acid is a collective of musical wizards who are arranged and orchestrated by founding member Daniel Riddle.

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The band was founded in Spring 2019 by songwriter Olivia Wallace and drummer Stef Roti.

Released in May, 2020, this is the title track of a five track EP released on Bandcamp and Spotify.

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Inspired by scenes from Andre Tarkovsky’s 1996 arthouse classic film, Andrei Rublev is an emotive charge of hip-hop drums, crunching bass lines and hypnotic guitar solos, hinting further at the themes and ideas likely to form the basis of their upcoming record.

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Inspired by old shoegaze bands like Slowdive and Ride as well as more modern music like the killers. Dreamy synths, layered guitars and whispered vocals.

They have six tracks up on Soundcloud, including this double a-side, so check out the links below.

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Snarling, ferocious and dripping with fury, the Leeds outfit’s latest offering sees them incorporate experimental electronic influences within their distinctive sound, whilst retaining their boundless energy and trademark vocals to sublime effect.

With slots supporting the likes of Cloud Nothings, Yuck and Tigercub already ticked off alongside an appearance at Reading & Leeds Festival, the band’s burgeoning live reputation is sure to develop further in the coming months with live dates across the UK. [via Super Cat PR]

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Indie darlings Llovers possess bags of potential and take another giant leap forward in their latest release A Second With You.

Packed with glistening hooks and the anthemic quality to match, the Teesside outfit display their songwriting prowess once more and blend genres to perfection, drawing welcome comparisons to Tame Impala, MGMT and The 1975.

With extensive backing from the online community (NME, DIY, Dork, Clash), BBC 6 Music airplay and an impressive live show already leading to support slots alongside Anteros, Caro, Dream Wife and VANT, Llovers enter this new phase brimming with optimism and on the cusp of something special. [via Super Cat PR]

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Indie rockers FEVA return with Makin’ Waves, delivering an onslaught of fiercely infectious, high-octane riffs in their trademark anthemic style ahead of a series of tour dates throughout the UK.

Receiving widespread praise following the release of their blistering debut single Blind late last year, the Newcastle quartet have since firmly established themselves as a tenacious live outfit with several sold-out hometown headline shows and support slots alongside acts including Anteros and The Pale White.

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Philly artist CUBBAGE has returned with the spirited five track effort “Live at Forge Recording“, giving a more visceral vibe to their one-take live versions of new songs and covers.

The excellent new EP was released on March 30, 2018 as is available under a name-your-price model at Bandcamp. Highly recommended!

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The absolutely beautiful harmonies on “Wake Up Scared” can officially be found as the second track off the late 2013 debut EP “Bones” by Brooklyn musicians KINGS. The band has other releases available via BC in addition to their EP, including the solid 2016 LP “All That We Keep“, available for $15 total on both.

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