Sweeping Promises have shared a video for ‘Good Living Is Coming for You’, the title track from their upcoming album, which is out this Friday (June 30). It follows previous entries ‘Eraser’ and ‘You Shatter’. Check out the Jessica Bardsley-directed clip below.
“For this video, we collaborated with one of our closest friends, experimental filmmaker Jessica Bardsley (Life Without Dreams, Goodbye Thelma),” the band’s Lira Mondal and Caufield Schnug explained in a statement. “Drawing from the glamorous and bloodthirsty aesthetic of ‘70s and ‘80s horror films (Daughters of Darkness, The Hunger, The Lair of the White Worm, Dream Demon), the visual companion to ‘Good Living Is Coming for You’ channels the song’s unshakable feeling of discontent and encroaching domestic doom through the confines of a DIY horror flick as seen by some nameless sleepless soul on late-night cable, the line between movie and infomercial blurred to infernal effect.”
The Breeders have announced a 30th anniversary reissue of their 1993 LP, Last Splash. Last Splash (The 30th Anniversary Original Analog Edition) is set for release on September 22 via 4AD. The album was remastered from its original analog tapes, and it includes two unearthed archival songs, one of which – a co-write between Kim Deal and Black Francis from 1993 called ‘Go Man Go’ – is out now. Check out its accompanying video, directed by Brandon Weaver of Ironwing Studios, below.
The special edition of Last Splash spans two 12” 45rpm vinyl discs, plus an exclusive, one-sided etched 12” disc featuring the forgotten tracks. Along with ‘Go Man Go’, it contains ‘Divine Mascis’, a version of ‘Divine Hammer’ with lead vocals from Dinosaur Jr.’s J Mascis. The original sleeve art by the late designer Vaughan Oliver has also been reimagined by his long-time design partner Chris Bigg.
Last Splash (30th Anniversary Edition) Cover Artwork:
Last Splash (30th Anniversary Edition) Tracklist:
1. New Year (2023 Remaster)
2. Cannonball (2023 Remaster)
3. Invisible Man (2023 Remaster)
4. No Aloha (2023 Remaster)
5. Roi (2023 Remaster)
6. Do You Love Me Now? (2023 Remaster)
7. Flipside (2023 Remaster)
8. I Just Wanna Get Along (2023 Remaster)
9. Mad Lucas (2023 Remaster)
10. Divine Hammer (2023 Remaster)
11. S.O.S. (2023 Remaster)
12. Hag (2023 Remaster)
13. Saints (2023 Remaster)
14. Drivin’ on 9 (2023 Remaster)
15. Roi (Reprise) (2023 Remaster)
16. Go Man Go
17. Divine Mascis
Raleigh, N.C. band Truth Club have signed to Double Double Whammy, marking the announcement with the new single ‘Blue Eternal’. Check it out below.
“When I was 18, I was discovering this new world of young people who write music in their bedrooms like Frankie Cosmos, Told Slant, Free Cake, that were all totally blowing my mind,” the band’s Yvonne Chazal said of the signing in a statement. “I kept seeing the name Double Double Whammy everywhere, and that was the first time I ever really understood what a record label was. It feels like such a full-circle moment to sign with them, and we are feeling so grateful that the record found such a great home.”
Truth Club released their debut LP, Not an Exit, in 2019.
The Datejust by Rolex symbolises classic elegance and superior craftsmanship, anchoring as the flagship watch by the Swiss brand. Today, we’re thrilled to spotlight the Rolex Datejust 41 126333, a two-tone piece with exquisite dials to suit each individual’s needs since its introduction in 2016. This timepiece truly embodies the spirit of luxury and makes for a great first-time Rolex piece.
Design
The Rolex Datejust 41 is a timepiece that exudes sophistication. It comes with a myriad of dials, including one of my favourites, the champagne dial that is both sleek and enchanting — ideal for celebrations. The case itself combines oystersteel and yellow gold, ensuring durability and a luxurious feel on the wrist. A Datejust typically comes with a Jubilee or Oyster bracelet, adding a touch of timeless grace to the overall design.
Continuing, the fluted bezel is a distinctive feature of this piece and aids in creating depth. Originally, the fluting had a functional purpose: it served to screw the bezel onto the case, helping to ensure the watch’s waterproofness. Over time, the fluted bezel became an aesthetic element and remained one of the favourite parts of the watch.
Size-wise, the watch measures 41mm, a size that fits comfortably on most wrists. Those who prefer a smaller size may opt for a 36mm.
Movement
The heart of this timepiece is the Caliber 3235, a perpetual, mechanical, self-winding movement that boasts an impressive power reserve of approximately 70 hours. This movement is reliable and a testament to Rolex’s commitment in improving accuracy. It also comes with the newer Deepsea Rolex watches.
Conclusion
In a nutshell, the Rolex Datejust 41 126333 is a watch that delivers on all things luxury. It’s a watch that is as ready for action as you are, with a mighty and sophisticated design, fitting formalwear and relaxed day-outs when you’re looking for something more flashy. With the Datejust in its arsenal, Rolex still stands at the top of the hill regarding branding and name recognition.
Michael Kors announced the release of its Pre-Fall 2023 campaign for MICHAEL Michael Kors and Michael Kors Mens. The campaign was captured by photographer Blair Getz Mezibov and stars Nora Attal, Ella Rattigan and Baptiste Radufe. The campaign was shot at Mark’s Off Madison, a local hotspot in Manhattan, to convey the on-the-go energy of a great day.
Styles range from smart sets in unexpected hues to modern silhouettes in black and white. Fashion-forward sport-chic accessories and metallic details keep things on trend, while effortless layers ease the transition to fall. As for accessories, the Mila crossbody in all-new shades becomes the focal point for everyday elegance.
“The concept for the video first came from wanting to look like city finance bros,” the band’s Sophie Moss explained in a press release. “The kind of people that tear through six Elfbar vapes in a day and passive aggressively tell our assistants over the phone to make sure the cappuccino was hot by the time it got to our desks next time. We got up at 3am and went to the iconic spot right by the entrance of the Blackwall tunnel to get a view of the skyline. As the shoot went on, we thought maybe we looked like budget spies or the Blues Brothers. By 6am a guy in a small vest who looked like he’d been out all night asked if we were in an orchestra.”
Cantouris added: “We decided to take a more earnest approach with this video, due to the song’s subject matter. Poppy found an amazing location, and riffing off the idea that the band might actually be going to work in the city, Iris came up with the great idea to wear business attire. The costume element is of course tongue in cheek, which got us thinking we could have some fun with the intro to balance out the rest of the video’s feel. We filmed at 4am, and the monochrome qualities of the light combined with the black and white suits, and Canary Wharf as the backdrop, really gelled well together to get the look of sincerity we were aiming to achieve.”
Manchester-born, London-based songwriter and saxophonist Alabaster dePlume has announced a new LP, Come With Fierce Grace, with the single ‘Did You Know’. The follow-up to last year’s GOLD comes out September 8 via International Anthem. It includes contributions from Rozi Plain, Tom Skinner of the Smile and Sons of Kemet, Falle Nioke, Donna Thompson, and James Howard, among others. New single ‘Did You Know’ features singer and drummer Momoko Gill (aka MettaShiba), and you can check it out along with the album’s cover art and tracklist below.
Come With Fierce Grace Cover Artwork:
Come With Fierce Grace Tracklist:
1. Sibomandi [feat. Falle Nioke]
2. What Can It Take
3. To That Voice and Say
4. Greek Honey Slick [feat. Tom Skinner]
5. Give Me Away
6. Fall on Flowers
7. Did You Know [feat. Momoko Gill]
8. Levels of Human
9. Not Even Sobbing
10. The Best Thing in the World
11. Naked Like Water [feat. Donna Thompson]
12. Broken Again
Jeff Rosenstock has announced his next album: HELLMODE drops September 1 via Polyvinyl. New single ‘Doubt’ is out today alongside animated video made by the team behind Craig of the Creek, the Cartoon Network series for which Rosenstock provides the music. Check it out below, and scroll down for the album cover and tracklist.
“I wanted to make an anime-inspired video that captures the feeling of dread you feel when you know you’re gonna have to deal with some bad shit, and then that bad shit ends up way worse than you had even imagined,” Rosenstock explained in a statement. “I’ve also always wanted to make a video with some of the ridiculously talented artists at Craig of the Creek. We met up at Tony’s Darts Away in Burbank – which I feel obliged to shout out because they didn’t kick us out even though five of us sat outside there for about 3 hours and ordered one pretzel and one coffee in total. Everyone started throwing ideas around and pretty quickly, Najja, Dashawn & Deena started sketching out their storyboards right there at the bar. Soon enough a tiny animation pipeline was formed with Cory and Jon and poof boom bang uh-oh video happened. It was pretty incredible to see it all come together!”
HELLMODE, which follows 2020’s NO DREAM and its 2021 companion SKA DREAM, will include the previously released single ‘Liked U Better’. “To me, the album feels like the chaos of being alive right now,” Rosestock reflected. “We’re experiencing all these things at the same time that trigger our senses, and emotions that make us feel terrible. We’re just feeling way too much all at once!”
HELLMODE Cover Artwork:
LLMODE Tracklist:
1. WILL U STILL U
2. HEAD
3. LIKED U BETTER
4. DOUBT
5. FUTURE IS DUMB
6. SOFT LIVING
7. HEALMODE
8. LIFE ADMIN
9. I WANNA BE WRONG
10. GRAVEYARD SONG
11. 3 SUMMERS
Strawberry Runners, the project led by Emi Night, has announced a new self-titled album. Following 2017’s In the Garden, In the Night EP, Strawberry Runners was co-produced by Night and Michael Cormier-O’Leary. It includes the recently released track ‘Circle, Circle’, as well as a new song called ‘Look Like This’. Check out a video for it and see the album cover and tracklist below.
Night shared the following statement about the new song and video:
This is the first song that Michael Cormier O’Leary and I worked on together production-wise. We actually recorded another version as a straightforward rock/power pop song with the Philly band a few years back, but it never felt right. Last year, Mike was living up in Maine and looking to take on more production work. When he visited Brooklyn for a gig, we hung out for most of a day and got into talking about what happened with the album we started in Philly. I had left off midway through finishing the album when some heavy stuff came up with my family – a pause that extended through the pandemic. It was a combination of that and the fact that the songs weren’t feeling right. Together we figured that it might be fun to revisit the record with fresh ears, and re-work some of the old songs.
I told Mike that “Look Like This” was the first song I’d cut from the album as it was, so he offered to take a swing at re-arranging it. I re-recorded the song with just acoustic guitar and vocals, slowing down the tempo and lowering the key a bit to mellow it out. I sent some references for drum sounds I was into, along with a long playlist of music references for the vibe in general. Very soon after, maybe within a couple of days, he sent back a new keys/synth/midi arrangement under my vocal tracks. He had re-worked the rhythm a bit to pick the energy up, maintaining most of the guitar licks but keeping the track pretty keys/synths forward. There was a bit of back and forth after that and we honed the sound in the studio, adding more instrumentation. But when I heard that first pass from Mike, that was the moment I finally let myself start to feel excited about the possibility of this album getting out into the world.
“Look Like This” is a song about ego distortions, depression, the contradictions of the false self, and finding the boundary between imposed perceptions and one’s own spontaneous reality. Finding this boundary for yourself is something we should all strive to do in our image-driven world. The intention is to gather energy, to break out of oppressive thinking patterns, and find clarity.
In the video, I was thinking about the way that depression and your ego can distort your view of the world and yourself. I thought of a few ways to distort figures in video form – shadows, reflections, filters, lenses, and spent a couple days filming my bandmates and myself.”
The video features Benedict Kupstas, and the shadows of Michael Cormier O’Leary and Nico Hedley. It was edited by Santi and Ana Slade.
Strawberry Runners Cover Artwork:
Strawberry RunnersTracklist:
1. When I Walk
2. Breakup 2
3. ha ha
4. Alison
5. Angel in the Glass
6. Slip Through
7. Look Like This
8. Buddy
9. Hollow
10. Can I Take This
11. Bed and Blanket
12. Circle Circle
Jenny Owen Youngs has announced her first full-length studio album in over a decade. Avalanche is set to arrive on September 22 via Yep Roc Records. To celebrate the news, Youngs has shared the LP’s title track, which was co-written with Madi Diaz and is accompanied by a live performance video featuring Peter Silberman of the Antlers. Check it out below, alongside the album artwork and tracklist.
“An avalanche is an extreme force, it can cause great harm, and when it’s over, you can be certain things will be different than they were before,” Youngs reflected in a statement. “When it came time to name the album, this song leapt forward as the title track, because the unifying theme of this body of songs, to me, is the idea of moving from destruction to restoration, traveling through pain to possibility.”
Avalanche was recorded with producer Josh Kaufman. In addition to Madi Diaz and Peter Silberman, it features contributions from Christian Lee Hutson and drumming from the Walkmen’s Matt Barrick.. “There’s a good deal of heartbreak and disappointment in this music, but it ultimately gives way to excitement and promise, to the incredible, immeasurable bliss of falling in love and finding yourself again,” Youngs added. “These songs travel the whole emotional spectrum.”
1. Avalanche
2. Knife Went In
3. Goldenrod
4. Everglades
5. Bury Me Slowly
6. Next Time Around
7. It’s Later Than You Think
8. Salt
9. Set It On Fire
10. Now Comes the Mystery
