Leicester UK-based alternative folk unit Mountaintop Junkshop are thrilled to share their latest single "I'm Still Looking For The Light", available now across music platforms courtesy of Electric Blanket Records.
"I'm Still Looking For The Light" acts as the latest sample from the group's upcoming album Misadventureland, due to be released on March 20th. A heartfelt blend of love, hope, and redemption, "I'm Still Looking for the Light" is a retro-inspired folk track that weaves together elements of Americana, country, and indie folk. With gentle guitars and soaring violins, the song evokes themes of resilience and desire, creating a rich, emotive sound that feels both timeless and deeply personal.
Hailing from Leicester UK, Mountaintop Junkshop could easily be mistaken for alt/country misfits from some lost California scene. The band make country-tinged minimal torch songs leaving space to hear pins drop and hearts breaking. Since forming they have shared stages with Jolie Holland, Herman Dune, Ronnie Lane’s Slim Chance, Nina Nastasia and many more. File in your record collection somewhere between Low, Mazzy Star, Songs Ohia and next to an old, yellowing, red-wine-stained copy of Frank Stanford poems.
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Bristol rock group Oswald Slain return with their new single ‘UGLY’, out now, taken from their debut EP ‘Kiss Me On The Mouth’ due for release April 2025.
Formerly known as Little Thief, Oswald Swain’s sound is a rich tapestry woven from the threads of classic Americana, echoing the timeless vibes of Neil Young and The Band, whilst infusing it with the gritty, energetic rock essence familiar from their previous works. Anchored by the driving rhythms and fuzzy guitars, their music offers both reflective depth and an irresistible groove, promising music that resonates with both heart and soul.
Under their previous moniker, the band toured the UK multiple times, playing slots at esteemed festivals such as Glastonbury, Shambala, Liverpool Sound City, Isle of Wight, Kendal Calling and Greenman Festival, receiving support from the likes of Far Out Magazine, RTE, BBC Radio 6’s Steve Lamacq and BBC Radio 1. Co-founding members Charlie Fitzgerald and Rhii Williams, who have been writing music together for over 10 years, made the difficult decision to change the band name and move forward in a new direction.
Born from the creative cocoon of their home studio, Oswald Slain is a testament to both personal growth and musical evolution. Recorded over the miserable January of 2024, Oswald Slain’s music reflects a period of introspection and growth. Having reconciled with the chaos of youth and the trials of aging, lyricist Fitz channels these experiences into sincere, humorous, evocative songwriting alongside the timeless swagger of old retro rock records.
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Manchester's Phoebe Green releases new single 'Rage Of A Kid' - the final taste of new five-track EP 'The Container' out 21st March via The Green Dream Machine. Phoebe will launch the EP with a run of headline dates this April, with stops in Leeds, Bristol, Manchester, Brighton and London.
Marking a significant evolution in her artistry, new EP 'The Container' was written and produced by Phoebe within the intimate settings of her flat in Manchester and her parents' house in the coastal town of Lytham St Annes, lyrically delving into the complexities of intense emotional connections, exploring themes of longing, obsession, and the delicate balance between self-love and self-sacrifice.
'Rage Of A Kid,' the opening track on 'The Container', is a powerful, electronically-tinged ballad about healing from past trauma. Sparse soundscapes evoke loneliness as the lyrics explore suppressed emotions - particularly anger. The song builds to a cathartic release with lush synths and atmospheric textures, culminating in Phoebe's visceral message: "Kicking and crying and taking a bite" - reclaiming the right to feel.
Speaking more on the inspiration behind new song 'Rage Of A Kid', Phoebe said: "‘Rage Of A Kid’ follows the discomfort of growing into myself and healing from past trauma. I spent a long time suppressing anger and any other difficult emotion in order to keep my head above water, but looking back I feel as though I wasted valuable years of my life doing anything in my power to avoid being consumed by it. It got to the point where I found it almost impossible to access, and when I did it was directed towards myself, because I felt so guilty for experiencing an emotion I had perceived for so long as “violent”. I learned eventually that anger is healthy and necessary and it serves a purpose when trying to process negative experiences, and especially in our current political climate, anger towards injustice is vital."
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