Singles // Albums

I'm slightly disappointed, but not unexpectedly; after hearing their preview of' It's a Party' to give us a taste of what their mostly anticipated third album would sound like, I even doubted that there would be a second single, let alone third.
Evidently not as heavy as their previous stuff, a tad stale but...[more]

Fresh from a 15 month world tour the brothers Reid have lost none of their trademark melodic magic on this taster for the forthcoming album Like Comedy. 'Spinning Around in the Air' brings together the pair's knack for a witty lyric - "Let me rephrase that, I think there's a better line there, spinni...[more]

The Milk are starting to cause quite a stir amongst the British press at the moment, being bigged up by both the Guardian and NME and selling out shows across multiple reputable venues without even having a record deal; these Essex rockers must be doing something right.

Just like a hip hop infused 'B-...[more]

A BRIT school graduate, member of dubstep crew We Are Dubist and positive, politically-charged collective The People's Army', South West London rapper Potent Whisper follows up his last Single 'MYNIB' (Featuring Tenchoo) with 'Sacrifice'.

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If you're a regular Soundblab follower you may have noticed me singing (well, writing) the praises of Brazil's foremost post-rock band Labirinto and their staggeringly brilliant debut album Anatema. A debut LP that summoned up all the drama and beauty of Mogwai, Godspeed You! Black Emperor and Ex...[more]

Screama Ballerina are back with their third single 'Paper Cuts'. Continuing to vent their spleen on the class divisions and all that's wrong with the system, this time they focus on the harm and power that money does to people and how simple it would be if we didn't have to rely on it.

Charlie O'Connor ...[more]

Earnest indie types POBPAH might not seem the most obvious candidates for remix treatment, but this Record Store Day limited edition vinyl release is sure to appeal at least to their die-hard fans and a load of eBay chancers. In fairness, as well as nailing the 90s guitar-pop sound with ...[more]

It's always great to hear something from Shrag, Soundblab's favourite post-punk/rio...[more]

For a band whose cover of David Bowie's 'Slow Burn' was endorsed by the man himself, Films of Colour must be doing something right, and on new single 'Running' ...[more]

Manufactured pop bands m...[more]