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Ivy - Long Distance (25 Year Anniversary Edition - Vinyl)

Ivy have announced a vinyl reissue of their seminal 2000 album Long Distance , available via Bar/None Records on November 1st, 2024.   Formed in 1994, the trio includes Andy Chase, Dominique Durand , and the late Adam Schlesinger , who together achieved critical success with their singular brand of disaffected, nuanced pop. To kick off the announcement, the band have shared a brand new, unearthed single entitled “ All I Ever Wanted .” The track was produced by Lloyd Cole in 1997 while the band were recording their album Apartment Life . It was shelved and has gone completely unheard until now. Originally released in November 2000, Ivy’s third studio album Long Distance is considered by many to be their breakthrough album. It’s heavily influenced by trip hop and new wave while maintaining the blend of indie pop and rock they had become known for. Long Distance includes some of Ivy’s most recognizable songs like “Worry About You”, “ Undertow ” and their hit song “ Edge of the Ocea...

Mike Viola - Death Speed Stay Teen

The new record of Mike Viola (" Rock of Boston ") will be released on September 20, 2024. The second single is called " Death Speed Stay Teen " - and it's an OUTBURST ! I LOVE it!

Man at Sea

Man at Sea is the moniker of Bristol based singer-songwriter David Hewson. Often compared to the likes of Rufus Wainwright and Thom Yorke, Hewson has been praised for his distinctive blend of introspective songwriting and soaring melodies. His songs intertwine sparse arrangements with captivating melodies, underpinned by lyrics that explore existential themes and the contemporary loss of spirituality. Recently he released " From the Morning " (a wonderful Nick Drake cover) and " Icarus ". Give it a try - you won't regret it!