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    The latest music news from independent artists around the world.

    First Listen: The Sneaky Nixons – Sex

    With a unique musical swagger and penchant for seamlessly melding and molding genres and styles as easily as one might change a shirt, The Sneaky Nixons are poised to have their indie flag saluted by...

    First Listen: The Abstracts – Smells Like Summer

    On October 19th Cambridge, UK band The Abstracts released their new single "Smells Like Summer" to the masses. I have to tell you that the music coming from the UK as of late (at...

    First Listen: Hologram Teen – Tracksuit Minotaur / Post- Apocalyptic Teacakes

    While both haunting and eclectic, Hologram Teen's new A/B side for "Tracksuit Minotaur" and "Post-Apocalyptic Teacakes" invoke a free-form style not much heard in today's Electronica. While most music in that genre tend to...

    First Listen: Roberta Howett – Water To Fire

    Roberta Howett is set to release her electric single ‘Water to Fire’ later this month. A dynamic songstress with years of experience, Roberta has a unique tone and flawless range that has won the...

    Jammerzine Exclusive: Why Mofoisdead is WAY More Than a Cool Name

    Paul Galagher, front-man for up and coming Brisbane, Australia band Mofoisdead, describes the band as "A schizophrenic orgy of sonic debauchery" and, after listening to the pretty steadily this last year I can safely say...

    First Look: Yeallow – Be Sure

    This is a fun video. Actually, it's every bit of fun as the song. "Be Sure" is the new video by French indie Yeallow and this song, while harking little bits of They Might...

    First Listen: Counting Coins – All That I Need

    After a fast-paced year touring the UK and Europe, Hull (UK) based Counting Coins are to release ‘All That I Need’ as the second single from their forthcoming self-titled album on the 23rd of...

    The Test Drive: Robert Chaney – Cracked Picture Frames

    Sonic bliss has found a home in the mind of Robert Chaney, the South Florida native with a reverence for Americana and a sensibility for the folk tradition of old. To quote one Robert's...

    The Test Drive: Mickey 9s – Computer Inventor

    Explosive, unapologetic and infectious, Mickey 9s are four friends from Glasgow who have been playing together since their school days. They describe seeing Daft Punk's Alive Tour as "a spiritual-like encounter" that inspired them...

    New Romantic Pioneers Visage to Release Fith and Final Album

    80s New Romantic pioneers Visage are gearing up to release their fifth and final studio album on the 6th November 2015. The new album will be entitled “Demons to Diamonds” a name chosen by...

    First Look: Reole – Got Your Back Girl feat. Sophie Mendoza

    Funkmaster general Reole is following up his dazzling album ‘Hear Come The Drums’ with an equally incredible offering ‘What’s Cookin.’ The album is a warm homely feeling album that is honest and not over...
    Diane Charlemagne Featuring Andy Rourke

    First Listen: Diane Charlemagne Featuring Andy Rourke – It’s In Your Eyes

    'It's In Your Eyes' is a slice of sophisticated urban soul featuring iconic Moss Side singer Diane Charlemagne (Moby, Urban Cookie Collective, Goldie) and Simon Wolstencroft, long term member of The Fall and Ian...

    Jammerzine Exclusive: Interview with Bentley Jones and How He’s Leading a Music “Rebellion”

    I usually don't start a news piece off like this but, damn, Bentley Jones really has his shit together! This guy has not only that but his social media shit together (14 million Youtube...

    The Test Drive: Die Nerven – Out

    From the ashes of the post grunge comes Die Nerven (The Nerves). The German answer to the nü music revolution with 10 songs of sonic bliss designed to irritate your adrenal gland in such...

    First Listen: Raising Jupiter – Give Me The News

    With thick, rough, and heavy guitars starting the new track from Raising Jupiter, "Give Me The News" starts off as a hook filled rocker reminiscent of the alternative we all remembered and loved with...

    The Test Drive: Aleks Grey – Souls

    Souls is the debut EP from Norwegian musician Aleks Grey, a stunning collection of uplifting indie pop anthems. Born in Volda, Norway, acutely shy Aleks had never dared to sing publicly until one of his...

    Jammerzine Exclusive: A Conversation With Official Burnt Toast

    Not long ago we premiered Official Burnt Toast's double single "Money As Debt/Hi Time" and, I have to say,  these songs are much, much more than just songs. They are social commentary as progressive art. To...

    The Kinks: The Best Are Back!

    I'll tell you right now why this may be the greatest compilation album involving The Kinks EVER. Because Ray Davies was involved in putting it together. He personally picked some of the tracks and...

    First Look: Nigel Thomas – Fever

    Nigel Thomas has already achieved fame fronting the cult indie pop band ‘The Foxes.’ With this stellar group, Nigel supported the likes of The Troggs, Eddie and the Hot Rods, Amy McDonald, The Zombies,...

    Jammerzine Exclusive: Pacific Will Be Your Next Favorite Band

    With the pending release of their upcoming EP, "What Are You Waiting For" quickly approaching (November 13th) and the release of their new video for "Those Nights" it's easy to see why U.K. band...

    First Look: Beverly Girl – DNA

    Beverly Girl is the brainchild of Finnish natives Johanna Saarinen, Tuomas Orasmaa and Artur U. Described as ”One of 10 International artists to watch in 2015” and “the kind of music punk 80s Madonna...

    Jammerzine Exclusive: Casualty By Design With Ocasan

    Since I heard the first song I heard of theirs, and by that I mean theirs 2012 track for "No One's Safe In Soho" I felt that Milton Keynes' own Ocasan had that certain something...

    The Test Drive: Real Experts – The Trade Off

    The new album from London based synthpop project, Real Experts, bring forth their latest effort, "The Trade Off" with all of the flare and prestige of the best of the 80's and more. This...

    First Listen: The Sticklers – Breakfast In Hell

    "Breakfast In Hell", the upcoming track from The Sticklers, will be released on October 30th but, for those who can't wait, here is an early preview of this catchy, poppy and fun, track. Considered...

    First Listen: A Shoreline Dream – Time Is A Machine Gun

    "Time Is A Machine Gun", the new single from Denver, Colorado based A Shoreline Dream is a unique blend of tension and tranquility. This track is the epitome of musical solitude. The anguished melody...