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Foals – 2001

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Indietronica Staff

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Foals release new banger, ‘2001’. Bringing back the naughties inspired hi hats and Chic-worthy disco funk laden riffs, it’s safe to say that summer 2022 has arrived.

The Esteban-directed video depicts summer time antics, hot cruises, ice cream licking delights and beach chats. Watch below.

Expect their seventh album, ‘Life Is Yours’ on 17 June.

Sounds like: The Black Keys, Muse, The Maccabees, The Griswolds, Coasts, Sea Girls, Blossoms, Viola Beach, The Night Café, The Amazons, Klaxons

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FOALS · 2001

Funeral Suits – Tree Of Life

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Indietronica Staff

Funeral Suits

Funeral Suits share the dark video for ‘Tree Of Life’, featuring a lot of men in suits.

…But the video is more than that. It’s actually a portrayal of the seven deadly sins within the context of current global financial issues.

Jochen Schmalbach (Rammstein) helped record the track, while the production and mix work has been done by the father-and-son team of Ken Thomas (Sigur Rós, M83), and Jolyon Thomas (Slaves).

Sounds like: Marble Sounds, Satellite Stories, Blossoms, Coasts, The Jungle Giants

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SKIES – Drone

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Indietronica Staff

SKIES

Another cracking track from the Kent duo, SKIES.

The track is called ‘Drone’ and is once again delivers on all fronts; huge choruses, honest lyrics and atmospheric synths.

SKIES released ‘Drone’ via LAB Records on 29 January

Sounds like: High Tyde, Coasts, Polarheart, Coheed & Cambria, Two Door Cinema Club, Paramore, Chvrches, The 1975, Biffy Clyro, Something Corporate, The Dunwells

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Foals – Birch Tree

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Indietronica Staff

Foals

Foals are back with the video for ‘Birch Tree’, taken from their highly successful ‘What Went Down’ album.

The video, directed by Dave Ma, was filmed in soft filter in California, and shows off more of the band’s personalities.

February Tour Dates

Wednesday 10th – Dublin, 3Arena
Friday 12th – Glasgow, The SSE Hydro
Saturday 13th – Manchester, Arena
Tuesday 16th – London, The Wembley Arena
Friday 19th – Birmingham, Barclaycard Arena
Saturday 20th – Leeds, First Direct Arena

Sounds like: The Black Keys, Muse, The Maccabees, The Griswolds, Coasts

Shields – Face to Face

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Indietronica Staff

Shields

Shields are an alt-pop five-piece from the UK.

Their latest track ‘Face to Face’ has been taken from their debut album ‘How Can We Fix This?’, which has been produced by Adrian Bushby (Muse, Foo Fighters).

Bushby sings praises of the band, “Shields, in my opinion, are one of the best bands I’ve heard in a long while in both songwriting and performance. They are an incredibly fresh and original-sounding band who I think will go on to achieve great things.”

Watch the video below to see if you agree.

‘How Can We Fix This?’, is available for pre-order, with a free download of ‘Face to Face’ for all pre-orders. You can’t say fairer than that!

Sounds like: Foals, The Maccabees, The Griswolds, Coasts

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TOYS – Fire

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Indietronica Staff

TOYS – Fire

TOYS is Parisian duo, Paul Prier and Bastien Doremus.

The pair has worked tirelessly for two years, touching up their style to produce an infectious energy of pop packed with synthesizers and bathed in hip-hop and house.

Continuing their passion for creating strong, and often explicit, visuals to accompany their music is the new video for ‘Fire’, which has been directed by Louis de Caunes (who also directed ‘Hey Boy’).

The video for ‘Fire’ has been produced by, and also features ‘Blue Is The Warmest Colour’ star Adèle Exarchopoulos, who stars alongside real life partner, Parisian actor and model Jérémie Laheurte, in a pretend love story.

César nominated scriptwriter Marie Monge (‘Marseille La Nuit’) was in charge of developing the script.

The music video is an edited version of ‘Apnee’, a short film, that will broadcast on French TV channel Canal Plus on 1 December, and features an extended version of ‘Fire’ as the soundtrack.

Sounds like: Foals, Coasts, Boxed In, Ben Khan

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Interview with The Hunna

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Indietronica Staff

The Hunna

Hertfordshire four-piece The Hunna is causing quite a stir in the music world.

We caught up with the guys following their recent tour with Coasts, and discussed hip hop and rock influences, as well as what it was like working with Tim Larcombe (Lana Del Rey, Halsey) and Dan Grech (Wolf Alice, Circa Waves).

How did you meet and why did you start making music together?

We’ve all been close friends and brothers for a while now. Daniel Dorney (Bandana Dan) and Ryan Potter (Valentino) met in music college 6 years ago pursuing the goal of making great music. Jack Metcalfe (Insta King) also went to the same college a few years before. Jermaine Angin (The Prince) has known Bandana Dan since primary school and learnt how to play the guitar together since secondary school. There’s always been a connection between us even though we all met at different times in our lives. After our first rehearsal together 2 years ago we all knew that this was something really special and almost like it was meant to be. Our love and appreciation for music is something that we can’t put into words, the feeling that we have when playing together is the reason why we started and why we will continue making music together!

Where did the name The Hunna come from?

We all have a big hip hop / rap influence so it originated from that. We believe in keeping it 1hunna in everything we do.

Describe your sound in three words.

Turn Up Rock.

You worked with Tim Larcombe and Dan Grech on ‘Bonfire’. What was it like working with them?

It was a privilege to work with Tim Larcombe. He understood our vision and got to know us on a personal level really quickly which helped in the work environment and was a big reason why ‘Bonfire’ sounds like it does. We can safely say that Tim is a 1hunna guy and a true professional at what he does. He’s a true Hunna squad member! We admire Dan Grech’s roster and the work that he has produced. He was a pleasure to work with and brought a unique element to the track

Where do you cite your musical influences from?

Kings Of Leon
Foals
Kanye West
Marvin Gaye
Queen
Michael Jackson
Bob Marley
Prince
Drake

We love new music at Indietronica. What new music are you listening to?

Rae Sremmurd
Kendrick Lamar
Wiz Khalifa
Yung Simmie
Dr Dre
Led Zeppelin
AC-DC
The Weeknd
Willow and Jaden Smith
Frank Ocean
Chief Keef

Listen to the epic ‘Bonfire’ below:

Sounds like: Coasts, Florence + The Machine

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Foals – What Went Down

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Indietronica Staff

Foals – What Went Down

Foals are back, after teaming up with producer James Ford (Arctic Monkeys, Florence + The Machine, Jessie Ware, Mumford & Sons) to release their fourth album, ‘What Went Down’.

The Oxford five-piece retreated to the South of France to record in a rural 19th-century mill. The result is a primal, intense, sometimes harrowing album of extremes.

Lyrically, Philippakis deals with themes around cultural identity, generational anxiety, cynicism, pessimism and heartbreak; “I wanted to tap into my inner madman and feel like I was channeling some sort of fevered creature”.

Watch the video for the lead single below:

The album will be released on 28 August.

Sounds like: The Black Keys, Muse, The Maccabees, The Griswolds, Coasts

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Zella Day – High

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Indietronica Staff

Zella Day – Kicker

The lovely Zella Day is back with ‘High’; a track about being young, high, in lust, in love, and not caring one bit.

Listen below

Zella is on tour with Coasts this summer.

Zella will release her debut album ‘Kicker’ on 2 June via Pinetop Records / Hollywood Records. Pre-order now here.

Sounds like: Lana Del Rey, Susanne Sundfør, Parade of Lights, Tove Lo, Lorde, Charli XCX, Sky Ferreira, Mariette

Coasts – Modern Love

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Indietronica Staff

Coasts

Coasts is a Bristol-based indie-pop quintet.

Their cracking track ‘Modern Love’ was produced by Mike Spencer (Rudimental, Little Dragon) and bounces with energy.

The fitting video follows a group of youths getting up to mischief and having fun in a derelict gym hall.

Have a listen to the RAC remix below. Why? Because its awesome!

UK Tour Dates

2 June – Sunderland, Independent
3 June – Hull, Fruit
4 June – Liverpool, O2 Academy 2
6 June – Aberystwyth, University
7 June – Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach
9 June – Ramsgate, Music Hall
19 June – Southend, Chinnerys

The original is due out on 27 April on Warner / Tidal / Good Soldier. Purchase here.

Sounds like: Foals, The Cure, The 1975, Bastille, Two Door Cinema Club, Young Kato

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