Pop duo Goldfrapp presents a new version of “Beautiful” reimagined by producer Richard X. This release follows the announcement of the 20th Anniversary deluxe edition of their third album ‘Supernature’ which arrived on November 21. The remix transforms the track into a contemporary electro anthem by distilling its pulse into a shimmering floor-filler. This follows other recent updates to the catalog including a remix of “You Never Know” by Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory and a version of “Koko” by Sun’s Signature featuring Elizabeth Fraser and Damon Reece. The collection brings a sharp minimal sheen to the band’s established library of hypnotic electronic music.
Video: Roger Taylor And Brian May Reveal The Secrets Behind Their Legendary Record ‘A Night At The Opera’
Brian May and Roger Taylor share exclusive details regarding the evolution of the band’s studio process during the latest episode of Queen The Greatest. This retrospective celebrates the 50th anniversary of ‘A Night At The Opera’ with a new clear vinyl reissue of the landmark project. The band reflects on how their early technical experiences at Trident Studios allowed them to realize their outrageous ambitions. This period of growth saw the group move from the restricted sessions of their debut to the unbound experimentation that defined their mid-seventies output.
The transition toward creative freedom became evident during the sessions for ‘Queen II’ in 1974. Roger Taylor notes that “really, I think Queen II was the first time we were allowed a certain amount of freedom in the studio, whereas with the first album we weren’t” and explains that the result sounded more like the way the band intended. Brian May remains a massive advocate of that era because he believes it represented a giant step for the group. He explains that they went from a band hardly allowed in the studio to one that could “actually has studio time” and “make a giant leap with painting pictures on the canvas of the tapes.”
Following the hard-hitting and simplified approach of ‘Sheer Heart Attack,’ the band decided to pursue their dreams further with more complex arrangements. Brian May compares the recording of their fourth album to “getting a new car and seeing what you can do with it” while working alongside engineer Mike Stone and producer Roy Baker. The sessions became the most expensive in history at the time as they pushed the boundaries of studio technology. This ambitious direction was a necessity for the group as Brian May recalls that had the album failed “I think we would have just disappeared under the ocean.”
The record eventually reached the top of the UK charts with a track list ranging from the rock of “Death On Two Legs” to the vaudeville style of “Seaside Rendezvous.” The collaborative process between the four members resulted in a sound that was adventurous and dangerous. Brian May remembers the work as an exhilarating process where the final result “became Queen stuff” which he considers “a million times greater than anything that any one of the four of us could come up with on their own.” This new reissue provides a fresh look at a project that broke all the rules of rock music.
Vienna Vienna Returns With Bold New Single “Idle Hands” Featuring Playful Synths And Sardonic Wi
Vienna Vienna has released his new single “Idle Hands” today as a follow up to his previous work on “Company Hunting.” The track combines an upbeat 80s pop feel with modern indie rock influences including playful synths and distorted guitars. This song radiates a vibrant energy that balances absurdist humor with an existential bite. The lyrics feature a hook where the artist mentions how his idle hands keep him occupied all the time while comparing himself to a rocket man who failed to launch. This release highlights the artist’s ability to turn personal narratives into bold statements underscored by a chaotic groove.
The inspiration behind the music stems from a desire for real connection outside of digital spaces. Vienna Vienna says “change lies at your footsteps, not your fingertips” and notes that the connection you hope to find is out there and is worth it. He suggests that when you are “done trying to change the heart and mind of a guy with an anonymous profile pic” you should let him know. The artist invites listeners to join a community because they are “building a community over here and we’d genuinely love to have you” in this new space. This track captures the restless motion of modern life through heartbeat drums and infectious hand claps.
London Artist Deyaz Delivers New EP ‘Quantum’ With Striking Longform Performance Film
HEADLINE: London Artist Deyaz Delivers New EP ‘Quantum’ With Striking Longform Performance Film
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BLOG POST: London born songwriter and producer Deyaz has released his new EP titled ‘Quantum’ alongside an immersive longform performance film. This project consists of seven tracks including “Therapy,” “Typhoon,” and “Cry A Symphony” which showcase a blend of alternative and soul influences. The record shimmers with an incredible emotional depth that anchors every melodic turn. Deyaz says of the release that this project is him trying to make sense of the chaos in his head and the calm he finds in love. The track list continues with “Astronaut,” “Like That,” “Feel This Way,” and “Angels & Ashes” to round out the project.
The accompanying film captures the entire EP in a single take without breaks or punch-ins as the artist moves between indoor and outdoor environments. Deyaz explains that he wanted to make a film that captured those sentiments in real time with himself and the band living inside the music. He describes the result as raw and imperfect on purpose to give a unique look into the world behind the songs. The visual journey starts in a quiet cabin and transitions through various spaces to highlight the introspective lyricism and raw vulnerability of the work. This performance documents the moments of struggle, laughter, and connection that make the music real.
Floral Image Drops New Psychedelic Collection ‘Deeper Down Meadowland’
HEADLINE: Floral Image Delivers Psychedelic Textures In New Collection ‘Deeper Down Meadowland’ And Tours Together With Minami Deutsch
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BLOG POST: Floral Image presents their latest EP titled ‘Deeper Down Meadowland’ as a sprawling companion to their debut album sessions. The track list features the acoustic blues of “Thieves” alongside “Spiraline” which delivers an ominous mood before building into a cathartic riffing crescendo. This record shimmers with a brilliant vitality that keeps the listener locked into its psychedelic groove. The band also includes live versions of four favorites from ‘Gone Down Meadowland’ to highlight their penchant for animate progression. These recordings include a full eight-minute extension of “Tiergarten” that captures the group in a state of high energy.
The group shares a new video for “On A Feeling” which pairs eastern melodies with a heavy rhythm. Jack Warner describes the track as an invitation to turn off phones and breathe while reconnecting to the natural world. He notes that the song addresses a climate emergency and encourages a deep dive into nature rather than privatized individualism. This vision is supported by the collaborative work of Fergus Nolan, Matt Kennedy, Mitch Forsyth, and Phil Whitton. The band is currently traveling across the UK as the support act for Minami Deutsch to bring these motorik sounds to live audiences.
Black Orchid Empire Dive Into Darkness with New Single “The Labyrinth”
Black Orchid Empire continue their ascent with “The Labyrinth,” the fourth single from their forthcoming mythology-inspired album. Known for blending crushing heaviness with soaring melodic moments, the band lean into darker territory here, pairing slow-burning, doom-tinged riffs with massive, emotive choruses. It’s a track that showcases their technical precision while leaving plenty of space for atmosphere, tension, and release — a balance they’ve honed through years of relentless touring and stage-sharpened performances.
Written from the perspective of the Minotaur, “The Labyrinth” explores what it means to be labeled a monster inside a fate you never chose. Frontman Paul explains that digging into the ancient myth revealed a far more disturbing moral core than its pop-culture shorthand suggests, and that sense of unease runs through the song’s weighty pacing and ominous groove. With its adventurous structure and standout midsection, “The Labyrinth” reinforces Black Orchid Empire’s reputation for fearless songwriting and signals another bold chapter from a band operating at full confidence.
Volumes Enter a New Era with ‘Mirror Touch’ and Ferocious New Single “S.O.A.P.”
Fifteen years into their journey, Volumes sound sharper, heavier, and more self-assured than ever on their fifth album, ‘Mirror Touch’, out now digitally via Fearless Records. The Los Angeles quartet — Michael Barr, Myke Terry, Raad Soudani, and Nick Ursich — arrive at this chapter battle-tested, having outlasted trends and turbulence with a devoted fanbase right beside them. ‘Mirror Touch’ captures a band fully locked into its identity, balancing technical brutality with emotional weight and unfiltered aggression.
Leading the charge is new single “S.O.A.P.”, a riff-driven statement piece built on industrial grit, crushing low end, and the band’s signature dual-vocal attack. The track wrestles with indulgence, morality, and blurred lines between right and wrong, pairing mechanical intensity with human conflict. Across ‘Mirror Touch’, Volumes continue to refine their hybrid of polyrhythmic metal, hardcore urgency, and forward-thinking heaviness — a sound honed over albums like ‘Via’, ‘No Sleep’, ‘Different Animals’, and ‘Happier?’. The physical edition of ‘Mirror Touch’ arrives February 27, 2026, cementing this release as a defining moment in the band’s evolution.
Old Dirty Buzzard Channel Doom and Defiance on New Album ‘One Foot In The Grave’
Emerging from the wet, grey hinterlands of the Pacific Northwest, Old Dirty Buzzard unleash ‘One Foot In The Grave’, a bruising new release that blends doom, sludgy blues, and heavy metal into something raw and unrepentant. Picking up the thread where Motörhead and Black Sabbath left off, the album thrives on grit and danger, opening with “Bag of Nails,” a track written in prison by bassist and vocalist Kurt Kilfelt. From the first riff, it’s clear this is music forged from lived experience rather than nostalgia.
Following their 2023 debut ‘What a Weird Hill to Die On’, ‘One Foot In The Grave’ captures Old Dirty Buzzard at full strength as a pure power trio. Drummer Ben Still and guitarist Ben Axeman drive the record with punishing force, while songs like “Death Becomes Your Dying World” and “Traitor to Your God” confront betrayal, sin, and survival head-on. A snarling cover of Motörhead’s “The Hammer” tips the hat to their heroes, but the message is forward-facing: this band isn’t reliving the past — they’re operating at their peak, proving rock and roll still hits hardest when it’s loud, unpredictable, and unapologetically real.
Casket Rats Preach the Gospel of Rock’n’Roll on Debut Album Rat City Rockers
Boston sleaze-rock evangelists Casket Rats deliver their full-throttle debut with Rat City Rockers, a blistering declaration of faith in loud riffs, raw nerves, and real-deal rock’n’roll. Inspired by the grit of their Allston home base, the album is a no-frills blast of thunderous bass, punching drums, and lived-in vocals that revel in lust, rebellion, regret, and ecstasy. It’s music made without irony or apology — a sweat-soaked sermon for denim-and-leather lifers who still believe the needle belongs slammed to ten.
Recorded at Mystic Valley Studios and produced by Alex Garcia-Rivera, Rat City Rockers captures four Rats in their purest form: Keith Bennett on bass and vocals, Brendan O’Hare and Goose on guitars, and Phil “Fast Phil” Slopak on drums. Tracks like “Whiskey Queen” and “Stealin’” wear their influences proudly while carving out something fiercely personal, channeling chaos, devotion, and the ugly-beautiful truth at the heart of rock’n’roll. As Bennett puts it, the goal is simple: make listeners feel unstoppable, connected, and alive. This isn’t nostalgia — it’s testimony.
Fickle Friends Return Recharged on Joy-Filled Self-Titled Album
Brighton favourites Fickle Friends usher in a bold new chapter with the release of their self-titled third album, ‘Fickle Friends’, out now via their own Palmeira Music imprint. Entirely self-produced and creatively steered by the band, the record feels both like a homecoming and a fresh start — a vibrant, hands-on statement built on trust, independence, and rediscovering joy. The album launch is matched by a run of live shows, with hometown Brighton, London, and Oxford already sold out, underlining the band’s enduring connection with their audience.
Across 11 tracks, the album captures the exhilaration and messiness of modern life, pairing warm, hook-heavy production with lyrics that are deeply personal yet instantly relatable. Standout moment “Fantasy” reflects a brief flirtation with emotional detachment, with vocalist Natassja Shiner admitting, “It captures this brief chapter where I was trying to convince myself I could be the carefree, ‘no strings, no feelings, no rules’ version of myself… Spoiler: that’s not me at all.” Ultimately, ‘Fickle Friends’ is an album about hard-won happiness — celebrating friendship, love, late nights, and the freedom of embracing who you really are, with Shiner calling it “the most authentic we’ve ever been… honest and FUN.”