English Teacher, a Leeds-based indie rock band, has been awarded the 2024 Mercury Prize for their debut album ‘This Could Be Texas’. The album, praised for its originality and lyrical depth, beat out other nominees including Charli XCX and The Last Dinner Party. This win marks a significant milestone in the band’s career and highlights their unique blend of alternative rock and social commentary.
The Last Dinner Party, an indie rock band from Britain, is making waves with their maximalist approach to both music and fashion. Drawing inspiration from iconic figures like David Bowie and Lana Del Rey, the band incorporates baroque sensibilities and modern touches into their aesthetic, creating a unique and captivating style that sets them apart.
Zild Benitez, known for his alternative indie rock sound, dedicated songs to his father, Franklin Benitez, a former drummer for Barbies Cradle and Hungry Young Poets, through Vogue Playlists. Zild shared his father’s influence on his musical journey and the special connection they have through music. Zild highlighted the songs ‘Batang Bata Ka Pa’ by Apo Hiking Society and ‘Tabing Ilog’ as favorites that resonate with their bond. He also emphasized the impact of his father’s sacrifices and advice on his career, encouraging him to be unapologetically himself.
St. Vincent’s highly anticipated seventh album, ‘Daddy’s Home,’ is set to drop on April 26th via Total Pleasure. A collaborative effort featuring contributions from a close-knit community of musicians, the album promises an introspective and evocative sonic journey. While the only confirmed vocal feature is Cate Le Bon on ‘All Born Screaming,’ several notable artists, including Josh Freese, Dave Grohl, and Justin Meldal-Johnsen, have played significant roles in the album’s production. The striking album artwork captures the essence of the project, and three singles, ‘Broken Man,’ ‘Flea,’ and ‘The Power’s Out,’ have already been released to critical acclaim. St. Vincent will embark on a comprehensive North American tour to support the album, with dates and venues listed below.
Indie-rock band Vampire Weekend has added a second date to their 2024 UK and Ireland tour, scheduled for December 11th at the O2 Academy Brixton in London. This is in addition to their previously announced shows at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith on December 4th and 5th and the O2 Academy Brixton on December 10th. Tickets for the new date go on sale this Friday, April 26th, at 9:30 am BST.
Singer-songwriter MJ Lenderman has released a live album, ‘Live at the Lodge Room & Lincoln Hall,’ showcasing his unique blend of pedal steel-inflected alt-country and fuzzed-out six-string excursions. Captured in Los Angeles and Chicago, the album features a looser and more expansive take on Lenderman’s studio recordings, with the band exploring tempos and tones, and plenty of space for sprawling guitar leads. Lenderman’s trusty Death by Audio Interstellar Overdriver pedal provides his signature gnarly lead tones, while he plays off the energy of his accompanying musicians, who sometimes include guest sit-ins.
