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Riveting Rockabilly Vibes With pMAD On His Brand New Rad Single ‘DOWN’

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Daily electricity to load your batteries

15 February 2023

Artist: pMAD
Who: The moniker of Irish post-punk, gothic rock artist Paul Dillon
from Portumna, Co. Galway in Ireland. He has been described as;
“If The Cult and The Mission had a child this is what it would sound like”.

Last year he released his pretty special
debut full length
Who Why Where What.

And now here’s new rad single DOWN .

“The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the emotional turmoil that arises
when personal safety and self-worth are threatened, reminding us
that until we confront these issues, the cycle of suffering will persist.
However, with the power of self-reflection and a realisation of life’s
value, one can choose to break free from the cycle and reclaim their
self-esteem and identity.”

TUTV: Down is a riveting rockabilly-infused pick-me-up cracker
with a Batman Theme-like groove as its backbone. Rotating guitar
riffs, speedy rhythm, yearning vocals. pMad has as much lust for
life as Iggy Pop had. So should we all have.

“My life is worth living
My Life is worth living
You’re in my head
Now that I am alone

We Begin Again
We Begin Again
We Begin Again”

Stream/buy here.


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Also on Spotify.

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pMAD: Facebook – Instagram

Summer Isn’t Over Yet As Long As You Spin HOT CHIP – Mixed Emotions Album ‘FREAKOUT/RELEASE’ Out Now

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Standout longplayers

22 August 2022

Band: HOT CHIP
Who: Veteran dance heroes from London
Active: Since 2000 / 8 LPs (new one included)

New album: FREAKOUT/RELEASE
Released: 19 August 2022 – order info here

Press info: Freakout/Release is another dizzying high in a multi-decade career that’s
seen Hot Chip continuing to innovate and develop a rich, resonant songcraft. And while they continue to operate at peak form, the album also feels like a new chapter for the group – a collection of flesh-and-blood songs that finds the band reaching into the darkness to emerge
as a true creative unit, their gazes fixed positively on the future ahead. The album features Canadian rapper Cadence Weapon, British DJ and musician Lou Hayter and production work from Soulwax.

MOJO Mag: “A mix of pulsing, oven-ready bangers and darker reflections, Freakout/Release exudes the confidence of a band operating at its giddy peak.” Score: 4/5.

TUTV: Hot Chip do what they do best, making records with tickling tunes, sugary synth ditties, whistle-along melodies, funky beats, but this time also moody lullabies for moody moments in these moody times. Summer isn’t over yet as long as you spin this mixed emotions Freakout/Release melting pot at your forthcoming cocktail gatherings.

Singles: Down – Freakout/Release – Eleanor

– DOWN –

– FREAKOUT/RELEASE –

– ELEANOR –

Full album stream on Spotify

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HOT CHIP: Facebook – Website

Coming Up HOT CHIP Album ‘FREAKOUT/RELEASE

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What’s up?

28 June 2022


Artwork of new album

Band: HOT CHIP
Who: Veteran dance heroes from London
Active: Since 2000 / 8 LPs (new one included)

New album: FREAKOUT/RELEASE
Out: 19 August 2022 – more info here

Press info: Freakout/Release is another dizzying high in a multi-decade career that’s seen Hot Chip continuing to innovate and develop a rich, resonant songcraft. And while they continue to operate at peak form, the album also feels like a new chapter for the group – a collection of flesh-and-blood songs that finds the band reaching into the darkness to emerge as a true creative unit, their gazes fixed positively on the future ahead. The album features Canadian rapper Cadence Weapon, British DJ and musician Lou Hayter and production work from Soulwax.

Lead single: the up-lifting Down

HOT CHIP: Facebook