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Picture Credit: Hybrid Kid   Hybrid Kid - Dabble Release Date: September 17, 2021 Length: 03:08 Genre:  G arage Rock Origin:  Brighton ,  England Three months after the 'Fallout' , Danny , Tim , and Fabio  from Brighton are back with single number six. Hybrid Kid's new track 'Dabble' is the sound that will turn your quarantine station into a wild party. Dabble by Hybrid Kid 'Dabble' is a body-moving Garage Rock anthem with a thirsty Punk attitude. The dynamic track is defined by chequered rhythms and fuzzy sounds. The two most outstanding features are the warm bass line that transfers the energetic movement to the next level, and the stunning bridge that leads from a Punk Rock theme over to an anthemic Twee chorus. Music from every post will stay in the  MangoRotation  playlist  for 14 days. This coverage was created via Musosoup  #Sustainablecurator Hybrid Kid Online: Homepage Facebook Twitter Instagram Bandcamp SoundCloud Spotify Looking fo...

Picture Credit: Alex Povey   The Qwarks - The Qwarks are cancelled Release Date: September 03, 2021 Label: selfrelease Format: Digital Length: 57:13 Genre: Psychedelic Prog / Garage Rock Origin: Brighton , England Have you ever opened the door to a pub or to a venue, and right after entering the building you feel like you have just travelled through time? Sounds, lighting, atmosphere, and/or smell transport you to a space where time seems to either stand still or to move a lot slower than outside. This can happen when playing certain music, too. One example is Vvlva 's ' Bar der Sünde ', the B-Side from their single ' 13. Winter '. A more recent example is the album on hand, "The Qwarks are cancelled" by The Qwarks. The debut album contains thirteen songs, four phone call skits, and tons of fun. Thus, let us dive into the colourful world of Nick Flowers  (drums), Simon Young  (bass, mix and master), and Phil Johnstone  (guitars, vocals, songwriting). Stay...

Picture Credit: Hybrid Kid   Hybrid Kid - Fallout Release Date: June 25, 2021 Length: 04:01 Genre: Indie Rock Origin: Brighton , England Fabio  (drums), Tim  (bass), and Danny  (guitar, vocals) from South England's Brighton are Hybrid Kid. The trio has presented their inexorable Indie Rock to the world for several years, playing shows in Europe, the USA, and being featured on plenty radio shows. With "Fallout", Hybrid Kid have released their fourth single in 2021, following previous songs " 1 2 3 " (January), " Coming Round Again " (March), and " Endless " (April). Fallout by Hybrid Kid "Fallout" is an autochthonous and honest Indie Rock anthem following the tradition of 20th century British music. Melancholic atmosphere builds the foundation for a rolling riff, glitchy interjections, and smooth tension that leads to a powerful chorus supported by anthemic chants. This melancholic mix of Indie Rock is the ideal soundtrack to make yo...

Picture Credit: Fran Lusty   Fran Lusty - You Don't Know Me Release Date: April 24, 2021 Length: 03:08 Genre: Indie Folk / Dream Pop Origin: Brighton , England "You Don't Know Me" is the newest single by Brighton's Fran Lusty on which the artist takes on wiseacres, self-declared preachers of great knowledge, mansplainers, and everyone else who feels like they know a person better than the person themselves and thus has to teach them. "You Don't Know Me" is a 'Leave-Me-Alone' anthem for everyone who has had enough of those meddlers. In spite of what one could assume, Fran Lust's song is a calm and soothing tune. With her acoustic guitar and warm voice, the artist creates a gentle sound of dreamy atmosphere and folky harmony. "You Don't Know Me" is no angry message yelled at those who cause the frustration, but an empowering and comforting song for those who need to lean back, relax, and hence overcome the frustration. Conten...

Picture Credit: Hviress   Hviress - Arrival Release Date: May 28, 2021 Length: 04:58 Genre: Dark Pop / Alternative Rock Origin: Brighton , England Mishkin Fitzgerald  ( birdeatsbaby ) and Hana Piranha  are Hviress. With the single on hand, the Brighton-based duo has literally arrived in the gloomy realms of apocalyptic and dark pop and rock music. With mourning and yet angry voice Hviress state that in this world, it is far too late for promises and prophecies. "Arrival" is an apocalyptic sermon musicked via darkest synthesizers and the heavy force of Alternative Rock. The atmosphere created in this song is deeply thrilling and ethereal. Hviress create a soundscape made from anger, hopelessness, and the grace of a last dance on the burning ruins of our society. Content from the  MangoNews  will always stay in the  MangoRotation  playlist for 14 days. This coverage was created via Musosoup  #Sustainablecurator Hviress Online: Facebook Instagram Ba...

Picture Credit: The Fall of the Ziggurat Artwork: Darren Williams   The Fall of the Ziggurat - Pride Release Date: May 28, 2021 Length: 02:28 Genre: Alternative Rock / Synth Rock Origin: Brighton , England "Pride" is the very first official output by Brighton's The Fall of the Ziggurat. Thus, be introduced to Russ Plowman  (drums), Mike Garrett  (computers, synths, guitars), Dave Rhodes  (bass), and Lou Gravett  (vocals). For their debut, The Fall of the Ziggurat provide us with a positive message and an appeal to more selfcare. The pandemic has emphasized a lot of negativity and it sometimes is not easy looking past the bad aspects of our new reality. The Fall of the Ziggurat's "Pride" calls for rediscovering pride in ourselves and reinventing our self-confidence. Music-wise, the band creates a futuristic Alternative Rock sound. Intense synthesizer leads shoot ovver the powerful guitar riffs, and the massive rhythms created by bass and drums. As the mistre...

Picture Credit: Ophelia's Eden   Ophelia's Eden - Honeymoon Release Date: April 03, 2021 Length: 03:28 Genre: Soul / Dream Pop Origin: Brighton , England A new love is something magical. "Honeymoon" by Brighton's Ophelia's Eden is a song that musicks the electrifying emotions that come with at the beginning of a new romance. Those overwhelming reactions affecting both, body and soul are often so intense, language can hardly express them. Good thing, we have music and songs like this one. Honeymoon by ophelia's eden "Honeymoon" combines the sweet sounds of contemporary Soul and senusal Blues with the atmospheric sonic reverie of Dream Pop. The slow jam is coined by soothing warm sounds and gentle motion. On top of this gorgeous soundscape, Ciara Gayer  expresses the most beautiful way of losing one's mind with soft but confident vocals. Content from the  MangoNews  will always stay in the  MangoRotation  playlist for 14 days. This coverage wa...

Picture Credit: Ensemble 1 Artwork: Marta Ptaszkiewicz   Ensemble 1 - Guitar, Bass & Drums Release Date: May 14, 2021 Label: selfrelease Format: CD / Digital Length: 47:16 Genre: Prog Metal / Math Rock Origin: Brighton , England "Guitar, Bass & Drums" is the debut album by England's Ensemble 1. The album was written and recorded between 2013 and 2016, and if you observe it from a facile perspective, the title tells us what we are about to hear on these 16 tracks. I prefer to dig deeper. "Guitar, Bass & Drums" is divided in three sections: "Guitar, Bass & Drums I", Guitar, Bass & Drums II", and "GBD I Delay Loops". The Spotify version is furtherly subdivided giving us four parts in the first section, six in the second, and another six tracks in "GBD I Delay Loops". But do not worry, we need neither a compass or knowledge of advanced calculus to enjoy this instrumental release. Guitar, Bass & Drums by Ens...

Picture Credit: Tenderhooks Tenderhooks - Travelling Underground Release Date: March 26, 2021 Length: 03:30 Genre: Rock'n'Roll / Blues Rock Origin: Brighton , England Brighton's Tenderhooks invite us on a very special sonic journey. As the song's title already tells us, we are encountering the space beneath the surface of our planet. "Travelling Underground" does not only show us the physical spheres of the tunnel networks, but predominantly the lowest of human behaviour towards our environment. Exploitation of nature for the sake ressources and profit are depicted by the terrible state Mother Earth is in due to us. Hence, the song mirrors humanity's cruel treatment of the only inhabitable planet known to ourselves. Travelling Underground by Tenderhooks It is almost cynical how boppy, lightfooted and cheery the song is, music-wise. Tenderhooks provide us with a banging and massively rolling Blues Rock anthem. Stunning arrangements, similar to Kamala '...

  Picture Credit: Greenness Piece by piece, Brighton's Folktronica, Avant-Pop and Trip Hop duo Greenness is releasing their first full-length release ""Sunrooms". The twelve-track album will follow the two concept EPs "Bicephaly" (2016) and " Cyclicity " (2018). So far, we can listen to the first four tracks online. The calm ambient " Solace " (February) was the first ex ante single, followed by the glitchy and trippy " Sphinx " in March (bilingual lyrics and cat content!), the soulful " Unfold " (April) and the dynamic Alternative Rock banger "Weatherman": The four songs released so far make it obvious: "Surooms" is about to become a highly versatile an exciting album. Greenness make electronic glitch sounds grind on sweet Alternative, Indie and Folk tunes, and thereby create an energetic sound. Content from the  MangoNews  will always stay in the  MangoRotation  playlist for 14 days. This coverag...

Picture Credit: Asta Hiroki Asta Hiroki feat. Lalin St. Juste - Left behind Release Date: March 19, 2021 Length: 04:04 Genre: Dream Pop / Glitch Origin: Brighton , England Left Behind (feat. Lalin St. Juste) by Asta Hiroki Brighton's Asta Hiroki visual artist and producer has joined forces with vocalist Lalin St. Juste ( The Seshen ) and cellist Bela Emerson. Together, they have created this gorgeous, bittersweet piece of melancholic music called "Left behind". Smooth Dream Pop starts a lightfooted dance on glitchy noises and a wholesome electronic pop atmosphere. "Left behind" is sweet like wine and bitter like tears - a beautiful piece of sensual music. Content from the  MangoNews  will always stay in the  MangoRotation  playlist for 14 days. Asta Hiroki Online: Homepage Facebook Twitter Instagram Bandcamp MixCloud SoundCloud (Jalapeno Records) YouTube Spotify Looking for affordable and high quality promotion for your music? Here's MusoSoup! Follow Mango...

Picture Credit: Ewigkeit Ewigkeit - 23 Release: January 23, 2021 Label:  Death to Music Format: Digital Length: 20:58 Genre:  Melodic Death Metal / Blackened Death Metal Origin:  Brighton ,  England A new release by Brighton's Ewigkeit predominantly means one thing: you press play and wonder "what has James Fogarty come up with this time?". Four months ago, a Prog Doom EP came out and before that, Ewigkeit provided us with Progressive Black Metal . So, what is it we have to expect from Fogarty  this time? Well, the cover artwork and the EP's titls "Depopulate" give us the first hints: this release is all about the pandemic and some of its consequences. Did I say 'Pandemic'? I meant 'Plandemic, of course. Yes indeed, on his new EP Ewigkeit concerns the utterings of those who deny the danger of COVID-19 or those who even say that the whole thing was either not real or that it was part of a bigger plan. In Germany we call those conspiracy theoris...

Picture Credit: Ewigkeit   Ewigkeit - 23 Release: 23 September, 2020 Label: Death to Music Format: Digital Length: 23:00 Genre: Progressive Metal / Doom Metal Origin: Brighton , England Earlier this year, I reviewed Ewigkeit's " Land of Fog 20/20 ReVision ". Now, as autumn is commencing there is a new release by James Fogarty  ( In the Woods... / Jaldaboath / Old Forest ). Ewigkeit's newest work is a five-track EP lasting exactly 23 minutes. On "23" Ewigkeit sounds a lot different that on recent works. The music is still very progressive but a bit less experimental. Also, the Black Metal theme have almost completely been abandoned on this EP. Instead, Fogarty  adds lots of elements from Doom Metal and Stoner Rock to the musical atmosphere on "23". Speaking of Doom Metal, the opening track 'Bring the Eschaton' (video above) speaks volumes. With this powerful track Ewigkeit sets the pace fot the EP: massive, heavy and nihilistic Prog Metal...

  Picture Credit: Milk White Throat Milk White Throat - Hierarchy Release: September 18, 2020 Label: selfrelease Format: Digital Length: 21:04 Genre: Alternative Rock / Progressive Rock Origin: Brighton , England Brighton's trio Milk White Throat has gone through some change within the time of their existence. The newest product of their ongoing progress is the three-track EP "Hierarchy". Drummer Guillaume , Tom  on guitar and vocals ,  and  Brian  on bass and vocals present over twenty minutes of dark soulful and versatile music on this release. Predominantly, the music on "Hierarchy" can be listed under Alternative Rock. The trio creates heavy and gloomy atmospheres decorated by a smooth cover. But furthermore, Milk White Throat add a lot of Prog to their style here. Shifted rhythms and intelligent arrangements make the three songs very various and exciting. And finally, there is a certain influence of Melodic Hardcore. The title track especially reveals this...