1. Stand Atlantic – Velcro
Stand Atlantic almost broke our website when we announced them for The K! Pit at Blondies next week. No wonder, this newie is an absolute banger. It also marks, says singer Bonnie Fraser, the start of their “lovegirl era”. Because they weren’t already beloved enough…
2. PRESIDENT – DOOM LOOP
He’s back, and he’s ramping up the next campaign. That is to say, PRESIDENT have announced their new album, Blood Of Your Empire, is arriving on September 4, and that they’re doing a massive UK and EU tour in November. This first cut gets our vote.
3. The Darkness – Masters Of The Universe
The upcoming Masters Of The Universe movie – starring Jared Leto as Skeletor – needs a big theme. If ever there was a time for The Darkness, this is it, and here are Justin and Dan Hawkins living out their Queen-soundtracking-Flash-Gordon fantasies. Mighty.