Flamboyant art-rock trio Palaye Royale have ramped up the musical theatrics for their long awaited third studio album, 'The Bastards'. As far as record release cycles go, The Bastards era by comparison to its counterparts, 'Boom Boom Room (Side A)' and 'Boom Boom Room (Side B)', has been a challenging campaign so far. From tackling troubles with UK venues, to facing the cancellation of the UK/EU run as a result of the current COVID-19 outbreak, overall it’s been a turbulent time in the run up to 29th May. However with successful pop-up shops, some Palaye in the parks and several shows under the belt, the band have defeated these difficulties, as Remington Leith, Sebastian Danzig and Emerson Barrett of Palaye Royale have produced an adrenaline fuelled rock n’ roll record with 'The Bastards'. 

The video, directed by world class animator Francesca de Bassa, takes the band's own self-isolated photography and brings it to life as kaleidoscopic, animated collages. 

Wallflower release their debut album 'Teach Yourself To Swim' later this week, delving deeper than before to create a very personal record that remains true to who they are - something of great importance to the alt-rock quintet. We caught up with vocalist Vini Moreira-Yeoell ahead of the release to discuss the band's aims and influences, growing up in a musical family and more. 

The Swedish modern metal sextet will release the new album in August through Nuclear Blast.

The digital EP was recorded at The Gramercy in New York City on 11th February 2019, in support of their latest album 'Ritual'. 

Bedford indie trio The Scruff have released a video for their single 'Vultures', exploring the contrast between real-world and online personalities in modern day society. 'Vultures' is the band's first new music in 2020 as they gear up for their debut album, so we caught up with Adam James Urwin to find out about the themes, writing process and more. 

'It Takes Blood and Guts' is co-written with music journalist, biographer and broadcaster Lucy O’Brien.

The single comes as Gin Wigmore signs to 333 Wreckords Crew, check it out here.

The track was previously unreleased outside of Japan and will feature on the band's upcoming compilation release.

Watch the stop-motion Lego video for the band's new single, 'Bangin In Your Stereo'.