Divorce cite a broad range of influences, from contemporary indie heavyweights like Mitski, and Big Thief, to cult icons such as Tom Waits and LCD Soundsystem. The Nottingham band burst onto the scene in 2022 with their explosive debut EP ‘Get Mean’ and continued to expand their horizons with their second EP ‘Heady Metal’, acquiring key champions at press and radio. Moving strength to strength, they returned in 2024 with their now widely loved single ‘Gears’, and soon followed up with the indie-anthem ‘My Room’, cementing their status as one of the most exciting UK artists to watch out for. Trademark theatricality is at the forefront of every Divorce performance. With every fanciful music video, alongside consistent displays of outstanding musicality at live shows, the band have captivated audiences of thousands across the U.K and Europe. With a prolific live schedule and sold out tours under their belts, Divorce promise greatness with their debut album ‘Drive to Goldenhammer’ set for release March 2025.

It’s hard to believe that Orange County-based darkwave pop mainstays Double Wish – supported at KCRW, KEXP, Stereogum, Under the Radar, FLOOD and more – are only now releasing their debut LP (out August 22). Their intoxicating blend of styles, boundary-pushing POV, and restless experimentation have made the duo of Philippe Andre and Adam Sabolick indie darlings, and on their first official album, they set out to show exactly why they’re so beloved. Andre and Sabolick didn’t set out to make their grandest statement to date when they began trading ideas that would end up on Double Wish, which is perhaps why the album feels so whimsical yet so precise, the perfect balance of improvisational spirit and attention to detail. From the overblown, anthemic synths of album opener “Tattooed Heart” to the melted, psychedelic rock track "How Often Do You Think Of Me", above all, Double Wish is a defining statement from a band that has been hinting at their most fully realized vision for a number of years. It’s satisfying to see a band so clearly execute the exact ideas they’ve been manifesting across a few years and a number of EPs. It’s an album defiant in its position in this broken era of playlisting and short attention spans. It asks to be heard from front to back, and demands that attention thanks to the quality of these songs.