Piano-led, guitar-less British trio, Exploring Birdsong, have shared their new single, “All I Lack,” accompanied by a music video. Following this final single, the band is now focused on their upcoming debut album, due for release in 2025, via Long Branch Records. Check out the new video and more from the band below.
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Exploring Birdsong Share a New Single and Video for “Stitch”
Piano led, guitar-less trio, Exploring Birdsong, recently released their latest single “Stitch,” via Long Branch Records. It is accompanied by a music video created by Sketch Benjamin, and is the fourth single this year from the Liverpool band, following “The Collapse,” “Tyrntail,” and “Weight in Gold.” Check out the new video below.
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ALBUM REVIEW: As Everything Unfolds – Ultraviolet
Breaking through the UK with their enchanting blend of alternative rock and metal, British quintet As Everything Unfolds continue developing their recipe for success with their sophomore album, Ultraviolet (Long Branch Records). The record’s name is inspired by a metaphor for gaining new perspectives on life and is an astoundingly fitting descriptor for the aural experience achieved by each track’s dynamic arrangements.
EP REVIEW: Exploring Birdsong – Dancing in the Face of Danger
It’s uncanny when a new band emerges on the scene with as much vigor, talent, control, and singularity as it would from a seasoned act. Somehow, the Liverpool trio catapulted themselves into immediately noteworthy status. Piano-driven and guitar-less, Exploring Birdsong brings essences of progressive rock, eighties nuance, indie, and alternative pop together to create a sound that is solely their own; they’re uncategorical.
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Indigo Raven – Looking For Transcendence
Indigo Raven plays a style of Doom/Post Metal rooted in Chelsea Wolfe’s heaviest excursions, contrasting atmospherically monolithic guitar chugs and slow burn rhythms with ethereal vocals and occasional electronics. Those vocals in particular help the French trio stand out, putting on a passionately bluesy performance that differs from the more vulnerable approach of peers like Frayle and Mammoth Weed Wizard Bastard.
Napalm Records Acquires SPV Records (Steamhammer and Long Branch Records)
Napalm Records makes a major music business move today as they announced they have acquired SPV GmbH. The two legendary labels have joined forces, combining decades of renowned expertise and passion for music, their artists, and those who inspire it all – the fans. Napalm Records’ acquisition of SPV was completed at the end of November 2020 and represents a logical step in the Austrian company’s global strategy.
Black Orchid Empire to Host Listening Party for “Semaphore” Album Today
UK prog metallers Black Orchid Empire will drop their new album, Semaphore, tomorrow June 12th, 2020 via Long Branch Records. The band will host and exclusive listening party/hang out on a Zoom call tonight at 8 PM (GMT time) just for their fans. You can get the call-in details at the links below. Their new album is amazing and stay tuned for our interview with the band soon. Continue reading
PODCAST: Episode 87 – Andreas of Cabal on “Drag Me Down”
Ghost Cult Caught up with Cabal vocalist Andreas Bjulver Paarup to discuss their slamming new album Drag Me Down, out now via Long Branch Records. Andres discussed the new album, the bands’ process for writing the new albums, writing for and working with guests such as Matt Heafy (Trivium), Jamie Hails (Polaris) and Kim Song Sternkopf (Møl), thoughts on the deathcore versus death metal genres, elitism in metal fans, future plans for the band, and much more. You can purchase Drag Me Down here. Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Exploring Birdsong – The Thing With Feathers
Much like fellow English act Sleep Token, the buzz surrounding Liverpudlian trio Exploring Birdsong has been protracted and fed by the odd single release to whet the appetite of those who like their Prog quirky and melodic. Finally, the wait is over with new EP The Thing With Feathers (Long Branch Records), inspired by iconic poets Emily Dickinson and Seamus Heaney and the first elongated effort from the band.Continue reading
Watch A Pale Horse Named Death Perform “Die Alone” Live on Tour
A Pale Horse Named Death (Type O Negative members) is on tour right now in the USA, supporting their new album, When The World Becomes Undone (Long Branch Records) from 2019. Watch fan-filmed video of the band performing the song ‘Die Alone’, live in Ohio. Continue reading