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#41 Posted : 22 January 2025 07:46:58(UTC)
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Scream Team’s “Modernist Panic!”: A Debut Album That Hits Like a Brick

Brentford’s band, Scream Team, have dropped their debut album Modernist Panic! and, honestly, it’s everything we hoped for and more. Following the runaway success of their debut single, “They Stole My Car,” which somehow hijacked the top of the charts on its release (a real hold-up, if you prefer!), the band has served up a full album that’s as cheeky, sharp, and relentless as their fans have come to expect.

For the uninitiated, Scream Team is what happens when you stick a punk attitude in an indie suit, splash on some absurd humor, and give it a megaphone. Frontman Kevin Lysander leads the charge with his trademark sung-sprechstimme delivery—half-sung, half-spoken, fully sardonic—backed by muscular guitar riffs, driving rhythms, and a steady stream of clever backing vocals.

If Modernist Panic! has a manifesto, it’s scrawled across the tracklist in bold letters. From the sly digs in “Art is Dead” to the post-party vibe of “Paycheck Party,” the band never stops poking fun at the absurdities of modern life. “Failed Revolution (But the T-Shirts Were Cool)” is exactly the kind of ironic commentary we’ve come to love from these lot, while “Youth Is Wasted on the Young” puts a bittersweet cap on the album with its mix of regret and deadpan wit.

And then there’s “Total Football,” which has Kevin Lysander doubling down on his dry humor as he applies football tactics to, well, life itself. It’s ridiculous, relatable, and ridiculously relatable.

The guitars are loud, the wit is sharper than a rusty blade, and the whole album feels like a sprint through the crowded, chaotic streets of their hometown. It’s raw, scrappy, and honest—exactly what you’d want from a band like Scream Team.

Scream Team might be new to the game, but Modernist Panic! shows they’re playing in the big leagues. If “They Stole My Car” was their breakout moment, this album proves they’ve got the chops to keep us hooked for the long haul.

So, grab your headphones, crank up the volume, and prepare for the chaos—Scream Team is here to stay. Modernist Panic! is out now on Head South. Listen loud.



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#42 Posted : 24 February 2025 08:28:06(UTC)
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Harlow Reed’s "Blue Light" Is the Debut We’ve Been Waiting For


Ever had a late-night existential crisis while doomscrolling? Or felt like you were watching life happen instead of actually living it? Yeah, same. And apparently, so has Harlow Reed. The Brisbane-born singer-songwriter (and model, because why not be effortlessly cool?) went from bedroom TikTok covers to dropping one of the most relatable debut albums of the year.

Blue Light is a brilliant collection of songs mixing grungy bedroom pop with alternative rock bite. Harlow dives into the weird, messy chaos of being young in a world that won’t stop burning (literally and metaphorically).

No Filter, No Bullsh*t, Just Harlow

From the first notes of "Distant Thunder", you know you’re in for something special. It’s brooding, beautiful, and packed with that restless and powerful energy. The title track, "Blue Light", is even darker, telling the story of a camgirl caught in the strange, detached world of online desire. Meanwhile, "No Signal from the Heart" and "Dollhouse" throw us right back to the lockdown days, when every conversation felt pixelated and every room felt too small.

Then there’s "U Look Better on Mute", which is basically the theme song for anyone who’s ever ghosted someone mid-Facetime, and "FOMO", a punchy anthem for the ones scrolling through party pics they were never invited to. And let’s not forget "Everything is Temporary" and "The Long Goodbye (To Who We Were)",two tracks that tap into that creeping eco-anxiety we all pretend we don’t have.

A Debut That Actually Says Something

For a first album, Blue Light is strikingly self-assured. Harlow Reed has crafted a collection of songs that feel deeply personal yet universally relatable, blending shimmering melodies with brooding, grungy pop-inflected production. Whether she’s whispering soft confessions or howling over guitars, her voice remains magnetic, both delicate and defiant.

The first single, "Distant Thunder", sets the tone with its melancholic beauty, a perfect introduction to Harlow’s world of late-night thoughts and flickering screens.

**Stream *Blue Light* now.**


DEBUT ALBUM OUT NOW

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Our Roster :
Cerys Nyland | Jack Dunn | Little Minx | Sigrún | Jugendstil | Voodoo Dolls | Mother of Tigers | Scream Team | Safiya Afolayan| Eireann Flannery | Harlow Reed | Hana Rahman
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