London Plane “Smalltown Boy“ (A Refugee Song)

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Bronski Beat’s 1984 classic synth pop hit “Smalltown Boy” is re-imagined by NYC’s London Plane and producer Carlos Dengler (former bassist/keyboardist of Interpol)

Subtitled “A Refugee Song”, the original message of “Smalltown Boy” has been expanded to shine a light on the current plight of displaced peoples across the world who are caught in ongoing conflicts. London Plane’s approach to this long-adored song uncovers a darker, more sinister tone to the original.

“Smalltown Boy: A Refugee Song” emerges from the recording sessions for London Plane’s much-anticipated album “Villains Heroes Ghosts” due for release Summer, 2026. Based in NYC, the six-piece band is comprised of an international mix of members with a reputation for energetic live shows. “Villains Heroes Ghosts” marks former Interpol bassist Carlos Dengler’s emergence as a skilled and ascending producer.

Produced by Carlos Dengler
Originally written by Steve Bronski/Jimmy Somerville/Larry Steinbachek
Reimagined and performed by London Plane
Additional keyboards and guitar by Carlos Dengler
Recorded and mixed John Davis
Mastered by Alex DeTurk

London Plane is:
Oweinama Biu: Synths
Havovi Cooper: Vocals
Bryan Garbe: Drums
David Mosey: Guitar / Lead Vocals
Andrew B. White: Bass
Kristofer Widholm: Guitar

Watch the lyric video here:

Jaysun Silver “No Excuses!” Album

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New album just out from Brooklyn artist Jaysun Silver!

I had the pleasure of mixing and mastering this album.
Recorded and produced by Stanley John Mitchell (The Drongos) at his studio over the second half of 2024. This is a true neighborhood project with all three of us residing with in several blocks of each other.

“No Excuses!” is a true DIY juggernaut album - ten songs that all clock in at under 20 minutes.

It's raw, it's punk, it's spiky, the lyrics hit hard and honestly, perfect for today's current reality.

Available now on Bandcamp and all streaming services soon.

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Mike Cobb & The Crevulators “Bezos”

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Mike Cobb and the Crevulators present “Bezos” – a new song that deals with the absurdity of late stage capitalism. 

“Bezos” pokes fun at how we fail to see we’re not on the same boat, or spaceship, as billionaires, while humanity speeds towards environmental oblivion. With its AI-generated cover art and pointed lyrics, “Bezos” is a song made for our current crazy times

“What good is the pursuit of money if we’re destroying our planet?” “Earth is the only place we can call home. Let’s fix things here before bringing man-made problems into outer space!”
– Mike Cobb

Out now on all streaming platforms and Bandcamp

Music and lyrics written by Mike Cobb.
Produced by Andrew B. White, Stanley John Mitchell and Mike Cobb.
Recored at The Kiwi Attic Studio, Brooklyn NY.
Recorded and engineered by Andrew B. White and Stanley John Mitchell.
Mixed and mastered by Andrew B. White.

Mike Cobb: Lead vocals, BVs, guitars.
Stanley John Mitchell: Drums.
Andrew B. White: Bass.
Abby Holden: BVs.

Veterans of Brooklyn’s Americana dive bar scene, the band is based in both Connecticut and Brooklyn NY. The Crevulators play an original mix of rock, country, honky tonk and swamp rock – it’s eclectic-Americana aka ECLECTICANA!

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Diamond Field "Belinda"

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The new Diamond Field single “Belinda” is out now on all streaming platforms and Bandcamp.

“Belinda” captures the sound of the mid-1980s FM radio with mid-tempo ballad about yearning, lost love. Featuring lush synths, clean 80s electric guitars, powerful vocals from Jenny Bates and a soprano sax solo by Nathan Haines, “Belinda” gives all the feels you'd get from the soundtrack to a John Hughes movie!

Late Slip ‘New York City’

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Late Slip has released a new single ‘New York City’.

This is a cute wee ode to NYC about being away from the city and all the great memories, hoping to someday return (which she did this year).
Produced by Lewis Psesacov (Best Coast, Nikki Lane, FIDLAR) and featuring Garrett Ray on drums (who's played with Vampire Weekend, Sia and Olivia Rodrigo) 'New York City' is a sultry retro number that Late Slip will be playing live in the new year with a bunch of other new songs from the forthcoming album.

Check out the lyric video here: