The DSM IV Deliver Otherworldly New Single, “Pink Lady” From New EP, “Negative Utopia “

We recently had the magnificent opportunity to check out the new single, “Pink Lady”,from the recently released EP, “Negative Utopia” from Liverpool gothic alt-pop trio THE DSM IV. You can listen to “Pink Lady” Here You can also check out the new EP, Here

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The DSM IV, absolutely shine with their new EP, NEGATIVE UTOPIA, which is out now via local independent label heroes 9×9 Records, available on vinyl and all good digital service providers, with new single ‘PINK LADY’ also out now. You can order the vinyl Here

Following recent shows alongside HUMANIST, Jemma Freeman & The Cosmic Something and ARXX, the band recently announced a new run of early 2025 UK headline tour dates, with tickets on sale now, and several fresh dates added today (see below for listings).

Commenting on the track, front man Guy McKnight says: PINK LADY is a tribute to the life of Rae Pinx. Tragically she died suddenly in an accident. She was the long term partner of my ex-band mate in The Eighties Matchbox B-line Disaster, Marc Norris. She was a multidisciplinary artist, including being a great and much published live music photographer, and also a full time tattoo artist.  She was passionate about many kinds of alternative music and was also a Bruce Springsteen aficionado. It’s one of the first songs we three wrote together as THE DSM IV.”

WISE GUY’ comes backed by AA side ‘PENNYWISE’, a deep cut from their debut album NEW AGE PARANOIA which was released earlier in 2024.

There is this beautiful dark mystique , that surrounds The DSM IV , and it is stunningly brilliant. We are absolutely mesmerized by their latest single “Pink Lady”

You owe it your music loving soul to check out The DSM IV and all they have to offer .

THE DSM IV are:

Guy McKnightlyrics and vocals
Jade Ormesherguitars and bass
Pav Cumminsdrum machine and synths

FAMILY JEWELS TOUR LIVE DATES:

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29.01.25 – Manchester – Night & Day
31.01.25 – London – Shacklewell Arms (Black Bordello special guest supporting)
01.02.25 – Norwich – Voodoo Daddys 
07.02.25 – Liverpool – Rough Trade (EP release show)
08.02.25 – Preston – The Ferret (Whingefest)
20.02.25 – Coventry – The Tin @ The Coal Vaults (w/ Rats on Rafts)
21.02.25 – Nottingham – The Grove
23.02.25 – Todmorden – The Golden Lion 
01.03.25 – Brighton – Green Door Store (co-headline w/ Baba Ali)
21.03.25 – Newcastle – Cumberland Arms

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We Are Completely Mesmerized By The Wood And Their Debut Single “Let it Loose”

We recently had the opportunity to check out the blazing debut single “Let it Loose” from Liverpool duo THE WOOD, made up of vocalist ALEX EVANS and producer / multi-instrumentalist STEVE POWELL. You can listen to “The Wood” Here You can check out the video for “Let it Loose “ below “Let It Loose” will be on the upcoming record “Days” which will be released November 15th via Riverdream Records

The debut single “Let it Loose” from The Wood is literally one of the coolest tunes we have heard in quite some time. “Let it Loose” has this cool retro vibe that is off the charts .

When asked about “Let it Loose” the duo commented “Let It Loose’ is a song about not giving in. The everyday pressures of situations, relationships, ambitions, life’s occasional curveballs, and eventual optimism and hope.” 

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With rock solid grooves, they create melodies full of beauty, passion, pain and the power of real soul. Filmed in Liverpool, the surreal DYLAN COX-produced video features boxer Jake Harrison, along with a host of other shady characters.

As a producer and owner of Ark Recording Studios, Steve Powell is an expert at unearthing sonic magic, having worked with many notable artists, including Michael Head and The Strands, John Power, def.fo, The Stairs,Ella Guru and Michael Head and the Red Elastic Band. This debut album also features contributions by several other artists, including Jake Howden-Woodward (NOVA TWINS) on drums and Martin Smith and Simon James (THE CORAL, SHACK) on brass

We are all in on The Wood and their amazing debut single “Let it Loose” So if music is your thing then you need to check it out.