Modern English

Modern English were supposed to tour North America this summer, performing their classic 1982 album After the Snow in full. That didn't happen thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, but as a make-up to fans they've taped a special, full-band After the Snow show...

Plus: festivals III Points, NXNE and NOS Primavera Porto get postponed (new dates), Modern English, and more tours, festivals and events affected by COVID-19.

Modern English are also releasing a new 12" of "I Melt With You" for Record Store Day 2020 with new artwork by the late Vaughan Oliver.

Record Store Day 2020 in April 18 and they've just announced the list of exclusive titles that will be available at independent records stores that day...

Plus: The KVB reschedule their tour, Freya Ridings, Shakey Graves/Dr. Dog, Gooch Palms, Stray Cates, and more tour-related news.

This week: the debut LP from Piroshka (members of Lush, Elastica, Moose, Modern English), new records by Anemone and Pye Corner Audio, plus Cranes' debut reissued, and a new video by audiobooks.

Piroshka’s anticipated debut album, ’Brickbat’, is out February 15.

Piroshka's debut album, ’Brickbat,’ will be out in February via Bella Union.

Piroshka are a '90s UK indie dreamteam with Miki Berenyi of Lush, K.J. McKillop of Moose, Justin Welch of Elastica, and Michael Conroy of Modern English.

Plus: Belinda Carlisle, Modern English, Paul Young, Limahl, and more.