German indie three-piece KOJ share their new single ‘Thunder’ along with a music video. It's the third single from the bands Long Branch Records label debut album Home coming April 24. ‘Thunder’ talks about those sudden changes in life that you didn’t anticipate. It’s the feeling of being completely fine one minute and next thing you know, you feel like your whole world is collapsing. Those moments that feel like a storm that is rolling in so quickly that you didn’t even have the time to prepare yourself for what’s to come. Almost mockingly and in stark contrast to the theme of the song, the music feels very light and up-tempo and more like a dance track. ‘Thunder’ thrives on the interplay of these two opposing forces.

KOJ comments on new single, "The song was written at the end of the recording process in a collaborative process with the producer Beray Habip. We wanted to add an uptempo track while staying true to the core elements of the KOJ sound. The chorus features a western style guitar lick similar to the intro of the first single ‘Home’. However, the almost techno like drum beat adds a new dimension to the atmospheric and thick sound palette."

KOJ share a strong common musical vision in addition to their roots as a family. As a closely interwoven trio they create dark, emotional soundscapes that captivate the listener. KOJ are children of the ‘90s and love the rock music of that time, which is reflected in the raw emotionality of their songs. KOJ wrap their musical essence in minimalistic and fine sound garments, which remind of triphop in some places and let the feeling lead the listener. The band shows itself sometimes unbending, sometimes fragile, sometimes self-confident. KOJ don't gloss over their songs, they are raw and to the point. In countless songwriting and recording sessions KOJ have worked on their sound world and created their musical home together with engineer and producer Beray Habip. An intimate and personal image of the soul life of three people has been created in the process. KOJ want to understand where they come from, where they are going and how they can exist in this world.

Tracklist;

1 Stars

2 Home

3 Pamela

4 Jenny

5 Human Love

6 Thunder

7 Unscarred

8 Scarlett

London three-piece Indian Queens have announced the release of their debut album, God Is A Woman, released on April 3 via Cool Thing Records. As described by lead singer Jennifer O’Neill, God Is A Woman is “a late night record, an album to put on during a dark drive, to play at the end of the party when it all slows down”

Forthcoming single ‘Shoot For Sexy’ (released March 13) is a prime example. Probably the most upbeat track on the album - it's a kaleidoscopic affair with suggestive lyrics and a rolling bass groove sure to move even the firmest of hips.

The first single to be taken from the record was last month’s ‘Bubblewrap’ - a pounding, hypnotic track with dreamlike harmonies harking back to early Portishead and Massive Attack. Other tracks of note include ‘Pretty Little Thing’, with its Americana feel, and the album’s anthemic title track ‘God Is A Woman’.

Consisting of sisters Jennifer (guitar/vocals) and Katherine (bass) O’Neill, along with lifelong friend Matthew Dudan-Bick on Drums, Indian Queens were born and raised in Hackney Wick and have been making music together since their school days.

Last year the band were personally invited by Robert Smith to play the prestigious Meltdown festival alongside My Bloody Valentine, Nine Inch Nails and The Libertines.

Catch Indian Queens Live in May:

Fri 01 May Ramsgate Music Hall, Ramsgate

Sat 02 May The Piper, Saint Leonards-On-Sea

Tue 05 May The Bunkhouse, Swansea

Wed 06 May Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff

Thu 07 May Cavern, Exeter

Fri 08 May Heartbreakers, Southampton

Sat 09 May The Shed, Leicester

Sun 10 May The Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes

Tue 12 May The Horn, St Albans

Thu 14 May TBA, Brighton

Fri 15 May TBA, Brighton

Sat 16 May Esquires, Bedford

Sun 17 May Oporto, Leeds

Tue 19 May The Ferrett, Preston

Wed 20 May The Live Rooms, Chester

Thu 21 May Jimmy’s, Liverpool

Fri 22 May The Polar Bear, Hull

Sat 23 May Off The Square, Manchester

Sun 24 May Glad Cafe, Glasgow

Tue 26 May Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh

Wed 27 May Surf Cafe, Tynemouth

Thu 28 May The Fulford Arms, York

Fri 29 May Dead Wax, Birmingham

Thu 04 Jun Oslo, London