coup de main - noun
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Definition of coup de main : an attack that achieves complete surprise.

Interview: Maggie Lindemann on her new single, 'Would I'.

On her latest and most honest single yet, ‘Would I’, Maggie Lindemann contemplates the inner demons that people can face, explaining in a statement about the song that it’s about “feeling hopeless and wanting a way out,” but implores that she wants people to realise the importance of mental health.

Having already attained over 700 million streams on her songs to date, Lindemann’s songwriting aims to relate to her growing fanbase - and with a social following of over 3 million, people are clearly listening.

Interview: The Knocks on their new album, 'New York Narcotic'.

Made up of Ben Ruttner (B-Roc) and James Patterson (JPatt), The Knocks are not only celebrating their 10 year anniversary as a duo this year, but also released their new album ‘New York Narcotic’ - which includes collaborations with Foster The People, Sofi Tukker, and Sleigh Bells’ Alexis Krauss (on album highlight and closer, ‘Fung Wah Bus’).

We caught up with The Knocks to discuss about their new album ‘New York Narcotic’, being signed to Neon Gold Records, and more...

Listen: Beabadoobee releases new 'Patched Up' EP via Dirty Hit.

New Dirty Hit signing Beabadoobee (real name: Bea Kristi) has today released her new 'Patched Up' EP via the cult label, ahead of her sold-out debut headline London show on December 7th.

Formerly known as Bea, the London-based artist names Alex G, Karen O, and Florist as influences, but spins a cosy songwriting magic completely of her own on the follow-up to her self-released 'Lice' EP.

Stream the 'Patched Up' EP below...

Watch The 1975 play 'Be My Mistake' live for the very first time.

Having played their first ever London headline show at the Camden Barfly back in December 2012, the band returned to the venue today to play an intimate show for their top listeners on Spotify Premium, which included the live debut of 'Be My Mistake' - from the band's new album, 'A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships'.

Watch footage of 'Be My Mistake' live below...

P.S. Pre-order our new The 1975 zine here.

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