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

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.

The 1975 tease their 'It’s Not Living (If It’s Not With You)’ video in a Spotify ad.

Thanks to the below video captured by a fan, we can now hypothesise that The 1975 appear to have paid homage to Talking Heads' 1984 concert film, 'Stop Making Sense', with their upcoming 'It’s Not Living (If It’s Not With You)’ music video (out tomorrow!).

Compare the two below (and keep an eye out for the incorrect spelt album):

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