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LORI Announces Debut Album 'This Is My Haus'
LORI has announced that her debut album is on its way! Pre-order ‘This Is My Haus’, her 12-track album, here!
All album pre-orders support LORI in the Official Charts.
Shipping 26th September 2025.
https://shop.criminalrecords.cc/pages/lori-this-is-my-haus
Moving in a new space and direction since debut EP I’m Still Here, the new music goes far beyond a re-frame. It's an arrival – upbeat and fierce, the only familiarity, Lori’s ability to eloquently deliver. Think solid programming, haunting vocal melodies and as ever, the big hooks, as promised in dance-pop banger and lead off single Deeper.
Radio X (UK), KALX (USA), 4ZZZ (Australia), ICRT (Taiwan), NB Radiotreff (Germany), Radio Vest (Denmark)
++ FFO: Charli XCX, Kim Petras, Shygirl, 90s
“Live Through This (Part 1: Nirvana)” Book by Everett True
Known for bringing Nirvana to the masses, Everett was the first outside journalist to interview the band. Sent to America to cover the Seattle underground scene for UK music paper Melody Maker in 1989, upon his return Everett wrote a hyper-enthusiastic article that featured such (then unknown) bands as Soundgarden, Mudhoney and Nirvana and was later credited with breaking 'grunge' to the outside world.
“It was Everett who brought the label men scurrying to Seattle with their cheque books after writing excitedly in Melody Maker about the city’s independent rock scene in 1989” Carol Clerk, UNCUT
📸 Everett True AKA The Legend! with his friend Kurt Cobain of NIRVANA - taken backstage at The Springfield Civic Center (centre) on 10th of November 1993 by Steve Gullick Photography
Read More & Get Your Copy Here!
Includes free UK Postage or Discount International Shipping
Stickman release debut album 'Cyanide Smile'
Welsh disco-punkers Stickman release their forthcoming debut album 'Cyanide Smile', sharing the flamboyant fruits of their touring and studio sessions.
With airplay from Kerrang!, Total Rock, Amazing Radio and as far as the mighty KEXP and 94.5FM the BUZZ.
Their genre-meshing alt.rock sees them join one of the hottest independent label rosters in the UK right now & rising.
With influences ranging from Beastie Boys to The Bee Gees, get the new album on signed CD or download, plus grab new swag including their first ever T-Shirts & signed album posters.
Visit the 'Cyanide Smile' Store Now
For Fans Of: Electric Six, Blink 182, The Darkness, Lawnmower Deth, Buzzcocks, NOFX, Bloc Party, Mr Bungle
Congratulations to Popes of Chillitown on charting new album 'Take A Picture'
Popes of Chillitown release their brand new and long-awaited fourth studio album 'Take A Picture'.
It's just charted in FOUR Official UK Charts! No#5 Indie Breakers, No#14 Downloads & No#29 Independent Albums, No#78 UK Album Sales. Well done to everyone getting behind this incredible record!
Get yours on CD, Limited Edition 12" Splatter Vinyl & Digital to support for the Official Charts.
In Stock & Shipping Now.
All purchases include free UK postage or discount international shipping.
Congratulations to Weekend Recovery on charting new album 'Esoteric'
The intergalactic new album 'Esoteric' has charted in THREE official UK Charts! No#10 Indie Breakers, No#27 Downloads & No#41 Independent Albums. A massive thank you to everyone supporting it!
Featuring 13 brand new tracks and the best of all we know and love about their Sheffield indie-pop sound, it releases with support from BBC R1, Sirius XM (USA), Radio X, 6Music + +
A must have record for your independent collection, with early nods to Album Of The Year!
Get Your Copy Of 'Esoteric' Now
All purchases include free UK postage or subsidised international shipping. Shipping now!
The Kut "GRIT" Number 1 Rock Albums Chart
“GRIT” is the musical amalgamation of The Kut journey so far. The record speaks to those channelling self-belief & self-identity - it’s a pep-talk on trusting your instinct & guides on the process of cutting the ropes. It includes hit single ‘ANIMO’, which won the UK Songwriting Contest Rock Award, Best Music Video & the International Rock Award. GRIT releases following UK support dates with high voltage US rockers, Electric Six and a headline set at River Stage, Isle of Wight Festival.
“Remember the fuss people made about Paramore’s ‘Riot’? They’ll be saying the same thing about ‘Grit’ in a few years too… ”
9/10 VIVE LE ROCK
“An outstanding album from one of the most exciting current UK artists" 10/10 POWER PLAY
“A Piece of Punk Rock Perfection” 5/5 ERB MAGAZINE
It’s HUGE 🎉🇺🇸 I’ve signed a US distribution deal with Amplified for The Kut & the entire Criminal Records Roster
It takes our US ops from our London Cartel Studios to a 700,000 sq ft warehouse in the US, backed by the world’s most powerful wholesaler, Alliance Entertainment & in partnership with AMPED Distribution!! 🎊💪 This means our future releases have potential to reach 3000+ physical retailers across the US and 1000+ digital stores and retailers 💖😁
The deal brings us into a huge label & artist roster inc. Kobalt, Epitaph, Nuclear Blast, Chrysalis, Bella Union, Believe, Death Row, Curve, Pias, Earache, Ingrooves, Sub Pop (through partnership with ADA), Transgressive, Warner Classics, alongside artists we love inc. Papa Roach, Rival Sons, Arlo Parks, Motley Crew, Dead Kennedys, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Bad Religion, Larkin Poe, Blink 182, Frank Turner, Gojira, Die Antwoord & Black Flag.
I’m sending out huge thanks to everyone involved to make this happen by supporting all we do. Massive shout outs to LORI, The Last Siren, Weekend Recovery, MIKE WALSH & soon to be announced Mick Southerland, all with upcoming releases via Criminal Records & our latest signing, rockstar music critic Everett True, who just released his epic book ‘Live Through This (Part 1 - Nirvana)'. All of these artists are absolutely incredible 🔥🔥🔥
I’ve said a LOT more about it in my blog at https://thekut.co.uk including how we are shouting out to other independent artists, agents & promoters to get involved…. but this is huge news & the celebrations are on! 🎊🥂 #TeamRazors4Eva xx
📸 Photo by Mike Gripz
LORI 'I'm Still Here' hits No.16 in UK Physical Singles Chart
LORI has released her survivor anthem 'I'm Still Here'. Tackling mental health issues head on, the single comes from her debut EP of the same name. Thanks to all your support the record has spent two weeks on chart, reaching No.16 in the UK Physical Singles. A massive thank you to everyone supporting this epic record.
Drawing influence from Foxes, La Roux, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga and Phoebe Bridgers the ‘I’m Still Here’ EP is scheduled for release on Friday 3rd September with UK tour dates announced.
Listen to 'I'm Still Here' out now!
"I'm Still Here... A powerful track" Gaby Roslin, BBC Radio London
"A new solo adventure and it's sounding fantastic." John Kennedy, Radio X
“A very special record indeed...wonderful textures." Charlie Ashcroft, Amazing Radio
Pre-order 'I'm Still Here' on CD EP to support LORI for the UK charts
The Last Siren releases 'The Cage'
The latest contender from the South Coast music scene The Last Siren has released a third single 'The Cage' from forthcoming EP ‘Counter Faith’.
An alt rock/metal project led by Jayke Turl (The Smokin' Prophets, The Kut ++), the latest single sees TLS tear through the emotional storm, with influences spanning from Three Days Grace to Alice in Chains.
Bringing heavy vocals, riffs & a new twisted reality, the 'Counter Faith' EP is due for relase on 15th October. Limited to 100 digipack bundles worldwide!
MIKE WALSH - FALLING [OUT NOW]
A singer, songwriter and poet from London via Madrid, MIKE WALSH attributes his raw and observational writing style to influences in philosophy, literature, and music. Infatuated by the works and words from the minds of Seneca to Jim Morrison, two previous singles have gained support from Amazing Radio, Regional FM and Online Radio Stations in Europe and as far as Australia.
Reaching No.10 iTunes Spain & No.115 UK with his debut PICKINGFIGHTS, Mike’s latest single ‘FALLING’ speaks of societal disconnect, disharmony and his own struggles to avoid falling into conditioned behaviour.
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