Andy Von Pip

ANDY VON PIP - Founder, editor, writer, reviewer, photographer and all-round good guy at the VPME.com.House photographer for The Academy Music Group, Zuma Press, Event Magazine and Rex Features worldwide. You can check out his photography atAndy Von Pip PhotographyCurrently writing for U.S. Magazine and website Under The Radar.Andy been new music tipster on BBC6 Music, Amazing Radio, and DJ on Strangeways Radio (USA.) Regular podcasts can be found on Mixcloud and Spotify.He's also been a moderator for BBC 6 Music DJ Tom Robinson's Fresh on the Net, and a former member of "BBC's Sound Of" panel. Written and photographic work has been published worldwide wide and appeared in the likes of The Guardian, The Times, The Quietus, Music Week, Record Of The Day, GIITV, The Sabotage Times, The Skinny, Louder Than War.

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Palehound: Independence Day

23/06/2023 by Andy Von Pip

Palehound, headed by El Kempner, release their latest single titled “Independence Day” from their forthcoming album “Eye On The Bat.”

Georgia Gets By Press Photo Credit to Silken Weinberg

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Georgia Gets By : Easier To Run

22/06/2023 by Andy Von Pip

Georgia Nott makes a hugely impressive debut with the beautiful “Easier To Run.” And before the tin hat brigade stick pencils up their nose and roar “industry plant” when we say debut, Georgia isn’t exactly

Trout : Garden

21/06/2023 by Andy Von Pip

Here’s a new track from Liverpool-based artist Trout (they/she), who has just been signed to the discerning Chess Club Records

Slowdive : kisses

20/06/2023 by Andy Von Pip

Slowdive has revealed details of their forthcoming album, “everything is alive,” set to be released on 1st September by Dead Oceans.

Picture Parlour : Norwegian Wood

21/06/202319/06/2023 by Andy Von Pip

Picture Parlour’s debut single ‘Norwegian Wood’ certainly captures the essence of the band and serves as a perfect introduction to those who haven’t caught them live yet. Picture Parlour is comprised of Liverpool’s Katherine Parlour,

Press Shot Hi Res CIEL c Lizzie Clark Norgaard

CIEL : So Scared

14/06/2023 by Andy Von Pip

Brighton-based CIEL’s latest track, “So Scared,” arrives today (June 14th), ahead of their new EP titled “Make It Better,” set for release on July 7th via the revered indie label Jazz Life (Blood Red Shoes, Tigercub, Circe).

SPRINTS : Adore Adore Adore

09/06/2023 by Andy Von Pip

Dublin’s Sprints’ new single “Adore Adore Adore”, is another powerful and thoughtful slice of explosive emotions and raging guitars

My Ugly Clementine : Feet Up

07/06/2023 by Andy Von Pip

My Ugly Clementine are from Vienna and comprise Sophie Lindinger, Mira Lu Kovacs, and Nastasja Ronck. While Lindinger is also part of the acclaimed pop duo Leyya, guitarist Mira Lu Kovacs is a successful solo

Mid Year Update

06/06/2023 by Andy Von Pip

Greetings and salutations, with only 201 days to Christmas I felt it was time for an update on the year so far

I haven’t been too active on here of late. There’s so much music and yet so little time. However, I am very active elsewhere, be it through my photography and writing for other publications.

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Skating Polly: I’m Sorry For Always Apologizing”

05/05/2023 by Andy Von Pip

Skating Polly are back with a new single and video in the shape of “I’m Sorry For Always Apologizing”(with a ‘z’ or an ‘s’ depending on which side of the pond you are ) –

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Body Type : Weekend

05/05/2023 by Andy Von Pip

Right then, so I love Fridays, I love weekends, and I love Body Type, so let’s combine all three in one handy post. The Aussie quartet has released one more single ahead of the release

The Von Pip Podcast – April 2023

26/04/202326/04/2023 by Andy Von Pip

If you’re into exciting new music discovery, then “The Von Pip Podcast” is the perfect place for you! Presented by music journalist Andy Von Pip,( that’s me) the podcast is back from a break and