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Julia Mason aka The Decibel Decoder
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Music Reviewer for Clash Magazine, God Is In The TV Zine, The Decibel Decoder and Blowtorch Records.

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NEWS: The Great Escape announces Peaches to headline a Spotlight Show plus confirms another 130+ artists - The Decibel Decoder
The Great Escape, the festival for new music, announces genre-defying icon Peaches will headline a Spotlight Show at Brighton Dome Concert Hall on 15 May 2026.  A trailblazer of electroclash and femin...
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February 3, 2026 at 10:47 AM
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NEWS: Softcult release debut album When A Flower Doesn't Grow - The Decibel Decoder
Fast-rising Ontario-based modern grunge sibling duo Softcult have today released their debut full-length album When A Flower Doesn’t Grow, via Easy Life Records.  To coincide with the album release th...
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January 30, 2026 at 2:43 PM
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NEWS: C Douglas Releases Debut EP 75019 Via Golden Lion Sounds - God Is In The TV
C Douglas releases his debut EP 75019 on Golden Lion Sounds. James Douglas Clarke, aka C Douglas, former singer and guitarist in Burnley indie-rock five-piece
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January 30, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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NEWS: Christine and the Queens and Thee Diane release new single 'Ah Ya' - The Decibel Decoder
Longtime friends and collaborators Christine and the Queens and Thee Diane release new song ‘Ah Ya’. Co-written, co-produced and co-mixed by both artists, it blends club energy and afro-inspired rhyth...
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January 30, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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#newcolossusfestival announces 3rd wave of artists for 7th edition.

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NEWS: New York's New Colossus Festival Announces Third Wave Of Artists - God Is In The TV
Returning to New York City’s vibrant Lower East Side and expanding to six days, the New Colossus Festival begins on Tuesday 3 March and runs through
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January 30, 2026 at 7:16 AM
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@nationoflanguage.bsky.social share remix of 'Inept Apollo' by Tom Sharkett of #w.h.lung

Also announce extensive headline and festival dates plus support for @deathcabforcutie.bsky.social

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NEWS: Nation of Language share 'Inept Apollo (Tom Sharkett Remix)' plus announces headline and festival dates - The Decibel Decoder
Nation of Language shares a new rework of Dance Called Memory’s lead single ‘Inept Apollo’ by Tom Sharkett of the band W.H. Lung. This rework takes the song’s new wave origins, ups the BPM and the fun...
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January 29, 2026 at 11:14 AM
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NEWS: Tooth release debut single 'The Age of Innocence' - The Decibel Decoder
London four-piece Tooth share their debut single ‘The Age of Innocence’, available now via tastemaker imprint Soil To The Sun Recordings (Cliffords, Hex Girlfriend). Over the past few years, the quart...
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January 28, 2026 at 12:56 PM
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Madra Salach - It's A Hell Of An Age - God Is In The TV
Now and again a band comes along who shakes the very foundations of what has gone before. Madra Salach are already beloved in their home country Ireland.
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January 27, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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NEWS: Sprints release cover of Le Tigre's 'Deceptacon' - The Decibel Decoder
SPRINTS today share their electrifying cover of the classic Le Tigre single, ‘Deceptacon‘. The band’s frontperson, Karla Chubb, shares: “I’m not sure there’s a womxn in the world who plays guitar that...
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January 27, 2026 at 12:35 PM
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News: Dead Pony release new single 'Eat My Dust!' - The Decibel Decoder
Glasgow rock band Dead Pony are back with their new single, ‘Eat My Dust!’, out now via ADA.  The single follows on from their debut album, which received critical acclaim and found them nominated for...
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January 27, 2026 at 12:06 PM
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#badtomato
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PREVIEW: God Is In The TV Zine At The New Colossus Festival, New York - Bad Tomato - God Is In The TV
Portugal is providing a rich vein of music right now and we are thrilled to announce Bad Tomato to close out our showcase. The three-piece squad released
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January 26, 2026 at 9:26 AM
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FEATURE: Sons of Southern Ulster - The Decibel Decoder
Dedicated to the memory of friend and bandmate Noel Larkin who passed away after a long illness in 2024, Sons of Southern Ulster released their third album Through The Bridewell Gate in July 2025. The...
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January 24, 2026 at 10:21 AM
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@realfarmerband.bsky.social release new single 'Run By Animals' via #straporiginals
NEWS: Real Farmer release new single 'Run By Animals' - The Decibel Decoder
Groningen-based punk four-piece Real Farmer have today released their new single ‘Run By Animals’ via Strap Originals. Bassist Marrit Meinema takes on all vocal duties on ‘Run By Animals’, giving a ra...
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January 23, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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NEWS: The Scratch release new single 'Pullin Teeth' - The Decibel Decoder
The Scratch return with explosive new single Pullin’ Teeth, offering another glimpse into their forthcoming album Pull Like A Dog, set for release on March 13 via Sony Music Ireland / Music For Nation...
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January 23, 2026 at 6:20 AM
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#alienchicks
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PREVIEW: God Is In The TV Zine At The New Colossus Festival, New York - Alien Chicks - God Is In The TV
Alien Chicks are a Brixton-based trio, comprising Joe (vocals and guitar), Martha (drums) and Stefan (vocals and bass). They released their second EP
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January 22, 2026 at 11:58 AM
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NEWS: The Itch announce debut album and release new single 'Aux Romanticiser' - The Decibel Decoder
The Itch announce debut album It’s The Hope That Kills You is set for release on 10 April via Fiction Records (The Cure, Kae Tempest) and I OH YOU (Confidence Man, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever). Th...
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January 22, 2026 at 10:20 AM
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NEWS: Cowboy Hunters Release New Single 'Have A Pint' And Announce Debut EP EPeepee - God Is In The TV
Cowboy Hunters today announce their forthcoming EP titled EPeepee, set for release on 20 March, and release new single 'Have A Pint'. Capturing both the
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January 21, 2026 at 11:09 AM
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Congratulations to Adult DVD who announce signing to @fatpossumrecords.bsky.social

New single 'Real Tree Lee' out now.

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NEWS: Adult DVD Announce Signing With Fat Possum And Release New Single 'Real Tree Lee' - God Is In The TV
Adult DVD today announce their signing to independent label Fat Possum. The Leeds based six-piece also share new single 'Real Tree Lee' which was premiered
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January 21, 2026 at 10:54 AM
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#honeyimhome
PREVIEW: God Is In The TV Zine At The New Colossus Festival, New York - Honey I'm Home - God Is In The TV
Dutch newcomers Honey I’m Home merge 90’s alternative rock with a fresh modern twist. Echoes of My Bloody Valentine, Smashing Pumpkins and Slow Pulp resonate
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January 21, 2026 at 10:09 AM
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NEWS: Bucket release new single 'Nonsense' - The Decibel Decoder
Dublin noiseniks Bucket today release new single ‘Nonsense’. Packing elements of garage, noise, hardcore and electronic music into a volatile three minutes, it’s a song that simmers with tension befor...
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January 21, 2026 at 7:37 AM
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NEWS: Cardinals Release New Single 'I Like You' Ahead Of Debut Album, Masquerade - God Is In The TV
Cork's Cardinals release the final single from their debut album Masquerade set for release om 13th February via So Young Records. 'I Like You' is a romantic,
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January 20, 2026 at 12:22 PM
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NEWS: YINYANG Releases Debut EP The Lotus Throne And Shares In New Single, 'Dumped Me In The Smoking Area' - God Is In The TV
YINYANG, the boundary-breaking alternative artist forged in Belfast’s underground music scene, shares her debut EP, The Lotus Throne along with new
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January 20, 2026 at 12:18 PM
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PREVIEW: God Is In The TV Zine At The New Colossus Festival, New York - Mannequin Death Squad - God Is In The TV
Mannequin Death Squad (Australia) is an instrument-swapping, rock/punk band from Melbourne. The fiercely independent duo has left a trail of enthusiastic and
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January 20, 2026 at 10:09 AM
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NEWS: Ken Park announces debut EP and releases new single 'Sleep Paralysis' - The Decibel Decoder
New York City based artist Ken Park today announces his new self-titled EP due out on 26 February via TODO. The announcement arrives alongside the release of the chilling, freak-folk-tinged lead singl...
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January 20, 2026 at 9:56 AM
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NEWS: Bleech 9:3 release new single ‘Cannonball’ @thedecibeldecoder.bsky.social www.godisinthetvzine.co.uk/2026/01/19/n...
NEWS: Bleech 9:3 Release New Single 'Cannonball' - God Is In The TV
Bleech 9:3 today share new single Cannonball.  Headed up by Baz Quinlan (vocals/guitar) and Sam Duffy (guitar), the pair met at AA, where Baz became Sam's
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January 19, 2026 at 9:08 PM