The Catchmen have officially resurfaced with their sweeping, cinematic pop single "England". Formed during the dizzying 1988 Madchester boom, they were the cult teenagers who once commanded Oasis as a support act before abruptly evaporating. Today, Ian Livingstone and Michael Knowles have returned, hauling the sprawling orchestral heft of their Ivor Novello and BAFTA nominations along with them. Anchored by original bassist Dave Fryman...

The Zangwills arrive with their new single, 'Beers With The Beekeeper,' and my first thought, naturally, is whether one should opt for full netting or just a casual veil for such a chat. It's a title that hums with a peculiar sort of promise, much like the song itself. This track from The Zangwills, with Jake Vickers’ distinctive vocals out front, champions the profound, almost...