Sundara Karma announce May/June UK headline tour

Having recently completed a string of sold-out UK dates, Reading four-piece Sundara Karma today release details of a brand new tour, kicking off in May, including London’s Heaven on 26th May with support from (funnily enough) InHeaven.

Sundara Karma UK Headline tour
May
24 - Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
25 - Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth
26 - Heaven, London
27 - Dot To Dot, Manchester
28 - Dot To Dot, Bristol
29 - Dot To Dot, Nottingham
31 - Oran Mor, Glasgow
June
01 - Cluny, Newcastle
02 - Arts Club, Liverpool
03 - The Rainbow, Birmingham

Sundara Karma reveal video for 'A Young Understanding'

Reading-based indie rock four piece Sundara Karma have unveiled the video to their new single 'A Young Understanding' and it's entertaining, unpredicatable, and just pure class. A huge track like this always needs a good visual for accompaniment and this clip does not disappoint! The band initially are being filmed for a classic indie rock video, with the look being on point as well as the stance, all stood in the middle of a what seems a deserted alleyway. However, all takes a twist as the clip progresses and eventually the traditional music video format backfires (or so it seems). A new character is introduced and eventually, you can figure out that the lyrics of the track relate to everyone, no matter what age, all possess 'A Young Understanding.'

'A Young Understanding' is yet another huge and catchy track delivered from this up and coming band. The single is due out for release on the 25th March via Chess Club Records. Sundara Karma are currently on their extensive headline tour of the UK, so make sure you catch them whilst you can. Meanwhile, check out the new video below!

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[LISTEN] Sundara Karma - A Young Understanding

Reading-based indie rock four-piece Sundara Karma have revealed their new track 'A Young Understanding' and it is certainly yet another first-rate piece of music from the up and coming band. Following tunes such as 'Vivienne' and 'Flame', 'A Young Understanding' continues to deliver catchy choruses and memorable verses sung by vocalist Oscar Lulu. Combining continuous guitar riffs with a resonant bassline, the track has all the core qualities of a dynamic indie rock tune. Once more, Sundara Karma have created an impeccable tune which will undoubtedly encourage sing along moments from the audience at future live shows.

'A Young Understanding' was premiered on the Annie Mac show last night. Meanwhile, Sundara Karma will be touring numerous cities late February and March and will be making a number of festival apprearances. Check out the ace new track below!

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Sundara Karma reveal video for 'Prisons to Purify'

Indie rock four-piece Sundara Karma have unveiled the visuals for their latest release 'Prisons to Purify' which features stunning vocals from Marika Hackman. The clip appears to be a continuation of the underwater occurrences in the 'Vivienne' video which was released in back in October. Containing remarkably filmed footage, 'Prisons to Purify' is most definitely an incredible combination of track and visuals. The simplicity of the slow-motion video allows us to focus on the throught-provoking lyrics and beautiful vocals from Oscar Lulu and Marika Hackman.

'Prisons to Purify' is taken from Sundara Karma's EPII which was released last Friday 6th November. You can purchase the EP now on iTunes. Sundara Karma have also announced that they will be touring the UK in February and March 2016 and tickets go on sale tomorrow. Meanwhile, check out the exceptional video below:

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Sundara Karma announce 2016 UK tour

Reading-based indie-rockers Sundara Karma have announced that they will be embarking on their second headline UK tour in February and March 2016. Following on from this month's successful tour, Sundara Karma will not disappoint. With shows full of anthemic, catchy tunes, continuous outstanding performances and flawless vocals from frontman Oscar Lulu, you have to check out this fantastic band while you can! You can check out the tour dates below and tickets are on sale this Wednesday.

Tue February 23 2016 - BRISTOL Thekla
Wed February 24 2016 - OXFORD Bullingdon
Thu February 25 2016 - SOUTHAMPTON Talking Heads
Fri February 26 2016 - BATH Moles
Sat February 27 2016 - BRIGHTON Patterns
Sun February 28 2016 - CAMBRIDGE Portland Arms
Mon February 29 2016 - GLASGOW King Tuts
Tue March 01 2016 - EDINBURGH Sneaky Petes
Wed March 02 2016 - NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Think Tank
Thu March 03 2016 - MANCHESTER Deaf Institute
Sat March 05 2016 - SHEFFIELD Leadmill
Sun March 06 2016 - LEEDS Wardrobe
Mon March 07 2016 - NOTTINGHAM Rescue Rooms
Tue March 08 2016 - BIRMINGHAM Rainbow
Wed March 09 2016 - NORWICH Warterfront
Thu March 10 2016 - LONDON Dingwalls
Fri March 11 2016 - READING Sub 89


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[LISTEN] Sundara Karma ft. Marika Hackman - Prisons to Purify

Indie rockers Sundara Karma have unveiled their newest track 'Prisons to Purify' which features the stunning vocals of singer/songwriter Marika Hackman. The electronic feel of the tune provides the perfect atmospheric feel which accompanies the lyrics extremely well. Oscar Lulu's voice is flawless yet again, brimming with emotion and energy, there is no doubt that this track is another hit from this incredible band. Marika's vocals provide a beautiful contrast to Oscar's first verse, with the incorporation of piano chords, there is most definitely a powerful sentiment exerted throughout the track.

'Prisons to Purify' will be released as part of the band's EPII which is due out on November 6th via Chess Club Records. Meanwhile, check out the brand new track below!

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Sundara Karma unveil video for 'Run Away'

Reading based band Sundara Karma have released the video to accompany new catchy track 'Run Away'. The clip is made up of footage documenting the band's 'tour-life' as such, with numerous festival sets (including Reading and Leeds) being shown as well as some behind-the-scenes moments too. 'Run Away' is a track that ticks all the boxes, consisting of a memorable chorus layered with tuneful guitar riffs, it is most definitely a belter and will remain in your head for quite some time after listening to it.

'Run Away' is another track taken from Sundara Karma's upcoming EP II which is due for release on 6th November. However, if you pre-order the new EP now, you can get 'Run Away' as an instant download. Sundara Karma are currently on their UK tour, which includes dates in Bristol, Cardiff, London and Southampton. Meanwhile, check out the new track below!

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Sundara Karma @ The Bodega, Nottingham, Monday 26th October 2015

Only a handful of bands have given me goosebumps when walking on stage but having listened to an awful lot of Sundara Karma recently i was excited to see them live for the 2nd time, this time in their own set up rather than a festival slot.

If you hear Sundara Karma on the radio you'd be forgiven for thinking they wouldn't smash it at live shows, you'd be wrong. The Bodega, Nottingham is one of the best small venues i've been too over the years but they made it feel like it was the size of an academy. 

A full and frantic set that rolled up through the gears to end with a good ol' fashion stage invasion for 'Loveblood'.

Personal highlight was 'Runaway' which i just can't get out my head recently. Even though the crowd maybe didn't respond to it as much as 'Vivienne' or 'Flame', you could tell the guys had alot more fun performing it.

It was only last night but i feel the need to see these again already. And if you haven't already jumped on board you can do so below:



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Sundara Karma unveil official video for 'Vivienne'

Reading-based indie rockers Sundara Karma have shared the official video to new single 'Vivienne'. With frontman Oscar Lulu playing the role of one half of a loved-up couple, the video is an intricate story in itself, recounting the song lyrics visually in the perfect way. Poignant lyrics such as 'We could change the world if we stopped getting high' are reflected tremendously throughout the clip, with the lead female (Vivienne) expressing her fascination of hallucinogenics implicitly. 'Vivienne' is such an incredible tune, and this video is most definitely an ideal accompaniment to this melodious song.

'Vivienne' is available to download now and is part of their 'EPII' which is out in November. You can catch Sundara Karma on their extensive UK tour which starts today in Glasgow. Ensure you see them at a city near you as they are undoubtedly going to be huge! Meanwhile, check out their new video below!


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[LISTEN] - Sundara Karma - Vivienne

Four piece Indie band Sundara Karma have unveiled their new banger of a track "Vivienne" which will form part of their new EP out in November. After playing an incredible set at Reading and Leeds on the Festival Republic stage this year, one can tell that this exciting band are destined for great things.

"Vivienne," was premièred yesterday evening on Radio 1 as Huw Stephens' Hottest Record, receiving never-ending positive response from listeners.

Oscar Lulu's flawless, lead vocals combined with a driving bass and catchy guitar parts provide an exceptional instrumentation to a hit track. The chorus is undoubtedly one that will be playing over and over in people's heads, which will ultimately lead to crowds singing along at festivals and shows next year, just you wait. Sundara Karma are supporting The Wombats on their UK tour for the next couple of weeks and will be following this with a headline UK tour of their own in November. Check them out while you can!

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[WATCH] Sundara Karma - Flame

Fresh off the back of a brilliant Calling Festival performance on Saturday, Sundara Karma release their brand new video for new single "Flame".  They'll be playing a host of festivals across the summer, including Latitude, Boardmasters and Reading & Leeds before embarking on their biggest headline tour to date in October.

Sundara Karma stream new single "Flame"

Sundara Karma bring to you their outstanding new single, "Flame". And no, that isn't a quote from their press release, this song is their biggest track yet, which is a real anthem ready for festivals. They're playing Reading and Leeds later on this year on August bank holiday weekend so expect a energetic set when they pull this one out!

You can listen to the new track below.

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Sundara Karma announce 14 date UK tour

The trio from Reading have this year released their new EP which featured one of their oldest tracks, "Waves" - listen below -, and now have announced a big UK-wide tour with the jaunt ending up in a hometown show at Thirsty at the Bowery District in good old Reading.

Tickets are on sale NOW - the link is below.

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Sundara Karma unveil video for "Loveblood"

Reading's own Surf-Pop sensations, Sundara Karma, have revealed their video for "Loveblood", the single lifted from their début EP - "EP1". The video was shot on their recent UK tour supporting The Wombats, and the band are currently on a European tour with The Wombats and COMPNY.

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Sundara Karma stream new track "Freshbloom"

Sundara Karma have unveiled a new track, well when I say new, it's a re-recording of an old track. "Freshbloom" is the last track to be unveiled from their "EP1" - which is released today.

You can scroll on down and check out "Freshbloom" now!

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Sundara Karma unveil "Waves"

Two years ago Sundara Karma played Reading and Leeds Festival, and they played this track, after it was deleted of the BBC's YouTube page I've been craving to hear it ever since. Today, at long last we've got a full studio recording of the track, and it's well worth the wait! After the two year wait the song sounds as fresh as it did on that summers evening in Reading.

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Sundara Karma stream new track "Loveblood"

Sundara Karma are now live in 2015! They've unveiled their stunningly euphoric new track "Loveblood" via NME today, and after hearing it's 80's revival Indie-Pop we're in awe of it. This is just the start of things for the Reading based band.

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Listen to LAYLA's Rework of Sundara Karma's 'Indigo Puff'

Sundara Karma are one of the hottest up and coming indie bands in the UK right now. After seeing the band support Swim Deep in Cambridge on their headline 2013 run, we've been even more in love with them. After just releasing their new EP 'Indigo Puff', LAYLA has done her own version of title track 'Indigo Puff'. Have a listen below and let us know what you think!

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Sundara Karma share new track "Hustle"

Sundara Karma have unveiled a rather synthy b-side to "Indigo Puff", keeping the trend of only releasing anthematic songs this might just be as good as the lead single! The band are certainly on the rise now, do keep an eye on them in the next 12 months!

Both "Indigo Puff" and "Hustle" are released October 20th through 203 Recordings/Believe.

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The Weekly Catch-Up (w/e 23rd August)

Yes it's that time of the week where we round-up the BEST new music that we've heard over the past 7 days (or so), we've got new stuff from Interpol, SBTRKT and something brand new from Aussie band New Navy!

SBTRKT

SBTRKT - War Drums (Featuring Warpiant)

This was recorded live at Maida Vale studios for Zane Lowe BBC Radio 1, the song appears on the album and is a collaboration with Warpaint's Emily Kokal Warpaint on vocals. The original version on SBTRKT's forthcoming album




New Navy - Rosaline

"Rosaline" is the first official single to be lifted from New Navy's forthcoming début LP. It's been a long time coming for fans of the band, and since we heard their song "Zimbabwe" on a Kitsune compilation album we've been big admirers of their dancable indie-pop anthems!




Sundara Karma - Indigo Puff

Following on from their stunning début single "Cold Heaven" which was released via the ever consistent Chess Club Records earlier this year, Reading's Sundara Karma have announced their brilliant new single "Indigo Puff" which is out on 6 October through 203 Recordings.

The huge song has an equally huge anthematic chorus and when I first heart it I was literally amazed! This single is once again going to be backed by a couple of shows, 24th September in Reading at BBC Introducing at Oakford and at London's Barfly the next day.




Rae Morris - Closer

From her early "Blue Print" demos we've been a fan of hers, and we even managed to catch her live back when she was opening for Bombay Bicycle Club. Since then she's gone on tour on her own, released some great EPs and has even provided guest vocals for Bombay Bicycle Club on their recent album.

Now she's back with another great piano-come-electronic tune "Closer", you can listen to it below, and if you fancy listening to her collaboration with Fryars you can click here for "Cold".




Racing Glaciers - Animals

Racing Glaciers have this week released their latest EP, riding off the back of a wave of optimism and being on the latest Transformers OST the band from Macclesfield have it all going for them right about now! "Animal" has some real emotion buried beneath the soaring post-rock riffs and melodies, listen to this and tell me they're destined for big things!



Kele Okereke - Closer

Bloc Party's front-man Kele Okereke has a brand new solo LP coming out in October, and after releasing a teaser for "Trick", he's released a full stream of the first single off the album, "Doubt".

Four years after his first solo LP came out this has a slightly more house flavour to it after his dabbling in the scene in the past 12 months. Not as electronic as his most recent material, but it's certainly great to hear his vocals again.




Interpol - Ancient Ways

Interpol have unveiled the latest track off their forthcoming album "El Pintor". You can stream "Ancient Ways" just below. The full album is out 8th September.