Live Review: The Wombats, Manchester
The Wombats Castlefield Bowl, Manchester, 7 July 2019 Words and Photos by Gary Lambert I truly believe that Castlefield Bowl is the greatest music venue on earth. Seriously! If you can find a venue that combines wonderful sight lines in the amphitheatre, easy access and egress, a remake of a Roman fort, a river, trains, … Continue reading
Festival Review: Barn On The Farm 2019
Barn On The Farm 2019 5th-7th July 2019, Gloucester Words & Photos: Elena Katrina Every year without fail, for the past four years anyway, I have had a weekend in my diary that no one else is allowed to do anything important on – that weekend is Barn On The Farm weekend. It really has … Continue reading
Festival Preview: Kendal Calling
Kendal Calling Lowther Park, Penrith, 26-28 July 2019 Words by Gary Lambert So many times I hear in the post-Glastonbury Live on the BBC buzz how people would love to go to it, but it’s just a bit too big for them to handle. Given it is absolutely huge such people are sensible in their … Continue reading
Live Review: Community Festival
Community Festival Finsbury Park, London, 30 June 2019 Words and Photos by Gary Lambert It’s the end of June and we’ve got sunshine, a field and bucketfuls of tunes. What more could you want? Well I can say that at the end of Community Festival there was no need for anything else. What was my … Continue reading
Live Review: Blossoms
Blossoms 22 June 2019, Edgeley Park Stockport County Football Club Words and Photos: Popped Music “We hate it when our friends become successful and if they’re Northern that makes it even worse”. Blossoms have been one of our Popped Music bands since the early days of Blow and turtleneck jumpers, and playing a hometown show … Continue reading
Popped Round Up June 2019
The Round Up June 2019 Words: Daniel Burton Editor’s Pick U V U – Toronto Blessings These Barnsley punks have released their second single of 2019 in U V U which is an energy filled 3 minutes that will get your blood flowing for sure. The riff in the chorus is somewhat a ray of … Continue reading
Festival Preview: Community Festival 2019
Community Festival 2019 Finsbury Park, London, 30th June Words: Gary Lambert Every summer there are more and more articles written about how the festival market is saturated and impossible to compete in. So what do you do in that market if you’re in the biggest, most competitive market in the UK? Well for the people … Continue reading
JUST LISTEN: LIFE – Hollow Thing
LIFE – Hollow Thing Words: Clare Hingley So, here it is, LIFE’s new single which has been taken from their second album A Picture Of Good Health. Hollow Thing kicks a punchy start, with this vibe created throughout. It sounds to me like an 80’s throwback with the assist of potential mosh pits at the … Continue reading
Just listen: Marsicans – Little Things
Marsicans – Little Things Words: Amy Butcher As some of you may know, we are big fans of Marsicans here at Popped Music and when I heard they were releasing new single Little Things, I just couldn’t contain my excitement. Having already played festivals such as The Great Escape, Live At Leeds and more recently … Continue reading
LIVE REVIEW: Honeyblood, Liverpool
Honeyblood Liverpool Arts Club, Liverpool, 11th June 2019 Words & Photography: Gary Lambert When Honeyblood come to town, you really should go to watch them perform and when Honeyblood come to town with a newly enhanced lineup and a new album to entertain you with, then should becomes must. For that reason, I was happily … Continue reading
EP Review: Callum Pitt – Poisoned Reveries
Callum Pitt Words: Sammy Sadler Easily one of my favourite artists at the minute, North East-based Callum Pitt has been on my ‘ones to watch for 2019’ for a little while now and he’s got something for everyone. With stunning falsettos, soaring melodies and delicate lyrics to match, previously released singles Forgotten Kids and Here … Continue reading
LIVE REVIEW: YARDLANDER, LONDON
Yardlander 29th May 2019, The Monarch Camden, London Words: Amy Butcher Entering The Monarch, Camden’s iconic venue known for hosting smaller bands before they hit the big time, the place buzzed with pub punters chattering away as support Southbank Crows were setting up the stage pre-show. Having never heard of the London-based alternative rock band, … Continue reading
JUST WATCH: Annabel Allum – You Got It Good
Annabel Allum – You Got It Good Words: Nicholas Jacques Fresh from seeing Annabel kill it in style with her slot at the Camden Rocks festival, this is a strong choice of song to be releasing. It has a cool effortless swagger stapled to it with echoes of early PJ Harvey and hints of Courtney … Continue reading
Just Watch: Swim Deep – To Feel Good
Swim Deep – To Feel Good Words: Sammy Sadler I’m a big fan of Swim Deep and have been for what feels like forever now. Despite their silence for the past four years, I would still play their hazy tunes from King City to Honey regularly for those summery vibes. When I first received this track, I will admit that … Continue reading
