Just Listen: Eliza Shaddad – Same As You
Eliza Shaddad Same As You Words by Amy Butcher Having never listened to Eliza Shaddad before, upon hearing Same as You for the first time, I pondered why I had not listened to the London based dreamy rock artist. Following the release of her EP Sept – Dec, this track combines Shaddad’s soft soothing vocals, … Continue reading
Just Listen: Easy Life – Dead Celebrities
Easy Life Dead Celebrities Words by Amy Butcher When I first heard Easy Life we’re dropping an E.P. I couldn’t contain my excitement. Having loved their single ‘Earth’, I’d been itching for more intoxicatingly chill vibes I get when I listen to their music. ‘Dead Celebrities’ opens with static sound as singer Murray’s vocal and … Continue reading
Just Listen: Talk Show – Banshee
Talk Show – Banshee Words: Amy Butcher Ever since I heard Fast and Loud I have been shamelessly addicted to Talk Show and their intriguing sound. What I love about this band is their way of performing their songs live in such a way that feels like the raw recording yet is elevated to another … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Kairos – Teetotal
The Kairos Teetotal Words by Gary Lambert In a passive aggressive world there are few things more politely damning of a band or a tune than when you say “well they sound a bit Oasis”. However, when I text someone to say “it sounds like an Oasis B-side circa 1994-97” then it’s a completely different … Continue reading
Just Listen: Love Fame Tragedy – Please Don’t Murder Me (Part 2)
Love Fame Tragedy – Please Don’t Murder Me (Part 2) Words: Sammy Sadler I’m not exaggerating when I say that I feel like I’ve been a fan of The Wombats forever. They were the first band I had an A1 poster of on my wall and the first band I rushed to every tour date … Continue reading
Just Listen: Lauran Hibberd – Bang Bang Bang
Lauran Hibberd Bang Bang Bang Words by Ashleigh O’Neill Indie pop queen Lauran Hibberd returns with her new anthemic single ‘Bang Bang Bang’. It is frantic, fun and catchy, much like her previous releases. The fast-paced drum beat and guitar-heavy verses over Lauran’s lively vocals creates a typical poppy sound, fitting in with the sound we … Continue reading
Just Listen: Vistas – Sucker
Vistas Sucker Words by Ashleigh O’Neill The Scottish trio, Vistas, have returned with the first single, Sucker, setting the sound for their long-awaited debut album which is set to be released later this year. The love song repeats about being ‘head over heels in love’ and ‘I’m a sucker, I’m fool and I’m in love’. The … Continue reading
Live Review: This Feeling: Big in 2020, Leeds
This Feeling: Big in 2020 Brudenell Social Club, Leeds, 25 January 2020 Words and Photos by Gary Lambert There’s a certain level of grassroots bonhomie expected at all This Feeling shows as bands muck in, cheer each other on, and generally enjoy being young and playing gigs. Whilst the Big in 2020 shows are a … Continue reading
Just Listen: Peaness – Kaizen
Peaness – Kaizen Words: Clare Hingley Rewind back to Chester, 2013 and Peaness were just beginning their journey down the indie-pop paved road. Jess (bass/vocals), Rach (drums) and Balla (guitar/vocals ) have released their latest single Kaizen, taken from the Japanese word meaning ‘change for the good’. This song is a fun, upbeat, very poppy vibe … Continue reading
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