LIVE REVIEW: Wyldest
Wyldest Grand Central Hall, Liverpool, 22 May 2021 Words and Photos by Gary Lambert Have you been to any social distanced gigs? I can understand why people don’t go to them. They are quiet, sensible affairs a lot of time. It is difficult for an artist to build a connection with those in the room. There is a flipside … Continue reading
Festival Preview: FestEvol 2021 (Future Yard)
FestEvol 2021 Words by Gary Lambert PRICE INFO: £15 plus booking fee – FestEvol Well, well, well… It seems like nothing is going to stop us now and festivals will be going ahead in 2021. As much as I’ve tried to avoid building my hopes up, the announcement of the first date of FestEvol 2021 on Saturday … Continue reading
Just Listen: Bandit – Ice Cream
Bandit Ice Cream Words by Gary Lambert I’ll hold my hands up now and tell you that at first listen, I didn’t like Ice Cream by Bandit. But when the second to fifth listens happen without you playing it because the song is stuck in your head and you’re singing along, then I had to admit … Continue reading
Album Review: Red Rum Club – The Hollow Sessions
Red Rum Club The Hollow Sessions Words: Gary Lambert Red Rum Club are one of the most loved bands around the country on the live scene. Every gig is a sweaty celebration of joy, of rock n roll, and of the collective power generated by a gang of mates in tune with each other. When their music … Continue reading
Just Listen: Sports Team – Happy (God’s Own Country)
Sports Team Happy (God’s Own Country) Words: Amy Butcher I mean, what can I say about Sports Team that’s not already been said? They’re talented, full of passion and have the guts to fight it out with Lady Gaga for a number one album spot – what can’t they do? Sports Team have been on … Continue reading
Interview Exclusive: The Pale White
The Pale White Words: Daniel Burton and Elena Katrina It’s every band’s dream to release an album, no, probably just to know you are going to make one. So for the Pale White, who feel their journey to now has been “long”, it must be exhilarating in so many ways. Especially to do it at … Continue reading
Just Watch: Cassia – Right There
Cassia Right There Words: Amy Butcher Spinning a negative feeling into an upbeat, indie pop song, Cassia have given us an addictive new single in ‘Right There’. We’ve been fans of the Macclesfield-born band for a long time, and they never fail to put a smile on our faces with their music. They’ve come into … Continue reading
Just Listen: Ten Tonnes – Everything You Got
Ten Tonnes Everything You Got Words: Amy Butcher Having been a fan of Ten Tonnes for a good few years now, I’ve really enjoyed seeing what the singer/songwriter has produced musically. From ‘Lay It On Me’ to ‘Better Than Me’ a couple of years ago to his recent single ‘Girl Are You Lonely Like Me?’; … Continue reading
EP Review: New Dad – Waves
Waves NewDad Words: Gary Lambert I’ve completely missed out on NewDad before the release of Waves EP, and I truly feel like my life must have been poorer as a result. Their arty dream pop sound is beautiful, intelligent, and as immediate as more traditional sounding pop songs. Each track on the EP is immaculately layered with … Continue reading
Just Watch: Dead Nature – Hurricane
Dead Nature Hurricane Words: Amy Butcher In one go, Dead Nature (a.k.a. Tarek Musa) released a new single ‘Hurricane’ alongside the announcement of his debut album ‘Watch Me Break Apart’, and I am ecstatic! I’ve always loved Tarek’s solo project Dead Nature since hearing the debut E.P ‘Taking My Shadow’, and ‘Hurricane’ just makes me … Continue reading
Just Watch: Corella – Monday
Corella Monday Words: Amy Butcher As I sit here writing this review on Easter Monday, it’s quite fitting that the track I happen to be reviewing is Corella’s ‘Monday’. Full of twinkly melodies, anthemic tones and the classic indie pop sound that they’re known for; the Manchester band are packing a punch with this latest … Continue reading
Just Listen: St Peter’s Dream – Maybe Yesterday
St Peter’s Dream Maybe Yesterday Words: Gary Lambert In the world when everybody is searching for big, life-changing moments of drama, it is important to grasp on to slices of innocent pleasure. Maybe Yesterday from St Peter’s Dream feels like one of those slices to me. With a gently paced, upbeat feel to the … Continue reading
JUST LISTEN: EADES – PRESENT IN THE MOMENT
Eades – Present in the Moment Words: Amy Butcher Gut punching you as soon as the track starts, Eades’ Present In the Moment is a modern post-punk song; full of high energy, fast paced guitar riffs and a distorted, lo-fi quality that ties the whole thing together. Hailing from Leeds, the quintet have already developed … Continue reading
JUST LISTEN: BRISTON MARONEY – SINKIN’
Briston Maroney – Sinkin’ Words: Amy Butcher With only two weeks to go until his debut album Sunflower is released, Briston Maroney has delivered something fantastic in the last single Sinkin’ from the debut. Whether it’s the ferocious guitar melodies, tight drums beats or Maroney’s intoxicating vocals, it’s the perfect sunshine pop song. I can … Continue reading
JUST LISTEN: jak Ivr – Still
jak Ivr – Still Words: Sammy Sadler When the news broke on Facebook that Llovers were disbanding, I was gutted. I’d become somewhat of a big fan having seen the indie-pop Teessiders live numerous times and I even own two of their band t-shirts. Doesn’t get much more serious than that. Although you can often … Continue reading
