Album Review: Sam Fender – Hypersonic Missiles
Sam Fender – Hypersonic Missiles Words: Sammy Sadler FINALLY what the Popped team have been waiting for, and pretty much fangirling over, is here! Sam Fender has graced the world of music with his debut LP Hypersonic Missiles and if you haven’t listened to it already, stop what you’re doing right now, cast your eyes over … Continue reading
Just Listen: Little Grim – All On Black
Little Grim – All On Black Words: Clare Hingley Fifteen seconds in and All On Black is already making you wonder what direction the song is heading. Joe Murphy’s subtle but sombre vocals play wonders with the guitar riffs and compliments the drum beats perfectly. I have to admit, I was pleasantly surprised the first … Continue reading
Festival Review: Skeleton Coast 2019
Skeleton Coast 2019 Leasowe Castle, Wirral, 31st August 2019 Words & Photos: Elena Katrina This was my first visit to Skeleton Coast – we’ve covered it before but I hadn’t personally had the pleasure. This year I knew I had to go and try it out for myself and I was not at all disappointed. … Continue reading
Just Listen: Dead Nature – Fire In Your Soul
Dead Nature – Fire In Your Soul Words: Amy Butcher Having fallen in love with Dead Nature’s first offering In My Heart, I was beyond excited when his debut EP was released and immediately listened about a dozen times in a row. For me, Fire In Your Soul is the perfect opener to the EP. … Continue reading
POPPED ROUND UP AUGUST 2019
The Round Up August 2019 Words: Daniel Burton Editors Pick The Mysterines – Take Control It feels like The Mysterines have been around for a long time now but with singer Lea just 18 years old and this only their 4th single, it proves how big an impact they have made in such a short … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Big Moon – It’s Easy Then
The Big Moon – It’s Easy Then Words: Amy Butcher With the success of their debut album Love In The 4th Dimension (it made the Mercury Prize shortlist!), I couldn’t have been more excited to learn The Big Moon were releasing new music. What would they offer next with their new music and how would … Continue reading
Album Review: No Hot Ashes – Hardship Starship
No Hot Ashes – Hardship Starship Released 16th August 2019 Words: Elena Katrina “I’ve got onion rings at my place….. ” If you, like me, love your lyrics to err on the side of quirky then you, my friend, are in for one hell of a treat with the debut album Hardship Starship from Manchester’s … Continue reading
Just Watch: Pizzagirl – Body Biology
Pizzagirl – Body Biology Words: Amy Butcher As the first released single from his debut album, body biology makes a statement about what we can expect from the Liverpool-based artsy DIY pop artist, Pizzagirl. Opening with upbeat, wondrous guitar riffs, Liam Brown’s poignant vocals ooze onto the track and over enunciating the end of each … Continue reading
The Night Cafe – A Message To Myself
The Night Cafe – A Message To Myself Words: Lauren Mellor Get excited as me, because The Night Café have released another new single and it’s an absolute delight! After seeing these guys support Circa Waves a few months ago, I fell in love with their acoustic-indie sound. Their new album is definitely much anticipated … Continue reading
Just Watch: October Drift – Losing My Touch
October Drift – Losing My Touch Words: Amy Butcher Upon learning October Drift had brought out new single Losing My Touch, I desperately grabbed my headphones to take a listen. After listening god knows how many times, I came to the conclusion this was their best single yet. Instantly enveloped in gut wrenching guitar riffs, … Continue reading
Just Listen: Half Moon Run – Then Again
Half Moon Run – Then Again Words: Clare Hingley Half Moon Run are certainly back with a bang after sharing their latest single Then Again after being away from the music release scene since 2015. This four-piece from Canada’s Montreal have mixed it up with a string quartet which really sets of the single. Feels … Continue reading
Just Listen: Joe Ramsey – Won’t You
Joe Ramsey – Won’t You Words: Lauren Mellor On the lookout for something along the lines of The Kooks? Then look no further than Joe Ramsey. His second single Won’t You is a toe-tapping acoustic indie delight. It’s a song all about falling too fast for the wrong person, which is just about as relatable … Continue reading
Just Listen: Talkboy – All Works Out
Talkboy – All Works Out Words: Amy Butcher Guitar riffs similar to the likes of Stereophonics, sweet harmonious vocals, and addictive melodies, Talkboy are back with an absolute banger in their new single All Works Out. As someone quite new to this band, it’s safe to say they’ve got me hooked. It’s so refreshing when … Continue reading
Live Review: Headclouds, Newcastle
Headclouds 10th August 2019, Bobiks, Newcastle I love Saturday night gigs. They are the perfect time to grab a pint and let go of all the worries from the week before and it’s still far away enough to not feel those dreaded Monday blues. Despite opting for a diet coke, a rarity for me, I … Continue reading
Just Listen: Little Triggers – Loaded Gun
Little Triggers – Loaded Gun Words: Clare Hingley With the help of James, Sam and Chris, Tom’s voice is so distinctive, they bring together a song that from the off screams ‘James Bond theme tune’. This four-piece from Liverpool have previously been described as a ‘rock ‘n’ roll band, yet Loaded Gun has a punch … Continue reading
