JUST LISTEN: Saint Charles – See Straight
Saint Charles – See Straight Words: Sammy Sadler I’ve had my eye on Saint Charles for a little while now, actually since I reviewed his EP back in August, and i’ve been hooked on his summery melodies to this day. I was absolutely thrilled when he asked if I would premier his new single ‘See Straight’ on … Continue reading
Just Listen: Spinn – Believe It or Not
Spinn – Believe It or Not Words by Gary Lambert It seems like whilst they’ve been in the studio recording their debut album Spinn have been doing some scientific experiments. Believe It or Not is undoubtedly what occurs if you splice the DNA of The La’s jangly guitar sound with the joyful pop production of … Continue reading
Live Review: INmusic Festival Slot Final
INmusic Festival, The Cavern, Liverpool 24 March 2019 Words and Photos by Gary Lambert “How can someone win when winning means that someone loses” Scatman’s World by Scatman John 1995. It was an honour for Popped Music to be invited along to judge the six finalists to win a slot on the main stage at … Continue reading
Just Listen: Life At The Arcade – Tabloids
Life at the Arcade – Tabloids Words by Gary Lambert Life at the Arcade have been making steady headway for a while now on the live scene across the country. Their latest release, Tabloids, captures their live sound perfectly as they mix anthemic songwriting with a very accessible, accessible guitar sound. Despite being Liverpool lads, … Continue reading
Festival Preview: Cro Cro Land 2019
Cro Cro Land 2019 6th April 2019, Urban Xchange, Croydon FIND CRO CRO LAND ONLINE: Facebook // Website // Twitter Words: Nicholas Jacques This has the potential to be the start of a beautiful friendship. Cro Cro Land is a new indie-rock festival being held in the heart of Croydon on 6th April and has … Continue reading
Live Review: Tom Grennan, Manchester
Tom Grennan, Jimmy’s, Manchester, 21 March 2019 Words and Photographs by Gary Lambert Sometimes there are tough choices that need to be made. Do you go for fried, poached or scrambled eggs? Do you go for Spotify or Apple Music? Do you binge on Netflix in bed or on the sofa? Do you want to … Continue reading
Live Review: Neon Waltz, Liverpool
Neon Waltz, Phase One Liverpool, 17 March Words and Photographs: Gary Lambert Do you ever have one of those gig nights full of surprise? I can honestly say I’ve rarely been caught out as much as I was when Neon Waltz played at Phase One in Liverpool. A Sunday night at an intimate gig usually … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Jagged Skies – Judas
Jagged Skies – Judas Words by Gary Lambert Judas is the debut release of The Jagged Skies, and for an opening salvo carries some weight. It is obvious from first listen that this is a track which has been thought over long and hard, and rehearsed until the sound was right. Obviously the writers of … Continue reading
Interview: Dollie Demi
Dollie Demi Words and Photographs: Gary Lambert Imagine in the moments before Simon Fuller got the Spice Girls to sign on the dotted line, Geri Halliwell was kicked out of the band and they were then taught to play their own instruments on dirty rock numbers. The result of this would be Dollie Demi. Admittedly … Continue reading
Album Review: Anteros – When We Land
Anteros – When We Land Words by Gary Lambert Now this is an album I have waited quite some time to listen to. In fact, ever since I heard Drunk for the first time, I’ve loved Anteros – and especially loved that song. It was with considerable disappointment that I saw Drunk had been left … Continue reading
Just Listen: Kate Teague – In Our Element
Kate Teague – In Our Element Words: Lauren Mellor Kate Teague, from Oxford, Missippi, is relatively new to the indie music scene, having only just made her debut in 2018. With three singles in her repertoire, Teague brings us her latest song ‘In Our Element’. The track provides an honest reflection of a common miscommunication … Continue reading
Just Listen – Gen and The Degenerates – Weatherman
Just Listen – Gen and The Degenerates – Weatherman Words by Gary Lambert Gen and The Degenerates are without doubt one of the most formidable up and coming live acts around, but with this release they grab their usual blood and thunder punk rock and distill it into something far more heady. The change in … Continue reading
Live Review: Scarlet, Manchester
Scarlet with Oranje and Dollie Demi, YES Basement, 15 March 2019 Words and Photos: Gary Lambert We all love new experiences. Well new experiences within reason, and Scarlet’s gig at Manchester’s YES Basement was absolutely filled with them. Firstly, it was the first time I had ever gone to see Scarlet performing outside of Liverpool; … Continue reading
Just Listen: Darling – Love Game
Darling – Love Game Words: Rachel Allen ‘Love Game’ is the very first Soundcloud release from electro pop outfit Darling and is a promise of good things to come from this unique band. Norweigan born singer/songwriter Celine Lyng teamed up with Oscar Shepherd, producer and songwriter, to form the sound that permeates through this catchy … Continue reading
SXSW With: Fatherson
Fatherson Words and photos: Elena Katrina When I first moved to Liverpool one of the first visiting bands to the city centre who I interviewed was Fatherson. Since then I’ve enjoyed a fair few shows, cried along to a few songs and thoroughly enjoyed all that they were about. It was, therefore, a no-brainier for … Continue reading
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