Just Listen: False Advertising – Not My Fault
False Advertising Words: Gary Lambert With every release False Advertising become a stronger and more exciting band. And considering how exciting they were twelve months ago, it’s a hell of prospect. Take forthcoming release Not My Fault, the usual False Advertising motifs are there in the heavy rock structure teased into a pop tunnel by … Continue reading
Live Review: Sundara Karma – Liverpool
Sundara Karma o2 Academy Liverpool, 12th February 2017 Words: Gary Lambert Photos: Elena Katrina An older audience can be a sign that a young band has had a healthy amount of airtime and the right people saying that they are a band to watch, but in the words of Tom Ogden at a Blossoms gig … Continue reading
Just Listen: Marsicans – Friends
Marsicans Words: Elena Katrina Leeds band Marsicans have literally only just yesterday signed their first record deal with Manchester indie label Lab Records and they already present us with their new single – Friends. The single features the bands trademark guitar indie – it’s a classic mix of uptempo beats and staccato guitars and a … Continue reading
Just Listen: Catholic Action – Doing Well
Catholic Action Words: Gary Feeney Catholic Action made quite a splash last year with their singles L.U.V. and Rita Ora, two perfect pieces of infectious indie-pop which garnered widespread critical acclaim as well as an invite to the prestigious SXSW festival a number of other showcase events. Given the success of those two, it could … Continue reading
Live Review: Cabbage – Liverpool
Cabbage 11th February 2017, EBGBs Liverpool Words: Gary Lambert Photos: Fi Carroll There are some nights that stay in the memory because a band plays who are ready to take on the world and it is great to see them in a venue where you can bump shoulders with the lads and girls as they … Continue reading
Just Watch: Little Comets – Common Things
Little Comets Words: Fi Carroll Common Things is the first track to be revealed by Little Comets from their forthcoming album Worhead due for release on March 10th via The Smallest Label. According to guitarist and lead vocalist Rob Coles, the track explores the enjoyment of the simple things in life describing it as almost … Continue reading
Just Watch: Blaenavon – Orthodox Man
Blaenavon Words: Rebecca Mason Following the announcement of their debut album That’s Your Lot, Blaenavon have unveiled a beautiful alternate version of lead single Orthodox Man. Recorded in bassist Frank Wright’s bedroom, the track is taken from the album’s companion, Bedroom Tapes which features alternate versions of the album’s twelve tracks. Blaenavon are no strangers … Continue reading
Just Listen: Natalie McCool – You & I
Natalie McCool Words: Elena Katrina It’s no secret that we’re big fans of Miss Natalie McCool here at Popped Music and so it’ll come as no surprise that we’re loving her forthcoming single You & I. While the musical track itself is pretty minimal the strength of lyrical content and Natalie’s instantly recognisable vocal is … Continue reading
Popped Playlist: #008
Popped Playlist #008 With more minutes of music coming in than hours available in the day to listen to and share there’s only one way forward. A collection of our favourite tracks that hit our ears each month. Some that have already featured on Popped and plenty that just we ran out of time for … Continue reading
Just Watch: Estrons – Belfast
Estrons Words: Elena Katrina Estrons are probably one of my favourite heavier bands of the last 18 months or so and having seen them play live several times the video for EP track Belfast is getting me excited to go and see them live again next week. Belfast further demonstrates the bands energy riddled tracks, … Continue reading
Playlist Winner Q&A: Kassassin Street
Kassassin Street Playlist 007 Winner For those who haven’t got to grips with you yet – please introduce yourselves: Hello we’re Row, Andy, Tom, Nath and Ry. We’re a psyche Indie band from Portsmouth. How did you all meet and what is it you saw in each other to decide to start … Continue reading
Just Listen: Banfi – Rosedale House
Banfi Words: Elena Katrina It’s been a long journey for Joe Banfi, now in his reincarnation, with band mates Aaron and Chris, simply known as Banfi. The sound has changed a lot too, from stunning lovelorn wails to uptempo pop-tinged mini anthems like this one. The thing is that there’s still the same intention and … Continue reading
Just Listen: Plaza – Origami
Plaza Words: Gary Feeney Although PLAZA have been around for a while now and have a number of singles and support slots under their belt, their new single Origami is my first encounter with them. Opening with expansive, reverb-laden guitars and loose, shuffling drums, the eel is similar to A Storm In Heaven-period Verve, before … Continue reading
Just Listen: Superfood – Double Dutch
Superfood Words: Lewis Rogers As a big fan of Superfood’s 2014 debut LP Don’t Say That, I’ve been holding out for new music from them for what seems like forever. After their social media accounts were mysteriously cleared out late last year, things weren’t looking good so it was a fantastic start to the week … Continue reading
Album Review: Amber Run – For A Moment, I Was Lost
For A Moment, I Was Lost Released February 10th 2017 Words: Elena Katrina The impending doom some bands must feel when they begin working on their notoriously “difficult second album”. You have had a lifetime’s worth of experiences and practise to hone yourselves to the best of what you want to be for your debut … Continue reading
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