Festival Review: Y Not Festival 2016

Y Not 2016 Words and Photos: Fi Carroll The fact that Y Not 2016 is barely over and early birds tickets for next year’s festival are already sold out emphasises just how amazing this festival truly is. I’ve always classed Y Not as my favourite of all festivals and after spending an epic four days … Continue reading

Album Review: Gringo Star – The Sides And In Between

The Sides And In Between Released August 26th 2016 Words: Nick Jacques At first I thought Gringo Star were some piss-take covers band of Ringo Star’s solo material – but when I dug a little deeper, I couldn’t have been more wrong! Gringo Star have been known to our musical hemisphere since late 2007 when … Continue reading

Just Watch: White Lies – Take It Out On Me

White Lies Words: Gary Lambert Three years has passed since we were last able to listen to something new from White Lies – and when you watch this video it stretches it out a little bit longer with a Robert Rodriguez inspired vision of Mexico. It is two minutes and thirty four seconds into the … Continue reading

Just Listen: The Big Moon – Silent Movie Susie

The Big Moon Words: Georgia Mae Blackman The Big Moon have a different sound to most of the bands and artists I have listened to recently, and I can easily say they are the most interesting, too. The first vocals of the track Silent Movie Susie, are gritty and low and then suddenly a ferocious … Continue reading

Just Watch: Sunset Sons – Remember

Sunset Sons Words: Georgia Mae Blackman Sunset Sons show their progress and also the rise of their career through a video which shows pure emotion and intimacy between them and their fans. With Remember they have toned down their usual gritty tones to present their audience with a beautiful and meaningful anthem, Remember(hence the emotional … Continue reading

Festival News: Off The Record – Manchester

Off The Record Friday 4th November 2016, Manchester We are thrilled to announce our involvement with a brand new concept festival for new music, happening in Manchester this November, Off The Record.   Put together by the people behind 3 of the UK’s most loved independent festivals, Kendal Calling, Sound City and Blue Dot, the new … Continue reading

Just Listen: Palace – Have Faith

PALACE Words: Elena Katrina Palace give us another hint as to what will be found on their debut album, released later this year on November 4th, with this, their new single Have Faith. It’s another faster paced track that follows on from their small change in direction in last single Break The Science. Long term … Continue reading

Just Listen: Fickle Friends – Cry Baby

Fickle Friends Words: Georgia May Blackman As we patiently wait for Fickle Friends to release their debut album, they taunt us with their new, funky and infectious track Cry Baby. The pop tune is playful, with a slapping drum beat with a distinction between a modern vibe and an 80’s vibe to it. It’s simple … Continue reading

EP Review: The Bellybuttons- Nostalgia Factory

Nostalgia Factory Released 24th June 2016 Words: Gary Feeney Originating from England but meeting and forming in Glasgow, the Bellybuttons have actually been around for a few years and already have an E.P. under their belt, but it’s only with their second such release,  Nostalgia Factory, that they’ve really started to make their breakthrough and … Continue reading

Live Review: Blossoms – Stockport

Blossoms 5th August 2016, Stockport Plaza Words & Photo: Gary Lambert When you are walking to a venue and see a sign directing you to the nearest air raid shelter, followed by getting directed to your seat by a man in a white bow tie there is almost a feeling that you had somehow managed … Continue reading

Festival Review: LeeFest 2016

LeeFest 2016 Words & Photos: Elena Katrina Well well well Lee what have you gone and done eh? Only actually accidentally achieved every other music lover’s dream  – throw a non party as a garden “festival” and then end up having it on a farm. With three realms -The Never Woods, Mermaids Lagoon and Skull … Continue reading

Just Listen: Gringo Star – Heading South

Gringo Star Words: Nick Jacques Emerging from Atlanta, Georgia is the hopeful new band Gringo Star. With Atlanta having become synonymous hip hop throughout the 90s and noughties – there is also an underappreciated indie-rock scene which is starting to cause quite a stir within and beyond the confines of Atlanta. Gringo Star are one … Continue reading

Gig Review: The Lapelles – Glasgow

The Lapelles King Tuts, Glasgow – 16th July 2016 Words: Gary Feeney When King Tut’s announced the line-up for Summer Nights, their annual, two week long extravaganza showcasing a selection of Scotland’s finest new acts (two weeks doesn’t quite seem long enough…), the Lapelles’ Saturday night date was arguably the stand-out on a strong bill, … Continue reading

Just Watch: Joseph J Jones – The Video

Joseph J Jones Words: Elena Katrina You have no idea where this song, The Video, will take you when it first begins, it’s slow dance toward you, teases your senses and allows Joseph J Jones‘ superb vocal to take the spotlight. This is a grower of a tune, it suckers you in after a few … Continue reading

Just Watch: Honeyblood – Ready For The Magic

Honeyblood Words: Gary Feeney One of the finest acts to emerge from Glasgow in recent times, Honeyblood are back with Ready for the Magic, the first single from their long-awaited second album Babes Never Die, and on this evidence they’ve returned even better (and louder) than before. A distinctly heavier song than anything from their … Continue reading

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