Live Review: Holy Esque – Glasgow
Holy Esque Glasgow Art School, 7th May 2016 Words: Gary Feeney Usually when I come across a new band who I really like, I’ll end up spending ages watching all sorts of live videos on YouTube; especially so, if I know I’m going to see them. For whatever reason though, I never quite got round … Continue reading
Just Listen: Corbu- Polygon Forest
Corbu Words: Georgia Evans Corbu, a band from New York, have blown me away with their latest track, the fabulous Polygon Forest. Corbu like to create psych and electronic beats with a hint of Indie, if you like any of the genres I just mentioned, then Corbu fits the bill for you! It starts off … Continue reading
Just Listen: White – Fight The Feeling
White Words: Gary Feeney After releasing three quite brilliant singles last year, you could probably have been forgiven for wondering if White could hit the same heights with their latest offering, Fight The Feeling; if you had any such doubts about this band though, you would have been very wrong indeed. Bristling with the kind … Continue reading
Just Listen: Pleasure Beach – Magic Mountain
Pleasure Beach Words: Georgia Evans The five piece Pleasure Beach from Belfast, are back with their new single Magic Mountain which was released April 22nd. Magic Mountain is a beautiful dreamy-pop tune and has a hint of aesthetic pop. I find it such a stunning song to listen to with their high pitched melodies and … Continue reading
Interview: The Amazons
The Amazons Words: Gary Lambert Regardless of how an interview goes, I always come away from the sessions feeling fortunate to meet the artist or band. It is exciting to see beyond the looking glass and get some insight into what goes on in the lives of a rock band. Sometimes the band you meet … Continue reading
Festival Review: Festevol 2016
Festevol 2016 1st May 2016, Liverpool Words: Elena Katrina Photos: Gaz Jones//Elena Katrina From the get go this festival was always going to be of interest, after all Liverpool promoter Evol is well known to us for putting on great shows featuring many of the bands we love. Gary went along last year, and this … Continue reading
Just Listen: Youngr – Out Of My System
Youngr Words: Eliza Laben London artist Youngr has released his debut single in the form of an electro pop song titled Out Of My System. Bursting with catchy, deep bass and soft, sing-along vocals, this track reflects on living life in the moment. Listening to this pulsating, pop sound instantly motivates you to get up … Continue reading
Just Listen: Baby Strange: Pure Evil
Baby Strange Words: Gary Feeney Introducing itself with a simple yet instantly recognisable guitar riff from singer/guitarist Johnny Madden, one which lurks menacingly in the background throughout (and which sparks crowd mayhem from the first note live), Pure Evil is propelled along by the thunderous drums and bass pairing of brothers Connaire and Aidan McCann as … Continue reading
Just Listen: Beach Baby – Lost Soul
Beach Baby Words: Georgia Evans Four piece, Beach Baby, originating from London continue to impress with their Brit-Pop, wavy beats with a hint of 1960’s American pop music. Lost Soul starts with dreamy vocals and melodies, with a differing sound to any other band I’ve heard recently. Lost Soul is a happy and also a … Continue reading
Video Premiere: The Roscoes – Skin
The Roscoes Having recently released their new double A Side single, (Skin//The Wall) The Roscoes are pleased to finally be able to share their video for Skin. And we’re delighted that they chose us to share it with first! The four piece have been out and about lately, playing shows both at home in Liverpool, as … Continue reading
Festival Preview: Festevol 2016
Festevol 2016 Words: Gary Lambert//Elena Katrina Price info: Tickets for Festevol are on sale now £25 (+fees) here. Keep Updated: Facebook//Twitter #FestEVOL16 Arguably of the highlights of the Liverpool Music Calendar is the musical mayhem of Festevol. A music festival put together by well established Liverpool promoter Evol. This year it’s a day long … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Vryll Society – La Jetee
The Vryll Society Words: Georgia Evans The five piece psychedelic rock band from Liverpool, recently hit back with their latest single La Jetee. Released too just in time for their tour around the UK that ended this week. With their previous singles such as Air and Beautiful Faces, The Vryll Society have taken their own … Continue reading
Album Review: The Lumineers – Cleopatra
Cleopatra Released 8th April 2016 Words: Elena Katrina It’s been such a long wait since Denver’s The Lumineers stormed in and stole my heart (and that of many others) with their massive ear worm of a tune and actually only their debut single proper – Ho Hey. For some this would have been the time … Continue reading
Just Listen: Clay – Stay Calm!
Clay Words: Eliza Laben Yorkshire four piece band Clay intertwine guitar, drums and synth together with upbeat lyrics for their latest indie-pop track Stay Calm! They deliver an infectious pop anthem with funky melodies and fetching vocals that aim to please. And that it does. It exudes summer through every note and is an all … Continue reading
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