Video Exclusive: Matthew And The Atlas – Old Master (Lightship Session)
Matthew And The Atlas In the excitement leading up to the release of Matthew And The Atlas’ latest studio album, Temple, Matthew Hegarty and band set aside time to record a special version of album track Old Master for the Lightship Sessions. Old Master is another perfect example of Matthew’s quality of song writing, his … Continue reading
Just Listen: Of Empires – Baby Darlin’ Sugar
Of Empires Words: Eliza Laben Moody, soulful, rock and roll is the focus of this rock track. Brighton based rock band Of Empires present us with a catchy, clap-along drum beat supported by punchy, aggressive vocals, yet still with sing-along quality. All of this wrapped up in the one track – Baby Darlin’ Sugar. Find … Continue reading
Festival Review: Flying Vinyl – London
Flying Vinyl Hackney Shapes, 9th April 2016 Words: Lauren Grigor Flying Vinyl sure know how to put on a good show. The vinyl subscription service has had healthy growth in the last year, proving that vinyl is still alive and really doing more than just well. It was great to see the amount of people … Continue reading
Just Listen: Aquilo – Silhouette
Aquilo Words: Eliza Laben This dreamy electronic pop song comes in the form of Silhouette from Lancashire alternative pop duo Aquilo. Captivating, expressive vocals and subtle, melodic piano develops quickly into roaring percussion which forms this easy-listening, contemporary track. Find Aquilo on Facebook Listen to Silhouette here:
Album Review: She Drew The Gun – Memories Of The Future
Memories Of The Future Released 22nd April 2016 Words: Nick Jacques She Drew The Gun emerges in the form of Merseyside girl Louisa Roach and band. Louisa has been honing her craft for several years as a singer/songwriter has now come full circle with a band and released an exceptional debut album Memories Of The … Continue reading
Live Review: John Joseph Brill – Liverpool
John Joseph Brill Scandinavian Church, Liverpool, 8th April 2016 Words: Gary Lambert It was Ladies Day in Liverpool, which, if you have ever read the Daily Mail is the day which proves northerners are oiks, but if you have ever been to Liverpool on that day it proves to be one of the most exciting, … Continue reading
Just Listen: Royal Blood – Where Are You Now
Royal Blood Royal Blood have a new track and it might not be quite what you expect. At least not from the get go. Eventually it does build to something more akin to the ballsy angsty dirty beast we all fell for – there’s certainly no denying it’s their sound. It’s placement on TV show … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Insomniac Project – Vacillation
The Insomniac Project Words: Gary Feeney It seems that there’s another good new band appearing in Glasgow at every turn these days, with latest on the impressive conveyor belt being electro 6-piece The Insomniac Project. I only caught the tail-end of their support set with Crash Club last week, but that brief glimpse was enough … Continue reading
Just Listen: Cavalry – Everything
Cavalry No sooner has the ink dried on a record contract with independent label Fierce Panda do Cavalry share their new single Everything. It’s a steady track with waves of sound that ripple throughout, there’s a sprinkling of shimmering guitar that catches the light and the whole thing is grounded with sultry steady vocals. The … Continue reading
Just Listen: Black Honey – All My Pride
Black Honey Black Honey are the *ahem* pride of Brighton and these beauties can do no wrong as far as my ears are concerned. Brand new track All My Pride provides punchy melodies and a snarling vocal you wouldn’t think possible from “butter wouldn’t melt” vocalist Izzy. Until, that is, she pics up a mic, … Continue reading
Just Listen: Acrylic – Awake
Acrylic Words: Georgia Evans From the start of Awake I was instantly enveloped with catchy guitar riffs and a steady drum beat which I found myself moving my head to without realising. All of that and that was only ten seconds in. The vocalist of Acrylic has a strong sturdy style to his voice. His … Continue reading
Just Listen: BOA – Right Place Right Time
BOA Words: Georgia Evans BOA’s current single Right Place Right Time has the most magical aura to it, it also has the most summery vibes, which contrast with the beautiful mellow vocals and its calming lyrics – something that this song has that makes me very interested to see what the future holds for BOA … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Roscoes – Skin/The Wall
The Roscoes Liverpool based band The Roscoes have been working really solidly since the middle of last year – they’ve been writing, recording and laying this shit down so hard that even having one of The Vaccines (drummer Pete Robertson) couldn’t fight the urge to get involved as their latest producer. The result has been … Continue reading
Just Listen: Kids At Midnight – Silence
Kids At Midnight Words: Georgia Evans When I first listened to Silence, the latest track by singer/producer Kids At Midnight, I found that it had a mixed sound of two very popular artists; Marina and The Diamonds and the haunting vocals of Lana Del Rey. The vocals are dreamy but also can reach a very … Continue reading
Album Review: Man Made – TV Broke My Brain
TV Broke My Brain Released April 15th 2016 Words: Gary Feeney Hailing (mostly) from Manchester, three-piece band Man Made have been building a solid reputation for themselves as a live act over the last few years. With a number of prestigious festival and support slots already under their belts they prepare for the release of … Continue reading
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