Just Listen: Dave O’Grady – Whiskey

Dave O’Grady Listen to Whisky here: Perhaps a touch more folky and Americana than we usually post but this song Whiskey is a stand out track from Dave O’Grady’s live set – a set that when he performs with his band, Seafoam Green, really kicks the shit out of everything on stage. This is one … Continue reading

Just Listen: Malpas – Where The River Runs

Malpas Listen to Where The River Runs here: With feather-like folk vocals against edgy electronica that creeps along, gradually expanding into something heavier and darker. That’s what Malpas delivers with their new single Where The River Runs. The new single is released on June 17th through Killing Moon Records. Find Malpas on Facebook

Just Listen: Broken Hands – Meteor

Broken Hands Listen to Meteor here: Perhaps not quite as instantly catchy as their last track, Death Grip, but Broken Hands still deliver the goods on new track Meteor. The lyrics might be a little too simple and repetitive for my personal liking, but the sounds they make are just too good not to share. … Continue reading

Just Listen: Clean Cut Kid – Vitamin C

Clean Cut Kid Listen to Vitamin C here: There’s hints at so much in this debut track, Vitamin C, from Clean Cut Kid. There’s an on off vibe of Band Of Skulls, there’s a riff that is reminiscent of earlier Kings Of Leon and well there’s also something quite Vampire Weekend going on too and … Continue reading

Just Listen: Natalie McCool – Oh Danger

Natalie McCool Listen to Oh Danger here: Natalie McCool returns following her magnificent Pins single with Oh Danger. Just as with Pins, there’s a definite play with the space in the sound and it’s all given an additional edge, with the almost staccato disjointedness of parts of the vocal melody. It’s a track that uses … Continue reading

Live Review: MisterWives – London

MisterWives The o2 Islington Academy, 21st May 2015 Words: Nick Jacques MisterWives are a 4 piece hailing from New York City who have managed to gain so much positive attention in the past year at an alarming rate. Their tour schedule is crammed full of dates and there looks like there is little room for … Continue reading

Just Listen: Young Empires – Sunshine

Young Empires Listen to Sunshine here: Young Empires try to encourage Summer to start with their new track Sunshine. It’s pretty much your classic indie pop song, and completely and utterly a love song really. It’s not too cheesy and still has a catchy as hell chorus and hook. Find young Empires on Facebook.

Just Listen: Le Very – Numbers

Le Very Listen to Numbers here: Throbbing bass, pounding drums along with seductive vocals and fun harmonies all wrapped up in a happy electronic beat is what you get fro Le Very and their latest track Numbers. A total #SoundcloudStumble. Numbers is out now. Find Le Very on Facebook.

Just Listen: Lion Bark – You And Me

Lion Bark Listen to You and Me here: Blissful swaying sounds from Lion Bark’s newest track You and Me really captured my imagination. There’s so much space within the sounds, you can completely envisage your self in the song, walking along the beach. The track doesn’t really go anywhere but that kind of makes it … Continue reading

Just Listen: Frances – Grow

Frances Listen to Grow here: Frances has been capturing quite a lot of our attention lately, what with festival appearances all over the place and the Communion New Faces Tour. Her new single Grow adds just another beautiful track to add to her, thus far, limited collection of releases. It’s a beautifully told story and … Continue reading

Just Watch: Alvvays – Adult Diversion

Alvvays Watch the video for Adult Diversion here: Alvvays hit us up with a perfectly vintage infused video for their perfectly vintage infused sounds on forthcoming single Adult Diversion. So summery with glistening guitars and day-dreamy vocals, it’s so easy to close your eyes and be elsewhere. Just what I needed right now. Adult Diversion … Continue reading

Just Listen: MiAmigo- Hard To Love

MiAmigo Listen to Hard To Love here: Embarrassing as this is to admit, but I thought I had already posted this beast of a track. I hadn’t. I must make amends for the error of my ways as this has been a staple track on my playlist for the last month. MiAmigo bust out some … Continue reading

Just Watch: Johnny Sands – Arno Arno

Johnny Sands Watch the video for Arno Arno here: Listen to Arno Arno here: Johnny Sands returns with his new single Arno Arno, taken from his current EP and delivers sparkling vocals over an atmospheric track that has so much space it’s easy to roll around inside it. Tantalisingly melodious and beautifully produced. Find Johnny … Continue reading

Live Review: John Joseph Brill – Liverpool

John Joseph Brill Leaf, Liverpool, May 13th 2015 Words: Gary Lambert Local promoter Harvest Sun have a reputation for gigs of quality but often acts you have never heard of. I am a bit of a fan of a random ticket purchase to their nights.  It was one of those random nights at Studio2 to … Continue reading

Just Watch: Aquilo – Calling Me

Aquilo Watch the video for Calling Me here: Aquilo showcase their new track Calling Me with this beautiful video depicting the importance of self expression. The video gives added depth to the heart of the lyrics. This track, as with all of Aquilo’s music, pitches beautiful storytelling with an atmospheric soundtrack and harmonies that are … Continue reading

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