Just Listen: Bwani – Tokyo Talk
Bwani Listen to Tokyo Talk here: Scots lads Bwani have reworked and released an older track of theirs called Tokyo Talk. The track was released on May 4th (aka Star Wars Day – apparently!) and is really one to get you foot tapping and head nodding along to. There’s a good dose of jangly guitars, … Continue reading
Just Listen: Saltwater Sun – Habit On My Mind
Saltwater Sun Listen to Habit On My Mind here: There’s lots of S words for Saltwater Sun’s debut offering Habit On My Mind, and none of them are “shit”. Swirling, summery, shoegaze, swaying, shimmering. Those sort of S words. It’s easy to hear why Saltwater Sun are picking up attention left right and centre with … Continue reading
Just Listen: Cavalry – An Understanding
Cavalry Listen to An Understanding here: Watch the video for An Understanding here: Cavalry come to the rescue with their new track An Understanding; a warm and rousing number that romps on through, never letting up and never letting you down. Perfect alt-rock from this Liverpool five piece. Find Cavalry on Facebook
Just Listen: Rhodes – Close Your Eyes
Rhodes Listen to Close Your Eyes here: Watch the video for Close Your Eyes here: Rhodes is all set to release Close Your Eyes as the first single to be taken from his fothcoming debut album. The track was given it’s debut airing on Annie Mac’s show last night as her “hottest record in the … Continue reading
Live Review: Young Kato – Liverpool
Young Kato Studio 2 Liverpool, April 20th 2015 Words: Gary Lambert Studio Two in Parr Street is more traditionally the new home of jazz and other such grown up genres so it was quite a surprise to see Young Kato lined up to play there in support of their forthcoming album, Don’t Wait Til Tomorrow. … Continue reading
Just Watch: Natalie McCool – Pins
Natalie McCool Watch the video for Pins here: Natalie McCool has released a brand new video for her current track Pins. The track really caught my attention and my heart, grabbing both upon the very both listen. The lyrics will speak to many, while the space created between the guitars and the production, the chilling … Continue reading
Video Exclusive: Beds In Parks – Mabel (When It Gets Dark)
Beds In Parks Our good friends at Crocodile Records have given us yet another exclusive. This time it’s in the shape of their new signing Beds In Parks. A collaborative project between label owner and Hatcham Social Drummer Finnigan Kidd and Joanna Curwood (The History Of Apple Pie, Big Sister). The pair found inspiration from … Continue reading
Video Premiere: The Mono LPs – Emilia
The Mono LPs Liverpool band The Mono LPs make a return and release their new double A side single Emilia, backed by Giving It Up. The single will be released on May 4th and the band have given Popped Music an exclusive preview of their video for Emilia ahead of it’s public release. To celebrate the … Continue reading
Live Review: Communion New Faces Tour – Liverpool
Communion New Faces Tour Arts Club, Liverpool 20th April 2015 Words: Gary Lambert Monday 20 April saw the latest instalment of the bi-annual Communion New Faces tour reach Liverpool. Arts Club’s Loft was the venue for the event which sees a rotating running order through the tour. All of the artists performing have very strong, … Continue reading
Just Listen: Cut Ribbons – Clouds
Cut Ribbons Listen to Clouds here: Cut Ribbons return with a new single, Clouds, out on Kissability on May 18th. The track offers up some seriously 80s drenched vibes and whilst it’s not a particularly punchy number it’s one that has enough about it to hold your attention and have a little sway. Find Cut … Continue reading
EP Review: Girl Friend – Arrive Alone Leave Alone
Arrive Alone Leave Alone Released 27th April 2015 Words: Lauren Grigor Monte Carlo, the opening single and is definitely evidence of the bands ability to create synth indie electronica however in contrast to the rest of the EP this sounds quite Priscilla queen of the Desert to me. It’s catchy and fun but very disco … Continue reading
Just Watch: The Charlatans – Let The Good Times Be Never Ending
The Charlatans Watch the video for Let The Good Times Be Never Ending here: The Charlatans share their new video for new single Let The Good Times Be Never Ending. The track is a celebratory romp through a myriad of genres with a huge injection of gospel soul, making it easily the most uplifting track … Continue reading
Just Listen: Dive In – Eighteen
Dive In Listen to Eighteen here: At first listen the beginning of this Eighteen didn’t exactly make me jump for joy. I thought it sounded a bit like a terrible 90s dance track, and it kind of does. That being said, Dive In totally rescue it and drag it into the modern world, even though … Continue reading
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