Just Watch: High Tyde – One Bullet

High Tyde Words: Gary Feeney Despite only being in their teens, Brighton four-piece High Tyde already have a remarkably extensive back catalogue to their name – their newest single, One Bullet, is their eighth such release, although most of those were much lower-profile affairs. The fact that the band has that experience of recording shows … Continue reading

Live Review: This Feeling, Liverpool

This Feeling The Jackobins, Broken Witt Rebels, Spares & Seprona 30th September, The Zanzibar, Liverpool Words: George Holland Photos: Fi Carroll This Feeling returned in glorious fashion this weekend with a true to form sell out at Zanzibar. Four bands storming bands in exchange for one of those snazzy new five-pound notes. Who could ask … Continue reading

Just Watch: Spring King – Detroit

Detroit Words: James Booton Full of aggression, passion and plain and simple musical talent, Manchester quartet Spring King have perfected their fierce indie rock, unlike any other band around. The high school formed group leaped onto the indie scene with various singles but have now managed to release their debut album Tell Me If You … Continue reading

Just Watch: Norma Jean Martine – I Want You To Want Me

Norma Jean Martine Words: Gary Hughes Norma Jean Martine has an interesting journey to date. At least one incredible writing partner (Burt Bacharach) , varied writing credits (one of the Pussycat Dolls and an Italian X Factor winner) and support slots (ODell and Coombes)…. Echoes of Lana Del Rey’s vocals in previous song Animals; the … Continue reading

Just Watch: Jamie T – Power Over Men

Jamie T Words: James Booton After making his fans wait a good five years between his 2nd and 3rd albums, Jamie T is back after just two, with brand new music and a brand new feel. The rumours of a new album from the thirty-year-old sent the likes of twitter and Facebook into madness and now … 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

Tour Diary Exclusive: The Vryll Society

The Vryll Society Words: Gary Lambert Photos: Gaz Jones For most of this year, The Vryll Society have been clocking up more miles than a trucker, going north, south, east and west through Britain in the attempt to bring their tripped out soundscapes and great songs to the ever-growing masses. As festival season is going … Continue reading

Just Watch: Asylums – Necessary Appliances

Asylums Words: Georgia Evans Necessary Appliances has a lot of hard felt energy which grabs you straight away, with loud sounding guitar and drumming beats within the first few seconds closely followed by the loud and different range of vocals. It’s almost as if this track takes me on a very fast journey; a whirlwind … Continue reading

Just Watch: Amber Run – Haze

Amber Run After a period of relative quietness, in terms of new releases, Amber Run have returned with something which takes a total departure from their usual sound. Haze still compounds their stunning vocals to create a feeling which is so deep that I’m not sure if it’s the words, the sentiment or the emotion … Continue reading

Video Premiere: Glass Caves – Swim (Ont’ Sofa Session)

Glass Caves We’re thrilled to have been asked to give you guys a sneak preview of Leeds band Glass Caves hitting up with Ont’ Sofa for this brilliant acoustic version of their track Swim. This performance allows the vocals and the song’s melody to really shine, in fact I like the fragility to it in … Continue reading

Just Watch: VITAMIN – This Isn’t Love

VITAMIN Leeds band VITAMIN are hitting 2016 running with the release of their new single This Isn’t Love, timed perfectly for a near miss of V*&^nties Day. From the opening shots you just know that they’ve got it spot on for this video; 80s 80s 80s and it suits the sound of this down to … Continue reading

Just Watch: Katie And I – Wolves (Live)

Katie And I With the simplicity of two voices and one piano Katie And I manage to create one of the most beautiful songs I have heard in such a long time. With the most delicate graceful movement the track builds in passion through the outpouring of emotion that is carried in the vocal. The … Continue reading

Just Watch: Blossoms – Charlemange

Blossoms Watch the video for Charlemange here: https://youtu.be/8jIjuUPNtC4 Blossoms follow up their massive track Blown Rose with new single Charlemange. This time they’re kicking things back up a little. It’s more like their earlier tracks; more hints at rock n roll without actually being rock n roll and this is how I prefer them to … Continue reading

Just Watch: Kid Wave – I’m Trying To Break Your Heart

Kid Wave Watch the video for I’m Trying To Break Your Heart here: Kid Wave have released the video for their latest single – I’m Trying To Break Your Heart – taken from their recently released debut album, Wonderlust.  The track showcases the minimalist production that should go with a band having so many elements, it feels … Continue reading

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