Just Listen: Laurel – Lovesick
Lovesick Words: Samantha Sadler London-based artist and producer LAUREL has released new single ‘Lovesick’ ahead of her debut album DOGVIOLET due out on 24th August. An exploration into the emotional complications of love, DOGVIOLET was written by Laurel locking herself “away for periods of time in order to capture the true mania that comes from love; although … Continue reading
Just Listen: Pale Waves – Kiss
Kiss Words: Samantha Sadler The gothic-pop quartet Pale Waves from Manchester are about to embark some huge global dates including a support slot with CHRVCHES in America and festival dates in Japan, Spain and Belgium amongst others. But before all of that, they’ve released their new single Kiss and I was a huge fan from … Continue reading
Just Listen: Francobollo – We’re Dead
We’re Dead Words: Rob Connor As with their last single Hoo Haa, Francobollo’s new single We’re Dead is instantly identifiable and familiar as a ‘bollo track but has built on their winning formula to bring a more nuanced and commercial edge. The track opens with a brilliant discordant riff that would not sound out of place on … Continue reading
Live Review: Black Honey – Cardiff
Black Honey The Globe Cardiff, 13th May 2018 Words: Lewis Rogers Photos: Isaac Griffiths I’ve been following Black Honey’s music ever since they dropped their Bloodlust EP way back in 2014. Back then there was an elusiveness and mystery to the Brighton four piece but over the past few years they’ve earned a well-deserved reputation … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Dunts – Birds & The Beez
Birds & The Beez Words Gary Feeney There have been so many excellent new releases from Glaswegian bands over the last few weeks that it’s been hard to keep up, but standing tall amongst them is The Dunts’ latest single, Birds and the Beez. Describing their sound as “council punk”, the band have built … Continue reading
Just Listen: Voodoos – Turn Me Into Juice
Natalie Words: Gary Feeney It’s not every band that emerges in to the world as a fully-formed hit machine, but on the evidence to date, that’s exactly what Voodoos have done – despite only around 8 months having passed since they unleashed the fantastic Natalie, as their debut single, the band have built an ever-burgeoning following … Continue reading
Festival Review: Liverpool Sound City 2018
Sound City 2018 Words: Orla Joyce Photos: Fi Carrol With bright, sunny skies, we couldn’t wait to soak in all the talent Sound City had to offer! In its new location at the Baltic Triangle, we were all eager to explore the exciting new venues to dance the night away in. With little starting till … Continue reading
Just Listen: Yonaka – F.W.T.B.
F.W.T.B. Words: Lauren Grigor Oh. here. we. go. Yonaka is no longer a band in their infancy; yelling from the sidelines while the adults are doing all the talking – they are here to stand up for themselves and get what they want. As a ‘call to arms’, FWTB is a song that will make … Continue reading
Live Review: The Charlatans – Northwich
The Charlatans Northwich Memorial Court, 14th May 2018 The Charlatans have put together a festival and it’s a pretty decent offering, especially as they are the only headline – every day, well almost every day, for a week. The festival North by Northwich, features an exhibition, DJ sets, after parties, a mini-conference with Sound City, and … Continue reading
Just Listen: A Festival, A Parade – Cold Shower
Cold Shower Newcastle alt-rockers A Festival, A Parade have recently released their new single Cold Shower and if you’re looking for something rebellious, you’re going to love this. Immediately kicking off with raw, piercing riffs and crashing drums, Cold Shower immediately reminds me of the opening of The National’s Turtleneck meets Biffy Clyro. A pulsating, … Continue reading
Festival Review: Live At Leeds 2018
Live At Leeds 2018 Words: Samantha Sadler Photos: Jacob Flannery I’ve had my eye on Live at Leeds festival for years but unfortunately for some reason or another, I was always unable to make it. But 2018 has been my year and the sun was shining down on all the festival-goers as they trampled the … Continue reading
Just Listen: Rosie Carney – Bare
Rosie Carney Words: Elena Katrina Singer-songwriter Rosie Carney returns with her new single Bare and it’s a song that in many forms is beautifully befitting of its title. There’s such a closeness in the vocal, something, which, in this kind of track I love to hear. Lyrically masterful, melodically enchanting and yet tender thanks to the … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Old Pink House – Jaded
Jaded Words: Samantha Sadler Cosmic-pop The Old Pink House are arguably one of the most talked about acts on the North East indie music scene at the minute. Vintage-stained psychedelic instrumentals and eloquent lyrics dominate previous tracks from the quartet and I’m pleased to see they’re sticking with this in their forthcoming EP. Latest … Continue reading
Just Listen: Sea Girls – Too Much Fun
Sea Girls Words: Elena Katrina Sea Girls return with their heady cocktail of dusky vocals, foot-stomping, sing-along chorus and upbeat melodies. All things that never fail to awaken my ears or my want to dance. Too Much Fun continues to provide proof that this is a band who know exactly how to pen a tune to … Continue reading
