Just Listen: SPINN – Shallow
SPINN – Shallow Words: Luke Pettican Hooking you in instantly with an intriguing, suspenseful introduction, ‘Shallow’ proves to be one of the finest tracks that Liverpool four-piece SPINN has released thus far. This is an impressive achievement given the addictive, emotional energy of their breakout track ‘Notice Me’ and exuberant intensity of their track ‘Who … Continue reading
Live Review: The Mono LPs – Liverpool
The Mono LPs – Liverpool Words: Cat Lewis Photo: Neil Maher Liverpool favourite’s The Mono LPs graced the Zanzibar with their single launch for their new single “Hell (Save my Soul)”. With tickets sold out, and people queuing at the door, this was going to be a night to remember. Support acts came from Brass Antelope, Redefine and … Continue reading
Just Listen: Pretty Vicious – Move
Pretty Vicious – Move Words: Gary Lambert Raw, angry, buzzsaw guitars are the catalyst to make Pretty Vicious move through this snapshot of punk rock. Move is so magnificently basic without sounding like it was recorded in a shed. I guarantee that this will get your pulse racing and maybe your teeth bared like a … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Americas – American Morning
American Morning – The Americas Words: Cat Lewis I was delighted to receive the 2nd single ‘American Morning’ from The Americas in my inbox. I have been eagerly awaiting this since their first single from their new EP “Guitar Music is Dead” was released last month. Once again the guys have smashed it and given … Continue reading
Just Listen: Black Honey – Midnight
Black Honey – Midnight Words: Gary Lambert After three years of listening to and watching Black Honey, it’s easy to say that they are constantly improving with release after release without dropping a confusing dud. But I was not prepared for the step into the unknown which was to come with Midnight. We still have … Continue reading
Just Listen: The RPMs – Gotta Let Go
The RPMs – Gotta Let Go Words: Nick Jacques Hailing from Brighton, these upstarts serve up infectious pop-rock theatrics in spades. As The RPMs unveil their latest offering, Gotta Let Go, they have also managed to reel in more than 5 thousand followers on facebook along the way which is a pretty neat achievement. On … Continue reading
Festival Review: Kendal Calling 2018
Kendal Calling 2018 Words: Samantha Sadler Back again for the 13th year running, Kendal Calling once again totally smashed it out of the park for festival goers. The four-day music festival in the Lake District has been steadily growing year-on-year and as the crowds get bigger, the atmosphere gets better. I try to go to … Continue reading
Just Listen: Cape Cub – Moonglow
Cape Cub – Moonglow Words: Samantha Sadler North East-based Cape Cub have been turning heads for a while now and with good reason! Their uplifting indie pop tracks have raked in millions of Spotify plays and their live shows are packed out with adoring fans. Having started as a solo project by frontman Chad Male, Cape … Continue reading
Album Review: The Vryll Society – Course of The Satellite
The Vryll Society – Course of The Satellite Release date: 10th August 2018 It is a pleasure to have one of Popped Music’s favourite psychedelic bands The Vryll Society finally release their long-awaited debut album Course of the Satellite. There has been an anticipation and buzz about this band from Liverpool for what feels like … Continue reading
Festival Preview: Kendal Calling 2018
Kendal Calling 2018 Lowther Deer Park, Lake District, 26-29th July Words: Samantha Sadler It’s finally that time of year again – Kendal Calling is back from 26 – 29 July and it’s another sold-out affair boasting a brilliant line-up. The festival, which has been around since 2006, has scooped up numerous awards and continues to … Continue reading
Just Listen: Luna Bay – Silence
Luna Bay – Silence Words: Luke Pettican Luna Bay’s four previous releases have earned them an ever-growing legion of devoted fans, who adore their ability to craft impossibly catchy indie-pop tunes, crammed with personality and exuberant energy. Much like their live sets, ‘Silence’ is crammed to the brim with endless energy and exhilaration. The track feels … Continue reading
Festival Review: Liverpool Calling 2018
Liverpool Calling 2018 22nd -23rd June 2018 Words: Jenni Kickhefer Photos: Graham Smilie A warm summers evening welcomed the first day of Liverpool Calling, taking place around Liverpool’s patron area, Seel St and Parr St, with the venues being The Jacaranda Phase One, The Jacaranda, Parr St and Maguire’s Pizza Bar on Renshaw St. Starting … Continue reading
Album Review: Tom Grennan – Lighting Matches
Tom Grennan – Lighting Matches Released July 6th 2018 Words: Gary Lambert Right now it is 9.45pm on Friday 6 July, and we are in the middle of what feels like a potentially memorable summer. We have had proper sunshine for a while, England are making waves in the World Cup, and Tom Grennan has … Continue reading
Just Listen: Marsicans – Pop-Ups (Sunny at the Weekend)
Marsicans – Pop-Ups (Sunny at the Weekend) Words: Samantha Sadler I’m a huge fan of Marsicans so I was really excited when their new track Pop-Ups (Sunny at the Weekend) landed in my inbox. The Leeds quartet have been turning heads on the indie-pop scene over the past year with their catchy lyrics and … Continue reading
Live Review: Jordan Allen – Liverpool
Jordan Allen Zanzibar, Liverpool Words: Cat Lewis Photos: Fi Carroll Having been a spectator at many a This Feeling gig I knew the line up for tonight would not disappoint. The first band of the evening were Strangers, a young local trio who kicked off the night with a strong set of grungy guitar riffs, strong … Continue reading
