Just Listen: Henry Jamison – American Babes
Henry Jamison – American Babes Words: Rachel Allen I found myself humming a chorus continually today, rolling over and over in my head like a car wheel turning round and round. Poetic I know (!), but the only fitting why to describe a chorus belonging to a guy called Henry Jamison, whose track ‘American Babes’ … Continue reading
Feature: Independent Venue Week 2019
Independent Venue Week 2019 Words: Elena Katrina, Gary Lambert, Samantha Saddler Photos: Elena Katrina, Gary Lambert Tim Burgess – Phase One If ever there was a way to kick off our celebration of Independent Venue Week well this was it, with one of my most favourite people ever; Tim Burgess. Leading a band “The Any … Continue reading
Just Listen: Ex:Re – Romance (6 Music Live Room)
Ex:Re – Romance Words: Rachel Allen The melancholic beauty of Elena Tonra’s vocal cannot be denied during her latest project, this time a separate creation to the lead vocalist’s band Daughter. The single ‘Romance’ from her new solo album shows this off in all its multifaceted layers, and in particular, during her live rendition of … Continue reading
Just Listen: FEHM – Blue Hour (Nothing Lasts Forever)
FEHM – Blue Hour (Nothing Lasts Forever) Words: Sammy Sadler I’ve pretty much been in love with FEHM since I first heard them last year and I actually put them in my ‘Ones to Watch in 2019‘ picks at the start of January. I think it’s their similarities to Joy Division and New Order that really drew me in … Continue reading
Live Review: The Howl and The Hum
The Howl and The Hum The Cluny, Newcastle, 24th January 2019 Words and photography: Sammy Sadler In my relationship, I’m usually the one who recommends the new artists/bands to listen to. Submerging myself in new music on a daily basis means I’m more than happy to get home and tell Jim what he should be … Continue reading
Just Listen: Rozi Plain – Symmetrical
Rozi Plain – Symmetrical Words: Nicholas Jacques This is a lovely taster from Rozi Plain’s upcoming album ‘What a Boost’. Distinctive guitar tones hover and bounce off a rhythmic drum beat in a languid fashion whilst Rozi’s voice is calm and restrained. There is an alluring pattern with the guitar playing and this enables the … Continue reading
Just Listen: Saint Agnes – Welcome to Silvertown
Saint Agnes – Welcome to Silvertown Words & Photography: Gary Lambert It is in my self-inflated opinion that Saint Agnes are the most exciting, edgy, dirty rock’n’roll band in the UK at this moment in time. And the good news is that the release of the title track of their newly announced debut album (due … Continue reading
Just Listen: Psychedelic Porn Crumpets – Keen For Kick Ons?
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets – Keen For Kick Ons? Words: Nick Bewes Psychedelic Porn Crumpets are my one of favourite new bands. Hailing from the land Down Under this four piece, Jack McEwan (lead vocals, guitar), Luke Parish (guitar), Danny Caddy (drums), Luke Reynolds (bass), have already got fans at BBC Radio, 6 Music and Radio … Continue reading
Just Listen: Raffer – The Media
Raffer – The Media Words: Daniel Burton RAFFER (aka Callum Rafferty), a DIY artist hailing from the countrysides of Kent, is slowly emerging into the limelight as a huge prospect in the Indie-Pop world. Releasing his first single, ‘Together’, a little over a year ago, he subsequently produced and released 3 more tracks during 2018. The … Continue reading
Just Watch: Lucy Rose – Conversations
Lucy Rose – Conversations Words: Sammy Sadler Lucy Rose really is a gem isn’t she? I first started listening to her when she released the gorgeous ‘Work It Out’ way back in 2015 and the fact she’s about to release her fourth album ‘No Words Left’ is music to my ears – literally. The first … Continue reading
Just Listen: Hot Dreams – Stronger
Hot Dreams – Stronger Words: Nick Bewes No messing about, straight to the point on this, the new single from Hot Dreams ‘Stronger‘ is a corker of a track. Debuted by Radio 1’s Jack Saunders, it builds slowly and then explodes with a chorus that will be embed itself in your memory. It’s an important track … Continue reading
Round Up: Best of 2018
Best of 2018 Words: Elena Katrina, Daniel Burton and Samantha Sadler Elena’s Picks: Sea Girls – Heavenly War From the first time I heard Sea Girls I was excited to hear more and as time has gone on I have yet to be disappointed. It’s always a relief, because, if I’m honest there can … Continue reading
Just Watch: Far Caspian – Finding My Way Home
Far Caspian – Finding My Way Home Words: Rachel Allen Utterly relaxed and dreamy was the place I was pulled into listening to Far Caspian and their single ‘Finding My Way Home’ from their debut EP ‘Between Days.’ From a hazy state to a triumphant one at the end of the song when the refrain … Continue reading
Just Listen: Calva Louise – Tug of War
Calva Louise – Tug Of War Words: Rachel Allen The gritty pop punk sound of Calva Louise jumped out at me when I heard their new single ‘Tug Of War’ off their debut album ‘Rhinoceros.’ The trio have really been making waves in the punk scene in the last 18 months and the new single … Continue reading
Live Review: Year’s End Festival
Year’s End Festival Various venues, Manchester, 15th December 2018 Words and photography: Gary Lambert In the modern age, there are all kinds of Christmas traditions that are invented in the blink of an eye. December 1st presents, Elf on a Shelf, and treating Christmas markets as a stag/hen do all come under that heading. All … Continue reading
poppedmusic 