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
Just Listen: Eliza Shaddad – White Lines
White Lines Words: Rachel Allen Eliza Shaddad was, shamefully, a name I had not come across before, but once I heard the hauntingly beautiful vocals of this ‘Alternative Folk’ beauty I was hooked. Her new single, White Lines, taken from her upcoming album, Future, drew me in straight away; with its funky driving bass line and its … Continue reading
Just Listen: The RPMs – Let Things Happen
The RPMs Words: Orla Joyce Brighton five-piece, The RPMs, have just released their new single, Let Things Happen, which was exclusively played on Radio One last night on Huw Stephens’ show. Never failing to impress, The RPMs have combined their timeless infectious rhythms and intricate melodies to produce yet another wonderful, upbeat tune that we … Continue reading
Album Review: Island – Feels Like Air
Feels Like Air Released April 2018 Words: Emily Leonard When hearing the word “Island” I imagine you, like I, visualise a remote and warming place of beauty and tranquillity… Well fittingly so as the contemporary indie band’s debut album Feels Like Air, released earlier this month, transports your mind to a stunning state of serenity, … Continue reading
Just Listen: FEVA – Makin Waves
FEVA Words: Samantha Sadler I was lucky enough to catch FEVA recently at Stockton Calling and I’ve totally fallen in love with them. Latest single Makin’ Waves is a lush rowdy number as dynamic, crashing cymbals meet infectious riffs to create an anthemic track about how “loving ain’t for us all.” Bursting with energy and … Continue reading
Album Review: Bryde – Like An Island
Like An Island Released April 2018 Words: Nick Jacques Bryde otherwise known as Sarah Howells releases her debut album Like an Island on the much-touted label Seahorse Music, a record label started entirely by Women to highlight feminine musical talent (that’s pretty cool). The production credits are just as salivating on here as they range … Continue reading
Just Listen: Zoey Lily – Last Goodbye
Zoey Lily Words: Elena Katrina We haven’t seen the last of the 3-minute pop song and Zoey Lily show’s us that it doesn’t have to be sugary sweet and full of “personality”. Her latest single Last Goodbye is full of melancholic echoes and a dark sorrow washes over it. Miss Lily has a distinctive vocal that … Continue reading
Live Review: Marsicans – Manchester
Marsicans Words: Joe Cockburn Photos: Georgia Flynn Snow had obliterated gigs across the country in early March, but buoyed by a week of seeing the absolutely epic Everything Everything twice, a much more intimate but equally as grand setting of Manchester’s Deaf Institute welcomed Marsicans on their (almost) sold-out UK tour – “damn you Glasgow,” … Continue reading
Live Review: Shame – Manchester
Shame Manchester, Gorilla, 13th April 2018 Words: Caleb Curtis If Whitworth Street West in Manchester didn’t know who Shame were by the start of the night, they certainly did by the end. With attitudes that spoke as loud as their blistering sound, Gorilla itself appeared to be shaking at the foundations, as the young band cavorted their way through … Continue reading
Just Listen: Our Girl – I Really Like It
Our Girl Words: Samantha Sadler One of the best things about summer, aside from the glorious weather, is the multitude of sun-kissed tracks that sprawl out across the season. I’m not talking about the huge dance anthems – I’m referring to those breezy, mellow tunes that are the perfect soundtrack for driving along dusty roads. … Continue reading
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