Just Listen: Pssy Pwr – Rodeo
Pssy Pwr Words: Elena Katrina This is the second track from Pssy Pwr and it continues to bring an inspired concoction of musical elements to play with Rodeo – from punk attitude, pop sentiments and even some dance klaxons and a urban rap feel thrown in for good measure. It’s not just their mix of … Continue reading
Just Watch: Bear’s Den – Greenwoods Bethlehem (Live)
Bear’s Den Words: Elena Katrina Bear’s Den are no longer one of my new bands that no one knows about and while a part of me is seriously made up that they’ve done so well, there will always be a little bit of me that dislikes having to share them with so many people. I’ve … Continue reading
Just Listen: SAP – Sucker
SAP Words: Elena Katrina If you like your music loud, chaotic and fully punk rock infused then SAP is going to be one of the best new bands for you. Hailing from London, this three piece is made up from two members of Jungle Doctors but with an altogether different sound. SAP are busy getting … Continue reading
Just Watch: Lucy Rose – Floral Dresses (Ft The Staves)
Lucy Rose Words: Julia Grantham I first came across Lucy Rose when I was fortunate enough to review her second album Work it Out back in the summer of 2015, and her popularity and recognition has continued to grow since then. This latest single Floral Dresses (Ft The Staves), showcases a return to her folk-acoustic … Continue reading
Just Listen: Pins – All Hail
Pins Words: Gary Lambert The latest release, All Hail, from Manchester’s wonderful PINS is a piece of dreampop punk which showcases the vocal quality available to this group like never before. Whilst still keeping a hint of the rhythmic motif from Aggrophobe which suggested an ancient crowd worshipping, All Hail is more celebratory in tone … Continue reading
Album Review: Frances – Things I’ve Never Said
Things I’ve Never Said Released 17th March 2017 Words: Elena Katrina Well it would be remiss of me to not cover the debut album by Frances having reviewed almost all of her singles since day dot and having seen her live progression from solo artist in all of the sense of the word, to working … Continue reading
Just Watch: The Bay Rays – Satisfaction
The Bay Rays Words: Elena Katrina The Bay Rays are filling a bit of a musical hole in my life with this track Satisfaction, and that hole is the kind of sounds that Kings Of Leon used to give me back in the early days. You’d be forgiven at the beginning that it was them … Continue reading
Just Watch: Cupids – Good Things (Come To Those Who Wait)
Cupids Words: Julia Grantham I was ecstatic to learn that, finally, this irresistible and powerful track by Cupids has been put out there for the public to enjoy. Good Things (Come To Those Who Wait) is all at complete earworm; with a strong, clear bass line, super crystal clear vocals and backing vocals and Sid … Continue reading
Just Watch: Pumarosa – Dragonfly
Pumarosa Words: Nick Jacques According to an excerpt from an interview the spiritual psych London outfit Pumarosa, the aim of their music is to work everyone up into a euphoric state. On the evidence of this forthcoming single Dragonfly this could not be further from the truth. This immersive and prowling number from their upcoming … Continue reading
Just Listen: Dream Wife – Somebody
Dream Wife Words: Elena Katrina One of my absolute favourite bands of the last year or so Dream Wife release new single Somebody. With lyrics such as “I am not my body I am somebody” it’s the kind of track that will make you not just sway your entire body to the strong beats and … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Night Cafe – The Way Of Mary
The Night Cafe Words: Gary Lambert The latest release, The Way Of Mary, shows off all that is good about The Night Café. In a strange way, this song reminds me of the Naïve-era version of The Kooks with the effortless way the band manage to put together a pop tune. It feels so natural … Continue reading
Just Listen: Darlia – Ballad of Black & White
Darlia Words: Elena Katrina Back in 2015 Darlia released their debut album Petals, containing what was to become some of my biggest ear worms of the year. They also gave me live performances I thought I would never get enough of and then rudely disappeared. Thankfully though we now have the return with brand new … Continue reading
Just Listen: Fickle Friends – Hello Hello
Fickle Friends Words: Elena Katrina I always wonder how it is that some bands manage to bash out catchy track after catchy track and don’t even seem to break a sweat when doing it. Popped Music faves Fickle Friends are one of those very bands. They always seem to have 80s synth pop in abundance … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Calm Fiasco – Just Don’t Care Anymore
The Calm Fiasco Words: Gary Feeney The Calm Fiasco is a name which I’ve saw loads of times online and in and around their native Glasgow recently, so since I’d never got round to checking them out, it was a welcome surprise when their new single, Just Don’t Care Anymore, landed in my inbox. The … Continue reading
Just Listen: John Joseph Brill – I’m Not Alright
John Joseph Brill Words: Elena Katrina I’m Not Alright is possibly the softest work I’ve heard so far from John Joseph Brill. Usually there’s a gruff darkness to both his stunningly low vocal and indeed the music. There are still hints to his tone but this track demonstrates a more upbeat melodious move in his … Continue reading
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