Just Watch: High Tyde – One Bullet
High Tyde Words: Gary Feeney Despite only being in their teens, Brighton four-piece High Tyde already have a remarkably extensive back catalogue to their name – their newest single, One Bullet, is their eighth such release, although most of those were much lower-profile affairs. The fact that the band has that experience of recording shows … Continue reading
Track Premiere: Howland – Hide
Howland Words: Elena Jimenez Currently making waves down on the coast of Brighton is three piece indie rock get up Howland. Having been keeping our beady eyes on them for a while we’re now thrilled to have the exclusive premiere of their brand new track, Hide. Bringing a raw energy and passion, Hide reminds me … Continue reading
Just Watch: Lying Bstrds – Youth & Old Age
Lying Bstrds Words: Elena Katrina Having seen these guys play their first ever show to now posting this video, it’s been quite the thing to witness the journey for Lying Bstrds, and it’s really only still the beginning. This latest offering, Youth & Old Age, is their most catchy yet, with hooks galore and a … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Vryll Society – A Perfect Rhythm
The Vryll Society Words: Georgia Mae Blackman I fall more and more in love with The Vryll Society. Every time I listen to them I get goosebumps. They create beautifully crafted psychedelic sound with a smidgen of pop. From their first sounds to now, The Vryll Society have graced our eardrums with stunning melodic indie … Continue reading
Just Listen: Cape Cub – Lifeline
Cape Cub Words: Elena Katrina Having featured previously and being picked to feature on our popped playlist poll I couldn’t resit the chance to yet again share with you a track by the brilliant Cape Cub. The latest track, Lifeline, features calm moments that grow into a storm of crashing waves that beat the track’s … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Vegan Leather – This House
The Vegan Leather Words: Gary Feeney We know The Vegan Leather have been around for a while and that This House isn’t exactly a new single, but since we’ve featured a number of other acts from this year’s Tenement Trail line-up in recent weeks, we felt that it was only fair that we show some … Continue reading
Album Review: Two Door Cinema Club – Gameshow
Gameshow Released 14th October 2016 Words: Rebecca Mason Two Door Cinema Club are back from the brink of a break up. Returning from a two year break, the Irish indie trio are ready to release their new album. Recorded in Togana Canyon, California and produced by Jacknife Lee, Gameshow shows us a whole new side … Continue reading
Just Listen: @The Wytches – Crest Of Death
The Wytches Words: Georgia Mae Blackman The short but not so sweet track Crest of Death by The Wytches is a slither of what we will be expecting from their new album All Your Happy Life which is to be expected on the 30th October. In recent months the group of four have developed into … Continue reading
Just Listen: Joy Room – Late At Night
Joy Room Words: Gary Hughes It’s traditional to call a band’s first release a ‘debut offering’ I suppose. So this is the first single from a band from the smoke called Joy Room. Joy Room (as well as not being as problematic to google as you would think) are four lads from London and this … Continue reading
Just Listen: PssyPwr – Cocaine Girls
Pussy Pwr Words: Elena Katrina As you might suspect from the band’s name and their debut offering Cocaine Girls, this isn’t a folk girl duo, nor are they a straight up punk riot grrl act either. Rather a murky-pop sound with a hint of rock band, 80s synth and a huge dollop of unapologetic punk … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Ninth Wave – Change
The Ninth Wave Words: Gary Feeney The Ninth Wave’s Soundcloud biography consists of two simple words. Normally, you’d find such a brief description to be a bit frustrating, especially if you’re looking for a some nformation to use when writing something like this to hopefully introduce people to a band, but in this case, the … Continue reading
Gig Review: Sundara Karma – Liverpool
Sundara Karma Arts Club, Liverpool 21st September 2016 Words: Gary Lambert Photos: Elena Katrina A lot can change in a year. Popped Music met up with Sundara Karma at a gig in a Liverpool venue which had distinctly disappointing sales although that was not reflected in the level of performance from the band. Roughly twelve … Continue reading
Just Listen: NGOD – Can You Hear Me?
NGOD Words: Gary Hughes This is a sub three minute romp from the Bradford five piece NGOD who were a recent support slot (along with Spring King) for the Kaiser Chiefs and have also got another of their songs (Blue) onto Fifa 17; and you can hear why. Can You Hear Me? is confident, tight … Continue reading
Just Listen: Lucia Fontaine – Best Boy
Lucia Fontainé Words: Gary Fenney Although Lucia Fontainé’s name is one that has been bubbling just underneath the surface in her native Glasgow for quite a while now, she’s an artist who has been hard to pin down for most of that time. With live shows mostly restricted to support slots (and a somewhat surreal … Continue reading
Festival Review: Always The Sun
Always The Sun 10th and 11th September 2016 Words & Photos: Elena Katrina “Who calls their festival always the sun?!” calls out a nonplussed Jamie from Get Inuit during their soggy set. “Always the Rain…. only joking! They’re paying us….!” He might be joking but he does have a point – it was always going … Continue reading
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