Just Listen: Banners – Half Light
Banners Words: Georgia Evans British musician Banners presents his stunning track Half Light. It’s the latest from him, having gone from singing in choirs in Liverpool to being a fascinating singer-songwriter. With a fixating piano intro that contrasts with his crisp and fresh vocals you can hear the influence and inspiration by many artists including … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Stone Roses – Beautiful Thing
The Stone Roses Words: Gary Lambert After the lukewarm reception to The Stone Roses’ All For One, the announcement they were dropping another track made me apprehensive. From the off things are different. This is a funky, dirty version of The Stone Roses lead by Ian Brown. This track could fit in his solo output, … Continue reading
Album Review: Band Of Skulls – By Default
By Default Released May 27th 2016 Words: Nick Jacques Band of Skulls return with their fourth album By Default on the BMG label. Formed in Southampton back in the haze days of 2004, the band have gradually developed a strong and impressive fan base which has seen them secure slots at top festivals the world … Continue reading
Just Listen: Joy Atlas – Drop Your Sword
Joy Atlas Joy Atlas seem to be one of those bands who I can never remember who it is when I hear them, and that’s totally my fault and it’s really annoying. It’s annoying because I really love them and because every single time their melodies and lyrics become gigantic ear worms and I found … Continue reading
Just Listen: Annabel Jones – Happy
Annabel Jones The fabulous Annabel Jones returned recently with her latest track, Happy. You would be forgiven for thinking that, on the face of it, that this is a happy and upbeat song – but no. Annabel has a knack for making twisted and dark tracks which are somewhat sinister because of the ease of … Continue reading
Just Listen: Pink Milk – Detroit
Pink Milk Words: Georgia Evans Swedish stars, Pink Milk are influenced by bubblegum shoegaze infused sounds which they mix with, quite frankly, more than a hint of fuzz. Latest single Detroit starts off with a swift and simple beat and lengthy distorted guitar sounds with swirling magical melodies. When I first listened to Detroit, I … Continue reading
Just Listen: Palace – Break The Silence
Palace Well well well, it has felt like a hell of a wait but Palace have finally done that of their latest single, Break The Silence and break it they have indeed. Who is this band? I mean yes of course it’s still Palace but they’ve had a rocket shoved up their backsides. This has … Continue reading
Just Watch: VITAMIN – Waterfall
VITAMIN Words: Eliza Laben VITAMIN are a four piece, indie-pop band from Leeds producing catchy choruses and shimmering synths in their latest song Waterfall. Its bursting at the seams with addictive lyrics and contagious, tropical melodies to make a vibrant, feel-good party track that is a must for any summer playlist (even if you’re not … Continue reading
Live Review: Fiction Records Party – London
Fiction Records Party [Crystal Castles//The Amazons//The Big Moon// Palace House of Vans, 12th May 2016 Words: Nick Jacques Beneath the mass of commuter mayhem that is Waterloo station, lurks a twisted series of arches with intriguing tunnels, one in particular is the spiritual home of Vans, the well renowned skater/trainer brand. It’s this venue which … Continue reading
Just Listen: Prides – Rome
Prides The (ahem) pride of Glasgow, Prides, return with new single Rome and it brings a ever so slightly rockier edge to their usual disco-pop infused sound. Fear not though if that’s what you’ve always loved about them, that feel is still very much still the thread that keeps the track stitched together. I found … Continue reading
Live Review: Holy Esque – Glasgow
Holy Esque Glasgow Art School, 7th May 2016 Words: Gary Feeney Usually when I come across a new band who I really like, I’ll end up spending ages watching all sorts of live videos on YouTube; especially so, if I know I’m going to see them. For whatever reason though, I never quite got round … Continue reading
Just Listen: Corbu- Polygon Forest
Corbu Words: Georgia Evans Corbu, a band from New York, have blown me away with their latest track, the fabulous Polygon Forest. Corbu like to create psych and electronic beats with a hint of Indie, if you like any of the genres I just mentioned, then Corbu fits the bill for you! It starts off … Continue reading
Just Listen: White – Fight The Feeling
White Words: Gary Feeney After releasing three quite brilliant singles last year, you could probably have been forgiven for wondering if White could hit the same heights with their latest offering, Fight The Feeling; if you had any such doubts about this band though, you would have been very wrong indeed. Bristling with the kind … Continue reading
Just Listen: Pleasure Beach – Magic Mountain
Pleasure Beach Words: Georgia Evans The five piece Pleasure Beach from Belfast, are back with their new single Magic Mountain which was released April 22nd. Magic Mountain is a beautiful dreamy-pop tune and has a hint of aesthetic pop. I find it such a stunning song to listen to with their high pitched melodies and … Continue reading
Just Watch: Asylums – Necessary Appliances
Asylums Words: Georgia Evans Necessary Appliances has a lot of hard felt energy which grabs you straight away, with loud sounding guitar and drumming beats within the first few seconds closely followed by the loud and different range of vocals. It’s almost as if this track takes me on a very fast journey; a whirlwind … Continue reading
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