Festival Review: Festevol 2016
Festevol 2016 1st May 2016, Liverpool Words: Elena Katrina Photos: Gaz Jones//Elena Katrina From the get go this festival was always going to be of interest, after all Liverpool promoter Evol is well known to us for putting on great shows featuring many of the bands we love. Gary went along last year, and this … Continue reading
Just Listen: Youngr – Out Of My System
Youngr Words: Eliza Laben London artist Youngr has released his debut single in the form of an electro pop song titled Out Of My System. Bursting with catchy, deep bass and soft, sing-along vocals, this track reflects on living life in the moment. Listening to this pulsating, pop sound instantly motivates you to get up … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Vryll Society – La Jetee
The Vryll Society Words: Georgia Evans The five piece psychedelic rock band from Liverpool, recently hit back with their latest single La Jetee. Released too just in time for their tour around the UK that ended this week. With their previous singles such as Air and Beautiful Faces, The Vryll Society have taken their own … Continue reading
Just Listen: Clay – Stay Calm!
Clay Words: Eliza Laben Yorkshire four piece band Clay intertwine guitar, drums and synth together with upbeat lyrics for their latest indie-pop track Stay Calm! They deliver an infectious pop anthem with funky melodies and fetching vocals that aim to please. And that it does. It exudes summer through every note and is an all … Continue reading
Just Listen: Of Empires – Baby Darlin’ Sugar
Of Empires Words: Eliza Laben Moody, soulful, rock and roll is the focus of this rock track. Brighton based rock band Of Empires present us with a catchy, clap-along drum beat supported by punchy, aggressive vocals, yet still with sing-along quality. All of this wrapped up in the one track – Baby Darlin’ Sugar. Find … Continue reading
Just Listen: Aquilo – Silhouette
Aquilo Words: Eliza Laben This dreamy electronic pop song comes in the form of Silhouette from Lancashire alternative pop duo Aquilo. Captivating, expressive vocals and subtle, melodic piano develops quickly into roaring percussion which forms this easy-listening, contemporary track. Find Aquilo on Facebook Listen to Silhouette here:
Just Watch: Amber Run – Haze
Amber Run After a period of relative quietness, in terms of new releases, Amber Run have returned with something which takes a total departure from their usual sound. Haze still compounds their stunning vocals to create a feeling which is so deep that I’m not sure if it’s the words, the sentiment or the emotion … Continue reading
Live Review: John Joseph Brill – Liverpool
John Joseph Brill Scandinavian Church, Liverpool, 8th April 2016 Words: Gary Lambert It was Ladies Day in Liverpool, which, if you have ever read the Daily Mail is the day which proves northerners are oiks, but if you have ever been to Liverpool on that day it proves to be one of the most exciting, … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Insomniac Project – Vacillation
The Insomniac Project Words: Gary Feeney It seems that there’s another good new band appearing in Glasgow at every turn these days, with latest on the impressive conveyor belt being electro 6-piece The Insomniac Project. I only caught the tail-end of their support set with Crash Club last week, but that brief glimpse was enough … Continue reading
Just Listen: Cavalry – Everything
Cavalry No sooner has the ink dried on a record contract with independent label Fierce Panda do Cavalry share their new single Everything. It’s a steady track with waves of sound that ripple throughout, there’s a sprinkling of shimmering guitar that catches the light and the whole thing is grounded with sultry steady vocals. The … Continue reading
Just Listen: Black Honey – All My Pride
Black Honey Black Honey are the *ahem* pride of Brighton and these beauties can do no wrong as far as my ears are concerned. Brand new track All My Pride provides punchy melodies and a snarling vocal you wouldn’t think possible from “butter wouldn’t melt” vocalist Izzy. Until, that is, she pics up a mic, … Continue reading
Just Listen: Acrylic – Awake
Acrylic Words: Georgia Evans From the start of Awake I was instantly enveloped with catchy guitar riffs and a steady drum beat which I found myself moving my head to without realising. All of that and that was only ten seconds in. The vocalist of Acrylic has a strong sturdy style to his voice. His … Continue reading
Just Listen: BOA – Right Place Right Time
BOA Words: Georgia Evans BOA’s current single Right Place Right Time has the most magical aura to it, it also has the most summery vibes, which contrast with the beautiful mellow vocals and its calming lyrics – something that this song has that makes me very interested to see what the future holds for BOA … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Roscoes – Skin/The Wall
The Roscoes Liverpool based band The Roscoes have been working really solidly since the middle of last year – they’ve been writing, recording and laying this shit down so hard that even having one of The Vaccines (drummer Pete Robertson) couldn’t fight the urge to get involved as their latest producer. The result has been … Continue reading
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