Just Listen: Sam Fender – Will We Talk?
Sam Fender – Will We Talk? Words: Amy Butcher It is no secret that we are one of the biggest fans, if not the biggest fan, of Sam Fender so when we heard a new single was being released we just had to listen straightaway. Taken from his debut album, Will We Talk? is another … Continue reading
Popped Round Up July 2019
The Round Up July 2019 Words: Daniel Burton Editor’s Pick Antidote – Life At The Arcade After each of LATA’s releases I almost selfishly wish that it’s their last because I, somewhat foolishly, think that the next cannot get any better, but time and time again they pull it off and produce some absolutely top-class … Continue reading
Just Listen: Kashmere – Lucid
Kashmere – Lucid Words: Clare Hingley Stockport quartet Kashmere are back with a bang and they have come along way from their debut track in 2016 with Blow Your Mind. Furthermore, Lucid is the latest single from Joey, Freddie, Charlie and Andy that strikes with chilled vibes but with a twist of poppy melodies thrown in. … Continue reading
Just Listen: Only Sun – It’ll Be Alright
Only Sun – It’ll Be Alright Words: Amy Butcher Instantly opening with upbeat, jangly guitar melodies and tight drum patterns, Only Sun’s new single It’ll Be Alright truly makes you feel like everything will be alright. Short but sweet, for 2 minutes 45 seconds you’re transported to the perfect indie pop paradise – ideal for … Continue reading
Popped Round Up June 2019
The Round Up June 2019 Words: Daniel Burton Editor’s Pick U V U – Toronto Blessings These Barnsley punks have released their second single of 2019 in U V U which is an energy filled 3 minutes that will get your blood flowing for sure. The riff in the chorus is somewhat a ray of … Continue reading
Just Watch: Swim Deep – To Feel Good
Swim Deep – To Feel Good Words: Sammy Sadler I’m a big fan of Swim Deep and have been for what feels like forever now. Despite their silence for the past four years, I would still play their hazy tunes from King City to Honey regularly for those summery vibes. When I first received this track, I will admit that … Continue reading
Just Watch: Revolvers – Rubbing Shoulders With The Devil
Revolvers – Rubbing Shoulders With The Devil Words: Clare Hingley Having never listened to Revolvers before, I was wondering what I would be hearing. But from the off, I was pleasantly surprised with their latest single Rubbing Shoulders With The Devil. The video fits perfectly with the song and the vibe it brings with it. … Continue reading
Just Listen: Skinny Living – Let Go
Skinny Living – Let Go Words: Nick Bewes Apparently we need to save guitar music from extinction! That’s what some have been saying. However in my experience, I don’t think we need to worry and just enjoy the the brilliant guitar music is released every week. Like this fine new single from Wakefield’s Skinny Living. … Continue reading
JUST LISTEN: Swimming Tapes – Keep Her Closer
Swimming Tapes – Keep Her Closer Words: Lauren Mellor With summer on its way, it’s great finding some proper seasonal indie tunes and that’s exactly what Swimming Tapes’ Keep Her Closer provides. With a light-hearted melody and beautifully written lyrics about young romance, Swimming Tapes give me nostalgic feels of The Drums – something I … Continue reading
JUST LISTEN: The Modern Strangers – Magic Hour
The Modern Strangers – Modern Hour Words: Amy Butcher Now I have to admit before reviewing this song that I had never properly listened to The Modern Strangers and it’s safe to say they’ve got me hooked. Magic Hour takes you on an electronic, disco-pop journey and it’s a magic 3 minutes (see what I did … Continue reading
JUST LISTEN: The Golden Dregs – Nobody Ever Got Rich (By Making People Sad)
The Golden Dregs – Nobody Ever Got Rich (By Making People Sad) Words: Sammy Sadler I have to start this review by summing this track up in just one word – and that word is WOW. Nobody Ever Got Rich (By Making People Sad) isn’t the typical jingly indie-pop melody that I usually jump to write … Continue reading
JUST LISTEN: Luna Bay – Call The Night
Luna Bay – Call The Night Words: Clare Hingley The first time I heard this song, immediately Neon Trees song Animal sprang to mind. Catchy from the initial beat, this single keeps you hooked from beginning end. Luna Bay, made up of O’Mara, Milligan, Ross and Penniston that convened in Chelsea, London, released Call The … Continue reading
JUST LISTEN: Callum Pitt – Here If You Need
Callum Pitt – Here If You Need Words: Sammy Sadler I’ve been keeping my eye on Callum Pitt since I fell in love with his last single Forgotten Kids so I was really excited to hear he was releasing a new single so soon after. Latest track Here If You Need is much more delicate than Forgotten Kids, opting for a Lumineers vibe … Continue reading
Just Listen: Talkboy – Wasting Time
Talkboy – Wasting Time Words: Nick Bewes The new single from Talkboy is really, really good. It’s a glorious slice of music.Harmonies on top of harmonies, I love it. The six-piece from Leeds have produced a single that stands from the current trend of punky vocals from the likes of the brilliant Idles and Fountaines … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Van Ts – Control
The Van Ts – Control Words: Elena katrina The Van Ts have a special blend of guitar music – sonically they flirt with punk, grunge, rock but with melodies and harmonies that wouldn’t go amiss on some of the best indie pop out there. In their latest single, Control, everything comes together as one huge … Continue reading
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