Just Listen: Fever Days – I See Through It
Fever Days – I See Through It Words: Sammy Sadler Winter is well and truly behind us, well as much as can be possible up here in the North East, so naturally it’s time for me to start blasting the feel-good funky tunes ahead of festival season. Luckily, the North East bands are ready and … Continue reading
Just Listen: FEVA – Undone
FEVA – Undone Words: Sammy Sadler When I received the email on FEVA’s brand new ‘scorching track’, I was naturally super excited. It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of the North East four-piece and with good reason – their energetic live performances and high-octane indie-rock has been entertaining us music lovers in the … Continue reading
JUST LISTEN: Saint Charles – See Straight
Saint Charles – See Straight Words: Sammy Sadler I’ve had my eye on Saint Charles for a little while now, actually since I reviewed his EP back in August, and i’ve been hooked on his summery melodies to this day. I was absolutely thrilled when he asked if I would premier his new single ‘See Straight’ on … Continue reading
Just Listen: Spinn – Believe It or Not
Spinn – Believe It or Not Words by Gary Lambert It seems like whilst they’ve been in the studio recording their debut album Spinn have been doing some scientific experiments. Believe It or Not is undoubtedly what occurs if you splice the DNA of The La’s jangly guitar sound with the joyful pop production of … Continue reading
Just Listen: Life At The Arcade – Tabloids
Life at the Arcade – Tabloids Words by Gary Lambert Life at the Arcade have been making steady headway for a while now on the live scene across the country. Their latest release, Tabloids, captures their live sound perfectly as they mix anthemic songwriting with a very accessible, accessible guitar sound. Despite being Liverpool lads, … Continue reading
Popped Round-up March 2019
Popped Round-up March 2019 Words: Daniel Burton and Gary Lambert !Editor’s Pick! Latenight Honeymoon – Lost on You It seems that the guys at Latenight Honeymoon have been working down the quarry of summer and have been able to hack out a piece of sunshine that is reminiscent of the early releases from Fickle Friends … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Jagged Skies – Judas
Jagged Skies – Judas Words by Gary Lambert Judas is the debut release of The Jagged Skies, and for an opening salvo carries some weight. It is obvious from first listen that this is a track which has been thought over long and hard, and rehearsed until the sound was right. Obviously the writers of … Continue reading
Just Listen: Kate Teague – In Our Element
Kate Teague – In Our Element Words: Lauren Mellor Kate Teague, from Oxford, Missippi, is relatively new to the indie music scene, having only just made her debut in 2018. With three singles in her repertoire, Teague brings us her latest song ‘In Our Element’. The track provides an honest reflection of a common miscommunication … Continue reading
Just Listen – Gen and The Degenerates – Weatherman
Just Listen – Gen and The Degenerates – Weatherman Words by Gary Lambert Gen and The Degenerates are without doubt one of the most formidable up and coming live acts around, but with this release they grab their usual blood and thunder punk rock and distill it into something far more heady. The change in … Continue reading
Just Listen: Darling – Love Game
Darling – Love Game Words: Rachel Allen ‘Love Game’ is the very first Soundcloud release from electro pop outfit Darling and is a promise of good things to come from this unique band. Norweigan born singer/songwriter Celine Lyng teamed up with Oscar Shepherd, producer and songwriter, to form the sound that permeates through this catchy … Continue reading
Just Listen: Kita Menari – Feel It All
Kita Menari – Feel it All Words: Lauren Mellor With the weather starting to warm up, I’m sure you’re on the hunt for that perfect summer song and Kita Menari’s new single ‘Feel it All’ will definitely tick that box. An upbeat mix of synth-pop, beating drums and electrifying guitar, ‘Feel it All’ sparks an … Continue reading
Just Listen: Sam Fender – Hypersonic Missiles
Sam Fender – Hypersonic Missiles Words: Sammy Sadler It’s no secret that we are HUGE fans of Sam Fender here at Popped so you can imagine how excited Elena and I were to get his brand new track in our inbox. And of course with living in the Toon, Critics’ Choice Award winner holds a special place … Continue reading
Just Listen: Emilie Kahn – Three
Emilie Kahn – Three Words: Rachel Allen Montreal born Emilie Kahn has ironically released her third single called ‘Three’ from her album ‘Outro’ and has indeed created a song of three parts. The indie-pop queen has crafted three songs into one seamlessly forged track, which ebbs and flows like you’ve never seen. Her vocal adapts … Continue reading
Just Listen: Marsicans – Your Eyes
Marsicans – Your Eyes I don’t write reviews so much anymore – you’d know why if you saw the state of my inbox, but just as I was about to have to stick matchsticks in my eyes to keep them open I spotted Marsicans new single Your Eyes was waiting in my inbox…. “Hoping … Continue reading
Just Listen: Lucy Rose – Solo (w)
Lucy Rose – Solo Words: Rob Connor “Somethings missing when I’m solo” sings Lucy Rose on this stripped back second offering from the upcoming fourth album ‘No Words Left’, but anyone familiar with her work will know that nothing could be further from the truth. This melancholic reflective lullaby to a time that has now … Continue reading
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