Album Review: BRMC – Live In Paris
BRMC Live In Paris Released 4th May 2015 Words: Nick Jacques The front cover for the latest instalment in BRMC’s sizable back catalogue is a dramatic shot of a wave engulfing the theatre in which they played and recorded this concert. In a way it sums up this epic 24 track album. The first half … Continue reading
Video Exclusive: Beds In Parks – Mabel (When It Gets Dark)
Beds In Parks Our good friends at Crocodile Records have given us yet another exclusive. This time it’s in the shape of their new signing Beds In Parks. A collaborative project between label owner and Hatcham Social Drummer Finnigan Kidd and Joanna Curwood (The History Of Apple Pie, Big Sister). The pair found inspiration from … Continue reading
Video Premiere: The Mono LPs – Emilia
The Mono LPs Liverpool band The Mono LPs make a return and release their new double A side single Emilia, backed by Giving It Up. The single will be released on May 4th and the band have given Popped Music an exclusive preview of their video for Emilia ahead of it’s public release. To celebrate the … Continue reading
Live Review: Communion New Faces Tour – Liverpool
Communion New Faces Tour Arts Club, Liverpool 20th April 2015 Words: Gary Lambert Monday 20 April saw the latest instalment of the bi-annual Communion New Faces tour reach Liverpool. Arts Club’s Loft was the venue for the event which sees a rotating running order through the tour. All of the artists performing have very strong, … Continue reading
Just Listen: Cut Ribbons – Clouds
Cut Ribbons Listen to Clouds here: Cut Ribbons return with a new single, Clouds, out on Kissability on May 18th. The track offers up some seriously 80s drenched vibes and whilst it’s not a particularly punchy number it’s one that has enough about it to hold your attention and have a little sway. Find Cut … Continue reading
EP Review: Girl Friend – Arrive Alone Leave Alone
Arrive Alone Leave Alone Released 27th April 2015 Words: Lauren Grigor Monte Carlo, the opening single and is definitely evidence of the bands ability to create synth indie electronica however in contrast to the rest of the EP this sounds quite Priscilla queen of the Desert to me. It’s catchy and fun but very disco … Continue reading
Festival Preview: Live At Leeds
Live At Leeds 2015 Live At Leeds returns for another year with another massive massive list of new bands who are all battling it out for your attention. The festival has a focus on new music and even some of the headlining acts are still relatively babes in arms, with a few exceptions of the … Continue reading
Just Watch: The Charlatans – Let The Good Times Be Never Ending
The Charlatans Watch the video for Let The Good Times Be Never Ending here: The Charlatans share their new video for new single Let The Good Times Be Never Ending. The track is a celebratory romp through a myriad of genres with a huge injection of gospel soul, making it easily the most uplifting track … Continue reading
Just Listen: Dive In – Eighteen
Dive In Listen to Eighteen here: At first listen the beginning of this Eighteen didn’t exactly make me jump for joy. I thought it sounded a bit like a terrible 90s dance track, and it kind of does. That being said, Dive In totally rescue it and drag it into the modern world, even though … Continue reading
EP Review: Spring King – They’re Coming After You
They’re Coming After You Released 20th April 2015 Words: Lauren Grigor Overall this EP shows Spring King getting into a slower side of things. Compared to their slightly manic Demons EP which felt like non stop rock assault of our ears, this feels more slow summer vibes rock. There are still strong chorus vocals and … Continue reading
Festival Preview: Liverpool Sound City 2015 Part 1
Liverpool Sound City 2015 This year’s Liverpool Sound City is going to be entirely different to anything that has taken past in their 7 year history this time it’s a little less City, a little more Docks. As they began to out grow their city centre shackles a move was imminent and the Sound City … Continue reading
Just Watch: The Wealden – Lifeline
The Wealden Watch the video for Lifeline here: The Wealden released their debut EP Rushes on Monday (20th April 2015). From it comes Lifeline – a track that begins as quite a sparse and dark guitar and beats affair that sees the duo not quite sing their way through. The track builds nicely at the … Continue reading
Just Watch: Ila – Blood
Ila Watch the video for Blood here: Leeds six piece Ila release their new EP In Circles on May 18th and from it they have released their first video for EP track Blood. The track takes a fairly steady road but the heady mix of vocals and math rock style guitar work makes it a … Continue reading
Live Review: Niall James Holohan – London
Niall James Holohan Camden Barfly, 18th April 2015 Words: Nick Jacques The venue for tonight’s gig is the Camden Barfly. It must be at least 5/6 years since I last stumbled into this place. It still has that same grimy décor which has lingered for so long yet it has always boasted a certain disarming … Continue reading
Just Listen: Aquilo – Better Off Without You
Aquilo Listen to Better Off Without You here: Aquilo make a sad scenario sound inviting in their new track Better Off Without You. Bringing in elements of warm brass jazz notes alongside their measuredly cinematic electronica, creates a truly sensual bedrock for the soulful yet emotionally pained vocal, to etch itself into. Better Off Without … Continue reading
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