Gig Alert: Save The Children’s Xmas Jumper Jam

Editors, Charlatans & Slow Club for Save The Children’s Xmas Jumper Jam Previously known as The Xmas Tree Sessions, Save The Children have decided to get on board with the trend of Christmas Jumper love and have put together a spectacular event for 2015. Platinum-selling alt-rockers Editors, indie inimitables The Charlatans, and sleek soulful duo … Continue reading

Live Review: Carl Barat & The Jackals – Manchester

Carl Barât and The Jackals Sound Control, Manchester, 19th November 2014 Words: Sean Regan Having witnessed The Libertines return to gigging earlier in the year with shows at Hyde Park and Alexander Palace, the chance to hear some of these songs along with The Jackals’ material, in a more intimate venue, was too tempting an … Continue reading

Just Watch: Red Kites – Salt Water

Red Kites Watch the video for Salt Water here: Guilford based by way of Inverness, Red Kites have released the video for their forthcoming soaring and catchy single Salt Water, released on December 22nd. LIVE 2nd Dec Brighton The Haunt (Single Launch) 10th Dec Liverpool, Zanzi Bar 11th Dec Leeds, Brudenell Social Club 12th Dec … Continue reading

Free Download: YOU – 100 Lanterns

YOU Listen and download 100 Lanterns here: YOU release their track 100 Lanterns on 8th of December through Manchester’s MUK Records. There is something very unnerving about this track, it could be the little girl lost vocal or the ethereal atmosphere yet I can’t stop listening. Find You on Facebook.

Just Listen: Treasurereason – Julep

Treasurereason Listen to Julep here: While Treasurereason’s track Julep might be fairly understated in it’s complexity, it has an undeniable warmth and charm with a real magical feel, easy to listen to and become totally wrapped up in. What more could you ask for?

Free Download: From Kid – Underground

From Kid Listen and download Underground here: There is a light-heartedness to Underground by From Kid despite it’s darker tone lyrically, in the end there’s a optimism that shines through. Catchy little thing too. Find From Kid on Facebook.

Just Listen: Max Taylor – Rightfully Yours

Max Taylor Listen to Rightfully Yours here: With vocals that circle and soar like some of the best I’ve ever heard Max Taylor has showcased Rightfully Yours, just one of several tracks he is set to release in 2015. LIVE 9th December – Roundhouse Studios, London (supporting Ivy&Gold)

Just Watch: Loretta Who – Virtue

Loretta Who Watch the video for Virtue here: Virtue is the teaser single to be taken from Loretta Who’s debut EP, of the same name, released on Fabrique Records in early 2015

Just Listen: Man Made – All Mine

Man Made Listen to All Mine here:   Manchester’s Man Made release All Mine, a dark and brooding track, on December 1st as a free download.  LIVE 02 Dec – SHEFFIELD – House party 03 Dec – EDINBURGH – Sneaky Pete’s 04 Dec – YORK – Fibbers 06 Dec – STOKE – Sugarmill 09 Dec … Continue reading

Just Listen: Drewford Alabama – Water (feat. Fyfe Dangerfield)

Drewford Alabama Listen to Water (featuring Fyfe Dangerfield) here: The Life & Times of Drewford Alabama, (just Drewford Alabama for short) is the creation of multi-instrumentalist, song writer and producer Jamie Morrison (ex Noisettes and now Stereophonics). There is a delicate feel to this song with exposed vocal vulnerabilities and a sound deeply rooted in … Continue reading

Just Watch: Seafret – Give Me Something (Live)

Seafret Watch the video for Give Me Something (Live at Osea Island) here: Seafret recently shared this beautiful live version of their track Give Me Something. This version was recorded live at Osea Island. Seafret have had an incredible 2014 having supported the likes of James Bay, Josh Record and huge shows with Jake Bugg. … Continue reading

Just Watch: Desperate Journalist – Control

Desperate Journalist Watch the video for Control here: Desperate Journalist have revealed their video for recent track Control. The track is taken from their forthcoming self titled debut album, due for released January 26th 2015 through Fierce Panda. LIVE 13th December, The Chamelon, Nottingham

Introducing: Port Isla – In The Long Run

Port Isla Occasionally things sit in my inbox for much longer than they should do because I can’t remember how good it is. This is certainly one of those occasions, and as always I regret that wait. It’s also been almost 3 years since Port Isla met at University in Norwich and they’ve already released … Continue reading

Just Listen: Jack Garratt – The Love You’re Given

Jack Garratt Listen to The Love You’re Given here: Having already premiered as Zane Lowe’s Hottest Record In The World this week for his 15 for 15, The Love You’re Given has already had the best start to life. It’s impossible to try and label his work with a truly mixed bag of genre bending … Continue reading

Live Review: The Mispers – London

The Mispers Flyover Portabello, London, November 20th Words: Haven Laine In their 3rd and final London show of the “November Search Party”, The Mispers are jovial with the audience before the show, encouraging everyone to check out the opening band Gutshot for Broadway; A four-piece with a massive sound. With flavours of Muse’s showbiz they … Continue reading

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