Introducing: This Other Kingdom
This Other Kingdom Recently Popped decided to set up a dedicated e-mail address so that bands could e-mail us directly and not get lost in our spam or amidst 100 e-mails from press peeps. This Other Kingdom were the first band to get in touch and I’m pleased they did. This Other Kingdom are a … Continue reading
Just Listen: Kings Of Leon – Supersoaker
Kings of Leon Listen to Supersoaker here: Kings Of Leon return with their brand new single Supersoaker, released on 17th July 2013. Supersoaker is the first track to air from the band’s forthcoming album Mechanical Bull.
Just Watch: Bastille – Things We Lost In The Fire
Bastille Watch the video for Things We Lost In The Fire here: Things We Lost In The Fire is the next single to be taken from the debut album Bad Blood and will be released on 2nd September.
Just Listen: Love Inks – Solar Diary
Love Inks Listen to Solar Diary here: Solar Diary is the first single (out now) from Love Ink’s forthcoming album Generation Club set for release on 23rd September.
Album Review: Autoheart – Punch
Punch Released 15th July 2013 With an album title such as Punch you could be forgiven for expecting something uplifting and well, punchy and well Autoheart certainly deliver on that within the first track Anniversary. It is the epitome of catchy and punchy all rolled in to one, the staccato is what really makes it that … Continue reading
Album Review: Half Moon Run – Dark Eyes
Dark Eyes Released 1st July 2013 Yet again I’m totally guilty of spending too much time listening to an album and not enough time putting fingers to keys to type this out. For weeks Half Moon Run’s album Dark Eyes has been spinning and spinning over and over in my car stereo. Day after day … Continue reading
Video Exclusive: The Joys Of Sleeping – Dude York 1 and 2 (live)
The Joys Of Sleeping The lovely Sam and Dave have given Popped the pleasure of being the only place to be able to see their live versions of Dude York parts 1 and 2 for the weekend. Recently the guys got together with their band and some friends as backing singers and set up inside … Continue reading
Just Listen: Strangers – Sense Of Liberty
Strangers Listen to Sense Of Liberty here: Strangers play a headline show at Club NME at Koko on 16th August. You can get a free download of this track in exchange for your e-mail address on the band’s website.
Single Review: F.U.R.S – Just Kids
Just Kids Released 19th august 2013 The sound on F.U.R.S single Just Kids is packed tight and yet still has enough room to breathe an air of lightness and have moments of pure simple breeziness. It’s like a hectic summers day, driving around roof down, parking up, running through a forest and then splashing around … Continue reading
Just Watch: Little Comets – Western Boy
Little Comets Watch the new video for Western Boy here: Little Comets Live: Sat 13 July – Wakestock Festival – Llyn Peninsula Fri 26 July – Secret Garden Party – Cambridge Sat 27 July – Redfest – Surrey Sun 4 August – Bernica Festival – South Shields Sat 10 August – Boardmasters – Cornwall Mon … Continue reading
Just Listen: Ariel Pink and Jorge Elbrecht – Hang On To Life
Ariel Pink and Jorge Elbrecht Listen to Hang On To Life here: Hang On To Life / No Real Friend will be available to buy on limited edition 7” vinyl from select outlets from Monday 15th July.
Festival Update – Lodestar
Lodestar Cambridge’s Lodestar festival returns in 2013 to celebrate it’s 5th year and what could be one of its best line ups yet. Headliners this year are RYAN KEEN, THE JOY FORMIDABLE and DRAGONETTE. Other acts also announced include EL PERRO DEL MAR/ELEANOR FREIDBERGE/HATCHAM SOCIAL/LUX LISBON/PAPER AEROPLANES/CARACOL/THUM PERS/Lady Lamb The Bee Keeper/The Vestals/ Lonely The Brave, … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Sundowners – Don’t Come Knockin’
The Sundowners Listen to Don’t Come Knockin’ here: Don’t Come Knockin is the title track from the forthcoming EP of the same name and is released on July 29th through Skeleton Key records.
Introducing: The Mispers – Brother
The Mispers Based in London The Mispers are made up of the following members: Jack Balfour Scott – Lead Vocals, Jordan Grispino – Drums, Joey Arnold Zapata – Rhythm Guitar and Vocals,Diego Porto Belmonte – Lead Guitarand last but no means least Hannah Van Den Brul on Violin and Vocals. They take inspiration from recent … Continue reading
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