Video Alert: Zulu Winter – Never Leave
Never Leave We recently reviewed the wonderful single, Never Leave by Zulu Winter so now we’re super happy to be able to share with you their rather nifty video to go with it. The band also recently announced their first ever London live show, which will see them play at Camp Basement on Tuesday November … Continue reading
Introducing: Isla
Constellations EP Isla are made up of three rather extraordinary young ladies. Not only are they beautiful and hugely talented but they are also three of the nicest people you could ever wish to meet. Popped caught up with them recently to film a little bit of a special session with the them, which you … Continue reading
Video Alert: Bombay Bicycle Club – Still
Still The wonderful Bombay Bicycle Club have released this video for their track Still taken from their recent album A Different Kind Of Fix. The video was shot in London and features singer Lucy Rose on guest vocals alongside Jack on piano and vocals. The band have just come to their last night of their … Continue reading
Album Review: Ryan Adams – Ashes And Fire
Ashes And Fire Released 10th October 2011 So, it has been quite some time since we’ve heard from Ryan Adams, (not to be confused with Bryan Adams, some people think I’m raving about his latest efforts, I don’t even know if he has any latest efforts). Anyhoo, back to Ryan. The last we heard from … Continue reading
Video Alert: Band Of Skulls – The Devil Takes Care Of His Own
The Devil Takes Care Of His Own Band Of Skulls have recently announced their return. With it comes an already sold out show in London this month, as well as an announcement of their first single to be taken from their forthcoming, as yet untitled, album. The Devil Takes Care Of His Own will be … Continue reading
Album Review: Zola Jesus – Conatus
Conatus Released 26th September 2011 From the very first second this album grabs your attention with the short and sweet, not to mention amazing, instrumental Swords. From that point on this album simply had me hooked. Conatus is an album that has a very crisp and clean production throughout. It has angular sounds giving it … Continue reading
Introducing: Eleanor Friedberger
My Mistakes Eleanor Friedberger is one half of the brother and sister duo The Fiery Furnaces, who hail from Chicago and recorded no less than nine albums together. So you may already know of her or recognise her, but this is a tiny introduction to her solo career. Eleanor releases her début solo album, Last … Continue reading
Introducing: FOLKS
Avalanche Those of you who are going to see Miles Kane’s upcoming tour and those going to see Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds at the Roundhouse in London will be treated to a support set from new Manchester 6 piece FOLKS. The band were formed when guitarist and writer Michael Beasley joined vocalist Scott Anderson. … Continue reading
Single Review: Dog Is Dead – Hands Down
Hands Down Released 31st October 2011 Dog Is Dead are heading out on tour with Bombay Bicycle Club and listening to this single (a lot) makes you realise why they were the perfect choice. This reminds me of old B.B.C, think tracks such as The Hill and I Had The Blues But I Shook Them … Continue reading
Single Review: Andy Burrows – If I Had A Heart
If I Had A Heart Released 3rd October 2011 I’d love to shout about this and rave about it, but I can’t. In fact there’s nothing overly great I can say about this at all. Other than…. it’s a vast improvement on the solo material he released last time around. OK so I know that … Continue reading
Album Review: Kasabian – Velociraptor!
Velociraptor! Released 19th September 2011 I love Kasabian, but what about this, Velociraptor!, their 4th album? Am I loving it or am I not 100% sure still? I wish you could tell me because as I write I still can’t decide one way or another. Perhaps you could tell me at the end of the … Continue reading
Video Alert: Bastille – Laura Palmer
Laura Palmer Earlier in the year, on our old site, we introduced you very briefly to Bastille and the debut single Flaws. Now we’re happy to be sharing news of the forthcoming debut EP called Laura Palmer. The EP will be released on 14th November (check back soon for a full review). In the mean … Continue reading
Album Alert: Ryan Adams
Ashes And Fire It has been 6 years since American Country/Alternative singer songwriter Ryan Adams has made a solo album and now he returns with his new album Ashes and Fire on Monday 10th October. The full tracklisting for Ashes & Fire is: Dirty Rain Ashes & Fire Come Home Rocks Do I Wait Chains … Continue reading
Album Review: The Present Moment – Loyal To A Fault
Loyal To A Fault Released 19th September 2011 The Present Moment is a project that is new to me and I’d love to know why! I love them! The Present Moment is the brain child of Scott Milton and Philipp Munch. Together they release their second album Loyal To A Fault through Mannequin. If you … Continue reading
Video Alert: Manic Street Preachers – This Is The Day
This Is The Day Manic Street Preachers will release a cover of The The’s This Is The Day on November 7th and have just released the video for the single. The video features footage from the bands career to date including images of member Richey Edwards who went missing in 1995. The single is taken … Continue reading
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