Live Review: Red Rum Club – Liverpool

Red Rum Club o2 Academy Liverpool, 28th September 2019 Words & Photos: Elena Katrina  I have lost count the number of times I have seen Red Rum Club play – this year alone it’s been more times than I can count on one hand and over the last few years? Not a clue…. is “shit … Continue reading

Album Review: King Nun – Mass

King Nun – Mass Words by Gary Lambert King Nun have been one of my favourite live acts on the circuit recently, so when the opportunity to review their debut album came up my hand was first in the air. Now I know I won’t be the only person looking forward to this record on … Continue reading

Album Review: Henry’s Funeral Shoes – Smartphone Rabbit Hole

Henry’s Funeral Shoe – Smartphone Rabbit Hole Words by Nick Jacques This is the third album proper and a Popped Music debut for the Clifford Brothers AKA Henry’s Funeral Shoe. They hail from South Wales and if you didn’t know this, then Wales might not be the first place you’d guess. In fact, this duo … Continue reading

Live Review: Fangclub

Fangclub The Zanzibar Club, Liverpool, 2 October 2019 Words and Photos by Gary Lambert All of a sudden it seemed, according to Facebook posts, that winter had hit. People were turning the heating on, dusting off the hot water bottles, and playing competitive coldness. But why put the fire on when you could go to … Continue reading

INTERVIEW: LLOVERS

Llovers Words: Sammy Sadler Photography: Callum Robinson It’s been a busy year for Teesside sweethearts Llovers and it’s not about to slow down anytime soon. With new EP Things That I Don’t Understand due for release at the end of October and a string of dates already in the pipeline for November and December, including … Continue reading

Live Review: Sophie and The Giants – Liverpool

Sophie and The Giants Sound, Liverpool, 30 September 2019 Words and Photos by Gary Lambert Sophie and The Giants are a band that come with a great reputation, and I was feeling pretty left out on the hype that is building around them purely because I had missed watching them at so many festivals. Fortune … Continue reading

Just Watch: Saytr Play – Second Hand Emotion

Saytr Play – Second Hand Emotion Words: Elena Katrina  As one of Manchester’s most exciting new bands out there and one of the best live acts to watch that I’ve seen in an age, I had to be sure to share Second Hand Emotion – the latest offering from Saytr Play.  This track shows the band … Continue reading

Just Listen: Walt Disco – Dancing Shoes

Walt Disco – Dancing Shoes Words: Elena Katrina  Walt Disco are setting a president up in their hometown of Glasgow – alongside neighbouring bands Lucia and The Ninth Wave, there’s something extremely exciting happening and Dancing Shoes is another fine example. Murderously gothic with deeply entrenched sounds of the 80s Post Romantic and a vocal … Continue reading

Popped Round-Up September 2019

Popped Round-Up September 2019 Words: Daniel Burton  !Editor’s Pick! Your Light – The Big Moon This is only their second release in the 2 years since their debut LP “Love In The Fourth Dimension”. The Big Moon’s original sound from said album was very punk-pop, but the sound from these recent 2 singles are more … Continue reading

Live Review: The Post Romantics – Liverpool

The Post Romantics The Zanzibar, Liverpool, 20th September 2019 Words: Elena Katrina Photos: Gary Lambert Anyone who goes to gigs in Liverpool will probably have seen one of two of The Post Romantics crew out and about. After all, they go to more gigs than me! They genuinely love music, love gigs and support their … Continue reading

Festival Preview: Neighbourhood Festival 2019

Neighbourhood Festival 2019 Various venues, Manchester, 12 October 2019 Words by Gary Lambert   Within a few years, Neighbourhood Festival (the slightly-nerdier older brother of Neighbourhood Weekender) has become somewhat of a fans favourite as Manchester city centre becomes even more populated with music fans on a Saturday afternoon. It is a celebration of the … Continue reading

Just Listen: Red Rum Club – Kids Addicted

Red Rum Club – Kids Addicted Words: Elena Katrina With their key Mexicana flare firmly in place, Liverpool’s Red Rum Club return to the party with their first new material since the release of their debut album, Matador, back in January. Kids Addicted delivers yet another fast-paced number that packs a punch. With hooks that … Continue reading

Album Review: Sam Fender – Hypersonic Missiles

Sam Fender – Hypersonic Missiles Words: Sammy Sadler FINALLY what the Popped team have been waiting for, and pretty much fangirling over, is here! Sam Fender has graced the world of music with his debut LP Hypersonic Missiles and if you haven’t listened to it already, stop what you’re doing right now, cast your eyes over … Continue reading

Festival Review: Wilkestock 2019

Wilkestock 2019 Frogmore Hill, Hertford, 30 Aug – 1st September 2019 Words & Photography: Amy Butcher Festival season always comes around much quicker than I anticipated and passes at the same rate too. But what I really love about it is how I always find a new exciting festival or band at some point. This … Continue reading

Festival Preview: 2Q Festival – Lincoln

2Q Festival – Lincoln Various venues, Lincoln, 9 November 2019 Words by Gary Lambert My recommendation to visit 2Q Festival comes straight from the heart as last year I had one of my favourite festival experiences in Lincoln after deciding last minute to go to the festival. It was a great decision as the festival … Continue reading

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