Just Listen: Tash – Dead
Tash – DeadWords: Elena Katrina Like something from a modern horror movie, the last way single, “Dead“, by Tash (the musical project of Tara Nobel) has a haunting feel. Although it hardly creeps up on you, rather than smothers then bludgeons you. Tash’s vocals have more of a pop sensibility to their tone and the … Continue reading
Just Watch: FIZZ – High In Brighton
FIZZ – High In BrightonWords: Amy Butcher Hard launching their band with debut single “High In Brighton“, FIZZ are the new sugary indie pop quartet to watch in 2023. Best friends turned band mates, they are comprised of four singer song-writers: Orla Gartland, dodie, Greta Isaac & Martin Luke Brown. Individually, their sound & discography … Continue reading
Just Listen: Yonaka – Give Me My Halo
Yonaka – Give Me My Halo Words: Elena Katrina It feels like Yonaka have somehow provided the soundtrack to my life over the last 7 years or so. If I’m honest, now with two babies under 3 at home, I wouldn’t give up my sleep for just any band to listen to their latest release … Continue reading
Just Listen: Seramic – Ride or Die
Seramic – Ride or DieWords: Elena Katrina It’s been 4 years since Marcus Foster released any music, at least under his music project, Seramic. Summer 2023 finally sees the time for his new release, “Ride or Die“. Seramic and the world are ready and this slice of delicious pop comes jam-packed with musical reference points, … Continue reading
LIVE REVIEW: DUST
Dust Lafeyette, London – 28th April 2023 Words & Photos: Amy Butcher A buzz of electricity floats around the room at Lafeyette, gig dwellers converge around the stage to see Dust open for Hockey Dad. The lights darken and a red hue fills the room, the five-piece enter to cheers as saxophonist/guitarist Adam Ridgeway opens … Continue reading
Interview Exclusive: Deja Vega
Words: Julia GranthamPhotos: Trust A Fox Casually rotating between Instagram and Facebook one day -looking for anything music or gig-related that might excite me over The Christmas period- I spotted a poster for a Deja Vega gig, on a night I was free, but nowhere near my house in a town I’d never heard of … Continue reading
FESTIVAL PREVIEW: VICTORIOUS FESTIVAL 2022
Victorious Festival 2022 Southsea Seafront, Portsmouth, 26-28 August 2022 Words: Amy Butcher Located down south on the seafront, if there’s any festival to get you into the summer spirit it’s Victorious Festival. Running now for over 10 years, the 3 day festival welcomes the likes of Self Esteem, White Lies, Dodie, Sports Team and more … Continue reading
FESTIVAL VIBES: THE CLAUSE
The Clause Words by Amy Butcher & Photo by Jennifer Lou Birmingham four-piece The Clause are taking the music scene by storm with their groovy, bluesy sound, a jam packed festival season and recent EP release ‘Forever Young’. If you were able to catch their set at Truck Festival a few weeks ago, you know … Continue reading
FESTIVAL REVIEW: TRUCK FESTIVAL 2022
Truck Festival Hill Farm, Steventon, Oxfordshire, 22-24 July 2022 Words & Photos: Amy Butcher Close your eyes and picture this: the sun is beating down warmth onto your face, you’ve got a cold beverage in hand and the sweet melodies of The Magic Gang in your years. You guessed it, you’re at Truck Festival 2022. … Continue reading
FESTIVAL VIBES: SWIM SCHOOL
Swim School Words by Amy Butcher & Photo by Rory Barnes Scotland’s Swim School bring something fresh yet familiar with their glittering sound and impactful, high energy live performance. For those lucky enough to snag a ticket, you’ll see them at Oxford’s Truck Festival. If you get the chance to catch their set, you’re in for … Continue reading
FESTIVAL PREVIEW: TRUCK FESTIVAL 2022
Truck Festival 2022 Hill Farm, Steventon, Oxfordshire, 22-24 July 2022 Words: Amy Butcher I can’t believe I’m even writing the words, but festival season is properly back this year and so is Truck Festival! If you’re lucky enough to have snagged a ticket to the sold out festivities, you’ll be lucky to see The Big … Continue reading
FESTIVAL PREVIEW: FESTEVOL 2022
FestEvol 2022 Future Yard, Birkenhead, 2 July 2022 Words and Photos by Gary Lambert Good vibes are coming to Birkenhead! Last year’s FestEvol visit to Future Yard was a great way for uninhibited live music events to return to the Peninsular, and happiness is once again with a new set of bands. For all dayers, … Continue reading
FESTIVAL VIBES: BEDSIDE MANNERS
Bedside Manners Words and Photos by Gary Lambert With a heavy mix of guitars and swagger, Bedside Manners are made to be discovered at festivals. With a good hint of classic British indie rock Oasis and Kasabian about them celebrating a wall of power and noise, the north west five-piece are ready to hit the … Continue reading
FESTIVAL PREVIEW: ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL
Isle of Wight Festival Seaclose Park, Newport, Isle of Wight, 16-18 June 2022 Words by Gary Lambert Each year at Isle of Wight Festival, This Feeling‘s tent is the place to be if you want to watch the most exciting new bands on the circuit. We’re getting along to the festival to watch some of … Continue reading
LIVE REVIEW: FONTAINES DC
Fontaines DC Hangar 34, Liverpool, 30 May 2022 Words and Photos by Gary Lambert Fontaines DC are a curious (and wonderful) band. They are probably not quite as big as you expect them to be (their monthly listeners on Spotify for example are less than Blossoms, who we love but have considerably less global acclaim when … Continue reading
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