Guest Blogger: Sam Fender
Sam Fender Intro: Elena Katrina Sam Fender, that name on the poster, every poster, everywhere, all of a sudden this young lad from Newcastle is making a very big name for himself. But it’s not as overnight as you might think. With still so few tracks available for our aural pleasure compared to the number … Continue reading
Just Listen: GRDNS – Roulette Love Gun
GRDNS – Roulette Love Gun Words: Samantha Sadler Bradford psychedelic outfit GRDNS have released their new track ‘Roulette Love Gun’ and if you’re a fan of Tame Impala, you’re going to love this. Brimming with hazy beats and atmospheric vibes, ‘Roulette Love Gun’ starts off as a chilled out banger but soon transforms into an … Continue reading
Just Listen: Saltwater Sun – Hot Mess
Saltwater Sun – Hot Mess Words: Nick Bewes I was a big fan of Reading five-piece Saltwater Sun’s last single The Wire earlier this year so I was looking forward to hearing what came next. And I’m not disappointed. Hot Mess is anything but a mess. In fact it shows a different side to the … Continue reading
Just Listen: Jade Bird – Furious
Jade Bird – Furious Words: Gary Lambert I’m thinking of taking up smoking just so that I can have the full benefit of listening to this sultry piece of Americana in the dark whilst nursing heartbreak with whisky on the rocks. Whilst Jade Bird is a highly spoken about British talent, I could comfortably imagine … Continue reading
Festival Preview: Bushstock 2018
Bushstock 2018 Words: Elena Katrina Price info: Tickets forBushstock Festival 2018 are on sale now £35 (+fees) here. Keep Updated: Facebook//Twitter Bushstock Festival remains one of my personal favourite festivals over the season and it’s not just because I’m a huge fan of Communion, who put it all together. I’ve lost track as to … Continue reading
Festival Review: Camden Rocks 2018
Camden Rocks 2018 Camden, various venues, 2nd June 2018 Words: Nick Jaques There is something quite special about being able to stroll around Camden and going from pub to pub and watching bands play and rocking out. For me it creates a satisfying feeling and Camden Rocks combined with the hustle and bustle of … Continue reading
Just Listen: Chloe Pitchford – Horoscopes & Cigarettes
Horoscopes & Cigarettes Words: Nick Bewes Chloe Pitchford is a new name to me. And to the music scene in general. Apparently, she is a well known name on the Open Mic circuit and eager to get up, sing and play her guitar at any given opportunity. And on this evidence, her audience should enjoy … Continue reading
Just Listen: Orchic Collective – Otherside
Otherside Words: Samantha Sadler Irish indie-pop outfit Orchid Collective have been turning heads in their home country and are now set to release their new single ‘Otherside’ on the 1st June. Having toured relentlessly across Ireland in 2017, as well as making their debut UK appearance at Y Not festival, the quartet have attracted attention … Continue reading
EP Review: Tom Branfoot – Bloodsongs
Bloodsongs Words Samantha Sadler One of the best things about listening to new music every day is when you stumble across something that you totally don’t expect and that’s exactly what I got from Leeds heartthrob Tom Branfoot. Branfoot’s new EP Bloodsongs sets a bleak landscape that is glittered with phenomenal vocals and twirling instrumentals … Continue reading
Live Review: Mint – Liverpool
Mint Liverpool, 20th May 2018 Words: Gary Lambert Photos: Fi Carroll The first band up of the evening were Monks, a distinctly loud and local presence with which to start the heart of the gig. A smile was brought to my face immediately with the use of a trumpet right at the forefront of their … Continue reading
Just Listen – The Americas – Come On Out
The Americas Words: Cat Lewis The rock trio The Americas are about to release one single a month for three months in the lead up to their EP launch on 7th September and I couldn’t be more excited. The first of which Come On Out is out today. I have been a big fan of … Continue reading
Festival Review: Dot To Dot Manchester 2018
Dot To Dot Various Venues Manchester 25th May 2018 Words: Gary Lambert Photos: Elena Katrina Dot To Dot Manchester has to be one of the highlights in the Popped Music calendar. There is pretty much the perfect balance of favourite music acts, bands that you have wanted to catch, and the odd surprise here and … Continue reading
Just Listen: KOYO – Jettisoned
KOYO Words: Samantha Sadler I was lucky enough to catch KOYO at Live at Leeds earlier this month and I’ve had my eye on them ever since. As a big Radiohead fan these are right up my street, combining progressive-rock with experimental electronic vibes. Latest single Jettisoned explores “themes of rejection and paranoia” according to the … Continue reading
Live Review: Island – Liverpool
Island Buyers Club, Liverpool, 14th May 2018 Words & Photos: Gary Lambert The enjoyment that a gig generates is not simply based on the performance of the band(s) on stage, but rather a more complicated mixture of performance, venue, personal mood, and behaviour of your fellow audience members. If any one of these aspects can … Continue reading
Just Listen: Fond Of Rudy – Imagination
Imagination Words: Samantha Sadler Indie-pop outfit Fond of Rudy are back with new single Imagination and it’s oozing with nostalgia and 80s dance vibes. The four-piece had a busy 2017 after picking up support from BBC Introducing London and Amazing Radio with their previous singles To Be Mine and Say Something and they are back on the festival circuit … Continue reading
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