Festival Preview: All Points East 2018
All Points East 2018 – Catfish and The Bottlemen 1st June 2018 Words: Luke Pettican Find All Points East on Facebook Tickets for All Points East can be purchased here. As part of this year’s All Points East Festival, Catfish And The Bottlemen headline a huge show in London’s Victoria Park on June 1st. APE have lined … Continue reading
Just Listen: A Festival, A Parade – Cold Shower
Cold Shower Newcastle alt-rockers A Festival, A Parade have recently released their new single Cold Shower and if you’re looking for something rebellious, you’re going to love this. Immediately kicking off with raw, piercing riffs and crashing drums, Cold Shower immediately reminds me of the opening of The National’s Turtleneck meets Biffy Clyro. A pulsating, … Continue reading
Festival Preview: Dot To Dot Manchester 2018
Dot To Dot 2018 – Manchester Various Venues, Manchester, 25th May 2018 (ALSO: Bristol 26th May 2017 // Nottingham 27th May 2017) Words: Elena Katrina Keep Up To Date: Website // Facebook // Twitter Dot to Dot holds a unique place in the often congested and identikit festival season by being a tightly organised, … Continue reading
Festival Review: Live At Leeds 2018
Live At Leeds 2018 Words: Samantha Sadler Photos: Jacob Flannery I’ve had my eye on Live at Leeds festival for years but unfortunately for some reason or another, I was always unable to make it. But 2018 has been my year and the sun was shining down on all the festival-goers as they trampled the … Continue reading
Just Listen: Rosie Carney – Bare
Rosie Carney Words: Elena Katrina Singer-songwriter Rosie Carney returns with her new single Bare and it’s a song that in many forms is beautifully befitting of its title. There’s such a closeness in the vocal, something, which, in this kind of track I love to hear. Lyrically masterful, melodically enchanting and yet tender thanks to the … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Old Pink House – Jaded
Jaded Words: Samantha Sadler Cosmic-pop The Old Pink House are arguably one of the most talked about acts on the North East indie music scene at the minute. Vintage-stained psychedelic instrumentals and eloquent lyrics dominate previous tracks from the quartet and I’m pleased to see they’re sticking with this in their forthcoming EP. Latest … Continue reading
Festival Preview: The Great Escape 2018
The Great Escape 2018 Words: Elena Katrina Price info: Tickets for The Great Escape 2018 are on sale now here Keep Updated: Website// Facebook//Twitter The Great Escape is well known as the ultimate festival in the UK for new and emerging music and we’re thrilled to be attending again this year. Our first visit officially as … Continue reading
Just Listen: Sea Girls – Too Much Fun
Sea Girls Words: Elena Katrina Sea Girls return with their heady cocktail of dusky vocals, foot-stomping, sing-along chorus and upbeat melodies. All things that never fail to awaken my ears or my want to dance. Too Much Fun continues to provide proof that this is a band who know exactly how to pen a tune to … Continue reading
Just Listen: Eliza Shaddad – White Lines
White Lines Words: Rachel Allen Eliza Shaddad was, shamefully, a name I had not come across before, but once I heard the hauntingly beautiful vocals of this ‘Alternative Folk’ beauty I was hooked. Her new single, White Lines, taken from her upcoming album, Future, drew me in straight away; with its funky driving bass line and its … Continue reading
Festival Preview: Smithdown Road Festival 2018
Smithdown Road Festival Various Venues, Smithdown Road, Liverpool May 5th-6th 2018 Words: Elena Katrina Keep Up To Date: Website // Facebook // Twitter FREE ENTRY Smithdown Road Festival is a growing festival which is attracting lots of interest far and wide, not just because it’s free but also because it’s a busy festival raising money for … Continue reading
Just Listen: The RPMs – Let Things Happen
The RPMs Words: Orla Joyce Brighton five-piece, The RPMs, have just released their new single, Let Things Happen, which was exclusively played on Radio One last night on Huw Stephens’ show. Never failing to impress, The RPMs have combined their timeless infectious rhythms and intricate melodies to produce yet another wonderful, upbeat tune that we … Continue reading
Festival Preview: Live At Leeds 2018
Live At Leeds 2018 Various Venues, Leeds, 5th May 2018 Words: Samantha Sadler Keep Up To Date: Website // Facebook // Twitter Tickets are £36 and available to buy here Get ready for a showcase of incredible musical talent next week as popular metropolitan festival Live at Leeds returns to the city. Boasting an impressive line-up … Continue reading
Album Review: Island – Feels Like Air
Feels Like Air Released April 2018 Words: Emily Leonard When hearing the word “Island” I imagine you, like I, visualise a remote and warming place of beauty and tranquillity… Well fittingly so as the contemporary indie band’s debut album Feels Like Air, released earlier this month, transports your mind to a stunning state of serenity, … Continue reading
Just Listen: FEVA – Makin Waves
FEVA Words: Samantha Sadler I was lucky enough to catch FEVA recently at Stockton Calling and I’ve totally fallen in love with them. Latest single Makin’ Waves is a lush rowdy number as dynamic, crashing cymbals meet infectious riffs to create an anthemic track about how “loving ain’t for us all.” Bursting with energy and … Continue reading
Album Review: Bryde – Like An Island
Like An Island Released April 2018 Words: Nick Jacques Bryde otherwise known as Sarah Howells releases her debut album Like an Island on the much-touted label Seahorse Music, a record label started entirely by Women to highlight feminine musical talent (that’s pretty cool). The production credits are just as salivating on here as they range … Continue reading
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