Live Review: Yonaka – London
Yonaka Birthdays, London, 19th January 2017 Words: Lauren Grigor Coming on stage around 10:30, the four piece were looking chuffed after their incredible day – Signing with a major label is a big deal for a young band but they’ve earned it, delivering set after set, they never lose energy and always leave me wanting … Continue reading
Live Review: Dream Wife – Liverpool
Dream Wife Buyers Club, Liverpool, 20th January 2017 Words & Photos: Elena Katrina When Friday 20th January came around it felt like I’d waited such a long time for this gig and it was exactly the kind of show I needed to kick start my return into the gigging scene for 2017. And what a … Continue reading
Just Listen: Kidsmoke – Waves
Kidsmoke Words: Gary Feeney Having spent the last few years honing their sound with a stream of relatively low-key releases which gained them festival and radio attention in their native Wales, the latest release from Kidsmoke looks set to expose the quartet to an even wider audience. A slow-burner, Waves, opens with a lone acoustic … Continue reading
Just Watch: Happyness – Falling Down
HAPPYNESS Words: Jasmin Robinson After their debut album Weird Little Birthday received a massively positive response upon its release in 2014, the hype surrounding London trio Happyness has been quite something. Three years on, and these alt-rock boys are back with the announcement of their sophomore album Write In, set for release on April 7th, and … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Big Moon – Hold This
The Big Moon Words: Lewis Rogers 2017 is looking to be The Big Moon’s year, with their hotly anticipated debut album Love In The 4th Dimension set for release on 7th April alongside a headline UK tour. To whet fans’ appetites for their upcoming LP, the girls have welcomed in the new year by dropping … Continue reading
Album Review: New Moons Vol 7
New Moons Vol 7 Released 1st January 2017 Words: Gary Lambert Reviewing the New Moons new compilation (Vol 7) is a wonderfully difficult thing for a music writer to do. On the one hand, it is a tremendous collection of individual tracks, but as with any compilation it is also a victim of its design. … Continue reading
Just Listen: Declan McKenna – The Kid’s Don’t Wanna Come Home
Declan McKenna Words: Alisha Griffiths Declan McKenna is a young man who appears to be ready to take on the world. With an album lurking in the near future, new single The Kids Don’t Wanna Come Home, lets us discover an artist who is ready to release an album. The surprisingly mature vocals that still … Continue reading
Live Review: Ultimate Painting – London
Ultimate Painting The Lexington, 3rd January 2017 Words: Nick Jacques Strolling through the doors of the much-loved venue that is the Lexington, perched on a corner near King’s Cross St Pancreas Station, the aesthetics of the venue have not changed much since I last came here. A trio of Buffalo skulls still adorn the walls, … Continue reading
Album Review: Sundara Karma – Youth Is Only Ever Fun In Retrospect
Youth Is Only Ever Fun In Retrospect Released 6th January 2017 Words: Gary Lambert The sixth of January is usually the sign for the tree and decorations to come down and for you to prepare for a month of hard times as the excess of Yuletide catches up with us all. However, 2017 has got … Continue reading
Just Watch: Amber Run – Fickle Game
Amber Run Words: Elena Katrina Fickle Game sees a slight return to a more “classic session” Amber Run sound, in terms of a stripped back sound, piano and a real focus on Joe’s vocals and the stunning harmonies. The lyrics here though remain on the darker side as with their most recent tracks. The fragility … Continue reading
Live Review:Baby Strange & WHITE -Glasgow
WHITE & Baby Strange O2 ABC Glasgow, 16th December 2016 Words: Gary Feeney As two of the leading lights of a Glasgow music scene which has enjoyed a fantastically productive year with new bands and brilliant songs appearing in the city thicker and faster than burger bars for people with beards, Baby Strange and WHITE’s … Continue reading
Live Review: James – Liverpool
James Echo Arena Liverpool, 10th December 2016 Words: George Holland Photos: Elena Katrina I’ll admit I approached this one with a certain amount of trepidation. I’d never seen an arena show in which it could be argued that both bands were worthy of the headline slot. They are both cornerstones of all that was good … Continue reading
Just Watch: Amber Run – No Answers
Amber Run Words: Elena Katrina Following on from their last single, Stranger, Amber Run give yet another little hint toward what you can expect from their forthcoming second album. While there was an eerie darkness, No Answers replaces it with a full-bodied and bile riddled attack. The production of the vocal only adds to the … Continue reading
Popped Playlist: #007
Popped Playlist #007 With more minutes of music coming in than hours available in the day to listen to and share there’s only one way forward. A collection of our favourite tracks that hit our ears each month. Some that have already featured on Popped and plenty that just we ran out of time for … Continue reading
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