Festival Preview: Electric Fields
Electric Fields 2016 26th – 27th August – Drumlanrig Castle, Dumfriesshire Words: Gary Feeney Final tickets available HERE Stay in touch: Website // Facebook // Twitter Despite Scotland’s thriving live music scene, it would be fair to see that it’s under-served on the festival front with only T In The Park and Belladrum in the way … Continue reading
Just Watch: Jamie T – Power Over Men
Jamie T Words: James Booton After making his fans wait a good five years between his 2nd and 3rd albums, Jamie T is back after just two, with brand new music and a brand new feel. The rumours of a new album from the thirty-year-old sent the likes of twitter and Facebook into madness and now … Continue reading
Just Listen: Jack Garratt – BYSKB v2v2 (demo)
Jack Garratt Words: Lauren Grigor One of my absolute faves, Jack Garratt, can he do no wrong? Following his massive debut album Phase earlier this year, numerous UK/EU tours and playing the biggest festivals this summer, BYSKB v2v2 (demo) is the Jack Garratt I signed up for; fantastic flawless production, a modern electronic sampling style that feels graceful … Continue reading
Mini Album Review: Alphaduka – Alphaduka
Alphaduka Words: Gary Lambert Sometimes there are just phrases in press releases that grab you. “This newly formed three piece / bowling team” was one of them. Straight away I thought I would give Alphaduka a listen if nothing else. I was thankful for that phrase by the end of this six track mini-album. This … Continue reading
Festival Preview: Leeds Festival 2016
Leeds Festival 2016 TICKETS ON SALE HERE Facebook // Twitter // Website Words: Elena Katrina As our “great” British summer draws to a close our festival season feels as though it’s naturally winding down – only it’s not, it’s actually gearing up and Leeds Festival is not only the biggest festival on our festival … Continue reading
Album Review: All Tvvins – IIVV
IIVV Released on 19th August 2016 Words: Gary Lambert With the exception of The Strypes, my record collection has been somewhat devoid of music from Ireland over the last few years. Whilst you associate Irish music with the traditional guitar sound, this album gets as far from that as possible. From the opening xylophonic summery … Continue reading
Album Review: Natalie McCool – The Great Unknown
The Great Unknown Released 9th September 2016 Words: Elena Katrina I was already in love with Natalie’s vocal and her songwriting style long before I got to meet her. Watching the way she has developed as an artist over the past two years has been an eye opener. Having spent some time with her too … Continue reading
Album Review: The Rifles – Big Life
Big Life Released 19th August 2016 Words: Gary Feeney Just over a year ago, The Rifles commemorated the tenth anniversary of their debut album No Love Lost with two shows at London’s Electric Ballroom venue, and as I sat on the plane down to the first of them (yes, I am that big a fan…), … Continue reading
Just Listen: Trails and Ways – My Things
Trails and Ways Words: James Booten The appealing laid back California pop of Trails and Ways has gained them an abundance of followers in the 4 years since their debut 2012 EP. After the success of their first album, Pathology the four piece have returned with a brand new single My Things, still strutting their trademark chilled, … Continue reading
Just Listen: Mystery Jets – The World is Overtaking Me
Mystery Jets Words: Gary Lambert If you are a fan of the art form that is the music video, then this Just Listen is not for you.The accompanying video on VEVO is basically a screensaver showing the curve of the earth,happily hinting at The Curve of the Earth the new album from Mystery Jets. We … Continue reading
Playlist Winner Q&A: Saltwater Sun
Saltwater Sun Playlist 001 Winner Popped recently started a monthly playlist where by you, the music fan, gets to pick your fave of a 10 track playlist we compile. The first ever winner of this was the delectable Saltwater Sun. They won with their track Now Or Never and now as a treat, all … Continue reading
Just Listen: Krrum – Still Love
Krrum Words: Lauren Grigor If you haven’t heard of Krrum yet, you need to drop everything and follow this Producer/singer/hero from Leeds. Still Love is the latest in a few releases that have been generating some serious interest, not just in the twitter sphere but in clubs and house parties. Krrum has a knack for … Continue reading
Just Listen: Tsar B – Swim
Tsar B Words: Lauren Grigor Sometimes the female pop world can feel saturated with women writing/performing songs according to what their label or demographic dictates. If music is considered sexy it might be because of blatantly crass lyrics or because it features gyrating bodies for men’s entertainment. And then there is Belgium’s Tsar B with Swim. I have … Continue reading
Just Listen: Fond of Rudy – The Line
Fond Of Rudy Words: James Booton An upbeat, well-toned riff lies as the basis of the new single,The Line, from Fond Of Rudy and the energy of the band, along with their clear love music displayed in the track’s melodies is infectious. Originating from Brighton, the four piece have made a name for themselves over … Continue reading
Just Listen: Coast Modern – The Way it Was
Coast Modern Words: Lauren Grigor Since Coast Modern popped(!) up on our radar last year with the catchy Hollow Life, the LA low-key funky surf pop duo have evolved into a quirky brand of two funny guys, trying to navigate life and materialism in the most superficial city in the world with no money – just spirit and … Continue reading
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