Just Listen: Syd Arthur – Sun Rays
Syd Arthur Words: Georgia-Mae Blackman The four British psych rockers Syd Arthur take an opportunity and grab it fast to release their new single Sun Rays. With a strong start, a cheerful and sunny (pardon the pun!) intro gets me instantly liking Sun Rays. I found that they have have similar qualities to Tame Impala, … Continue reading
Festival Preview: Liverpool International Music Festival
Liverpool International Music Festival 2016 Words Gary Lambert Price info: Free with notable exceptions – please check the website Stay updated: Facebook//Twitter LIMF is a series of events both free and ticketed across Liverpool to celebrate Liverpool’s musical heritage, creativity and the upcoming acts bringing hope to the next generation. It is also a great … Continue reading
Album Review: Viola Beach – Viola Beach
Viola Beach Released 29th July 2016 Words: Eliza Laben Earlier this year all four members of indie-rock group Viola Beach, along with their manager Craig Tarry, tragically passed away in a car crash in Sweden. Following the accident, their then-current single Boys Can Sing made it’s way into the UK singles chart along with Swings … Continue reading
Just Watch: Hinds – Warts
Hinds Words: Georgia-Mae Blackman The phenomenal Spanish group of four reveal their technicolour and surreal video for their new single Warts, the girl group were formed in 2011 and have always showed their passion within the indie pop/rock scene. The happy tune is the complete opposite to the meaning of the song – a disheartened … Continue reading
Festival Review: Barn On The Farm
Barn On The Farm 1-2 July 2016 Words: Elena Katrina I started this blog the same year that Barn On The Farm first started. Yes, that long ago. I believe they started it for their mates and I started this just for something to do and to keep my love of new music alive. So … Continue reading
EP Review: The Van T’s – A Coming Of Age
The Van T’s Words: Gary Feeney I first heard the Van T’s in passing round about a year ago, probably around the time of the release of their debut E.P, Laguna Babe, and made a mental note to have a proper listen to them as I quite like that brief aural glimpse. As often happens … Continue reading
Just Listen: Edges – Walk Away
Edges Words: Georgia-Mae Blackman In a song that holds so much emotion and passion, the Berlin based singer-songwriter, Edges, produces a track which really tugs at my heart strings. Walk Away starts with a small rhythmic pluck at an acoustic guitar but this carries on throughout the song, it’s raw, beautiful and so serene. This … Continue reading
Festival Preview: Beat-Herder 2016
Beat-Herder 2016 Words: Elena Katrina TICKETS ARE ON SALE HERE Website Facebook Twitter Perhaps not our usual kind of festival but when every other person you know is raving about it you have to take a closer look. Beat-Herder has been going a full ten years before I paid it any attention and last year … Continue reading
Just Listen: White – Step Up
White Words: Gary Feeney Following the joyous disco-pop of their last single Fight The Feeling, White’s latest offering, Step Up, is a shock to the senses. Built around a pulsating electronic beat, which, sounds more complex the more you listen to it, there’s a distinctly dark and menacing edge to the track: not just because … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Telermen – Trust You
The Telermen Words: Gary Feeney As we’ve noted before on Popped, there’s a seemingly endless procession of good bands emerging in and around Glasgow these days and amongst the latest to appear is four-piece the Telermen, featuring one Dillon Squire, Son of Stone Roses legend, John. Trust You, the lead single from the band’s debut … Continue reading
Just Listen: Island – Come With Me
Island Words: Georgia-Mae Blackman The soulful indie group of four, Island show us their undoubted talent with their beautiful and sedative song Come with me. Busting out the low bass beats contrasting with a stunning and shimmering guitar riffs. It is crisp and soothing and the soft mellow swaying sounds make everything completely stainless. From … Continue reading
Popped Playlist: #002
Popped Playlist #002 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
Just Listen: Twin Graves – Strife
Twin Graves Words: Georgia-Mae Blackman Two piece group Twin Graves make dazzling synth pop songs. With their strong dual vocals firmly at the helm they bring both a nod of uplifting soul as much as they do a feeling of solemness. Along with faultless production it all comes together and makes their current single Strife … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Van T’s – Blood Orange
The Van T’s Words: Georgia-Mae Blackman With the gritty and booming guitar solo right the very beginning of the track, The Van T’s immediately introduce us their loudness as they present their latest track Blood Orange. These four girls are quite the group and hit hard with strong vocals. The contrast between the grungy … Continue reading
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