Just Listen: TEAR – Begging
TEAR Listen to Begging Here: Words: Julia Grantham Beautiful is the brilliantly seductive and decadent track Begging by Tear, London’s latest act to be released on Tim Burgess’ Ogenesis record label. The song opens with a heavy and brooding bass – almost like a hungry, instinctive animal growl. Vocals are wonderfully deep, passionate and recount a … Continue reading
Album Review: Nova Heart – We Are Golden
We Are Golden Released 2nd October 2015 Words: Gary Lambert I had never heard of Nova Heart prior to volunteering to review this and upon seeing three attractive Chinese women on the album cover shot I was clueless as to what to expect. I had decided it was going to be ethereal vocals, weirdness and … Continue reading
Album Review: Editors – In Dream
In Dream Released 2nd October 2015 Words: Gary Lambert Musicians baffle me they really do. Why when gifted by the fortunes of DNA with talent and then be able to spend their lives using that natural talent do they then hide behind technology and effects? Take, for example, the wonderful British darkness of Tom Smith’s … Continue reading
Just Watch: Kid Wave – I’m Trying To Break Your Heart
Kid Wave Watch the video for I’m Trying To Break Your Heart here: Kid Wave have released the video for their latest single – I’m Trying To Break Your Heart – taken from their recently released debut album, Wonderlust. The track showcases the minimalist production that should go with a band having so many elements, it feels … Continue reading
Just Listen: Man Made – Bring Some
Man Made Listen to Bring Some here: Following a string of lauded single releases and thrilling UK tours across 2015, the rising Manchester-based 3-piece Man Made return this Autumn with a brand new 3-track EP Bring Some, a series of UK tour dates with Kid Wave and Johnny Marr, and news of their debut album set for release … Continue reading
Just Listen: JOAN – Jeepers Creepers
JOAN Listen to Jeepers Creepers here: Here at Popped Music we love giving love to the little guys as much love as our top favourite bands. JOAN is a wonderful example of a fun big-little NY indie band creating wholesome yet groovy tunes. Jeepers Creepers is as creepy as the title suggests, as in, it’s almost over … Continue reading
Interview: Fickle Friends
Fickle Friends Words: Gary Lambert Photos: Gaz Jones At the recent Bingley Music Live we at Popped Music were able to catch up with the brilliant Fickle Friends. In the time before their afternoon slot on the Discovery Stage we sat down and chatted about the summer and career so far. It was an enlightening … Continue reading
Just Listen: SKIES – Feel Like It
SKIES Listen to Feel Like It here: In Feel Like It, along with a carefully tailored production for a massive sound SKIES deliver honest lyrics which are tragic, passionate frustration perfectly communicated, they’re relate-able and don’t remove the song from the enormous anthemic feel it has – the whole track is incredibly stirring. Drawing comparison to the likes … Continue reading
Just Listen: IYES – Gone
IYES Listen to Gone here: Completely on trend yet still delivering a new electro feel on this dance-pop number, IYES give us their second single from their second EP, Part Two. Gone is an emotive track with a catchy beat underneath that can easily transport the listener to some underground club in Berlin without the The EP will … Continue reading
Just Listen: Beach Baby – Limousine
Beach Baby Listen to Limousine here: Limousine follows a tried-and-true recipe for a rock song but gives the listener something a bit different with those grunty bass lines, higher-fret surf guitar riffs and very soothing vocal harmonies. Funnily enough, these elements crash together magically into a short grunge tune that builds and builds and unceremoniously drops … Continue reading
Just Watch: The Maccabees – Marks To Prove It (Acoustic)
The Maccabees Watch the video for Marks To Prove It Acoustic here: Having recently released their latest alum, Marks To Prove It, The Maccabees have recorded this wonderful stripped back version of the title track. We love it so much we just wanted to share it!
Just Listen: Vaults – Overcome
Vaults Listen to Overcome here: Overcome is the newest single from one of Popped Music’s favourites, Vaults. As Usual the trio utilise the piano, glockenspiel/marimba instrument they’ve made thair sinature sound and well as Blythe’s soulful vocals which flick between full ballad style and gasps for the falsettos. Her voice is emotive and always absolutely stunning. It’s awesome … Continue reading
Just Listen: Alex Vargas – Giving Up The Ghost
Alex Vargas Listen to Giving Up The Ghost here: 2015 has been the year for the self-produced honey-voiced young man in his 20’s and Alex Vargas is no different, yet he is so different. Giving Up The Ghost is the latest single from the Danish lad who is selling out shows left-right and center here … Continue reading
Just Listen: Coast Modern – Hollow Life
Coast Modern Listen to Hollow Life here: With sonic references to Tame Impala, Alt J and Milky Chance, Coast Modern (apart from having one of the greatest band names we’ve come across this year) are soon to be on everyone’s mind with the quirky ear-worm that is Hollow Life. The LA based duo have crafted a fantastically produced track … Continue reading
Album Review: BATTLES – La Di Da Di
La Di Da Di Released 18th September 2015 Words: Jimmy Gallagher When you are practically willing to snap your colleagues quills in efforts of shameless sabotage and beg the editor in undignified desperation for a chance at reviewing this album. It is outlines the importance of the band in question. When I heard Battles were … Continue reading
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