Live Review: Paul Smith and The Intimations – Leeds
Paul Smith and The Intimations September 5th, The Brudenell, Leeds Words: Julia Grantham You hear people say “ I hate surprises” sometimes, and other times, some say the opposite. Tonight, as I left The Brudenell Social Club in Leeds, I decided that it really isn’t that simple for me; however I do love to be … Continue reading
Just Listen: TempleVesta – Tempestuous
TempleVesta Listen to Tempestuous here: In Tempestuous from TempleVesta, following from debut single Juvenile, the use of well timed complete musical rests gives the group something that stands out from other UK guitar rock artists. those muted moments show that sometimes you can say so much by not saying anything at all. The Birmingham 5-piece combined the perfect … Continue reading
Live Review: Zibra – Liverpool
Zibra September 26th, Studio 2, Liverpool Words: Ruth Myles Studio Two, part of the famed Parr St Studio complex, in Liverpool is making a bit of a name for itself as being the home for indie music fans to come to watch the freshest and most exciting new bands who are touring the country at … Continue reading
Album Review: The Ordinary Boys – The Ordinary Boys
The Ordinary Boys Released 2nd October 2015 Words: Gary Feeney The Ordinary Boys, it’d be fair to say, have had something of a chequered past. Rising to fame back in 2004 with their excellent debut Over the Counter Culture, the band followed it up in style with Brassbound – two albums bustling with confident, swaggering … Continue reading
Just Listen: Katie And I – Bones
Katie And I Listen to Bones here: Katie And I release their new track Bones and it’s simply delicious. Admittedly not overly keen on the opening lyrics but once I moved past that what lurked was something to capture my heart. Sweet melodies that feel fluffy and warm, a bit like fresh candy-floss. There’s lots … Continue reading
Album Review: Broken Hands – Turbulence
Turbulence Released 9th October 2015 Words: Greg Arthur For the uninitiated, Broken Hands are a five piece rock outfit from Kent. Dedicated to the intimation of flight, their intense live shows have earned them a loyal following, and praise such as “like Ashcroft fronting Sabbath”, from the Head of Music at the now rebranded Radio … Continue reading
Live Review: Unknown Mortal Orchestra – London
Unknown Mortal Orchestra Shepard’s Bush Empire, London, 23rd September 2015 Words: Nick Jacques The anticipation for last night’s Unknown Mortal Orchestra gig at the empire could not have been any higher. After dazzling us with 3 albums full of mind-bending psychedelic pop with dollops of soulful indulgence – last night was the time for UMO … Continue reading
EP Review: Brich – Halfway
Halfway Released 28th August 2015 Words: Julia Grantham I love discovering bands that have me hooked from the first listen. And this here debut EP, Halfway, from New York based synth-pop trio, Birch achieved just that. All-at-once, catchy, rhythmic and brimming with attitude, this band deliver assertiveness in the form of defiant female vocalist Michelle … Continue reading
Album Review: The Dead Weather – Dodge And Burn
Dodge And Burn Released 25th September 2015 Words: Gary Lambert Well hello blues music. Welcome to the future! This is an album which is going to excite people and hopefully widen the tastes of the current music fanbase. From the opening track I Feel Love (Every Million Miles) through to the finale of Impossible Winner … Continue reading
Album Review: Cristobal And The Sea – Sugar Now
Sugar Now Released October 2nd 2015 Words: Nick Jaques “I guess it fits with is being sweet and tender!” João suggests, to which Ale adds, “The title is playful and naïve, which is just who we are, and how we are with the music.” The above is an excerpt from an interview with the band … Continue reading
Just Listen: Cavalry – Soak
Cavalry Listen to Soak here: Liverpool sure is shining bright right now. It’s brimming with talent and Cavalry are one of the bands who are quite simply grabbing us by the heart strings. Their new single Soak is yet another example of the brooding layers of sound they use to wrap around you as you … Continue reading
Just Listen: Transviolet – New Bohemia
Transviolet Listen to New Bohemia here: There is no denying it, Transviolet are an electronic-pop band who have already, in two songs, demonstrated that their flawless finish to their sound is worth sitting up and taking note of. New single, New Bohemia is much more lively than their previous offering, Girls Your Age, which was … Continue reading
Just Listen: Broken Hands – Who Sent You
Broken Hands Listen to Who Sent You here: http:// Broken Hands reveal their new track Who Sent You, released on 2nd of October. It’s a track that explores the idea of alien visitors and is all set to a punchy rock track laced with an electronic vibe which creates just enough feeling of unease to … Continue reading
Festival Review: Leeds 2015
LEEDS 2015 28th-30th August 2015 Words and Photos: Elena Katrina Leeds has always been a firm must in our festival diary, it’s one of our favourites. You might think that it’s perhaps not the best festival to find new music but I disagree they always have bands for me to discover and not always on … Continue reading
Just Listen: Hunck – I’ll Wait
Hunck Listen to I’ll Wait here: OK so not the best band name of the year but Hunck’s new single, I’ll Wait, isn’t really of this year. It’s basically of the 60s…. yet…. not. There’s a psychedelic production feel of the 60s, the movement of a classic 60s pop song and well you’ve had a … Continue reading
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