Interview: A Void
A Void Words and Photographs by Gary Lambert We get to watch lots of bands, and it might seem harsh to state that at times they all merge into one another, but on the average week this year I’ve seen probably four gigs with between three and six acts at each gig so I’d say … Continue reading
Just Listen: Cassia – Replica
Cassia – Replica Words by Gary Lambert Well it seems that with the release of ‘Replica’, we have now reached the point where a band from northern England can drop a track that sounds like debut album era Vampire Weekend covering Musical Youth’s classic ‘Pass The Dutchie’. This could be one of the high points … Continue reading
Album Review: Lucy Rose – No Words Left
Lucy Rose – No Words Left Words: Sammy Sadler Real, raw and ridiculously fantastic were the first three things that sprung to mind on my first listen of Lucy Rose’s fourth studio album ‘No Words Left’. I usually aim to get my album reviews written and out before or on the release date but I … Continue reading
Album Review: Anteros – When We Land
Anteros – When We Land Words by Gary Lambert Now this is an album I have waited quite some time to listen to. In fact, ever since I heard Drunk for the first time, I’ve loved Anteros – and especially loved that song. It was with considerable disappointment that I saw Drunk had been left … Continue reading
Album Review: What A Time To Be Alive – Tom Walker
Tom Walker – What A Time To Be Alive Words: Gary Lambert This is a bittersweet review for all of us at Popped Music. This is the moment that we have to admit that Tom Walker, one of our blog favourites, is definitely not one of our little favourites, but instead he is on course … Continue reading
Album Review: Foxtrap – Foxtrap
Foxtrap – Foxtrap Words: Nicholas Jacques This is somewhat of a personal event for me reviewing this band’s debut album. I might have mentioned in previous reviews that I discovered Foxtrap (then known as The Baltic States) at a £2 gig at Liverpool’s famous Parr Street Studios on a dark cold night several years ago … Continue reading
Album Review: Queen Zee – Queen Zee
Queen Zee – Queen Zee Released 8th Feb 2019 Words – Nick Jacques The first thought that came to me when I saw a picture of this band was “erm, they’re from Liverpool??” because they really don’t look like they are, but in a good and positive way, obviously. Queen Zee look like they have … Continue reading
Album Review: The Vryll Society – Course of The Satellite
The Vryll Society – Course of The Satellite Release date: 10th August 2018 It is a pleasure to have one of Popped Music’s favourite psychedelic bands The Vryll Society finally release their long-awaited debut album Course of the Satellite. There has been an anticipation and buzz about this band from Liverpool for what feels like … Continue reading
Album Review: Tom Grennan – Lighting Matches
Tom Grennan – Lighting Matches Released July 6th 2018 Words: Gary Lambert Right now it is 9.45pm on Friday 6 July, and we are in the middle of what feels like a potentially memorable summer. We have had proper sunshine for a while, England are making waves in the World Cup, and Tom Grennan has … Continue reading
Album Review: Island – Feels Like Air
Feels Like Air Released April 2018 Words: Emily Leonard When hearing the word “Island” I imagine you, like I, visualise a remote and warming place of beauty and tranquillity… Well fittingly so as the contemporary indie band’s debut album Feels Like Air, released earlier this month, transports your mind to a stunning state of serenity, … Continue reading
Album Review: Bryde – Like An Island
Like An Island Released April 2018 Words: Nick Jacques Bryde otherwise known as Sarah Howells releases her debut album Like an Island on the much-touted label Seahorse Music, a record label started entirely by Women to highlight feminine musical talent (that’s pretty cool). The production credits are just as salivating on here as they range … Continue reading
Album Review: The Wombats – Beautiful People Will Ruin Your Life
Beautiful People Will Ruin Your Life Released 9th January 2018 Words: Caleb Curtis There’s few bands out there who fronted the post-punk movement in the 2000s and are still around to tell the tale. The Wombats can boast this feat, however, with the release of their fourth album Beautiful People Will Ruin Your Life landing … Continue reading
Album Review: Hookworms – Microshift
Microshift Released: January 2018 Words: Mike Freeman Despite a disastrous flood that wrecked their studio, the morale of the Leeds-based psych-rock band, Hookworms, prevailed and led them to create a diverse and energising third album, sure to entertain from beginning to end. Hookworms have knocked many bricks from their usual wall-of-sound aesthetic, allowing the vocals … Continue reading
Album Review: King Krule – The Ooz
The Ooz Released October 13th 2017 Words: Mike Freeman King Krule’s new album release, The Ooz, is a compelling genre mish-mash of stripped-down instrumentals and abrasive yet heartfelt vocals quite like nothing you’ve ever heard. Archy Marshall’s first release in three years under this particular pseudonym builds on the grittiness and complexity of his last … Continue reading
Album Review: Catholic Action – In Memory Of
In Memory Of Released 20th October 2017 Words: Gary Feeney Catholic Action have been regulars on Popped in recent times, so naturally their debut album, In Memory Of, was one we’ve been eagerly anticipating for a while. Since the release of their first single, L.U.V., the band’s following has steadily increased thanks to a … Continue reading
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