Just Listen: Little Grim – All On Black
Little Grim – All On Black Words: Clare Hingley Fifteen seconds in and All On Black is already making you wonder what direction the song is heading. Joe Murphy’s subtle but sombre vocals play wonders with the guitar riffs and compliments the drum beats perfectly. I have to admit, I was pleasantly surprised the first … Continue reading
Just Listen: Amber Run – The Darkness Has A Voice
Amber Run – The Darkness Has A Voice Words: Clare Hingley Amber Run have just released the fourth single The Darkness Has A Voice from their impending album Philophobia and from the off this song has major Travis vibes with lead singer Joe Keogh resembling Fran Healy aswell as the overall melody. Keogh has previously … Continue reading
Just Listen: Dead Nature – Fire In Your Soul
Dead Nature – Fire In Your Soul Words: Amy Butcher Having fallen in love with Dead Nature’s first offering In My Heart, I was beyond excited when his debut EP was released and immediately listened about a dozen times in a row. For me, Fire In Your Soul is the perfect opener to the EP. … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Big Moon – It’s Easy Then
The Big Moon – It’s Easy Then Words: Amy Butcher With the success of their debut album Love In The 4th Dimension (it made the Mercury Prize shortlist!), I couldn’t have been more excited to learn The Big Moon were releasing new music. What would they offer next with their new music and how would … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Post Romantics – Ride
The Post Romantics – Ride Words: Amy Butcher Liverpool based 4-piece The Post Romantics are back and bigger than ever, packing a punch with hard-hitting new single Ride. Since first listening to debut single Call It Off I’ve been waiting for some fresh sounds from the quartet. My prayers have been answered! Beginning with an … Continue reading
The Night Cafe – A Message To Myself
The Night Cafe – A Message To Myself Words: Lauren Mellor Get excited as me, because The Night Café have released another new single and it’s an absolute delight! After seeing these guys support Circa Waves a few months ago, I fell in love with their acoustic-indie sound. Their new album is definitely much anticipated … Continue reading
Just Listen: Half Moon Run – Then Again
Half Moon Run – Then Again Words: Clare Hingley Half Moon Run are certainly back with a bang after sharing their latest single Then Again after being away from the music release scene since 2015. This four-piece from Canada’s Montreal have mixed it up with a string quartet which really sets of the single. Feels … Continue reading
Just Listen: Talkboy – All Works Out
Talkboy – All Works Out Words: Amy Butcher Guitar riffs similar to the likes of Stereophonics, sweet harmonious vocals, and addictive melodies, Talkboy are back with an absolute banger in their new single All Works Out. As someone quite new to this band, it’s safe to say they’ve got me hooked. It’s so refreshing when … Continue reading
Just Listen: Little Triggers – Loaded Gun
Little Triggers – Loaded Gun Words: Clare Hingley With the help of James, Sam and Chris, Tom’s voice is so distinctive, they bring together a song that from the off screams ‘James Bond theme tune’. This four-piece from Liverpool have previously been described as a ‘rock ‘n’ roll band, yet Loaded Gun has a punch … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Brookes – Spaceship Rodeo
The Brookes – Spaceship Rodeo Words: Sammy Sadler You know when you hear a song for the first time and you instantly fall in love with it? It’s a cracking feeling isn’t it? Well, that’s exactly what happened when I first heard the new one from The Brookes so get ready for just under four … Continue reading
Just Listen: Ider – Wu Baby
Ider – Wu Baby Words: Elena Katrina Ider are a duo who have repeatedly caught my attention over the years and when I heard Wu Baby on the radio recently I knew instantly that I recognised it, took a while for the penny to drop – never a good thing for me. I love the … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Howl and The Hum – Human Contact
The Howl and The Hum – Human Contact Words: Sammy Sadler I’ve made no secret of my love for The Howl and The Hum so naturally the news of their latest single has had me squealing with excitement like the little fangirl I am. Opening on a futuristic dull drone, Human Contact evolves into something a … Continue reading
Just Listen: Flyte – White Roses
Flyte – White Roses Words: Clare Hingley White Roses is the first single of the year for Flyte and it possesses an extraordinary chilled melody from start to finish. With its poetic lyrics and romantic feels, you somehow find yourself swaying along without even realising. But deceptive of how this romantic scenario may be, you’re … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Clause – In My Element
The Clause – In My Element Words: Chloe Hyde Rising Birmingham Rock quartet The Clause prove they are completely, in fact, it in their element with their new single. In My Element boldly showcases the band’s passion for strong riffs and a tune which you can’t help but hum along to for endless days after … Continue reading
JUST LISTEN: HEAVY HEART – CRY ICE
Heavy Heart – Cry Ice Words: Amy Butcher I first fell in love with Heavy Heart when I saw them open for Milk Disco some months back at London’s The Shacklewell Arms and they’ve continued to blow me away with their addictive rock sounds since. When the opening to Cry Ice began I was pleasantly … Continue reading
