Just Watch: Zuzu – What You Want
ZUZU – What You Want Words: Ashleigh O’Neill I would consider Zuzu to be this years ‘One to Watch artist’ (even though popped have been watching her for years now), with her unique style and sound, and her new ‘What You Want’ really confirms that status. The fast-paced, emotive and exciting single is everything that … Continue reading
Just Listen: Lauren Hibberd – Sweat Patch
Lauren Hibberd – Sweat Patch Words: Ashleigh O’Neill Indie pop queen Lauran Hibberd, returns swiftly after the success of her recent EP release ‘Everything is Dogs’ with her new single ‘Sweat Patch’. The heavy guitar riffs and catchy lyrics, hinting towards the topic of drugs, are no surprise, considering the taboo topics she has covered … Continue reading
Just Listen: Only Sun – I Can’t Stand It
Only Sun – I Can’t Stand It Words: Amy Butcher After a successful festival run this summer and a highly anticipated headline tour including a sold out Camden Assembly show, 2019 has been a great year for Only Sun so far. The High Wycombe based five-piece are back with another corker of a single ‘I … Continue reading
Just Listen: Bleanavon – I Want You
Bleanavon – I Want You Words: Ashleigh O’Neill ‘I Want You’ is the opening track to the Blaenavon’s much anticipated second album ‘Everything That Makes You Happy’. The single seems to be a song sharing love but with a nod to heartbreak too. The beat starts off steady but picks up, evolving into an uplifting, … Continue reading
Just Watch: Lucia and The Best Boys – Good Girls Do Bad Things
Lucia and The Best Boys – Good Girls Do Bad Things Words: Daniel Barton Formerly known as just LUCIA, the change of name pays homage to their first release ‘The Best Boys EP’. It signifies the death of LUCIA as we knew it, and the birth of something reinvigorated, bigger and better. This is their … Continue reading
Popped Round-Up October 2019
Popped Round-Up October 2019 Words: Daniel Burton !Editor’s Pick! Otherkin – Would You Die For Me? This is Otherkin’s third EP but unfortunately is to be their final release as the band have decided to call it a day. I’ve been lucky to witness an amazing journey for Otherkin, starting from seeing them supporting a … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Pale White – Swim For Your Life
The Pale White – Swim For Your Life Words: Ashleigh O’Neill The Pale White are back with their new single ‘Swim For Your Life’. Sticking to their indie, rock vibe, but straying away from the heaviness of their later releases, they have injected a whole load of energy and enthusiasm into this single. It still … Continue reading
Just Listen: Electric Enemy – Save Me
Electric Enemy – Save Me Words: Amy Butcher Opening with melancholic guitar melodies and singer Jim’s impressive vocals, Electric Enemy have returned with another fantastic single following debut ‘Climb’. What I like about the four-piece is how they bring together addictive, finessed melodies with impactful lyrics and ‘Save Me’ is a prime example. Speaking on … Continue reading
Just Listen: Corella – Come Around
Corella – Come Around Words: Amy Butcher After seeing Corella support Larkin’s at Colours Hoxton , I’ve been hooked on their serene, jangly guitar sound. ‘Come Around’ is a refreshing track from start to finish, and is a somewhat familiar yet new sound from the 4 piece. Opening with fast, repetitive drum beats and … Continue reading
Just Listen: October Drift – Forever Whatever
October Drift – Forever Whatever Words: Amy Butcher After falling in love with their last single ‘Losing My Touch’, you can imagine my excitement when October Drift unveiled they were releasing their debut album AND the title track of the album ‘Forever Whatever’. From the lyrics to the melody, this single has a finessed mesh … Continue reading
Just Listen: FEET – Dog Walking
FEET – Dog Walking Words: Amy Butcher The first time I heard this track, ironically enough, I was walking. ‘Dog Walking’ from FEET is a fantastically interesting song about walking your dogs. The melancholic repetitive ‘ooohs’ and jangly guitar melodies put you in a euphoric daze that’s anything but soporific. I’m still new to FEET, … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Ninth Wave – Human Behaviour
The Ninth Wave – Human Behaviour Words: Elena Katrina The Ninth Wave have found something a little warmer in the latest track Human Behaviour. Don’t get me wrong there’s still the dramatic despair emanating from the vocal of lead singer Haydn. The band have kept their gothic vibe soundscape with swirls of guitar that caress. … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Lottery Winners – Hawaii
The Lottery Winners – Hawaii Words: Elena Katrina This isn’t at all what I remember from when I saw The Lottery Winners play live back in May this year. To be fair that’s maybe because what I remember the most was their lead singer being unsure if he was a stand-up comedian or lead singer … Continue reading
Just Watch: Stereo Honey – You Are A Monster
Stereo Honey – You Are A Monster Words: Elena Katrina Oh, Stereo Honey you make my ears so damn happy. You Are A Monster‘s opening moments are like something you’d hear in the ominous score of a thriller movie. It sets the scene perfectly for this tensely phrased track. It’s not long until we’re … Continue reading
Just Listen: SuperGlu – Forever Endeavour
SuperGlu – Forever Endeavour Words: Elena Katrina Listening to the new SuperGlu track I’m immediately taken back to the excitement I felt when I first heard them, and when I first saw them. It’s a while ago now and I’ve not heard a whole lot of them for what feels like an age (YEARS). Here … Continue reading
