Album Review: Blossoms – Blossoms
Blossoms Released 5th August 2016 Words: Gary Lambert Welcome to the official start of Blossoms becoming the biggest rock n roll band in the UK. Note: I’m not suggesting Coldplay, The Rolling Stones or Arctic Monkeys style stadium nights from this – but they are Event Bands now. From this, Blossoms’ eponymous debut album they … Continue reading
Festival Preview: LeeFest Presents: The Neverland 2016
LeeFest: The Neverland 2016 Secret Location, Kent, July 28-30th 2016 Words: Elena Katrina TICKETS ARE ON SALE HERE Website Facebook Twitter LeeFest is a festival that has been on my mind for a good few years but never one that really managed to steal my attention away from the bigger, well medium, sized festivals that … Continue reading
Just Watch: Joseph J Jones – The Video
Joseph J Jones Words: Elena Katrina You have no idea where this song, The Video, will take you when it first begins, it’s slow dance toward you, teases your senses and allows Joseph J Jones‘ superb vocal to take the spotlight. This is a grower of a tune, it suckers you in after a few … Continue reading
Just Listen: Syd Arthur – Sun Rays
Syd Arthur Words: Georgia-Mae Blackman The four British psych rockers Syd Arthur take an opportunity and grab it fast to release their new single Sun Rays. With a strong start, a cheerful and sunny (pardon the pun!) intro gets me instantly liking Sun Rays. I found that they have have similar qualities to Tame Impala, … Continue reading
EP Review: The Van T’s – A Coming Of Age
The Van T’s Words: Gary Feeney I first heard the Van T’s in passing round about a year ago, probably around the time of the release of their debut E.P, Laguna Babe, and made a mental note to have a proper listen to them as I quite like that brief aural glimpse. As often happens … Continue reading
Just Listen: Edges – Walk Away
Edges Words: Georgia-Mae Blackman In a song that holds so much emotion and passion, the Berlin based singer-songwriter, Edges, produces a track which really tugs at my heart strings. Walk Away starts with a small rhythmic pluck at an acoustic guitar but this carries on throughout the song, it’s raw, beautiful and so serene. This … Continue reading
Festival Preview: Beat-Herder 2016
Beat-Herder 2016 Words: Elena Katrina TICKETS ARE ON SALE HERE Website Facebook Twitter Perhaps not our usual kind of festival but when every other person you know is raving about it you have to take a closer look. Beat-Herder has been going a full ten years before I paid it any attention and last year … Continue reading
Just Listen: White – Step Up
White Words: Gary Feeney Following the joyous disco-pop of their last single Fight The Feeling, White’s latest offering, Step Up, is a shock to the senses. Built around a pulsating electronic beat, which, sounds more complex the more you listen to it, there’s a distinctly dark and menacing edge to the track: not just because … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Telermen – Trust You
The Telermen Words: Gary Feeney As we’ve noted before on Popped, there’s a seemingly endless procession of good bands emerging in and around Glasgow these days and amongst the latest to appear is four-piece the Telermen, featuring one Dillon Squire, Son of Stone Roses legend, John. Trust You, the lead single from the band’s debut … Continue reading
Just Listen: Island – Come With Me
Island Words: Georgia-Mae Blackman The soulful indie group of four, Island show us their undoubted talent with their beautiful and sedative song Come with me. Busting out the low bass beats contrasting with a stunning and shimmering guitar riffs. It is crisp and soothing and the soft mellow swaying sounds make everything completely stainless. From … Continue reading
Popped Playlist: #002
Popped Playlist #002 With more minutes of music coming in than hours available in the day to listen to and share there’s only one way forward. A collection of our favourite tracks that hit our ears each month. Some that have already featured on Popped and plenty that just we ran out of time for … Continue reading
Just Listen: Twin Graves – Strife
Twin Graves Words: Georgia-Mae Blackman Two piece group Twin Graves make dazzling synth pop songs. With their strong dual vocals firmly at the helm they bring both a nod of uplifting soul as much as they do a feeling of solemness. Along with faultless production it all comes together and makes their current single Strife … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Van T’s – Blood Orange
The Van T’s Words: Georgia-Mae Blackman With the gritty and booming guitar solo right the very beginning of the track, The Van T’s immediately introduce us their loudness as they present their latest track Blood Orange. These four girls are quite the group and hit hard with strong vocals. The contrast between the grungy … Continue reading
Festival Preview: Barn On The Farm 2016
Barn on The Farm 2016 Words: Elena Katrina Price info: Tickets for Barn on The Farm Festival 2016 are SOLD OUT Keep Updated: Facebook//Twitter Barn On The Farm started the same year Popped Music was born, although we were born in very much a different guise we have begun to blossom and have always … Continue reading
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