Just Listen: Psycho Comedy – The Hangman
Psycho Comedy Words: Rebecca Worthington Fast becoming one of the most electrifying bands coming out of Liverpool, Psycho Comedy were proud to present their latest offerings over at The Shipping Forecast on Saturday. The five-piece provide you with a perfect opportunity to get wild and west. Their dark and disorderly new single, The Hangman, with its twisted guitars and raucous vocals, does indeed leave … Continue reading
Just Listen: Luna Bay – Hometown
Luna Bay Words: Nick Bewes I’m not going to mess about here, the new single from Luna Bay, Hometown, is a great single. It has an infectious melody that hooks you in, before the chorus takes over, with heavier drums and guitars, group harmonies and the kitchen sink! Hailing from different parts of the country … Continue reading
Interview Exclusive: Clay
Clay Words: Gary Lambert It seems that slowly but surely people are turning off the middle of nowhere festival, and getting more excited by the offers of metropolitan festivals. Tents are being replaced by party pads as people realise that you can still see a lot of music whilst also having a shower each morning … Continue reading
Interview Exclusive: Trampolene
Trampolene Words: Leander Hobbs Talking poems, politics and Pete Doherty with Trampolene frontman Jack Jones They must put something in the water in Wales. How else do you explain the sheer breadth of musical talent that has rolled gently out of the valleys in the last 50 years? Huge stars born and made by a … Continue reading
Just Listen: Sam Valdez – Hours
Sam Valdez Words: Elena Katrina From the first few notes of hearing Hours by Sam Valdez I was compelled to write about it. Hauntingly beautiful and striking vocals which are, at times, reminiscent of Lana Del Ray. Backed with a quietly atmospheric soundtrack which creates a feeling of unease with steady ripples and a uneasy … Continue reading
Just Watch: The Orielles – I Only Bought It For The Bottle
The Orielles Words: Charlotte Minett You know the feeling when you buy a drink with the sole reason being that is has a sick bottle and then you realise that it tastes shit, and if you’d have known that you’d have bought another? Well that is exactly what the Halifax trio, The Orielles’ new track … Continue reading
Just Listen: Silver Wilson – I’ll Be There
Silver Wilson Words: Nick Bewes One of the good things about some modern music is that can’t be categorized, it spans more than one genre. Take The 1975, once of the rock/Indie club are now producing some great Pop songs. With that in mind, let me tell you about Silver Wilson. This three piece from … Continue reading
Festival Review: Blissfields 2017
Blissfields 2017 6th – 8th July 2017 Words: Leander Hobbs Welcome to the stuff of dreams, hold onto your seats and prepare for something magical to happen. Blissfields festival is a little bit of wonder located somewhere between the unlikely towns of Basingstoke and Winchester. This year the theme was the Bizarre and like all … Continue reading
Festival Preview: Liverpool International Music Festival 2017
LIMF 2017 Words: Rebecca Worthington This weekend, the sensational Liverpool International Musical Festival returns to Sefton Park for a four-day celebration of musical heritage and cultural diversity. This year’s headliners, Gorgon City, Naughty Boy and Cast, are set to wow the masses. But, if it’s emerging, under-the-radar acts you’re after, we’ve selected five exciting … Continue reading
Just Listen: Catholic Action – Propaganda
Catholic Action Words: Gary Feeney We’ve been banging on about how good Catholic Action are for a long time now, so naturally we’re very excited indeed about their new single, Propaganda. Their first single since February’s Doing Well – one of best of songs the year so far, if you ask us – Propaganda is … Continue reading
Just Listen: Liam Gallagher – Chinatown
Liam Gallagher Words: Gary Lambert Woah! Is it the noughties again? Liam Gallagher has made a tune that sounds different, albeit in a comfortably familiar way. Chinatown sees Liam forget all about the steady paced anthems that his brother was and is able to churn out like a singalong factory. Instead we have hints of … Continue reading
Just Watch: Zola Jesus – Soak
Zola Jesus Words: Nick Jacques It’s been 4 years since Zola Jesus (aka Nika Roza Danilova) released new material. Her last outing was the album Taiga and now she is back with this sumptuous electro gothic-tinged monster from her forthcoming 6th album Okovi ( Slavic for shackles, yeah I know you were all dying to … Continue reading
EP Review: Baby Strange – Extended Play
Extended Play Released 14th July 2017 Words: Gary Feeney Given that Baby Strange’s debut album was only released in September last year and that they had a number of live dates in the following months, the announcement of a brand new single, Motormind, and a 6 track E.P. earlier in the year came as a … Continue reading
Festival Review: Bluedot 2017
Bluedot 2017 Words & Photos: Elena Katrina I’m not into science, or space, – my science teacher at school was mean and didn’t engage me in the slightest with the subject. I wasn’t really all that interested in Bluedot at first because of the large science aspect, however, it’s not all about science and so … Continue reading
Festival Review: Barn On The Farm 2017
Barn On The Farm 2017 Words & Photos: Elena Katrina Last year was the first year we went to Barn On The Farm and the moment I left I knew I would need to go back again for 2017 and my wish came true. As a tiny independent festival with a capacity of only 1500 … Continue reading
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