Just Listen: Beach Baby – UR
Beach Baby Words: Georgia- Mae Blackman Opening with chiming and crisp guitar lines, Beach Baby present us with their latest single U R. As you might expect from a band with the word beach in their name, it exudes summer feels. It’s bouncy and retro, with a hint of 80’s, which is what I love … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Pearl Harts – Go Hard
The Pearl Harts Words: Eliza Laben I have a love for girl rock bands unlike any other. There is something about grungy, female vocals that intrigues me and The Pearl Harts have and do just that. Their new single Go Hard is no frills, just pure grunge with heavy guitar riffs and rowdy vocals, as … Continue reading
Festival Review: X&Y – Part 1
X&Y 9th-10th June 2016, Liverpool Words: Gary Lambert Photos: Fi Carroll Sefton Park in south Liverpool, of a summer’s evening, produces a fine depiction of the suburban area. The park is bustling with clean energy. There are joggers, cyclists, people clad in Lycra for purposes beyond comprehension and dog walkers with a few too many … Continue reading
Just Listen: Two Door Cinema Club – Are We Ready (Wreck)
Two Door Cinema Club Words: Eliza Laben Social media went crazy at the announcement of Two Door Cinema Club’s new single Are You Ready? (Wreck), their first release since their 2013 Changing of the Seasons EP. It’s psychedelic, indie-pop with fast-paced guitar riffs, up-beat synths and complimentary vocals. The tracks builds up from soft, twinkling … Continue reading
Just Listen: Barns Courtney – Hands
Barns Courtney Words: Eliza Laben Listening to Barns Courtney’s new single Hands I instantly got country vibes. His vocals have a raspy, grit that are so reminiscent of it, yet paired with pounding drums, the track exudes rock’n’roll from start to finish. It’s toe-tapping, head-nodding goodness that makes for a unique sound that, although this … Continue reading
Just Listen: White Room – Think Too Much
White Room Words: Georgia-Mae Evans Psychedelic group White Room recently released their new single Think Too Much, instantly bringing joy to my ears with their perfect 90’s influenced tune. Echoing vocals and the repetitiveness of the chorus makes it catchy. The band play rhythmic chords showing their hearty rock music which is influenced by iconic … Continue reading
Just Listen: Drowners – Conversations With Myself
Drowners Words: Eliza Laben American-Welsh indie rock band Drowners have brought us their latest single Conversations With Myself which merges angry, pounding drum beats with fluttering guitar riffs and dark, grungy vocals to create this rock track. It’s a moody and slow-tempo, just like their older music and really sticks to their roots. It’s not … Continue reading
Just Watch: The Lapelles – Grab Life By
The Lapelles Words: Gary Feeney Following support slots with the View and Last Shadow Puppets, East Kilbride five-piece The Lapelles with their third single, Grab Life By, and it’s a song which highlights a growing confidence and maturity in the band’s music. Whilst retaining the snap and energy of its predecessors, Grab By Life, is … Continue reading
Just Listen: Psycho Comedy – One
Psycho Comedy Words: Georgia-Mae Blackman I’m falling in love with North West band Psycho Comedy; they instantly display their sounds of garage punk and rock into one big whirl-wind of a track. Their latest single, One, features catchy guitar riffs and a huge dollop of psych-rock. The explosion of noise really is something else, burst … Continue reading
Just Listen: Jordan Allen – Too Much Too Soon
Jordan Allan Words: Eliza Laben Manchester band Jordan Allen are bringing classic indie-rock from the of set with their new single Too Much Too Soon. Catchy, rock and roll filled guitar riffs and drum beats are laced with raw, raspy vocals of sing-along lyrics in this anthemic, indie track. With a similar sound to Of … Continue reading
Just Listen: Banners – Half Light
Banners Words: Georgia Evans British musician Banners presents his stunning track Half Light. It’s the latest from him, having gone from singing in choirs in Liverpool to being a fascinating singer-songwriter. With a fixating piano intro that contrasts with his crisp and fresh vocals you can hear the influence and inspiration by many artists including … Continue reading
Popped Playlist: #001
Popped Playlist #001 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
Album Review: Deerhoof – The Magic
The Magic Released 24th June 2016 Words: Nick Jacques Formed in San Francisco in 1994, Deerhoof have undergone many nips and tucks both musically and band member wise to reach this stage of their careers. With 16 albums and counting – their creative streak is still alive and well; they’re like a well-oiled machine or … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Stone Roses – Beautiful Thing
The Stone Roses Words: Gary Lambert After the lukewarm reception to The Stone Roses’ All For One, the announcement they were dropping another track made me apprehensive. From the off things are different. This is a funky, dirty version of The Stone Roses lead by Ian Brown. This track could fit in his solo output, … Continue reading
Festival Review: Liverpool Sound City 2016
Liverpool Sound City 2016 Words: Elena Katrina Photos: Fi Carroll After last year’s move away from the city and along to Bramley-Moore Docks there was much to think about and much to feel excited about. As the year went on the prospect of another year at the docks slowly sunk in. It’s difficult sometimes to … Continue reading
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