Just Listen: Fronteers – Idol
Fronteers From the very start of Fronteers’ current single Idol a huge wave of familiarity washed over me. No, I hadn’t heard this song before, but it’s flavour is undeniably mid 90s indie-rock. Dare I even use the Britpop word – that word which somehow has become a dirty word amongst some. Melody drips from … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Orielles – Jobin
The Orielles Words: Julia Grantham It’s hard to believe such an accomplished sound can emerge from a group so young and as such, is a fantastic example of shoegaze vocals at their best. Jobin by The Orielles is catchy, melodic and rich in harmonies. This track has a very laid back feel to it, inviting … Continue reading
Just Watch: VITAMIN – This Isn’t Love
VITAMIN Leeds band VITAMIN are hitting 2016 running with the release of their new single This Isn’t Love, timed perfectly for a near miss of V*&^nties Day. From the opening shots you just know that they’ve got it spot on for this video; 80s 80s 80s and it suits the sound of this down to … Continue reading
Just Listen: Dream Wife – Hey Heartbreker
Dream Wife Describing their sound as “pop”, Dream Wife announce their debut self-titled EP through Cannibal Hymns on Friday 11th March 2016. They also shared the lead single from said EP; Hey Heartbreaker. It’s not exactly what I have in mind as “pop” – it’s definitely rock n roll – it screams early days Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Le Tigre … Continue reading
Track Premiere: Brothers Water – Quick & Clean
Brothers Water Brothers Water’s newest track Quick & Clean is reminiscent of some of the best 80s alternative rock but with more of a pop sensibility, especially in the chorus. The track reminds me of a cross between White Lies, Joy Division and The Courteeners. It’s fast paced with a vocal delivery style which I … Continue reading
Interview: The Wombats
The Wombats Words: Gary Lambert Photos: Gaz Jones The highpoint in the Popped Music interviews for 2015 was undoubtedly the invitation we received to meet up with The Wombats prior to their sell-out gig at Liverpool’s Guild of Students. For The G’s it was an opportunity to meet up with a band we had grown … Continue reading
Album Review: Wild Nothing – Life Of Pause
Life Of Pause Released 19th February 2016 Words: Sion Ford Under the guise of Wild Nothing, Jake Tatum has earned himself a reputation as an innovator of sorts. Known for bringing a distinctively different sound to his songwriting, the production of Wild Nothing’s releases are of a quality that most people aspire to, and this … Continue reading
Just Listen: Lake Komo – Resurrect
Lake Komo Listen to Resurrect here: Lake Komo come whizzing around the corner with a track that’s both thumping and melodic with their new single Resurrect. Without shame it knocks on the door until you let it in; a real grower. LIVE 9th Feb – Java Lounge Live, Sheffield 10th Feb – Oporto, Leeds 11th … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Lumineers – Ophelia
The Lumineers The long awaited return of The Lumineers sees them come back with a short folky tale of love and woe in their new single Ophelia. There’s no distinct change of sound that suggests their new album will hold any surprises but you never do know. There’s a fantastic boogie woogie influenced piano part … Continue reading
Just Listen: Cinema – Move On
Cinema With it’s Bollywood infuse percussive opening, Birmingham’s Cinema instantly gain your attention on their new track Move On. It’s the chorus though that wins it for me – the falsetto in particular. There’s also the, dare I say it, donk-like note that chases throughout the track. It’s the boss, the one constant. I thought … Continue reading
Just Watch: Clean Cut Kid – Pick Me Up
Clean Cut Kid It’s been a fun ride watching Clean Cut Kid smashing it left right and centre. A pleasure to have been at their first live show in Liverpool (actually their every gig in Liverpool), watching them grow a bigger and bigger fan base. They follow up their last single, Runaway, with a new … Continue reading
Just Watch: Dazes – The Family
Dazes It’s been over a year since I last wrote about North London band Dazes and it’s no wonder I found something about their brand new video for The Family, so familiar. The band have been keeping a low profile by all accounts but now seemed poised to pounce with their powerfully psychedelic infused sound. … Continue reading
Just Watch: Eliza Shaddad – Wars
Eliza Shaddad Oh Eliza Eliza Eliza, one of my favourite tracks of 2015 now has a video meaning we get to share the song all over again. Eliza Shaddad’s magnificent track Wars made an instant and very big impact on me upon first listen last year, you can read how I felt back then here … Continue reading
Just Listen: John Joseph Brill – False Names
John Joseph Brill I’ve had the absolute pleasure of 5 minutes in this man’s company as well as seeing him live and hearing his debut track way ahead of ever getting it in my inbox from a PR company. John Joseph Brill has a voice that more than matches his stature and appearance: manly and … Continue reading
Just Listen: Catholic Action – L.U.V
Catholic Action Words: Gary Feeney It seems like Catholic Action have been playing in and around their native Glasgow for ages now, garnering a reputation as a must-see live act in a local scene that is as high in standard as it is in variety and depth. As such, it feels a little strange that … Continue reading
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