Interview: Cupids
Cupids Words: Julia Grantham Photos: Bekka Bee Simpson Casually scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed one day, my attention was diverted away from my friends’ baby photos and teething updates by the breaking news that one of my favourite current bands Gramotones, had out-of-the-blue and seemingly overnight renamed themselves Cupids. Eager to find out more, I … Continue reading
Just Watch: Sundara Karma – Vivienne
Sandara Karma Watch the video for Vivienne here: Continuously raising the bar against not only their previous singles but to other indie bands too, Sundara Karma released the video for their new single Vivienne. The riffs are driving and the lyrics will no doubt be sung back by crowds which will be growing and growing … Continue reading
Album Review: Metric – Pagans In Vegas
Pagans In Vegas Released September 18th 2015 Words: Jimmy Gallagher This is the first of two records compiled from material provided by both singer Emily Haines and guitarist/synths James Shaw. Metric believe there to be enough output from their respective writing sessions to be able to achieve this aim successfully without compromising the end product. … Continue reading
Live Review: Black Honey – Liverpool
Black Honey 14th October 2015, Studio 2, Liverpool Words: Elena Katrina Photos: Gaz Jones It would be fair to say that from the first time I heard just the beginning of Black Honey’s debut single, Madonna, earlier this year I was I knew I was going to be a fan. I am a fan. We … Continue reading
Live Review: Nimmo – Liverpool
Nimmo The Shipping Forecast, Liverpool, 22nd September 2015 Words: Daryl Wafer There’s that old saying ‘two heads are better than one’ and in this case I agree. Except by this rule, two voices (Sarah Nimmo and Reva Gauntlette) are better than one. Sarah and Reva come together to form a melodic sound that makes you … Continue reading
Just Listen: Natalie McCool – Cardiac Arrest
Natalie McCool Listen to Cardiac Arrest here: Natalie McCool follows up her early Summer track Oh Danger with a more stripped back and mellow sound with new single Cardiac Arrest. Natalie continues to provide us with effortless vocals, while the overall feel is minimalistic it does have a melody that drapes sumptuously around you, keeping … Continue reading
Just Watch: Blossoms – Charlemange
Blossoms Watch the video for Charlemange here: Blossoms follow up their massive track Blown Rose with new single Charlemange. This time they’re kicking things back up a little. It’s more like their earlier tracks; more hints at rock n roll without actually being rock n roll and this is how I prefer them to be. … Continue reading
Just Listen: Cape Cub – Keep Me In Mind
Cape Cub Listen to Keep Me In Mind here: On my initial, and subsequent listens, I very much felt like the beginning of Cape Cub’s new track Keep Me In Mind was reminiscent of Foals, and to be more specific, Spanish Sahara. Please note I said reminiscent. I am not saying it sounds the same … Continue reading
Album Review: Nothing But Thieves – Nothing But Thieves
Nothing But Thieves Released 16th October 2015 Words: Gary Lambert Buy this album. If I could get away with it those three words, that would have been my review of the eponymous debut album by Nothing But Thieves. It is not going to change your life, but it is going to improve your music library. … Continue reading
Just Watch: The Maccabees – Marks To Prove It (Acoustic)
The Maccabees Watch the video for Marks To Prove It Acoustic here: Having recently released their latest alum, Marks To Prove It, The Maccabees have recorded this wonderful stripped back version of the title track. We love it so much we just wanted to share it!
Live Review: Paul Smith and The Intimations – Leeds
Paul Smith and The Intimations September 5th, The Brudenell, Leeds Words: Julia Grantham You hear people say “ I hate surprises” sometimes, and other times, some say the opposite. Tonight, as I left The Brudenell Social Club in Leeds, I decided that it really isn’t that simple for me; however I do love to be … Continue reading
Album Review: The Ordinary Boys – The Ordinary Boys
The Ordinary Boys Released 2nd October 2015 Words: Gary Feeney The Ordinary Boys, it’d be fair to say, have had something of a chequered past. Rising to fame back in 2004 with their excellent debut Over the Counter Culture, the band followed it up in style with Brassbound – two albums bustling with confident, swaggering … Continue reading
Just Listen: Katie And I – Bones
Katie And I Listen to Bones here: Katie And I release their new track Bones and it’s simply delicious. Admittedly not overly keen on the opening lyrics but once I moved past that what lurked was something to capture my heart. Sweet melodies that feel fluffy and warm, a bit like fresh candy-floss. There’s lots … Continue reading
Album Review: Broken Hands – Turbulence
Turbulence Released 9th October 2015 Words: Greg Arthur For the uninitiated, Broken Hands are a five piece rock outfit from Kent. Dedicated to the intimation of flight, their intense live shows have earned them a loyal following, and praise such as “like Ashcroft fronting Sabbath”, from the Head of Music at the now rebranded Radio … Continue reading
Live Review: Unknown Mortal Orchestra – London
Unknown Mortal Orchestra Shepard’s Bush Empire, London, 23rd September 2015 Words: Nick Jacques The anticipation for last night’s Unknown Mortal Orchestra gig at the empire could not have been any higher. After dazzling us with 3 albums full of mind-bending psychedelic pop with dollops of soulful indulgence – last night was the time for UMO … Continue reading
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