Just Watch: Eryn Allen Kane – Slipping
Eryn Allen Kane Watch the video for Slipping here: Listen to Slipping here: Eryn Allen Kane might be a little different to what we usually post but there’s something totally spellbinding about her new single Slipping. Her vocal simply drips with soul and when she kicks in the passion totally rips through her voice and … Continue reading
Just Listen: Clean Cut Kid – Runaway
Clean Cut Kid Listen to Runaway here: Watch the video for Runaway here: With air raid-like synths at the start Clean Cut Kid instantly grab your attention with new single Runaway. Just as with Vitamin C, there are more delicious male/female harmonies from husband and wife Mike (lead vocals, guitar) and Evelyn (vocals and keyboards). … Continue reading
EP Review – Fine Print – Fine Print
Fine Print Released August 28th Words: Nick Jacques This is the debut self- titled EP from electronica duo Fine Print. Born out of a shared love for the underground scene in London and EDM, this duo have been causing somewhat of a stir since they streamed 2 of their tracks and managed to attract the … Continue reading
Album Review: Rhodes – Wishes
Wishes Released September 18th 2015 Well it’s been a good while since I got to write an album review for my own blog and when this little beauty landed on my desk, in actual physical format, I knew it was a sign. Write something substantial god-damn it and do it for someone who you’ve loved … Continue reading
Just Listen: Frances – Let It Out
Frances Listen to Let It Out here: With a vocal that is always instantly recognisable and due to Frances’ distinct tone she’s capturing hearts all over the place. New single Let It Go has been given some sort of pop production treatment – presumably to make it more radio 1 friendly or something and … Continue reading
Album Review: The Black Tambourines – Freedom
Freedom Released September 4th 2015 Words: Nick Jacques The Black Tambourines are part of the “Kernow Wave” (a term coined by NME) this is a scene which has emerged out of the sandy beaches of Falmouth, Cornwall which is also where TBT are from too. They play blissed out, scuzzy surf rock with underlining charm … Continue reading
Just Watch: Tei Shi – See Me
Tei Shi Watch the video for See Me here: The nearly 6 minute long music video for See Me from Tei Shi is not for those with a short attention span. This is a piece for those who truly appreciate the art that can come from something as simple as a music video. Tei Shi blends elements of … Continue reading
Just Listen: Deaths – Voices
Deaths Listen to Voices here: Deaths have delivered a haunting and thoughtful track in Voices, laced with light and steady percussion, dreamy vocals and even a few unexpected brass instruments. The song is melancholic in theme yet is strangely uplifting and very very chilled in tempo and melody. It is both atmospheric and incredibly compelling. … Continue reading
Just Watch: Night Flowers – Sleep
Night Flowers Watch the video for Sleep here: You may be forgiven if you think you have gone back in time to somewhere around the early 80s when you watch this because that’s pretty much exactly what they’re going for. The video is a perfect match for the colourful dreamy vibe from the sweet vocals … Continue reading
Just Listen: Varsity – Cult Of Personality
Varsity Listen to Cult Of Personality here: Chicago’s Varsity have released their new track Cult Of Personality and it somehow ended up in my inbox thanks to one of the band’s diligent searching – Thanks Pat! The band have dropped this mid-paced indie track which has somewhat of a DIY vibe about it, some dame … Continue reading
Just Watch: Elderbrook – Be There Soon
Elderbrook Watch the video for Be There Soon here: Be There Soon is taken from Elderbrook’s current Travel Slow EP (out this week 21st August 2015). He recently shared this wonderful animated video for the track and we had to share it because we can’t take our eyes off of it. It’s a great reflection … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Beach – Maybe?
The Beach Listen to Maybe? here: Maybe? allows The Beach to bring a little angst to his soulful and very palatable sounds. A construction that allows for an easy and comfortable listen but still brings an edge to this producer of perfect pop songs. The acoustic guitar is still his weapon of choice but there … Continue reading
Just Listen: Glowing Sun – Same Time
Glowing Sun Listen to Same Time here: Same Time by Glowing Sun is a perfect example that there can still be great results from simplicity. This is a tune with lyrics that gets into those niggly cracks that are in our minds during a relationship or break up. The song is professionally produced and doesn’t feel exaggerated or … Continue reading
Festival Preview: Leeds 2015
Leeds 2015 Our third year back at Leeds festival and as always we can’t wait. The festival offers us a chance to catch up with some bands we don’t usually go to see, some bands we’ve been writing about for ages and some we’ve never seen! As always the line up is looking strong and … Continue reading
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