Album Review: Tame Impala – Currents

Currents Released  20th July 2015 Words: Nick Jacques My aim of this review is to try and not be too bias as I am a bit of big fan of the psych genius, ozzy brain child that is Kevin Parker. From when I first heard Innerspeaker, their debut album, no one had really heard of … Continue reading

Just Listen: April Towers – A Little Bit Of Fear

April Towers Listen to A Little Bit  Of Fear here: Sprinkling the equivalent of musical hundreds and thousands all over the place is April Towers with their new single, A Little Bit Of Fear.  The twinkling electro gives this track a lightness that is perfect for it’s August 28th release date. The Nottingham duo continue … Continue reading

Just Watch: Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats – S.O.B

Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats Watch the video for S.O.B here: Well it’s not even 10.30am right now and I’m already feeling like I could well do with a drink and this here video and song sure as hell isn’t helping that feeling. This though is a video that is completely perfect for this … Continue reading

Live Review: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – Manchester

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club The Albert Hall, Manchester, June 29th 2015 I hadn’t considered the fact that it would still be daylight outside when BRMC took to the stage in The Albert Hall. This is possibly because on the whole I’m not used to attending gigs at venues that are framed by such beautifully large … Continue reading

Album Review: Frankie & The Heartstrings – Decency

Decency Released 6th July 2015 Words: Gary Feeney After achieving moderate chart success with their 2011 debut album Hunger, Sunderland band Frankie & The Heartstrings disappeared in to relative obscurity despite the release of sophomore offering The Days That Ran Away in 2013. Since then, they’ve focussed their efforts on their Pop Recs record shop … Continue reading

Just Watch: Ryn Weaver – OctaHate

Ryn Weaver Watch the video for OctaHate here: There should be no denying it – Ryn Weaver has it all sewn up. OctaHate is another perfect piece of art-pop and it’s doused in RnB vibes. It also kind of seems to have some weird affect on my hips, whereby they just go off shaking all … Continue reading

Just Listen: Hooton Tennis Club – P.O.W.E.R.F.U.L. P.I.E.R.R.E

Hooton Tennis Club Listen to P.O.W.E.R.F.U.L. P.I.E.R.R.E here: P.O.W.E.R.F.U.L. P.I.E.R.R.E is so reminiscent of so much of the crazy lo-fi that was around in the background of the late 90s while Britpop stole the show. Really it’s a load of nonsense (of the good sort), but that’s exactly why we love it. Hooton Tennis Club … Continue reading

Just Watch: ALMA – To The Stars (Live Session)

ALMA Watch the video for To The Stars (Live Session at Hillside  Studios) here: It takes an awful lot for a track like this to capture my heart, I get sent so many and so many just don’t do it for me, until ALMA came along with this perfect piece of ambient and ethereal music … Continue reading

Just Listen: Frances – When It Comes To Us

Frances Listen to When It Comes To Us here: Frances’ new single, When It Comes To Us, takes a slight deviation from her usual piano based ballad and it’s a perfect change of direction for her. Working along side London electronic trio Ritual, this track has more of an edge to it for her.  It … Continue reading

Just Watch: The Prodigy – Get Your Fight On

The Prodigy Watch the video for Get Your Fight On here: Keeping to form The Prodigy’s new single Get Your Fight On has enough killer electro to drop kick you in the stomach. Their video demonstrates that the guys are still as off the wall, and clearly shows that when it comes to their live … Continue reading

Interview: Killaflaw

Killaflaw Words: Gary Lambert Photos: Gaz Jones Modern music gets me down a lot of the time. Often I am left feeling that music is all about the style and pretence rather than the feeling of the heart and the beat. I hope I am not the only one feeling like this. If not, then … Continue reading

Album Review: Lucy Rose – Work It Out

Work It Out Released 6th July 2015 Words: Julia Grantham Work it Out is the second album from British singer-songwriter Lucy Rose. Starting her career as a backing singer, and from humble beginnings writing her songs on the family piano, Rose has made friends with Bombay Bicycle Club, collaborated with producer Rich Cooper (Mumford & … Continue reading

LIVE REVIEW: The Charlatans – Manchester

The Charlatans Summer In The City, Castlefield Bowl, Manchester, 4th July 2015 Words: Julia Grantham Photos: Sakura   Tucked away in a quiet corner of the city, amid passing trains, railway arches and The Manchester Ship Canal, lies a rather unsuspecting gig venue. Playing host to a series of gigs this year as part of … Continue reading

Album Review: Forrest – Soluna

Soluna Released July 16th 2015 Words: Julia Grantham Soluna is the debut album from Welsh four-piece Forrest, a band with a small but loyal following. This LP is sure to be well received by fans. Immediately obvious from just a few seconds into their opening track, is the post-rock and grunge influence in their music; … Continue reading

Just Listen: Stonefield – Golden Dreams

Stonefield Listen to Golden Dreams here: So I’ll be honest, I’ve never heard of this Australian band of awesomeness before. This is 100% a #SoundcloudStumble and it’s one of the best ones yet. Female fronted rock n roll done as it should be; big and brash and not to mention plenty of shimmering psychedelic guitar … Continue reading

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