Just Listen: Gen and The Degenerates- Big Hit Single
Gen and The Degenerates – Big Hit SingleWords: Elena Katrina Signed to Marshall Records, Gen and The Degenerates return with their latest offering, “Big Hit Single“. Keeping to their punk rock roots the bass and drums are heavy, pounding and as expected steering you toward a loud clashing chorus. Then there is Gen, she shouts … Continue reading
Festival Review: No Play Festival 2023
Words: Elena Katrina No Play Festival -Liverpool – 5th August 2023Instagram Although you might not necessarily think of Popped Music as your go-to place for heavier sounds, but believe it or not there are some heavy bands who we absolutely adore and some of whom played at this year’s inaugural No Play Festival in Liverpool. … Continue reading
Album Review: The View – Exorcism Of Youth
The View – Exorcism of Youth – Released 18th August 2023Words: Elena Katrina I’ve sat on this new album by The View for a while, I just didn’t have time to write it up but now I’ve grabbed myself half an hour and I’m going to see what comes out as I re-listen and type … Continue reading
Just Listen: Life Aquatic – Brunch Mindset
Life Aquatic Band – Brunch Mindset Words: Elena Katrina I wonder if I could write a review how Life Aquatic Band have written “Brunch Mindset” – at least how I like to enjoy thinking they wrote it. In separate rooms with no idea of what anyone else writing it was thinking genre wise and yet … Continue reading
Festival Review: Deer Shed 2023
Words: Elena Katrina Deer Shed Festival – North Yorkshire – 28th-30th July 2023Instagram//Lineup//2024 TICKETS Now in its 13th year, Deer Shed made its return to its home in Baldersby Park, North Yorkshire. Not only a music festival but one that really and truly looks after everyone. I can really attest to this on a very … Continue reading
Just Listen: She’s In Parties – Summer Haze
She’s In Parties – Summer Haze Words: Elena Katrina There is something to be said for the understated, sometimes it becomes sublime and She’s In Parties’ “Summer Haze” about hits the nail on the head with that for me. It’s a song that is, on first listen, somewhat unassuming, but beware as therein lurks a … Continue reading
Festival Preview: No Play Festival 2023
Words: Elena Katrina No Play Festival -Liverpool – 5th August 2023Instagram//Tickets Liverpool’s No Play Festival is an absolute necessity in your Summer festival diary if you’re looking for pure adulterated no-nonsense hard rock music. Set across 3 stages in the, surely now iconic, Invisible Wind Factory. We here at Popped only really dip our toe … Continue reading
Album Review: Blur – The Ballad of Darren
Blur – The Ballad Of DarrenWords: Elena Katrina Time is short and so I’ve decided to give this whole album review lark a little shakeup – I’m only going to listen to this once and I’m going to type up my initial thoughts on just one listen. I may or may not go back over … Continue reading
Just Listen: Tash – Dead
Tash – DeadWords: Elena Katrina Like something from a modern horror movie, the last way single, “Dead“, by Tash (the musical project of Tara Nobel) has a haunting feel. Although it hardly creeps up on you, rather than smothers then bludgeons you. Tash’s vocals have more of a pop sensibility to their tone and the … Continue reading
Just Watch: FIZZ – High In Brighton
FIZZ – High In BrightonWords: Amy Butcher Hard launching their band with debut single “High In Brighton“, FIZZ are the new sugary indie pop quartet to watch in 2023. Best friends turned band mates, they are comprised of four singer song-writers: Orla Gartland, dodie, Greta Isaac & Martin Luke Brown. Individually, their sound & discography … Continue reading
Just Listen: Yonaka – Give Me My Halo
Yonaka – Give Me My Halo Words: Elena Katrina It feels like Yonaka have somehow provided the soundtrack to my life over the last 7 years or so. If I’m honest, now with two babies under 3 at home, I wouldn’t give up my sleep for just any band to listen to their latest release … Continue reading
Just Listen: Seramic – Ride or Die
Seramic – Ride or DieWords: Elena Katrina It’s been 4 years since Marcus Foster released any music, at least under his music project, Seramic. Summer 2023 finally sees the time for his new release, “Ride or Die“. Seramic and the world are ready and this slice of delicious pop comes jam-packed with musical reference points, … Continue reading
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