EP REVIEW: Saint Charles – Saint Charles
Saint Charles Words: Samantha Sadler William Jones, AKA Saint Charles, is very much someone you’re going to want to listen to if you haven’t heard him already. Formerly of Spectrals, Jones has released his first self-titled EP today on Fox Food Records and it’s four lush tracks packed with fuzzy vocals and nostalgic instrumentals. Opening … Continue reading
Just Listen: Saytr Play – Fragile
Saytr Play – Fragile Words: Elena Katrina It’s easy to see, well, hear, why Saytr Play are pulling in the numbers where fans are concerned when you listen to new single Fragile. Full of quirky musical and vocal moments and a chorus that demands to be sang. This reminds me of a time I really … Continue reading
Just Listen: Her’s – Under Wraps
Hers – Underwraps Words: Jenni Kickhefer One of my favourites, the DIY duo Her’s are back with a new single, ahead of their hotly anticipated debut album, ‘Invitation to Her’s’ set for release on 24th August. ‘Underwraps’ picks up where the previous compilation album ‘Songs of Her’s’ left off. Steering to the more chilled out … Continue reading
Just Listen: Mi Mye – Your Left Side
Mi Mye – Your Left Side Words: Samantha Sadler Wakefield/Leeds five-piece Mi Mye have just released their new single ‘Your Left Side’ and it’s stunningly tragic and gorgeous in equal measures. Originally a solo project from Scottish songwriter Jamie Lockhart, Mi Mye has now settled on a permanent line-up with Rob, Emily, Chad & Morgan … Continue reading
Just Listen: Psychedelic Porn Crumpets – Social Candy
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets – Social Candy Words: Nicholas Jacques So, here it is. I am writing a mini review about a band who have the nouns “porn” and “crumpet” in their band title. You can forgive those wandering eyes of yours, you are not reading a review on food porn but on a psych band … Continue reading
Just Listen: Cosmic Strip – Heavenly
Cosmic Strip – Heavenly Words: Samantha Sadler London outfit Cosmic Strip have unveiled their new single ‘Heavenly’ and it’s brimming with gorgeous shoegaze soundscapes combining lush synths and punchy guitar lines. Fronted and created by Camella Agabalyan, Cosmic Strip are a psychedelic dream with their addictive lyrics and soaring instrumentals. ‘Heavenly’ is the first peek … Continue reading
Just Listen: Sam Fender – Dead Boys
Sam Fender – Dead Boys Words: Samantha Sadler Newcastle’s very own heartthrob Sam Fender has been making waves on the music scene over the past year, having been named as one of BBC’s Sound of 2018 and racking up over 10,000 likes on his Facebook page. We’ve been a fan of him for ages, so … Continue reading
Just Listen: SPINN – Shallow
SPINN – Shallow Words: Luke Pettican Hooking you in instantly with an intriguing, suspenseful introduction, ‘Shallow’ proves to be one of the finest tracks that Liverpool four-piece SPINN has released thus far. This is an impressive achievement given the addictive, emotional energy of their breakout track ‘Notice Me’ and exuberant intensity of their track ‘Who … Continue reading
Just Listen: Pretty Vicious – Move
Pretty Vicious – Move Words: Gary Lambert Raw, angry, buzzsaw guitars are the catalyst to make Pretty Vicious move through this snapshot of punk rock. Move is so magnificently basic without sounding like it was recorded in a shed. I guarantee that this will get your pulse racing and maybe your teeth bared like a … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Americas – American Morning
American Morning – The Americas Words: Cat Lewis I was delighted to receive the 2nd single ‘American Morning’ from The Americas in my inbox. I have been eagerly awaiting this since their first single from their new EP “Guitar Music is Dead” was released last month. Once again the guys have smashed it and given … Continue reading
Guest Blogger: Nadia Nair
Nadia Nair Intro: Elena Katrina Crazy crazy crazy times… they certainly are reflecting. Mars is in retrograde, summer is burning and I am writing a blog post for the first time in my life. I’m not an influencer, but I am under the influence… lol no but I might be. I’ve just realised that’s such … Continue reading
Just Listen: Black Honey – Midnight
Black Honey – Midnight Words: Gary Lambert After three years of listening to and watching Black Honey, it’s easy to say that they are constantly improving with release after release without dropping a confusing dud. But I was not prepared for the step into the unknown which was to come with Midnight. We still have … Continue reading
Just Listen: The RPMs – Gotta Let Go
The RPMs – Gotta Let Go Words: Nick Jacques Hailing from Brighton, these upstarts serve up infectious pop-rock theatrics in spades. As The RPMs unveil their latest offering, Gotta Let Go, they have also managed to reel in more than 5 thousand followers on facebook along the way which is a pretty neat achievement. On … Continue reading
Festival Review: Kendal Calling 2018
Kendal Calling 2018 Words: Samantha Sadler Back again for the 13th year running, Kendal Calling once again totally smashed it out of the park for festival goers. The four-day music festival in the Lake District has been steadily growing year-on-year and as the crowds get bigger, the atmosphere gets better. I try to go to … Continue reading
Festival Preview: 110 Above 2018
110 Above 2018 Gopsall, Leicestershire, 25th August 2018 Words: Joe Cockburn Keep Up To Date: Website // Facebook // Twitter Growing a reputation as one of festival season’s best-kept secrets, 110 Above returns to Gopsall Hall Farm in the first week of August, sharing the sounds of some of the best new artists around in … Continue reading
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