Album Review: Black Foxxes – I’m Not Well
I’m Not Well Released 19th August 2016 Words: Gary Lambert Welcome to The School of Black Foxxes. First year is a study in American rock 1991-2010 in the form of debut album I’m Not Well. Whilst this three piece are from Exeter in the sleepy south-west of England, their musical sound is very much from … Continue reading
Just Watch: Sloes – Young
Sloes Words: Elena Katrina Sloes have gone and done it. They have caught me off guard, with super sharp harmonies and a track which keeps my heart pounding just that little bit faster with the racing and ever soaring pace. Just when I thought I couldn’t love it any more they almost kill me off … Continue reading
Just Listen: Jack Garratt – BYSKB v2v2 (demo)
Jack Garratt Words: Lauren Grigor One of my absolute faves, Jack Garratt, can he do no wrong? Following his massive debut album Phase earlier this year, numerous UK/EU tours and playing the biggest festivals this summer, BYSKB v2v2 (demo) is the Jack Garratt I signed up for; fantastic flawless production, a modern electronic sampling style that feels graceful … Continue reading
Album Review: All Tvvins – IIVV
IIVV Released on 19th August 2016 Words: Gary Lambert With the exception of The Strypes, my record collection has been somewhat devoid of music from Ireland over the last few years. Whilst you associate Irish music with the traditional guitar sound, this album gets as far from that as possible. From the opening xylophonic summery … Continue reading
Album Review: Natalie McCool – The Great Unknown
The Great Unknown Released 9th September 2016 Words: Elena Katrina I was already in love with Natalie’s vocal and her songwriting style long before I got to meet her. Watching the way she has developed as an artist over the past two years has been an eye opener. Having spent some time with her too … Continue reading
Just Listen: Mystery Jets – The World is Overtaking Me
Mystery Jets Words: Gary Lambert If you are a fan of the art form that is the music video, then this Just Listen is not for you.The accompanying video on VEVO is basically a screensaver showing the curve of the earth,happily hinting at The Curve of the Earth the new album from Mystery Jets. We … Continue reading
Playlist Winner Q&A: Saltwater Sun
Saltwater Sun Playlist 001 Winner Popped recently started a monthly playlist where by you, the music fan, gets to pick your fave of a 10 track playlist we compile. The first ever winner of this was the delectable Saltwater Sun. They won with their track Now Or Never and now as a treat, all … Continue reading
Just Listen: Krrum – Still Love
Krrum Words: Lauren Grigor If you haven’t heard of Krrum yet, you need to drop everything and follow this Producer/singer/hero from Leeds. Still Love is the latest in a few releases that have been generating some serious interest, not just in the twitter sphere but in clubs and house parties. Krrum has a knack for … Continue reading
Just Listen: Tsar B – Swim
Tsar B Words: Lauren Grigor Sometimes the female pop world can feel saturated with women writing/performing songs according to what their label or demographic dictates. If music is considered sexy it might be because of blatantly crass lyrics or because it features gyrating bodies for men’s entertainment. And then there is Belgium’s Tsar B with Swim. I have … Continue reading
Just Listen: Fond of Rudy – The Line
Fond Of Rudy Words: James Booton An upbeat, well-toned riff lies as the basis of the new single,The Line, from Fond Of Rudy and the energy of the band, along with their clear love music displayed in the track’s melodies is infectious. Originating from Brighton, the four piece have made a name for themselves over … Continue reading
Just Listen: Coast Modern – The Way it Was
Coast Modern Words: Lauren Grigor Since Coast Modern popped(!) up on our radar last year with the catchy Hollow Life, the LA low-key funky surf pop duo have evolved into a quirky brand of two funny guys, trying to navigate life and materialism in the most superficial city in the world with no money – just spirit and … Continue reading
Just Listen: Holy Holy – Darwinism
Holy Holy Words: James Booton After returning to the studio to release a new track less than year after their debut album, you could be forgiven for presuming Holy Holy had become greedy for success or perhaps that they were being pressured into new releases by their label. However, this is not the case. The … Continue reading
Album Review: New Moons Vol 6
New Moons Vol 6 Words: Gary Lambert The sixth volume of the New Moons compilation is being released. It is a mixture of genres filled with up-and-coming acts providing a wide variety. This is not going to be an album that you will stick on at a party, but it would be a great recommendation … Continue reading
Just Watch: Xam Volo – Down
Xam Volo Words: Gary Lambert When you think of the Liverpool music scene, it is only naturally that you think of guitar bands and cosmic weirdos. One man is changing that though. The most exciting young soul singer in the country, Xam Volo, is a major part thanks to LIPA. Xam’s latest release is the … Continue reading
Festival Preview: Green Man 2016
Green Man 2016 Words: Elena Katrina TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT Website Facebook Twitter Green Man festival has of course been on our radar for some time but we have never been. Roll on 2016 and we are thrilled to be heading to, what will be our first Welsh festival. With an enviable line up to … Continue reading
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