Just Watch: The Lapelles – Grab Life By
The Lapelles Words: Gary Feeney Following support slots with the View and Last Shadow Puppets, East Kilbride five-piece The Lapelles with their third single, Grab Life By, and it’s a song which highlights a growing confidence and maturity in the band’s music. Whilst retaining the snap and energy of its predecessors, Grab By Life, is … Continue reading
Just Listen: Psycho Comedy – One
Psycho Comedy Words: Georgia-Mae Blackman I’m falling in love with North West band Psycho Comedy; they instantly display their sounds of garage punk and rock into one big whirl-wind of a track. Their latest single, One, features catchy guitar riffs and a huge dollop of psych-rock. The explosion of noise really is something else, burst … Continue reading
Just Listen: Jordan Allen – Too Much Too Soon
Jordan Allan Words: Eliza Laben Manchester band Jordan Allen are bringing classic indie-rock from the of set with their new single Too Much Too Soon. Catchy, rock and roll filled guitar riffs and drum beats are laced with raw, raspy vocals of sing-along lyrics in this anthemic, indie track. With a similar sound to Of … Continue reading
Just Listen: Banners – Half Light
Banners Words: Georgia Evans British musician Banners presents his stunning track Half Light. It’s the latest from him, having gone from singing in choirs in Liverpool to being a fascinating singer-songwriter. With a fixating piano intro that contrasts with his crisp and fresh vocals you can hear the influence and inspiration by many artists including … Continue reading
Popped Playlist: #001
Popped Playlist #001 With more minutes of music coming in than hours available in the day to listen to and share there’s only one way forward. A collection of our favourite tracks that hit our ears each month. Some that have already featured on Popped and plenty that just we ran out of time for … Continue reading
Album Review: Deerhoof – The Magic
The Magic Released 24th June 2016 Words: Nick Jacques Formed in San Francisco in 1994, Deerhoof have undergone many nips and tucks both musically and band member wise to reach this stage of their careers. With 16 albums and counting – their creative streak is still alive and well; they’re like a well-oiled machine or … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Stone Roses – Beautiful Thing
The Stone Roses Words: Gary Lambert After the lukewarm reception to The Stone Roses’ All For One, the announcement they were dropping another track made me apprehensive. From the off things are different. This is a funky, dirty version of The Stone Roses lead by Ian Brown. This track could fit in his solo output, … Continue reading
Festival Review: Liverpool Sound City 2016
Liverpool Sound City 2016 Words: Elena Katrina Photos: Fi Carroll After last year’s move away from the city and along to Bramley-Moore Docks there was much to think about and much to feel excited about. As the year went on the prospect of another year at the docks slowly sunk in. It’s difficult sometimes to … Continue reading
Just Watch: Seramic – People Say (Mahogany Session)
Seramic So you want to know more about Seramic? Well it seems it’s supposed to be a secret. One I have already inadvertently blown on Instagram and Twitter but not going to repeat here. Either way it’s an absolute pleasure to share this Mahogany Session showcasing a vocal I adore, with its beautiful golden tone. … Continue reading
Just Listen: Fil Bo Riva – Like Eye Did
Fil Bo Riva There is something I find so aurally gratifying about a male vocal that has an intrinsic grit to it. But it’s how and when they use it that is what really makes my heat flutter. Fil Bo Riva manages to do both of these things in his latest track Like Eye Did. … Continue reading
Just Listen: Joy Atlas – Drop Your Sword
Joy Atlas Joy Atlas seem to be one of those bands who I can never remember who it is when I hear them, and that’s totally my fault and it’s really annoying. It’s annoying because I really love them and because every single time their melodies and lyrics become gigantic ear worms and I found … Continue reading
Just Listen: Annabel Jones – Happy
Annabel Jones The fabulous Annabel Jones returned recently with her latest track, Happy. You would be forgiven for thinking that, on the face of it, that this is a happy and upbeat song – but no. Annabel has a knack for making twisted and dark tracks which are somewhat sinister because of the ease of … Continue reading
Just Listen: Pink Milk – Detroit
Pink Milk Words: Georgia Evans Swedish stars, Pink Milk are influenced by bubblegum shoegaze infused sounds which they mix with, quite frankly, more than a hint of fuzz. Latest single Detroit starts off with a swift and simple beat and lengthy distorted guitar sounds with swirling magical melodies. When I first listened to Detroit, I … Continue reading
Just Listen: False Advertising – Give It Your Worst
False Advertising Words: Georgia Evans The garage punk three piece False Advertising make a come back with their latest single Give It Your Worst. It’s a gripping track which takes me on a very bumpy but fun ride around the bend. The gritty tune has noisy riffs, a catchy as hell hook and it all … Continue reading
Just Listen: Palace – Break The Silence
Palace Well well well, it has felt like a hell of a wait but Palace have finally done that of their latest single, Break The Silence and break it they have indeed. Who is this band? I mean yes of course it’s still Palace but they’ve had a rocket shoved up their backsides. This has … Continue reading
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