Festival Review: Festevol 2016
Festevol 2016 1st May 2016, Liverpool Words: Elena Katrina Photos: Gaz Jones//Elena Katrina From the get go this festival was always going to be of interest, after all Liverpool promoter Evol is well known to us for putting on great shows featuring many of the bands we love. Gary went along last year, and this … Continue reading
Just Listen: Youngr – Out Of My System
Youngr Words: Eliza Laben London artist Youngr has released his debut single in the form of an electro pop song titled Out Of My System. Bursting with catchy, deep bass and soft, sing-along vocals, this track reflects on living life in the moment. Listening to this pulsating, pop sound instantly motivates you to get up … Continue reading
Just Listen: Baby Strange: Pure Evil
Baby Strange Words: Gary Feeney Introducing itself with a simple yet instantly recognisable guitar riff from singer/guitarist Johnny Madden, one which lurks menacingly in the background throughout (and which sparks crowd mayhem from the first note live), Pure Evil is propelled along by the thunderous drums and bass pairing of brothers Connaire and Aidan McCann as … Continue reading
Just Listen: Beach Baby – Lost Soul
Beach Baby Words: Georgia Evans Four piece, Beach Baby, originating from London continue to impress with their Brit-Pop, wavy beats with a hint of 1960’s American pop music. Lost Soul starts with dreamy vocals and melodies, with a differing sound to any other band I’ve heard recently. Lost Soul is a happy and also a … Continue reading
Video Premiere: The Roscoes – Skin
The Roscoes Having recently released their new double A Side single, (Skin//The Wall) The Roscoes are pleased to finally be able to share their video for Skin. And we’re delighted that they chose us to share it with first! The four piece have been out and about lately, playing shows both at home in Liverpool, as … Continue reading
Festival Preview: Smithdown Road Festival
Smithdown Road Festival 30th April – 2nd May 2016, Liverpool Smithdown Road Festival is FREE with £6 discount wristbands for discounts in bars/cafes during the festival available here. Keep updated: // Facebook // Twitter The organisers of Smithdown Road Festival, which is held in the Wavertree area of Liverpool describe their festival as “A coming … Continue reading
Festival Review: Threshold Festival 2016
Threshold Festival Words: Gary Lambert Photos: Fi Carroll There seemed to be a change in the air for the sixth annual Threshold Festival held in Liverpool’s uber cool Baltic Triangle area. Whilst previously this festival had felt more of a hipster village fete than a true option within festival season from speaking to people and … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Vryll Society – La Jetee
The Vryll Society Words: Georgia Evans The five piece psychedelic rock band from Liverpool, recently hit back with their latest single La Jetee. Released too just in time for their tour around the UK that ended this week. With their previous singles such as Air and Beautiful Faces, The Vryll Society have taken their own … Continue reading
Just Listen: Clay – Stay Calm!
Clay Words: Eliza Laben Yorkshire four piece band Clay intertwine guitar, drums and synth together with upbeat lyrics for their latest indie-pop track Stay Calm! They deliver an infectious pop anthem with funky melodies and fetching vocals that aim to please. And that it does. It exudes summer through every note and is an all … Continue reading
Video Exclusive: Matthew And The Atlas – Old Master (Lightship Session)
Matthew And The Atlas In the excitement leading up to the release of Matthew And The Atlas’ latest studio album, Temple, Matthew Hegarty and band set aside time to record a special version of album track Old Master for the Lightship Sessions. Old Master is another perfect example of Matthew’s quality of song writing, his … Continue reading
Just Listen: Of Empires – Baby Darlin’ Sugar
Of Empires Words: Eliza Laben Moody, soulful, rock and roll is the focus of this rock track. Brighton based rock band Of Empires present us with a catchy, clap-along drum beat supported by punchy, aggressive vocals, yet still with sing-along quality. All of this wrapped up in the one track – Baby Darlin’ Sugar. Find … Continue reading
Festival Review: Flying Vinyl – London
Flying Vinyl Hackney Shapes, 9th April 2016 Words: Lauren Grigor Flying Vinyl sure know how to put on a good show. The vinyl subscription service has had healthy growth in the last year, proving that vinyl is still alive and really doing more than just well. It was great to see the amount of people … Continue reading
Just Listen: Aquilo – Silhouette
Aquilo Words: Eliza Laben This dreamy electronic pop song comes in the form of Silhouette from Lancashire alternative pop duo Aquilo. Captivating, expressive vocals and subtle, melodic piano develops quickly into roaring percussion which forms this easy-listening, contemporary track. Find Aquilo on Facebook Listen to Silhouette here:
Album Review: She Drew The Gun – Memories Of The Future
Memories Of The Future Released 22nd April 2016 Words: Nick Jacques She Drew The Gun emerges in the form of Merseyside girl Louisa Roach and band. Louisa has been honing her craft for several years as a singer/songwriter has now come full circle with a band and released an exceptional debut album Memories Of The … Continue reading
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