Just Watch: Amber Run – Haze
Amber Run After a period of relative quietness, in terms of new releases, Amber Run have returned with something which takes a total departure from their usual sound. Haze still compounds their stunning vocals to create a feeling which is so deep that I’m not sure if it’s the words, the sentiment or the emotion … Continue reading
Live Review: John Joseph Brill – Liverpool
John Joseph Brill Scandinavian Church, Liverpool, 8th April 2016 Words: Gary Lambert It was Ladies Day in Liverpool, which, if you have ever read the Daily Mail is the day which proves northerners are oiks, but if you have ever been to Liverpool on that day it proves to be one of the most exciting, … Continue reading
Interview: Eliza Shaddad
Eliza Shaddad Words: Elena Katrina Photos: Sam Rowlands The last time I saw Eliza Shaddad was in the Summer of 2015, on stage in Liverpool’s Arts Club for I Love Live Event’s X&Y festival where she was simply spell-bounding. Since then there’s been some Twitter chatter between us and several fantastic new releases all leading … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Insomniac Project – Vacillation
The Insomniac Project Words: Gary Feeney It seems that there’s another good new band appearing in Glasgow at every turn these days, with latest on the impressive conveyor belt being electro 6-piece The Insomniac Project. I only caught the tail-end of their support set with Crash Club last week, but that brief glimpse was enough … Continue reading
Festival Preview: Threshold 2016 – Weekend
Threshold Six 1st-3rd April 2016 Tickets for Threshold Six are on sale Online now £20 for a full weekend until 3pm Friday 1st then from the on site Box Office Keep updated: Website // Facebook // Twitter Threshold Festival, now in it’s 6th glorious year, is a collaborative approach to a festival – with many … Continue reading
Just Listen: Cavalry – Everything
Cavalry No sooner has the ink dried on a record contract with independent label Fierce Panda do Cavalry share their new single Everything. It’s a steady track with waves of sound that ripple throughout, there’s a sprinkling of shimmering guitar that catches the light and the whole thing is grounded with sultry steady vocals. The … Continue reading
Just Listen: Black Honey – All My Pride
Black Honey Black Honey are the *ahem* pride of Brighton and these beauties can do no wrong as far as my ears are concerned. Brand new track All My Pride provides punchy melodies and a snarling vocal you wouldn’t think possible from “butter wouldn’t melt” vocalist Izzy. Until, that is, she pics up a mic, … Continue reading
Just Listen: Acrylic – Awake
Acrylic Words: Georgia Evans From the start of Awake I was instantly enveloped with catchy guitar riffs and a steady drum beat which I found myself moving my head to without realising. All of that and that was only ten seconds in. The vocalist of Acrylic has a strong sturdy style to his voice. His … Continue reading
Just Listen: BOA – Right Place Right Time
BOA Words: Georgia Evans BOA’s current single Right Place Right Time has the most magical aura to it, it also has the most summery vibes, which contrast with the beautiful mellow vocals and its calming lyrics – something that this song has that makes me very interested to see what the future holds for BOA … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Roscoes – Skin/The Wall
The Roscoes Liverpool based band The Roscoes have been working really solidly since the middle of last year – they’ve been writing, recording and laying this shit down so hard that even having one of The Vaccines (drummer Pete Robertson) couldn’t fight the urge to get involved as their latest producer. The result has been … Continue reading
Just Listen: Kids At Midnight – Silence
Kids At Midnight Words: Georgia Evans When I first listened to Silence, the latest track by singer/producer Kids At Midnight, I found that it had a mixed sound of two very popular artists; Marina and The Diamonds and the haunting vocals of Lana Del Rey. The vocals are dreamy but also can reach a very … Continue reading
Album Review: Man Made – TV Broke My Brain
TV Broke My Brain Released April 15th 2016 Words: Gary Feeney Hailing (mostly) from Manchester, three-piece band Man Made have been building a solid reputation for themselves as a live act over the last few years. With a number of prestigious festival and support slots already under their belts they prepare for the release of … Continue reading
Just Listen: Band Of Skulls – Killer
Band Of Skulls Listen to Killer here: It’s so about time that Band Of Skulls came back and kicked our sorry selves into touch, and they’ve done exactly that with new single Killer. The track has an eerie undertone which builds to a rip roaring chorus. They’re a band that never stray too far from … Continue reading
Album Review: Sunset Sons – Very Rarely Say Die
Interview: Sunset SonsVery Rarely Say Die Released 1st April 2016 Words: Nick Jacques With sold out shows coming up in Exeter, Manchester and London, Sunset Sons are certainly not here to play games, and shows sold out ahead of this release too. On the strength of this evidence there is plenty for Sunset Sons to … Continue reading
Just Listen: Natalie McCool – Fortress
Natalie McCool One of my favourites makes a much welcome return with new track Fortress. Based in the North West, Natalie McCool has been busy plotting and planning and working hard on new material. A stark and stylish version of a warm and vibrant live track – gives a new feeling and atmosphere to this … Continue reading
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