Just Listen: Natalie McCool – Cardiac Arrest
Natalie McCool Listen to Cardiac Arrest here: Natalie McCool follows up her early Summer track Oh Danger with a more stripped back and mellow sound with new single Cardiac Arrest. Natalie continues to provide us with effortless vocals, while the overall feel is minimalistic it does have a melody that drapes sumptuously around you, keeping … Continue reading
Just Watch: Blossoms – Charlemange
Blossoms Watch the video for Charlemange here: Blossoms follow up their massive track Blown Rose with new single Charlemange. This time they’re kicking things back up a little. It’s more like their earlier tracks; more hints at rock n roll without actually being rock n roll and this is how I prefer them to be. … Continue reading
Just Listen: Cape Cub – Keep Me In Mind
Cape Cub Listen to Keep Me In Mind here: On my initial, and subsequent listens, I very much felt like the beginning of Cape Cub’s new track Keep Me In Mind was reminiscent of Foals, and to be more specific, Spanish Sahara. Please note I said reminiscent. I am not saying it sounds the same … Continue reading
Album Review: Nothing But Thieves – Nothing But Thieves
Nothing But Thieves Released 16th October 2015 Words: Gary Lambert Buy this album. If I could get away with it those three words, that would have been my review of the eponymous debut album by Nothing But Thieves. It is not going to change your life, but it is going to improve your music library. … Continue reading
Just Listen: Island – Girl
Island Listen to Girl here: London-based ISLAND release their highly awaited new single Girl. A song about girls—whose beauty gains them everything they want but ironically is their underdoing, Girl blasts a sinister bassline and infectious chorus, intertwined with those euphoric guitar lines we have come to expect from the young new collective. It catches you unaware, … Continue reading
Just Listen: TEAR – Begging
TEAR Listen to Begging Here: Words: Julia Grantham Beautiful is the brilliantly seductive and decadent track Begging by Tear, London’s latest act to be released on Tim Burgess’ Ogenesis record label. The song opens with a heavy and brooding bass – almost like a hungry, instinctive animal growl. Vocals are wonderfully deep, passionate and recount a … Continue reading
Album Review: Editors – In Dream
In Dream Released 2nd October 2015 Words: Gary Lambert Musicians baffle me they really do. Why when gifted by the fortunes of DNA with talent and then be able to spend their lives using that natural talent do they then hide behind technology and effects? Take, for example, the wonderful British darkness of Tom Smith’s … Continue reading
Just Watch: Kid Wave – I’m Trying To Break Your Heart
Kid Wave Watch the video for I’m Trying To Break Your Heart here: Kid Wave have released the video for their latest single – I’m Trying To Break Your Heart – taken from their recently released debut album, Wonderlust. The track showcases the minimalist production that should go with a band having so many elements, it feels … Continue reading
Just Listen: Man Made – Bring Some
Man Made Listen to Bring Some here: Following a string of lauded single releases and thrilling UK tours across 2015, the rising Manchester-based 3-piece Man Made return this Autumn with a brand new 3-track EP Bring Some, a series of UK tour dates with Kid Wave and Johnny Marr, and news of their debut album set for release … Continue reading
Just Listen: JOAN – Jeepers Creepers
JOAN Listen to Jeepers Creepers here: Here at Popped Music we love giving love to the little guys as much love as our top favourite bands. JOAN is a wonderful example of a fun big-little NY indie band creating wholesome yet groovy tunes. Jeepers Creepers is as creepy as the title suggests, as in, it’s almost over … Continue reading
Just Listen: SKIES – Feel Like It
SKIES Listen to Feel Like It here: In Feel Like It, along with a carefully tailored production for a massive sound SKIES deliver honest lyrics which are tragic, passionate frustration perfectly communicated, they’re relate-able and don’t remove the song from the enormous anthemic feel it has – the whole track is incredibly stirring. Drawing comparison to the likes … Continue reading
Just Listen: IYES – Gone
IYES Listen to Gone here: Completely on trend yet still delivering a new electro feel on this dance-pop number, IYES give us their second single from their second EP, Part Two. Gone is an emotive track with a catchy beat underneath that can easily transport the listener to some underground club in Berlin without the The EP will … Continue reading
Just Listen: Beach Baby – Limousine
Beach Baby Listen to Limousine here: Limousine follows a tried-and-true recipe for a rock song but gives the listener something a bit different with those grunty bass lines, higher-fret surf guitar riffs and very soothing vocal harmonies. Funnily enough, these elements crash together magically into a short grunge tune that builds and builds and unceremoniously drops … Continue reading
Just Listen: Vaults – Overcome
Vaults Listen to Overcome here: Overcome is the newest single from one of Popped Music’s favourites, Vaults. As Usual the trio utilise the piano, glockenspiel/marimba instrument they’ve made thair sinature sound and well as Blythe’s soulful vocals which flick between full ballad style and gasps for the falsettos. Her voice is emotive and always absolutely stunning. It’s awesome … Continue reading
Just Listen: Alex Vargas – Giving Up The Ghost
Alex Vargas Listen to Giving Up The Ghost here: 2015 has been the year for the self-produced honey-voiced young man in his 20’s and Alex Vargas is no different, yet he is so different. Giving Up The Ghost is the latest single from the Danish lad who is selling out shows left-right and center here … Continue reading
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