Interview: Gen and The Degenerates
Gen and The Degenerates Words and Photos by Gary Lambert Live photography by Aimee Asbury-Luck One of the biggest difficulties I have in doing the work I love with Popped Music is that some of the bands I want to talk about I have also worked closely with personally. It makes me worry that I … Continue reading
Just Listen: PELA – Reverie
PELA Reverie Words by Danni King Following on from single South Of in June, electronic duo PELA (Hannah Coombes and Olly Shelton) have released their newest track, Reverie. Reverie offers a more upbeat sound, with a catchy rhythm taking hold from the start. The entire track glimmers with summer melodies, accompanied by Hannah’s clear, soothing vocals. Her vocals take … Continue reading
Just Watch: Maisie Peters – Sad Girl Summer
Maisie Peters Sad Girl Summer Words by Ashleigh O’Neill In response to her 2019 EP release Maisie Peters has returned with what I would say is her best track as of yet. The title of Maisie’s latest single, Sad Girl Summer, suggests her usual emotional ballad style track that will tug on your heart strings, … Continue reading
Just Listen: Marie White – Blue Jumper
Marie White Blue Jumper Written by Danni King Singer-songwriter Marie White has released her latest single Blue Jumper and it’s easy to see why her talent is consistently celebrated. After all, she did win Glastonbury’s Emerging Talent contest in 2019. Blue Jumper delves into feelings and raw emotion; a love ballad which would resonate with just about … Continue reading
Just Listen: Red Rum Club – Eleanor
Red Rum Club Eleanor Words by Gary Lambert For their latest single, Eleanor, the Scouse-sextant Red Rum Club have put the mariachi rock n roll to one side and have created an uplifting, bright piece of guitar pop music. It took me a good few listens to let Eleanor get into my good books such … Continue reading
Just Listen: VALA – Only One
VALA Only One Words by Amy Butcher I’ve been a fan of VALA for some time now, their sixties-infused dream pop never fails to brighten your day and put a smile on your face when listening; their newest single ‘Only One’ is no exception. The first time I heard this funky number was when they released … Continue reading
EP Review: Tom Swan – The Silver Lining EP
Tom Swan The Silver Lining EP Words by Julia Grantham We are very excited to bring you the very first release from underground artist Tom Swan. Having recorded the tracks in the depths of his solitary studio accommodation during lockdown, the EP is enigmatic and yet the music transparent and peaceful. The air of solidarity … Continue reading
Just Listen: Fontaines DC – A Hero’s Death
Fontaines DC A Hero’s Death Words by Gary Lambert Fontaines DC pretty much came in as the champion in the 2019 Album of the Year contests with the overwhelming love for Dogrel; and it shows how much creativity and desire is flowing in the band that they have already announced their second album and launched … Continue reading
Quarantine Questions: Zuzu
Zuzu Quarantine Questions Additional words and photos by Gary Lambert One of the benefits of Quarantine has been that acts who would normally be in rehearsals, the studio or on tour have been able to open their homes to the world and live stream everything from gigs and chats to pub quizzes, make up tutorials, … Continue reading
Just Listen: Walt Disco – Cut Your Hair
Walt Disco Cut Your Hair Words by Gary Lambert Okay, something wonderfully strange has happened in Glasgow. The decadent delinquents who form Walt Disco have managed to not pierce the space-time continuum, but take it and fold it origami-style to produce something brilliant. This is the only way I can think of that has allowed … Continue reading
Quarantine Questions: Andrew Cushin
Andrew Cushin Quarantine Questions Additional words and photos by Gary Lambert Sometimes it takes a few gigs for you to get a few for an band or artist, but in the case of Andrew Cushin it took seconds of the only time I’ve so far been able to watch him perform to make me think … Continue reading
Just Listen: Rory Wynne – Roses
Rory Wynne Roses Words by Gary Lambert When I read in advance of listening to a tune that the solo artist performing has written the song, performed all of the music, produced and mixed the record I expect the sound that subsequently follows to be positively lo-fi. I do not expect Rory Wynne’s Roses. If … Continue reading
Quarantine Questions: Berries
Berries Quarantine Questions Additional words by Gary Lambert Berries are undoubtedly one of our most loved bands at Popped Music. Their punchy rock bangers (available here) are regularly coming out of my speakers at home, and their name has appeared several times on the bills we’ve put on. 1. How are you doing? Holly – … Continue reading
Just Listen: Dream Wife – Hasta La Vista
Dream Wife Hasta La Vista Words by Gary Lambert In my terribly over-inflated opinion, Dream Wife are quite possibly the best band on earth. In fact, I love this band so much that it feels me with the fear every time a release is announced. Is this going to reach my expectations? Are other people … Continue reading
EP Review: Talk Show – These People
Talk Show These People Words by Amy Butcher As a lover of all things live music, I tend to decide if I love a band when seeing them perform live rather than listening to their latest single. This was the case when I first discovered Talk Show supporting Spector last November. They have made a name … Continue reading
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