Just Listen: Fictonian – Little Blue Book
Fictonian Listen to Little Blue Book here: Fictonian has announced his new single will be Little Blue Book, to be released September 18th 2015 preceding his debut album, Desire Lines, out November 6th 2015. The album announcement coincides with Fictonian finally revealing his face after months of releasing incredible tracks under his mysterious moniker. … Continue reading
Album Review: Sleaford Mods – Key Markets
Key Markets Released July 24th 2015 Words: Gary Lambert A question to the reader, do you like capitalism, TOWIE and style over substance? If so, jog on now. Don’t even bother with the following album review. You might enjoy the clever yet simple beats and the weird shouting vocals, but you will not get the … Continue reading
Just Listen: Jimi Charles Moody – The Woman
Jimi Charles Moody Listen to The Woman here: Jimi Charles Moody returns after his last single The Other Man with new single The Woman.Another undeniably moody by name moody by nature track. With huge swathes of blues and soul that drips with every breath and beat. To add to it there’s a real bitterness … Continue reading
Album Review: De Lux – Generation
Generation Released23rd June 2015 Words: Nick Jacques Imagine Duran Duran and the Human League sipping cocktails and they’re being served by David Byrne (Talking Heads) and we’re some way to knowing where the LA duo De Lux are coming from. Generation is their second album and it’s arrived in fine fashion. Dripping with looping synths, … Continue reading
Just Listen: !!! (Chk Chk Chk) – Freedom! 15
!!! (Chk Chk Chk) Listen to Freedom! 15 here: I have found lately that there has been some serious changes in the way my mind processes music that it likes and dislikes, you might have noticed, you might not have. But I’m really starting to enjoy more than a little Disco and Funk and well … Continue reading
Just Listen: Jingo – Ghost In The Machine
Jingo Listen to Ghost In The Machine here: The beauty of this song is in the deconstruction of its title; ‘The Ghost’ being represented by the vocals, and ‘The Machine’ portrayed by the music. I can’t remember the last time I heard a piece of music that opened with an Acappella voice of such ethereal … Continue reading
Festival Review: Festevol Part 1
Festevol Part 1 The Kazimier August 1st 2015 Words and photos: Gary Lambert Opening up in the rain soaked Kazimier Garden was the young talent that is local singer-songwriter Sophie Anderson. Despite telling the crowd that she was performing none of the music with her eyes open due to being able to see them all … Continue reading
Album Review: The Maccabees – Marks To Prove It
Marks To Prove It Released August 3rd 2015 Words: Jimmy Gallagher Since Colour It In some four albums ago, Brighton’s The Maccabees have not rushed but eased their name into the consciousness of the UK’s indie/guitar mainstream. Fortunately for them, and for us, they have not had to endure the media overkill suffered by so … Continue reading
Video Premiere: Young Tide – NSFW
Young Tide The first time I heard NSFW by Young Tide I had to stop and check what I was listening to. They’re so much like early Everything Everything and I know I have already said this when we posted the track but it’s still there and it’s still one of the reasons I love … Continue reading
Live Review: Fictonian – London
Fictonian St Pancras Old Church London, 16th July 2015 Words: Lauren Grigor Fictonian opens to a great reception from the crowd, yet seems a little withdrawn. The venue could be a tricky one as there are church pews where people are sitting relaxed and arm in arm. The energy is chilled out and him and … Continue reading
Video Exclusive: Anieshi Pearl – Lifeless
Anieshi Pearl Hailing from Northampton Anieshi Pearl is a singer songwriter with more than just an ability to pen a pretty tune. Her latest offering, Lifeless, presents a dark world with haunting vocals that transcend the depths and give life to the shadows. The video, for which she has kindly offered us the exclusive for, … Continue reading
Just Listen: Foals – Mountain At My Gates
Foals Listen to Mountain At My Gates here: Foals have announced their new single is to be Mountain At My Gates. The single is taken from the band’s forthcoming new album, What Went Down, which is out on 28th August 2015. Mountain At My Gates sees Foals once again revisit a little of their rocker … Continue reading
Just Listen: D.I.D – Fast Food
D.I.D Listen to Fast Food here: I get a little bit hooked on D.I.D it must be said, their last track Hotel, has become an absolute staple in my playlist diet. There’s just something they manage to bring to the table that sets something in me on fire. I think it’s the little drops of … Continue reading
Just Listen: XYLO – Afterlife [Explicit]
XYLO Listen to Afterlife here: Afterlife is the new single from XYLO and it’s a pretty dark affair. It’s a song that takes a look at how the portrayal of beauty and how we feel like we can’t be loved unless we look a certain way or unless we are celebrities. It is, on the … Continue reading
Just Listen: Slow Turismo – I Sit Down As Soon As I Get Up
Slow Turismo Listen to I Sit Down As Soon As I Get Up here: This is a real slow burner of a track but it’s packed with so many musical components that make me happy that I don’t mind that I had to give it those few extra listens to really let it sink in. … Continue reading
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