Posted by popped music on March 2, 2015 · Leave a Comment
Amber Run Watch the video for Noah here: Those of you familiar with Amber Run will know that Noah has already been released but this is the all new sparkly 2015 version that will feature on their forthcoming debut album. The album, 5PM, has been announced for release on April 27th. The single Noah precedes … Continue reading →
Posted by popped music on March 1, 2015 · 1 Comment
Blossoms February 22nd, The Kazimier, Liverpool Words: Gary Lambert A soaking Sunday night is not the most exciting time to go to a gig, but nevertheless Blossoms were in town and aiming to entertain, so there was really only one place to be. The Kazimier is a great little venue. Wooden and compact and slightly … Continue reading →
Posted by popped music on March 1, 2015 · Leave a Comment
The Sherlocks Watch the video for Escapade here: Sheffield’s The Sherlocks are the new kids on the block filling an Arctic Monkeys sized gap and doing it pretty well too with their indie rock n roll fuelled Escapade, out now. Find The Sherlocks on Facebook. LIVE 13/02/15 The Green Room DARLINGTON 20/02/15 Soundcontrol MANCHESTER 27/02/15 … Continue reading →
Posted by popped music on March 1, 2015 · Leave a Comment
LSA Listen to and download Lovers Brawl here: Four piece LSA (Love Stays Alive) recorded this version of Lovers Brawl live in one go in a studio “outside of London” and are letting you all grab it for free. The guys recently supported The Maccabees at their intimate show at the Sheffield Leadmill. Find LSA … Continue reading →
Posted by popped music on March 1, 2015 · 1 Comment
Max And The Moon Listen to Modern Love here: Can I take you back in time with me? asks California’s Max and The Moon in their upbeat pop song Modern Love. Yes is my answer! This is great tale of how love use to be rather “young and fickle love” of modern times. The track … Continue reading →
Posted by popped music on February 27, 2015 · Leave a Comment
Hygge Listen to Ladybird here: This is the first track to ever surface from Birmingham collaborative project Hygge. The project features various ex members of Kastella who have had a bit of a reshuffle and splintered off into various new guises and projects. Hygge is one of these such projects. Vocals are wrapped around a … Continue reading →
Posted by popped music on February 27, 2015 · Leave a Comment
I Am Harlequin Listen to Kill The Night here: Get your Friday Disco Dancing outfits and shoes a ready for this glittering Disco infused pop track from I Am Harlequin. Kill The Night is a weekend pop anthem if ever there was one. It’s a call to arms and I’m along for the ride. Take … Continue reading →
Posted by popped music on February 27, 2015 · Leave a Comment
Doll Circus Listen to Top Of The Hill here: New from North Wales are Doll Circus. A band who are proud to wear their indie garage influences proudly on their sleeve. Just take a listen to their slow romp of a track Top Of The Hill to see just what I mean. The track is … Continue reading →
Posted by popped music on February 27, 2015 · Leave a Comment
Swiss Lips Listen to Books here: Swiss Lips are back with their stonking electronica with new single Books this week. It’s not really an uplifting anthem but there’s an angsty power and passion behind the vocals, backed by the driving electronic track. I do particularly like the lyric “when you’re alone you’re a river not … Continue reading →
Posted by popped music on February 27, 2015 · Leave a Comment
The Jacques Watch the video for Weekends here: Next up for your raucous indie rock a la Libertines is The Jacques. Their current single Weekend came out this week (23rd February 2015). It’s a bouncing throng of youth and sweat, though some of them only old enough to legally drink pop but play as though … Continue reading →
Posted by popped music on February 26, 2015 · Leave a Comment
Ghost Babes Compilation 1 Released 23rd February 2015 Words: Nick Jacques This “record” label is, to my knowledge, the first of its kind. The premise is a DIY cassette label based here in sunny London and its purpose is to promote new American bands whose influences trawl through various genres of rock music like surf, … Continue reading →
Posted by popped music on February 26, 2015 · Leave a Comment
Communion Watch the video for Holding On To You here: Bristol three piece Communion have just released their new single Holding On To You, it’s a dark and smouldering and the video was an instant hit with my eyes and ears. Find Communion on Facebook.
Posted by popped music on February 26, 2015 · Leave a Comment
Black Yaya Listen to Vigilante here: Taken from his forthcoming self titled debut album Black Yaya released his new single Vigilante. The album is due for release on March 2nd via City Slang. LIVE 04/03 – Rough Trade East (UK), London 12/03 Liège (BE), The Reflektor 20/03 Paris (FR), support Sleater-Kinney at La Cigale 31/03 … Continue reading →
Posted by popped music on February 25, 2015 · Leave a Comment
The Mispers Listen to Weekend here: The follow up to The Mispers‘ quite frankly brilliant single Shoulder is the equally brilliant Weekend. It’s another belter with lead vocals continuing to delight and surprise and a real warmth LIVE MARCH Mon 9th Nottingham Rock City* Tue 10th Southampton Guildhall* Wed 11th Norwich UEA* Thur 12th Bristol … Continue reading →
Posted by popped music on February 25, 2015 · Leave a Comment
Wonderful Humans Listen to Just What I Needed here: NYC based Wonderful Humans have this delightfully catchy little number called Just What I Needed and well it’s so damn catchy we needed you to all… well catch on too. Plus the track was mixed by one of our fave new finds Flor. Find Wonderful Humans … Continue reading →