Festival Review: X&Y – Part 1
X&Y 9th-10th June 2016, Liverpool Words: Gary Lambert Photos: Fi Carroll Sefton Park in south Liverpool, of a summer’s evening, produces a fine depiction of the suburban area. The park is bustling with clean energy. There are joggers, cyclists, people clad in Lycra for purposes beyond comprehension and dog walkers with a few too many … Continue reading
Just Listen: Barns Courtney – Hands
Barns Courtney Words: Eliza Laben Listening to Barns Courtney’s new single Hands I instantly got country vibes. His vocals have a raspy, grit that are so reminiscent of it, yet paired with pounding drums, the track exudes rock’n’roll from start to finish. It’s toe-tapping, head-nodding goodness that makes for a unique sound that, although this … Continue reading
Just Watch: The Lapelles – Grab Life By
The Lapelles Words: Gary Feeney Following support slots with the View and Last Shadow Puppets, East Kilbride five-piece The Lapelles with their third single, Grab Life By, and it’s a song which highlights a growing confidence and maturity in the band’s music. Whilst retaining the snap and energy of its predecessors, Grab By Life, is … Continue reading
Album Review: Deerhoof – The Magic
The Magic Released 24th June 2016 Words: Nick Jacques Formed in San Francisco in 1994, Deerhoof have undergone many nips and tucks both musically and band member wise to reach this stage of their careers. With 16 albums and counting – their creative streak is still alive and well; they’re like a well-oiled machine or … Continue reading
Album Review: FURS – Just Kids
Just Kids Released 13th May 2016 Words: Siôn Ford Just Kids is the debut album from London up and comers FURS, a ten track record that – if nothing else – shows a potential in a new band, and that’s always something to be excited about. Having only been released two weeks ago, the band … Continue reading
EP Review: Otherkin – The New Vice
The New Vice Released 17th June 2016 Words: Gary Feeney Following hot on the heels of their debut 201 E.P, Dublin quarter Otherkin are back with their second such release, The New Vice. I really enjoyed the previous EP (which you can read about on Popped here) and since then, a bit of a buzz … Continue reading
Live Review: Communion New Faces Tour – London
Communion New Faces Tour St Stephen’s Church, London, 27th April 2016 Words: Claire Healey As the evening sun streamed in through the stained glass windows, the ethereal atmospherics of St Stephen’s Church provided the perfect setting for yet another glorious adulation of new music. Sounding most at home in this gospel-toned atmosphere, ex-choir boy Matt … Continue reading
Festival Review: Festevol 2016
Festevol 2016 1st May 2016, Liverpool Words: Elena Katrina Photos: Gaz Jones//Elena Katrina From the get go this festival was always going to be of interest, after all Liverpool promoter Evol is well known to us for putting on great shows featuring many of the bands we love. Gary went along last year, and this … Continue reading
Just Listen: Youngr – Out Of My System
Youngr Words: Eliza Laben London artist Youngr has released his debut single in the form of an electro pop song titled Out Of My System. Bursting with catchy, deep bass and soft, sing-along vocals, this track reflects on living life in the moment. Listening to this pulsating, pop sound instantly motivates you to get up … Continue reading
Album Review: The Lumineers – Cleopatra
Cleopatra Released 8th April 2016 Words: Elena Katrina It’s been such a long wait since Denver’s The Lumineers stormed in and stole my heart (and that of many others) with their massive ear worm of a tune and actually only their debut single proper – Ho Hey. For some this would have been the time … Continue reading
Festival Review: Flying Vinyl – London
Flying Vinyl Hackney Shapes, 9th April 2016 Words: Lauren Grigor Flying Vinyl sure know how to put on a good show. The vinyl subscription service has had healthy growth in the last year, proving that vinyl is still alive and really doing more than just well. It was great to see the amount of people … Continue reading
Just Listen: Aquilo – Silhouette
Aquilo Words: Eliza Laben This dreamy electronic pop song comes in the form of Silhouette from Lancashire alternative pop duo Aquilo. Captivating, expressive vocals and subtle, melodic piano develops quickly into roaring percussion which forms this easy-listening, contemporary track. Find Aquilo on Facebook Listen to Silhouette here:
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
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