EP Review: Blossoms – At Most A Kiss
At Most A Kiss Released 23rd February 2016 Words: Julia Grantham At Most A Kiss is the third EP to be released by up-and-coming Stockport five piece Blossoms. This band have been gathering momentum steadily for the last couple of years since forming in 2013, and started out supporting bands such as The Charlatans and … Continue reading
Live Review: Fickle Friends – Liverpool
Fickle Friends 16th February 2016, Studio 2, Liverpool Words & Photos: Elena Katrina Since the dreaded departure of The Kazimier, Parr Street’s Studio 2 has become a beacon of hope for new music, for touring bands and local bands looking to jump in on something great. This was the case for the Fickle Friends show, … Continue reading
Just Listen: Only Girl – Young Blood
Only Girl I have said this before but sometimes I hear a song and a story plays out in my mind, almost as though I can visualise an as yet unmake music video. This happens every time I listen to Only Girl’s latest track Young Blood. It’s a powerful track that blends crystal cut vocals, gospel … Continue reading
Just Listen: Annabel Jones – IOU
Annabel Jones Annabel Jones takes an musical, electronic sledgehammer approach to her latest track IOU. The chorus feels as hard hitting as the words being spat. The track doesn’t start off this way though, in fact the sweetness of the vocal and bitterness of the lyrics work spectacularly well in the versus as an eerie … Continue reading
Just Listen: Kenzie May – Never Find Another
Kenzie May Dripping with honest attitude and subtly soulful vocals comes Never Find Another by solo artist Kenzie May. The track skilfully masters the art of navigating the self confidence issues that people have when they lose someone; a friend, a lover. While musically ahw gives the listener a cross section of genres seamlessly dropped in … Continue reading
Just Listen: Model Aeroplanes – Something Like Heaven
Model Aeroplanes Hold on to your pants folks! Model Aeroplanes are going to try and get you to swing by the seat of them if you’re not careful, with their new track Something Like Heaven. It’s sweetly seductive with its fast tempo, wonderfully distinctive vocals and the unmistakable sound of a cow bell (which I … Continue reading
Just Listen: Cape Cub – Closer
Cape Cub Cape Cub returns in 2016 with his distinctive soulful vocal in latest single Closer. It’s the heartfelt delivery of the vocal along with the wording which makes this feel gut wrenchingly honest. The soft sensibility of the music at the start adds to the atmosphere when the bass drum kicks in it’s a steady … Continue reading
Just Listen: Girl Friend – Waste My Time
Girl Friend There’s most definitely a group of emerging bands right now who are hitting it right on the head with their 80s electro-pop vibes and Girl Friend are one of those bands. Stylishly synth heavy and pounding, with glorious layered vocals their new single, Waste My Time, basically makes it almost impossible for me … Continue reading
Just Listen: Colour – Nowhere
Colour With broken and disjointed electronics and shimmering guitar riffs comes the return of Wirral band Colour and their new track, Nowhere. The band remain consistent in their perfectly polished catchy electronic-pop with a vocal that that is sincere with a theatrical edge. An edge which lends perfectly with the bands intelligent lyrics and social … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Orielles – Jobin
The Orielles Words: Julia Grantham It’s hard to believe such an accomplished sound can emerge from a group so young and as such, is a fantastic example of shoegaze vocals at their best. Jobin by The Orielles is catchy, melodic and rich in harmonies. This track has a very laid back feel to it, inviting … Continue reading
Just Listen: Dream Wife – Hey Heartbreker
Dream Wife Describing their sound as “pop”, Dream Wife announce their debut self-titled EP through Cannibal Hymns on Friday 11th March 2016. They also shared the lead single from said EP; Hey Heartbreaker. It’s not exactly what I have in mind as “pop” – it’s definitely rock n roll – it screams early days Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Le Tigre … Continue reading
Album Review: Wild Nothing – Life Of Pause
Life Of Pause Released 19th February 2016 Words: Sion Ford Under the guise of Wild Nothing, Jake Tatum has earned himself a reputation as an innovator of sorts. Known for bringing a distinctively different sound to his songwriting, the production of Wild Nothing’s releases are of a quality that most people aspire to, and this … Continue reading
Just Listen: Lake Komo – Resurrect
Lake Komo Listen to Resurrect here: Lake Komo come whizzing around the corner with a track that’s both thumping and melodic with their new single Resurrect. Without shame it knocks on the door until you let it in; a real grower. LIVE 9th Feb – Java Lounge Live, Sheffield 10th Feb – Oporto, Leeds 11th … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Lumineers – Ophelia
The Lumineers The long awaited return of The Lumineers sees them come back with a short folky tale of love and woe in their new single Ophelia. There’s no distinct change of sound that suggests their new album will hold any surprises but you never do know. There’s a fantastic boogie woogie influenced piano part … Continue reading
Just Listen: Cinema – Move On
Cinema With it’s Bollywood infuse percussive opening, Birmingham’s Cinema instantly gain your attention on their new track Move On. It’s the chorus though that wins it for me – the falsetto in particular. There’s also the, dare I say it, donk-like note that chases throughout the track. It’s the boss, the one constant. I thought … Continue reading
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