Just Listen: The Amazons – Heart of Darkness
The Amazons Heart of Darkness Words by Gary Lambert Released as part of The Amazons’ Expanded Edition of Future Dust, Heart of Darkness is the sound of a rock band preparing for the days when arenas and stadiums welcome them with open arms. When you listen to Heart of Darkness, you might want to do … Continue reading
Just Listen: Bad Sounds – Permanent
Bad Sounds Permanent Words by Amy Butcher My first experience with Bad Sounds was a couple of years ago when their track ‘Are You High?’ came on shuffled by Spotify during my commute to work and I haven’t looked back since! As soon as I knew they were releasing their EP Escaping from a Violent Time, Vol. … Continue reading
Just Listen: Zuzu – Skin and Bone
Zuzu Skin and Bone Words by Gary Lambert Liverpool’s emo-pop princess Zuzu seems to be at it again with yet another wonderful pop song that combines the emotional nudity of one of my counselling sessions with the singalong fun of a kitchen disco. In comparison to her other output, on the first listen it seems … Continue reading
Just Listen: APRE – Your Heart’s Like A Jungle
APRE Your Heart’s Like a Jungle Words by Amy Butcher Do you ever find a band that you’re just dying to share with everyone you know? That was me the first time I heard APRE’s ‘Come Down’. They were unstoppable in 2019, and they’re just as unstoppable this year. Every track they release is equally as good … Continue reading
Just Listen: Eliza Shaddad – Same As You
Eliza Shaddad Same As You Words by Amy Butcher Having never listened to Eliza Shaddad before, upon hearing Same as You for the first time, I pondered why I had not listened to the London based dreamy rock artist. Following the release of her EP Sept – Dec, this track combines Shaddad’s soft soothing vocals, … Continue reading
Just Listen: Easy Life – Dead Celebrities
Easy Life Dead Celebrities Words by Amy Butcher When I first heard Easy Life we’re dropping an E.P. I couldn’t contain my excitement. Having loved their single ‘Earth’, I’d been itching for more intoxicatingly chill vibes I get when I listen to their music. ‘Dead Celebrities’ opens with static sound as singer Murray’s vocal and … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Kairos – Teetotal
The Kairos Teetotal Words by Gary Lambert In a passive aggressive world there are few things more politely damning of a band or a tune than when you say “well they sound a bit Oasis”. However, when I text someone to say “it sounds like an Oasis B-side circa 1994-97” then it’s a completely different … Continue reading
Just Listen: Lauran Hibberd – Bang Bang Bang
Lauran Hibberd Bang Bang Bang Words by Ashleigh O’Neill Indie pop queen Lauran Hibberd returns with her new anthemic single ‘Bang Bang Bang’. It is frantic, fun and catchy, much like her previous releases. The fast-paced drum beat and guitar-heavy verses over Lauran’s lively vocals creates a typical poppy sound, fitting in with the sound we … Continue reading
Just Listen: Vistas – Sucker
Vistas Sucker Words by Ashleigh O’Neill The Scottish trio, Vistas, have returned with the first single, Sucker, setting the sound for their long-awaited debut album which is set to be released later this year. The love song repeats about being ‘head over heels in love’ and ‘I’m a sucker, I’m fool and I’m in love’. The … Continue reading
Just Listen: Tom Grennan – This Is The Place
Tom Grennan This is the Place Words by Gary Lambert It took The Hollies just one look, but for me it was five seconds. Five seconds of Tom Grennan‘s vocal and I had to stop what I was doing and message my Popped-boss to reiterate a point she already knew. This is the Place needs … Continue reading
Just Listen: Stanleys – A Better Life
Stanleys A Better Life Words by Gary Lambert Stanleys are a band who must be drinking liquid confidence every time they go into the rehearsal room. Every time I see or hear the band it is like they have taken two steps forward when one would suffice. Their latest release, A Better Life, is a … Continue reading
Just Listen: October Drift –
October Drift Oh The Silence Words by Nicholas Jacques Touted for great things this year, October Drift emerge out of the new year slumber to deliver the new single, Oh The Silence, from their upcoming debut album Forever Whatever, due for release on 25th January 2020. On this evidence their sound is perched firmly in … Continue reading
Just Listen: DOLL – Dress Code
DOLL / Don’t Open Love Letters – Dress Code Words by Gary Lambert Stop! Take a deep breath. Take another one just to be sure. You are going to need to follow this routine every time you listen to Dress Code such is the intensity of the dark alt-pop groove. Opening with a fun synth … Continue reading
Just Listen: Pale Honey – Set Me Free
Pale Honey – Set Me Free Words: Clare Hingley Even the first note in this song makes you think you’ve gone back in time to the 1980s and dancing along to the likes of Walk Like An Egyptian by Bananrama. Gothenburg duo Nelly Daltrey and Tuva Lodmark make up Pale Honey. These ladies have released … Continue reading
Just Listen: MarthaGunn – Heaven
MarthaGunn – Heaven Words by Amy Butcher Ever since I saw MarthaGunn at Bushstock festival this summer, I’ve been obsessed with the way they bring together old school 70s rock and fresh, modern melodies to create a truly fantastic sound. When announcing their new single ‘Heaven’, I couldn’t wait to listen – it’s another groove … Continue reading
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