Just Listen: Little Grim – All On Black
Little Grim – All On Black Words: Clare Hingley Fifteen seconds in and All On Black is already making you wonder what direction the song is heading. Joe Murphy’s subtle but sombre vocals play wonders with the guitar riffs and compliments the drum beats perfectly. I have to admit, I was pleasantly surprised the first … Continue reading
Just Listen: Amber Run – The Darkness Has A Voice
Amber Run – The Darkness Has A Voice Words: Clare Hingley Amber Run have just released the fourth single The Darkness Has A Voice from their impending album Philophobia and from the off this song has major Travis vibes with lead singer Joe Keogh resembling Fran Healy aswell as the overall melody. Keogh has previously … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Post Romantics – Ride
The Post Romantics – Ride Words: Amy Butcher Liverpool based 4-piece The Post Romantics are back and bigger than ever, packing a punch with hard-hitting new single Ride. Since first listening to debut single Call It Off I’ve been waiting for some fresh sounds from the quartet. My prayers have been answered! Beginning with an … Continue reading
Just Listen: Half Moon Run – Then Again
Half Moon Run – Then Again Words: Clare Hingley Half Moon Run are certainly back with a bang after sharing their latest single Then Again after being away from the music release scene since 2015. This four-piece from Canada’s Montreal have mixed it up with a string quartet which really sets of the single. Feels … Continue reading
Just Listen: Talkboy – All Works Out
Talkboy – All Works Out Words: Amy Butcher Guitar riffs similar to the likes of Stereophonics, sweet harmonious vocals, and addictive melodies, Talkboy are back with an absolute banger in their new single All Works Out. As someone quite new to this band, it’s safe to say they’ve got me hooked. It’s so refreshing when … Continue reading
Just Listen: Pizzagirl – ball’s gonna keep on rollin’
Pizzagirl – ball’s gonna keep on rollin’ Words: Sammy Sadler Stop what you’re doing! Pizzagirl has a shiny new track and oh my days it’s an 80’s disco dream. I’ve been following Liverpool’s Pizzagirl for what feels like ages now since I fell in love with his artistic soundscapes and DIY-pop so you best believe … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Brookes – Spaceship Rodeo
The Brookes – Spaceship Rodeo Words: Sammy Sadler You know when you hear a song for the first time and you instantly fall in love with it? It’s a cracking feeling isn’t it? Well, that’s exactly what happened when I first heard the new one from The Brookes so get ready for just under four … Continue reading
Just Listen: Flyte – White Roses
Flyte – White Roses Words: Clare Hingley White Roses is the first single of the year for Flyte and it possesses an extraordinary chilled melody from start to finish. With its poetic lyrics and romantic feels, you somehow find yourself swaying along without even realising. But deceptive of how this romantic scenario may be, you’re … Continue reading
Just Listen: The Clause – In My Element
The Clause – In My Element Words: Chloe Hyde Rising Birmingham Rock quartet The Clause prove they are completely, in fact, it in their element with their new single. In My Element boldly showcases the band’s passion for strong riffs and a tune which you can’t help but hum along to for endless days after … Continue reading
Just Listen: Sam Fender – Will We Talk?
Sam Fender – Will We Talk? Words: Amy Butcher It is no secret that we are one of the biggest fans, if not the biggest fan, of Sam Fender so when we heard a new single was being released we just had to listen straightaway. Taken from his debut album, Will We Talk? is another … Continue reading
Just Listen: Kashmere – Lucid
Kashmere – Lucid Words: Clare Hingley Stockport quartet Kashmere are back with a bang and they have come along way from their debut track in 2016 with Blow Your Mind. Furthermore, Lucid is the latest single from Joey, Freddie, Charlie and Andy that strikes with chilled vibes but with a twist of poppy melodies thrown in. … Continue reading
Just Listen: Skinny Living – Let Go
Skinny Living – Let Go Words: Nick Bewes Apparently we need to save guitar music from extinction! That’s what some have been saying. However in my experience, I don’t think we need to worry and just enjoy the the brilliant guitar music is released every week. Like this fine new single from Wakefield’s Skinny Living. … Continue reading
JUST LISTEN: The Modern Strangers – Magic Hour
The Modern Strangers – Modern Hour Words: Amy Butcher Now I have to admit before reviewing this song that I had never properly listened to The Modern Strangers and it’s safe to say they’ve got me hooked. Magic Hour takes you on an electronic, disco-pop journey and it’s a magic 3 minutes (see what I did … Continue reading
Just Listen: Talkboy – Wasting Time
Talkboy – Wasting Time Words: Nick Bewes The new single from Talkboy is really, really good. It’s a glorious slice of music.Harmonies on top of harmonies, I love it. The six-piece from Leeds have produced a single that stands from the current trend of punky vocals from the likes of the brilliant Idles and Fountaines … Continue reading
JUST LISTEN: Ten Eighty Trees – Casual Habits
Ten Eighty Trees – Casual Habits Words: Sammy Sadler It’s no secret that I love Ten Eighty Trees and I’ve adored their anthemic rock tunes since I first listened to them back in 2018. Bordering slightly on the emo elements that I first attracted me to bands like 30STM, Ten Eighty Trees have me reminiscing back to the … Continue reading
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