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: Charity Shop Pop – Dreaming (It’s A Nightmare)
Charity Shop Pop – Dreaming (It’s A Nightmare) Words: Chloe Hyde Upbeat, catchy, hopeful yet melancholic really are the words to describe Charity Shop Pop’s newest single Dreaming (It’s A Nightmare). It’s impossible to ignore the dance-inducing riffs, constantly contrasted with lyrics of post-breakup angst and heartbreak. The very relatability of this track is what … Continue reading
Just Listen: Revolvers – True Love
Revolvers – True Love Words: Meg Young Are you after a new song to add to your driving playlist? Well True Love, the first single from unsigned London based modern indie band Revolvers, is the perfect one to add. From the start, True Love certainly catches your ear when you first hear it. The band is … Continue reading
Just Listen: Kate Teague – In Our Element
Kate Teague – In Our Element Words: Lauren Mellor Kate Teague, from Oxford, Missippi, is relatively new to the indie music scene, having only just made her debut in 2018. With three singles in her repertoire, Teague brings us her latest song ‘In Our Element’. The track provides an honest reflection of a common miscommunication … Continue reading
Just Listen: Lucy Rose – Solo (w)
Lucy Rose – Solo Words: Rob Connor “Somethings missing when I’m solo” sings Lucy Rose on this stripped back second offering from the upcoming fourth album ‘No Words Left’, but anyone familiar with her work will know that nothing could be further from the truth. This melancholic reflective lullaby to a time that has now … Continue reading
Just Listen: Kidsmoke – Rising Sun
Kidsmoke – Rising Sun Words: Rob Connor 6 Seconds! I timed it. The sleepy ethereal opening of Kidsmokes’ ‘Rising Sun’ is 6 seconds, before it hits you with a gut punch of a guitar riff and sets off like a whippet straight out of the traps. That 6 seconds is the only respite you’ll get on … Continue reading
Just Listen: Saltwater Sun – The Wire
Saltwater Sun Words: Elena Katrina The return of Saltwater Sun feels long over due but oh so worth the wait. Newest single The Wire takes a look at hard hitting subjects without it sounding overly dark musically – though that bass line certainly has it’s place rooted there. Shimmery guitar riffs and swirls meet up … Continue reading
Just Listen: Baby Strange: Pure Evil
Baby Strange Words: Gary Feeney Introducing itself with a simple yet instantly recognisable guitar riff from singer/guitarist Johnny Madden, one which lurks menacingly in the background throughout (and which sparks crowd mayhem from the first note live), Pure Evil is propelled along by the thunderous drums and bass pairing of brothers Connaire and Aidan McCann as … Continue reading
Just Listen: Matthew And The Atlas – Temple
Matthew And The Atlas There’s such a beauty to the character of the vocal of Matt Hegarty that I think he could sing me anything, potentially even out of tune, and I’d still feel like I was being wrapped in velvet and sinking into a seat made of marshmallow. The musical landscape is somewhat a … Continue reading
Free Download: Glass Spells – Rebellion
Glass Spells My latest #SoundcloudStumble comes from California’s Glass Spells, with their forthcoming single Rebellion. It’s dark, edgy electro and packs a punky punch square between the eyes. Even better is they’re giving this track away for free – go grab it while you can! Find Glass Spells on Facebook Listen to and download Rebellion … 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
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