Just Listen: Two Door Cinema Club – Are We Ready (Wreck)
Two Door Cinema Club Words: Eliza Laben Social media went crazy at the announcement of Two Door Cinema Club’s new single Are You Ready? (Wreck), their first release since their 2013 Changing of the Seasons EP. It’s psychedelic, indie-pop with fast-paced guitar riffs, up-beat synths and complimentary vocals. The tracks builds up from soft, twinkling … 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 Listen: Drowners – Conversations With Myself
Drowners Words: Eliza Laben American-Welsh indie rock band Drowners have brought us their latest single Conversations With Myself which merges angry, pounding drum beats with fluttering guitar riffs and dark, grungy vocals to create this rock track. It’s a moody and slow-tempo, just like their older music and really sticks to their roots. It’s not … 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
Just Listen: Psycho Comedy – One
Psycho Comedy Words: Georgia-Mae Blackman I’m falling in love with North West band Psycho Comedy; they instantly display their sounds of garage punk and rock into one big whirl-wind of a track. Their latest single, One, features catchy guitar riffs and a huge dollop of psych-rock. The explosion of noise really is something else, burst … Continue reading
Just Listen: Fil Bo Riva – Like Eye Did
Fil Bo Riva There is something I find so aurally gratifying about a male vocal that has an intrinsic grit to it. But it’s how and when they use it that is what really makes my heat flutter. Fil Bo Riva manages to do both of these things in his latest track Like Eye Did. … Continue reading
Just Listen: Joy Atlas – Drop Your Sword
Joy Atlas Joy Atlas seem to be one of those bands who I can never remember who it is when I hear them, and that’s totally my fault and it’s really annoying. It’s annoying because I really love them and because every single time their melodies and lyrics become gigantic ear worms and I found … Continue reading
Just Listen: Annabel Jones – Happy
Annabel Jones The fabulous Annabel Jones returned recently with her latest track, Happy. You would be forgiven for thinking that, on the face of it, that this is a happy and upbeat song – but no. Annabel has a knack for making twisted and dark tracks which are somewhat sinister because of the ease of … Continue reading
Just Listen: Pink Milk – Detroit
Pink Milk Words: Georgia Evans Swedish stars, Pink Milk are influenced by bubblegum shoegaze infused sounds which they mix with, quite frankly, more than a hint of fuzz. Latest single Detroit starts off with a swift and simple beat and lengthy distorted guitar sounds with swirling magical melodies. When I first listened to Detroit, I … Continue reading
Just Listen: Palace – Break The Silence
Palace Well well well, it has felt like a hell of a wait but Palace have finally done that of their latest single, Break The Silence and break it they have indeed. Who is this band? I mean yes of course it’s still Palace but they’ve had a rocket shoved up their backsides. This has … Continue reading
Just Listen: Vynce – Taste
VYNCE Words: Eliza Laben 80’s influences like Echo and the Bunnymen create the new single Taste by Liverpool four-piece VYNCE. Bouncy and tropical indie with a psychedelic twist makes up this infectious track that you just can’t get enough of. Dance-along guitar solos and sing-along lyrics make for the perfect summer festival anthem. LIVE 24th … 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
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: Beach Baby – Lost Soul
Beach Baby Words: Georgia Evans Four piece, Beach Baby, originating from London continue to impress with their Brit-Pop, wavy beats with a hint of 1960’s American pop music. Lost Soul starts with dreamy vocals and melodies, with a differing sound to any other band I’ve heard recently. Lost Soul is a happy and also a … Continue reading
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