Hearing a debut track from a new artist is the most revelatory of all. Just one song can spark a never-ending love affair with an artist, it’s the introductory hello, the first impression. A debut track can have an immeasurable pull on an artist’s career, and upon the first listen to Londoner Bryde’s atmosphere-building entrance, we were […]
Dublin-based songwriter Maria Kelly will take you on a journey. It may be an all too familiar tale of heartbreak, but it’s her gentle touch and remarkable ability to turn a personal story into one that’s universally identifiable, that is truly what sets her apart from being just another girl with a broken heart and […]
Roo Panes recently revealed the second track to be lifted from his sophomore record, Paperweights. ‘The Original’ speaks of going back to your roots and stripping away the façade that we sometimes paint ourselves in. To ultimately, find some kind of solace within ourselves.
Civil Twilight are a band of brothers, they have a bond that is unbreakable, which in part, is what makes their music so incredibly transcendent. It defies constructions – soaring and billowing to vast, lofty heights.
When looking towards a new year, there are many things to be excited about. New possibilities, new opportunities and most of all, the new music that will come our way. The following artists and bands that make up this list, I truly believe will accomplish great things in the coming year. So be ready…
New York’s ASTR comprises of Zoe Anna on vocals and Adam Pallin on production duties, and they make sweet, noirish electro-R&B bangers. With the release of their highly anticipated debut EP ‘Homecoming’ earlier this year, they are ready to take the world’s dance floors by storm.
Over the past year, LA’s Lostboycrow has been continually churning out stunning R&B-led alt-pop, now he’s back with a new cut entitled ‘Love Won’t Sleep’, and it’s the latest jewel to his crown. Taken off his forthcoming debut EP ‘Sigh For Me’ out 11th January, it signifies a slight change of pace for the singer but this […]
So it’s that time of year again. As we wrap up another year, we start to look back at all the memories we’ve made, all the things we’ve done, all the things we still have yet to achieve. All the good, all the bad. But I think it’s safe to say, 2015 has been a […]
Stumbling upon London four-piece SHARK DENTIST is not advised if you’re distinctively afraid of noise. This band are openly wild and furiously content about it. Take latest single ‘Cut Myself Shaving’ for example, a riotous punk-fuelled three and a bit minutes of clattering sludge. It’s feral, it’s vicious and it’s totally intoxicating.
Aussie songstress Kita Alexander is winning hearts all around the globe right now, with her easy listening sound. It’s perfectly crafted pop that oozes sophistication. She’s recently released her debut EP titled ‘Like You Want To’ – from the wistful, breezy sweetness of the title track to the funky chilled disco prowess of ‘Wild Heart’, […]
Passionate, bold and heart-baringly honest. It’s these qualities that make the music of Liverpool native BANNERS a true and conquering force. After his previous successes with past singles ‘Shine A Light’ and ‘Ghosts’ earlier in the year, comes a brand new jewel to his crown – ‘Start A Riot’.
Life can get hard sometimes. There are days when we all just want to get away from the pressures that build up. We search for an escape route, some place that will make us feel comforted, to free our minds or to just simply relax. Music is my way of escapism. Music is a shared […]
From the first hit of snaps and claps to it’s slow building groove, ‘Five Minutes’ is pop at its best. Hook-filled, dynamic and alluring. This is HER – the French duo that have captured the world’s attention off the back of two stunning singles. These suavely dressed gentlemen are hot property.
2015 has been full of surprises. From Ryan Adam’s cover album of Taylor Swift’s critically acclaimed 1989, to Kayne’s headline slot at Glastonbury and the re-emergence of Adele. Right the way to Justin Bieber’s blonde haired return to the airwaves and a new Coldplay album, it’s been an eventful 12 months that’s for sure.
Aussie six-piece Fairchild set about to make our lives that little bit more interesting with their sprawling synth-led rock. They set the ears ablaze, all the while the feet are groovin’.
London band ISLAND have a way with capturing emotion at it’s most vulnerable and poetic, leaving their listeners powerlessly under their spell. With the release of debut EP ‘Girl’ still ripe enough to taste, the band’s unfurling melodies and musical charm are set to ignite the whole nation in glorious wonderment.
The Canterbury five-piece Broken Hands have taken psychedelica and riff-heavy rock, mixed it in a melting pot with distortion and fuzz, and turned it into something quite visceral and wholly satisfying. The band’s debut album ‘Turbulence’ was released earlier this year. Where a visit to the airport by the band’s frontman, sparked the basis for the […]
Richard Walters continues to impress us with his band Liu Bei, but his solo work was completely unknown to us before we heard his latest understated masterpiece ‘July Bones’. A song inspired by American author T.C Boyle’s novel ‘Drop City’.
When the opportunity arose to grab a chat with The Duke Spirit, we took it with both hands. After hearing new single ‘Blue and Yellow Light’ on rotation on BBC 6Music for the past few weeks, it was a no-brainer. The band’s new album ‘KIN’ will be released in the new year and it signifies a new […]
We love Kent bands, that is a fact. The South East has become a hub for creativity, nurturing and sustaining a growing music scene that is incredibly exciting. One of the bands that are really tearing it up right now are Sittingbourne’s Indoor Pets, with the recent release of their ‘Luge Lessons’ EP, the band […]