Roo Panes’ music flourishes with a deep, heartfelt sincerity. It’s the kind of self-expression that makes you see the world differently, vivid with colour and vast with opportunity, his musings paint a world full of promise and wonder. The singer has been touring the UK with Rae Morris for the past month, today see’s the tour come to […]
Author: Charlotte Holroyd
TRACK OF THE DAY: Luke Cusato – ‘Bodies’
Heartfelt and incandescent, the new release from Liverpool-based alt-pop mastro Luke Cusato is nothing short of remarkable. ‘Bodies’ reveals a young songwriter who is full of promise, most like the burgeoning feelings that fuel the track.
In Conversation with…LUCY ROSE
It’s a bold decision to change direction and move forward into new uncharted territory but this is something that Lucy Rose has done effortlessly on her sophomore album ‘Work It Out’. A confident and distinctly original work that reveals a vibrant and mature pop sensibility that we haven’t witnessed before from this young artist.
INTRODUCING: GILLBANKS
GILLBANKS are making delicious noise in the capital, the band are led by the tenacious but free spirited Sam Gillbanks and are gearing up to release their debut EP ‘Lend Me Your Skin’. A ferocious yet very melodic slice of indie rock.
TRACK OF THE DAY: Lucy Peach – ‘Be So Good’
Australian folk-pop singer Lucy Peach has unveiled a gorgeously sweet video for her new single ‘Be So Good’. The song is a proud declaration of love, lamenting how it feels to know you’ve found the one person that you want to share your life with.
EP REVIEW: Slow Riot – ‘Cathedral’
Limerick three-piece, Slow Riot, have been building all year to the release of their debut EP ‘Cathedral’ and with the date chalked out for 23rd October, the anticipation is setting in.
TRACK OF THE DAY: Svelte – ‘TIME (Put It All Together)’
The start of a new month, means new music from Bristol duo Svelte. ‘TIME (Put It All Together)’ is the fourth single to be lifted off the duo’s forthcoming debut album, due for release in July 2016.
SONG OF THE WEEK: Liu Bei – ‘Philip Seymour Hoffman’
Liu Bei astound with a touching ode to actor, Philip Seymour Hoffman. The panoramic track is the other half to the duo’s previous offering ‘Mind Over Matter’, completing the AA-Side release, which is out now.
TRACK OF THE DAY: Roo Panes – ‘Stay With Me’
There are many wonders to be experienced in the world around us: the beauty of the sun’s rays as it rises from the black of the night, the birds chirping in the trees, the leaves as they whistle in the wind. Roo Panes taps into these moments, he is influenced by nature, the world and […]
SONG OF THE WEEK: Billie Marten – ‘Bird’
Poised and ready to take on the world, this young songbird is nearing the release of a new EP titled ‘As Long As’, it will be her first major release on Chess Club Records and a giant step to greater things. The first track to be aired from the EP is the awe-inspiring piano ballad […]
In Conversation with…SLOW RIOT
Darkness seeps into the very core of Slow Riot’s sound, lyrics and visuals. It’s an outlet to express deeper meaning, troubled thoughts and feelings. Its in this beautiful disposition that we find the bands debut EP ‘Cathedral’, each track holds its own energy, its own guttural vindication, but it’s the bands venomous playing and instinctual charisma that really haunts. […]
ALBUM REVIEW: Broken Hands – ‘Turbulence’
The anticipation for Broken Hands debut album has been churning since the band revealed at the top of the year, the first taster of the record ‘Death Grip’. A turbulent four-to-the-floor groove machine. Since then, the band have further treated us to the mighty ‘Meteor’ and the stunning new single ‘Who Sent You’.
TRACK OF THE DAY: Cavalry – ‘Soak’
Cavalry are a band that always stun with their beautifully, powerful alt-folk and their new track ‘Soak’ is another jewel to their crown.
INTRODUCING: Martin Kelly
Berlin based singer/songwriter, Martin Kelly, is one half of the duo, Martin & James, but this year has seen Martin take to his own spotlight and begin a solo project.
EP REVIEW: ISLAND – ‘Girl’
London four-piece ISLAND are set to release their debut EP on 27th November. The first single to be lifted off the EP is the wondrous ‘Stargazer’. The remaining EP tracks that follow, shine brightly like beacons in the night, glowing with ambient tones and propelled by a heavenly but firm vocal.
WATCH: Paper Hawk – ‘Written in the Lines’ (Live)
Brighton based folk band, Paper Hawk, are back with a stunning new track titled ‘Written in the Lines’, taken from their forthcoming EP.
TRACK OF THE DAY: Lostboycrow – ‘Powers’
New from LA’s Lostboycrow is ‘Powers’. An elegant, soulful R&B power punch. It’s the first fruits from his collaboration with collective Sexy Electric.
In Conversation with…AS ELEPHANTS ARE
As Elephants Are make deep, heartfelt indie music but it’s the uplifting melodies and huge choruses that make the band impossible to resist. They are currently touring the UK with Young Kato, then straight after that they will be jetting off to Holland for their own headline tour, but they promise new music is on it’s […]
INTRODUCING: Inevitable Daydream
Kent based three-piece, Inevitable Daydream are making their formative steps into the world with their debut single ‘Brown Acid’. It’s a scuzzed-up barrage of rumbling bass and mind-tearing riffs.
In Conversation with…HEYROCCO
Heyrocco make music fun. Their angsty, grunge pop makes for the perfect soundtrack to a lazy Sunday or a wild night out. The band’s debut album ‘Teenage Movie Soundtrack’ came out earlier this year and has since seen them picking up plaudits from the NME and Clash.



















