Cheshire singer/songwriter, Liam McClair will be releasing his latest effort, the ‘Honey’ EP, on 28th July. The EP see’s the songwriter in top form. His growing musical prowess and want to experiment has seen an unprecedented turn in his music.
Author: Charlotte Holroyd
Editor, Creator and Founder of Bitter Sweet Symphonies. A lover of music and cinema, who's constantly attending gigs and in search of a great experience.
INTRODUCING: Kolo Tamam
I recently had the pleasure of being introduced to Kolo Tamam by the always delightful Sofar Sounds. Offering the intimate crowd a rare stripped backed performance with only two out of the six members present, equally the set proved as mesmerising and lyrically powerful as they are in full form.
EP REVIEW: Jacko Hooper – ‘For You’
Brighton singer/songwriter, Jacko Hooper has released his début EP ‘For You’, a collection of stunningly rich, acoustic folk songs that pull at the heartstrings and whisper intently to your soul.
In Conversation with…BROMHEADS
Bromheads ferocious brand of garage rock, not only has a bite that will leave you whimpering on the floor like a little child that’s afraid of the dark. But with the release of their new EP ‘Kerosene’ heads are about to roll clean off bodies. It’s sonically ruthless and that’s just how we like our rock, […]
WATCH: Money For Rope – ‘Ten Times’
You may be aware by now that we are big advocates of any music that’s coming out of Australia and we found the newest band to be added to that list. Although, they have recently relocated to London, but lets not let that spoil the Aussie vibes. When we first heard Melbourne sextet, Money For […]
WATCH: Dan Webb – ‘Coming Up Roses’
Melbourne virtuoso, Dan Webb, has been the name on everyone’s lips since the release of his stunning début record ‘Sandstorm’. In light of the success of his début record, he recently dropped the music video for his latest single ‘Coming Up Roses’.
In Conversation with…BIRD TO BEAST
Bird To Beast capture the very essence of what it means to be alive with their wistful tales of love, joy and togetherness. Woozy rhythms of psych-folk rest on a melodious bed of pop melodies that burst into life and haunt your very being, making it impossible not to get swept away by the music […]
WATCH: Twin Hidden – ‘Paper Unicorn’
Twin Hidden unveiled the music video for their latest single ‘Paper Unicorn’, taken from their début Make / Shift EP, yesterday and what a wonder it is. The video proves to be nothing less than a work of art.
In Conversation with…LUKE SITAL-SINGH
Luke’s striking honesty and defiant passion rouses the flows and rushes of emotion that we all feel at one time or another. His innate ability to capture a sentiment in its purest melodic and lyrical form makes his music so powerfully potent that you cannot help but be swept away by the tidal wave of […]
LISTEN: Lowpines – ‘Call Off The Hunt’
Ambient lo-fi whispers gracefully paint Lowpines new single, ‘Call Off The Hunt’ as something of real beauty. The track explores the fallout after the end of a relationship, it’s about accepting that it’s over and moving on.
INTRODUCING: CASS
Kent’s new musical export, Cass, are an exciting prospect. A band that are shaking the very musical foundations that they have built with the combination of melodic indie and a bit of spoken word, they are sure to get you moving in no time.
In Conversation with…TERMINAL GODS
Terminal Gods are the leather-clad outlaws that will leave you feverish and under their spell from the very first crack of the drum machine. They are bringers of dark dreams and devilishly infectious garage rock, you’ll never be the same again after listening to this band, one taste and you’ll be taken for life, and […]
In Conversation with…CHARLIE CUNNINGHAM
Rich textures of Latin and flamenco sounds engulf Cunningham’s music laying canvas bare for quiet reflection and introspection, pop hooks glisten with a sunny optimism. Cunningham is a wonder to watch live, I can say nothing else than it’s an experience, not just a guy playing a guitar, it’s truly something wonderful to behold.
INTRODUCING: FABLE
It is always nice to come across a new artist that has that little bit of panache and spark to the music they produce, this is very true of 19-year-old singer/songwriter Fable. Her début track ‘I Speak Words’ is a glorious rush of ferocious electronica soaring with synths, drum machine, guitars and vocal intensity.
WATCH: Run River North – ‘Excuses’
This California based sextet already have won over the hearts and minds of the American public. Now moving further afield, they have set their sights on the UK with the release of their infectious new single ‘Excuses’ it sure won’t take long for these indie rockers to win over the British public.
LISTEN: Pretty City – ‘Roll On’
Melbourne fuzz-rock trio Pretty City recently let loose their new single ‘Roll On’, a rollicking psych rocker that was made to be played at full volume.
EP REVIEW: dressmaker – ‘Glass’
London’s dressmaker will make your jaw drop as they proudly reel out the title track from their début EP ‘Glass’ and from that moment on let their hold just graze over you, don’t fight it just go with the flow.
WATCH: VYKTORIA – ‘The Hunt’ (feat. The Artist Taxi Driver)
Manchester newcomers VYKTORIA dropped their début single ‘The Hunt’, earlier this month. After playing their first gig in the city at the legendary Night and Day Cafe.
WATCH: Bird To Beast – ‘Catacombs’
Lancashire’s most delightful husband and wife duo, Bird to Beast, let loose the music video for new single ‘Catacombs’ just last week. ‘Catacombs’ is an enchanting foray that pulls at the heartstrings delicately strung together by a nostalgic love affair.
ALBUM REVIEW: The High Wire – ‘Found In Honey’
Alt-indie trio, The High Wire, take us on a journey through a colourful, dusky dreamworld of magic and wonder on forthcoming third record “Found In Honey” out 14th July. If you ever wondered what it would be like to fall down the rabbit hole with Alice and venture into Wonderland, then this is exactly it.