When you hear the words Leif Erikson, your mind may take you to the name of the Icelandic explorer. Well, Leif Erikson, the band, also explore within the depths of their alternative based music. The London-founded fivesome convey swayful, melodious synths and ambiguous lyrics, creating a deliverance of excitement and tranquillity combined.
Author: Emily Leonard
In Conversation With… ISLAND
Island are no strangers when it comes to touring and after recently finishing their first headline tour of America, the boys were soon to hit the road again. This time taking a trip around the UK, and for us this signified a visit to the rather impeccable live haunt of YES, in Manchester.
TRACK OF THE DAY: Gabrielle Aplin – ‘My Mistake’
‘My Mistake‘ is the first single to be released off the endearing singer-songwriter, Gabrielle Aplin’s impending third album which is set for release next year. After recently signing a global deal with AWAL, the deliverance of ‘My Mistake’ is the first through the new partnership between AWAL and Gabrielle’s own successful label – Never Fade […]
In Conversation with… CLUB KURU
The music of five-piece psychedelic indie band, Club Kuru, delivers mellifluous and melodic synths, creating vibes of enticing tranquillity with each song they play–and their performance on Friday the 2nd of November was no exception.
TRACK OF THE DAY: Seafret – ‘Monsters’
It was earlier this summer that alternative indie duo Seafret made their very welcome return, after a two year hiatus, with the exciting release of their upcoming EP’s taster track, Can’t Look Away. The Bridlington duo, consisting of Jack Sedman and Harry Draper, now share with us a second single and EP title track, ‘Monsters.’
LIVE REVIEW: ISLAND + Club Kuru at Bodega, Nottingham
The London-formed foursome are no strangers when it comes to performing live – preparatory to their biggest headline show to date, ISLAND jumped back in the tour van, taking in shows across Europe and the UK. Fortunately for us, we were able to catch them in the intimate and atmospheric venue that is, Nottingham’s Bodega.
LISTEN: Oliver Manning – ‘Unclean Seventeen’
Introducing Sheffield’s own homegrown talent, Oliver Manning. A man with a voice touched by the influence of Lou Reed, and his music, driven by skilled sweet-sounding guitar work, Manning successfully pulls off the perfect balance of deeply felt and profound music whilst retaining an upbeat ambiance throughout.
TRACK OF THE DAY: Amber Run – ‘The Weight’
After losing another founding member of the band recently, Nottingham-formed pop-rockers Amber Run haven’t call defeat, instead they look ahead with the exciting news of an upcoming EP release. The unveiling of the EP, titled The Assembly, will take place on May 11th and ahead of its release, the trio have given us the fortune […]
In Conversation with…HUDSON TAYLOR
After a long plane journey from Spain, I was lucky enough to grab a few moments with one half of Ireland’s finest pop/folk duo, Alfie of Hudson Taylor. To ask him a few questions about their return to music and what’s coming next, ahead of what proved to be a truly phenomenal night at Manchester’s […]
In Conversation with…CHILDCARE
2017 has seen alternative-pop group CHILDCARE release their debut EP ‘Made Simple,’ complete their first UK headline tour, and drop many delightful singles, including latest gem – ‘Put Down Your Pen’.
In Conversation with…GEORGIE
“I just want it touch people. I don’t care about money, I don’t care about fame, I just want my music to touch people” – GEORGIE
TRACK OF THE DAY: Georgie – ‘Hard Times’
Alongside supporting fellow Notts musician Jake Bugg on his upcoming European and UK tour, the whiskey-drinking rising star, Georgie has released her second single to date – ‘Hard Times’ – and we’ll assure you now, it is most definitely a stunningly penned and passionately delivered tune.
TRACK OF THE DAY: ISLAND – ‘Try’
After a summer of writing and recording, London-formed indie four-piece ISLAND welcome in first new material from their forthcoming debut album. In keeping with the band’s poetic style and well-versed emotive songwriting, ‘Try’ exudes an irresistibly hypnotic aura that fluxes throughout your mind, body, and soul.
WATCH: The Hubbards – ‘Body Confident’
Hull-born, Leeds-based band The Hubbards recently released a new single named ‘Body Confident’, and let me tell you, it’s a gooden.
TRACK OF THE DAY: Hudson Taylor – ‘Feel It Again’
Their debut album ‘Singing For Strangers’ was released back in 2015, now after a two-year wait in bated breath, Irish folk duo Hudson Taylor finally return. Calling on a selection of signature rousing tropes, new single ‘Feel It Again’ is an enchantingly tuneful awakening. Furthering the exuberance of new music is the announcement of a […]
In Conversation With…AMBER RUN
After the successful album release and UK tour Amber Run encountered earlier on in the year, the band don’t seem too eager to sit back and relax just yet. Recently treating us to the exciting news of another UK tour (starting in Bournemouth on 29th September) which will roll out into an extensive further spate […]
LISTEN: Wyldest – ‘Hitchhiker’
Their first EP ‘Dark Matter’ brought tantalising glimmers of promise, now approaching a year and a half since the release, the London-based trio Wyldest readily welcome presentation of their breathtaking new single ‘Hitchhiker’, a track taken from their self-produced second EP.
TRACK OF THE DAY: Meadowlark – ‘Body Lose’
Ahead of their UK tour and the release of their debut album ‘Postcards’ (due 30th June), Meadowlark confirm their latest single to be the enchantingly well-written ‘Body Lose’.
LISTEN: Liam McClair – ‘Fame’
Manchester’s Liam McClair recently released his remarkable new single ‘Fame’ – peaking at number four on iTunes’ singer/songwriter chart, it’s clear to see it was a hit with the kids.
LIVE REVIEW: ISLAND at Heaven, London
After recently supporting Amber Run on their UK tour and then Palace on their EU one, ISLAND have become accustomed to performing in front of large crowds. So walking into their biggest headline show to date, at London’s famed nightclub Heaven, there was a lot riding on the night to be a success. Selling the […]