Brighton rockers Grymm can be a behemoth of growling intent – riling and shaking with aplomb – then again the next minute, they turn around in gentle surrender, and what results is a beautiful reflection of the bipolar nature of their music. Take new single ‘OCD’ as the prime example, romantic tugs of guitar simper and tussle […]
SuperGlu are a promising band hailing from Manningtree in Essex. When the collective initially formed, only one of the four had actual ties to music, but like the stars aligning when the foursome came together it was a match made in heaven. SuperGlu combine the uplifting joy of Clean Cut Kid‘s indie pop with the raw punch […]
Caro, to a point, still remain quite anonymous in the eyes of their audience. The reason behind this lack of familiarity may not be out of shyness for the spotlight but simply because the trio still are in all terms considered, a newly formed band. But that’s not to say that the Leeds trio haven’t caused […]
Launching in January is Clue Records’ very own singles club – Clue Club. Singles clubs are not unfamiliar in the record business but the way that Clue are approaching their subscription service is. Rather than go a vinyl-only route, they decided modernity is the way and with each new monthly release comes a digital download […]
The great Northern city of Leeds has been enjoying a resurgance of late, the creative types that reside in the city have founded a new inspiring hub – a place to create, to breed new ways of thinking, to celebrate the arts and in doing so, have built a strong community where like-minded creatives thrive. […]
Mellowed-out songwriting and textured sophistication leads to a bright, complex listen complete with far-out breakdowns and psychedelic colour. It is the work of Canterbury band Syd Arthur. The four-piece having just released their most assured record to-date, in third long-player ‘Apricity’, take their musical prowess to a whole new state of sonic perfection.
Formed in Dublin in 2008, the alternative rock four-piece Funeral Suits have gone on to write and record some of the most compelling music in today’s diluted climate. Announcing earlier this month, the band confirmed that after they release their new and final full-length album ‘Islands Apart’, they will be closing the book on Funeral Suits.
Cult lovers the world over, rejoice, Happyness are back on tour with a new EP, a fresh energy and an undiminished love of cake. Prior to their cracking show at Manchester’s Sound Control supporting Twin Peaks, I grabbed a moment (and a beer) with the band’s guitarist Benji Compston, and queried him on the subject matter […]
Oxford-born singer/songwriter, Richard Walters is naturally gifted with a voice that transcends the average, in fact, his gentle but never frail vocal register demands attention. Fraught with emotion, his songs are moving and heartfelt detailing revealing moments in life that are both relatable and deeply personal.
White Lies are one of those crucial, definitive bands that have impacted my life, and of course many others, to a significant degree. So with the release of the London group’s fourth full-length record ‘Friends’, and a spate of one-off appearances around the UK to co-inside with its release, it was a must that we begged, pleaded […]
When I first heard “Lost” (the second in a series of new releases from Sorcha Richardson) I was flooded with emotion. It was as though all the clouds had at once been revealed, and begun to move into the periphery at the same time. Since its infectious and elating chorus first penetrated my ears, I […]
Appreciation for the inner-city music festival has bloomed in the last decade, but it’s not surprising considering it provides easy access for the music fan to sample a host of fresh sounds from the latest and greatest in emerging talent, and all in comfortable intimate surroundings. A Carefully Planned Festival is the metropolitan new music […]
Kent-born Will Joseph Cook is making his dreams a reality. His fun-filled indie pop has connected with an audience beyond which he could’ve imagined. For Cook music is a way to express his thoughts and feelings without restriction, encouraging his inner creative to soar – only one look at his imaginative music videos is needed […]
Sincerity in pop music is a rare and precious gem in today’s popular music landscape. I first became aware of the boundless talent of Dublin born, New York based singer-songwriter Sorcha Richardson when our editor here at Bitter Sweet Symphonies sent me her song “Petrol Station” upon its release. I was immediately taken by it, […]
With their unique amalgamation of Folk and Americana Blues capturing the imagination of both the public and the press, we took the time to pin down the Icelandic powerhouse known as Kaleo for a chat, and asked them about their European Tour, their outlandish videos, and just what makes their music tick.
Their name conjures up an image of a fatigued animal, but Tired Lion are anything but drowsy or lacklustre. The Aussie upstarts are in the thick of starting a new era for grunge, and with a string of impressive EP’s to their name, it’s only a matter of time before they invade more than just […]
Nothing But Thieves are the latest band to break out of the seaside haven of Southend-On-Sea. Currently in the middle of a gigantic worldwide tour, in support of their hugely successful debut self-titled album, the band continue to grow their dedicated following (with over a hundred thousand fans on Facebook alone). The five-piece have come to accept the […]
Indie upstarts PLAZA are rapidly calling attention to themselves in the unsigned and underground scene, thanks to their fiery debut singles and energetic live shows. Their music, which sounds both agitated and anthemic, is drawing interest from all the right people, and they have been capitalising on it with a short five date tour.
Manchester-based singer/songwriter Jonny Woodhead launched his debut EP ‘Words With The Weatherman’ last month to a packed-out Castle Hotel, the room was buzzing and celebration was in the air. Woodhead, alongside his band, played whole-heartedly singing songs of poignant significance and lived emotion. His voice resting somewhere between the wistful transcendence of Nick Drake and […]
Bushstock returns to London’s Shepherd’s Bush this weekend (Saturday 18th June) where it will host some incredible acts of all genres and nationalities. One of whom is Swede Albim Lee Meldau, he will entertain with his captivating and truly haunting stories, told in a dark pop format. Surely not to be missed.