The purity of an artist’s vision can sometimes get lost in a minefield of opinions and strategy. And when that vision is blurred, it loses its original authenticity – the essence of what made it a true expression of the artist’s soul in the first place. So sometimes stripping back to basics is necessary. A return […]
Leeds band Black Surf have an unusual backstory – forming two years ago through the wonders of FaceTime and dropbox, which also involved crossing countries (between Leeds, UK and Sydney, Australia). It may be an unconventional way of starting a band but we’re bloody glad that they did. Their debut single ‘Lights Out’ is a […]
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’, […]
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.
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 […]
When I was first starting out, performing my songs live, finding venues to play, it seemed like a monstrously difficult task. Until I was offered a slot at a small night, that was quickly developing a dedicated following. This night was called Folk Club, and was curated and executed by Sydney singer/songwriter duo Falls, made […]
This November Communion’s New Faces tour will embark on its fourth trip around the UK. The tour boasts the label’s finest line up so far, with music provided by Brighton’s very own vocal wonder-man Jack Watts, Shrewbury’s soulful Dan Owen, London indie-groove pop outfit Flyte, and topping the bill are the enchanting Yorkshire duo, Seafret.
Bristol-based folk singer Maybug, serenades his audience with his deeply resonant and extremely personalised stories of the world around him. The musical aura which he creates, emanates a peaceful, warming tranquillity around his words. Striking and intricate acoustic melodies float around and under a smoky vocal caress.
Leeds indie pop quartet VITAMIN have been brightening up our days, since we first heard them late summer, last year. Since then, the band have signed a huge record deal, and continue to light up the airwaves with their vivid and infectious pop. After the release of their debut EP ‘Giving It Up’ earlier this […]
Her words grip – sweetly tempered yet viciously turbulent in emotion, this is underpinned by thoughtful introspection and observations of the world around her. This young songwriter is assuredly capturing the world’s attention one song at a time, with each breathtaking release, her confidence grows taller, and we as spectators are left in wonderment, hanging on the […]
They have won the favour of many with their latest singles ‘All the Sad Young Men’ and ‘Bad Boyfriend’, taken from the band’s recently released sophomore record ‘Moth Boys’. This record see’s a new dawning for Spector, sonically and aesthetically. The new sound focuses on refinement. ‘Moth Boys’ never careers off into overblown guitar solos […]
I believe that acoustic music is one of the most powerful forms of expression, it carries the depth and emotion of its writer at its heart, pulling its listener into their world and submerging them in a beautiful kind of honesty. This is a power that Icelandic-born Axel Flóvent wields, with striking intensity, the subtle […]
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 […]
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.
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. […]
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 […]
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.
Jaunty, nimble rhythms race against spry, chugging guitars. It’s clear that Indoor Pets don’t take themselves over seriously, but it’s because of that, that their liberating guitar pop is so successful, instinctively vibrant and genuine. Led by singer Jamie’s spirited vocal and off kilter idiosyncrasies, the songs are delivered with a zestful zing that could […]
London’s Storms combine the best of the 90s to create a sound that is utterly addictive and forthright in its attack on the senses. Abrasive, grungy guitars swirl with melodic Brit-pop, choruses soar and verses croon. Storms latest release ‘Shame’ is a stomping, virile beast – taut and swaggering with sass. It’s a hell of […]
Manchester has a new buzz band in town, their name: FALSE ADVERTISING. It’s grungy guitars and fuzzed-up pop with twisted girl/boy vocals, simply too impossible to say no to. The band arrived on the scene early 2015 and have been busy establishing themselves as a live force, and now they’re ready to unleash their debut […]