Brighton’s Loa Loa continue their stint to render their listeners further on-the-side of impaired hearing by bringing us another absolute clanger of raw guitar and cutting angst, this time though it’s personal. ‘Pyrrhic’ found life out of a real life encounter, one which the band can’t quite seem to live down or shake off.
Song of the Week
SONG OF THE WEEK: National Service – ‘A Little More Time’
Fierce Panda are on a role with their latest release, ‘A Little More Time’ the debut single from North London lads, National Service.
SONG OF THE WEEK: The Big Moon – ‘Formidable’
Fiction Records signings The Big Moon have announced the release of their debut album, ‘Love in the 4th Dimension’ (due April 7th) and to celebrate they’re streaming live highlight, the by turns vulnerable and imperious ‘Formidable’. Verging on the epic, ‘Formidable’ is the most sincere take so far from the London garage-rockers, baring more resemblance […]
SONG OF THE WEEK: Richard Walters – ‘Awards Night’
Oxford-born Richard Walters recently released a new album titled ‘A.M’, the current single off the new record is ‘Awards Night’, a song that imagines the thoughts and feelings of musician Elliott Smith at his 1998 Oscars performance.
SONG OF THE WEEK: whenyoung – ‘Actor’
Irish trio whenyoung hit the bullseye with second single ‘Actor’ – a blast of distorted indie-rock drowned in lo-fi vocals and set loose with sugary pop hooks. The newcomers target self-image in a way that’s both bold and lightning fast. Concerned with the falsities that people wear as an act to dilute their own personalities, […]
SONG OF THE WEEK: King Charles – ‘Find A Way’
London folk singer/songwriter King Charles will never let an obstacle deter him from his calling, nor will any logistical or monetary limitations cease his determination to tour his music. Part of which inspired his new song, ‘Find A Way’. A track that came to fruition during the musician’s European tour, last April.
SONG OF THE WEEK: Bryde – ‘Honey’
Welsh-born, London-based Sarah Howells soars with fiery intent on the Bill Ryder-Jones produced ‘Honey’. Since setting out on her journey as Bryde, Howells has confounded us in her beautifully inescapable world.
SONG OF THE WEEK: Odina – ‘You Loved Me, You Killed Me’
London-via-Barcelona singer/songwriter Odina liberates emotion and bares a fragile heart on debut ‘You Loved Me, You Killed Me’.
SONG OF THE WEEK: Fenne Lily – ‘Top To Toe’
A time comes occasionally when a much-needed voice cuts through, and of course in those times, we should take note and listen, and the debut offering from Bristol’s Fenne Lily is just that. Like the burgeoning promise that sparked Lucy Rose’s first steps, Lily’s assured musings are at once, pure and vital.
SONG OF THE WEEK: Sahara Beck – ‘Here It Comes’
‘Here It Comes’ see’s the welcome return of Australian beauty Sahara Beck. Her first new material to be released off the forthcoming album ‘PANACEA’.
SONG OF THE WEEK: Sienna Chorus – ‘S|W|Y|A’
Sienna Chorus’ elegant pop has stunned us from the first moment we heard debut track ‘Sideways’, the band’s latest release ‘S|W|Y|A’ (Stay Where You Are) continues to raise that bar even higher.
SONG OF THE WEEK: King Charles – ‘Gamble For A Rose’
After years of waiting for new music from the illustrious King Charles, the wait is finally over. The delightfully flamboyant folk singer announced that his sophomore album will be released in the new year, and is titled ‘Gamble For A Rose’, the first single to be taken from the LP is the title track.
SONG OF THE WEEK: Sara Hartman – ‘Monster Lead Me Home’
There will always be firsts for everyone in their lives, but the first times tend to linger with you the longest. On the first listen to 19-year-old Sara Hartman’s debut track ‘Monster Lead Me Home’ I was awe-struck. Firstly, by the insatiable pop hooks (that’s one way to catch my attention), and secondly, by her sensational voice. It’s […]
SONG OF THE WEEK: Forever Cult – ‘Tunnel Vision’
Leeds noise makers, Forever Cult blaze like a neon pink sign on new single ‘Tunnel Vision’. It’s an outrageous, fist-in-the-air, sucker punch of whirring distortion and snarling fuzzed-up riffage, that’s backed by a furious cacophony of sweet but gritty grunge-pop. And it’s oh so wonderful.
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.
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 […]
SONG OF THE WEEK: ETCHES – ‘Do Nothing’
ETCHES have always been situated in the left-field, alt-indie bracket. Although, this still may be true, their new single ‘Do Nothing’ with its woozy rhythms, stylish hooks and incredibly tight production leans further towards an irresistible psych-pop edge.
SONG OF THE WEEK: BANNERS – ‘Shine A Light’
Liverpool-based Mike Nelson is BANNERS, he delivers sublime, grandiose pop. Having just unveiled his second release ‘Shine A Light’, it is clear that he is set on a path of greatness. A voice that equals the emotional intensity and touching beauty of Rhodes.
SONG OF THE WEEK: Storms – ‘Shame’
London band Storms are back with a storming new track entitled ‘Shame’. A song that confirms why this band are unique, with venomous aplomb ‘Shame’ rallies an insatiable hook-driven chorus with blaring noise and writhing, rampant vocal turns in a flamboyant glam-grunge style. It’s a powerful statement.
SONG OF THE WEEK: Hollow States – ‘Damage I’ve Done’
There is beauty in pain and sadness in light. A perplexity which is practised candidly by Hollow States on ‘Damage I’ve Done’ with breathtaking grace, this is their best moment yet.