Julien Baker’s set at the Brudenell Social Club, unsurprisingly, proved itself to be one of the most intimate and powerful performances of recent times. Her new album ‘Turn Out the Lights’ is sparse in terms of its instrumentation and arrangements (mostly just Baker on guitar, vocals and keyboards) but densely powerful, and this is what […]
It’s always admirable when songwriters push themselves to extremes when making records, such as Bon Iver who retreated to a cabin in the woods when recording their debut album, or Will Varley, whose second album was inspired by a walking tour of the UK. Will Whisson is no stranger to this; living in a campervan […]
Ain’t nothing wrong with some cold hard rock & roll my brother, and if that’s what you’re after then Brighton’s GURU have some proper packaged meat for ya.
Since inception, Klangstof has continued to push boundaries with their musical creations through multi-textural idiosyncrasies and bold invention. Commencing their mammoth ‘Everest’ Autumn/Winter tour, the group will see in a few months of travelling around the continent that will take them to the end of the year.
With so much great new music coming our way daily, we’ve compiled our favourites into an easily accessible format, aptly titled: #BitterSweetPlaylist. The idea is, once fully consumed, everyone has their shot at voting for their favourite track by means of the poll at the bottom of the page. We’ll tally up the votes and […]
Talking Heads’ influence on music is inarguable, but when I come across acts drawing comparison to Byrne and company, I’m all too often inordinately surprised. Such was the case with ZoZo, the Leeds export taking the CHUNK DIY collective to the next level of weirdness.
The debut EP – ‘Frequency Illusion’ – from Ireland’s Young Earth is released on November 7th, with its lead single dropping on Halloween. Despite the spooky release date, there is nothing spooky about these electric guitar led tracks. Bringing to mind sounds of The Kooks, and reminiscent of Oasis if the Gallaghers were happier people, […]
It’s not uncommon for a band to diversify its sound over time. All the greats have, to some extent, played with the tropes of genre and made some fantastic songs in doing so. I’d like to inaugurate Carnivals into that select group with their newest release ‘Leave It All Behind’, a welcome jump into new […]
Red Kite explore nostalgia and fantasy in second album, Racquet, recalling memory and activating sensations, as they ignite fires and let tears roll. Their journeying sound crafts a trip of trial and trouble, but one to be looked back on with nonchalant over-the-shoulder smiles and smirks. The London quintet colour the innocence of childhood thoughts, […]
Known for his emotively-sincere songwriting, Wilmslow artist Liam McClair returns with his most upbeat track to date, and also his most important. ‘We Should Talk’ – a collaboration with award-winning producer Andy Ross, and a song which intends to raise awareness of serious issues (all proceeds raised by the single will be donated to suicide […]
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.
Maisie Johnson’s latest single ‘Start Again’ keeps an alt-rock animal locked to a popified chain, as blues beats keep rhythm shuffling from side to side, sedating the track to a poison-power sway.
Off the Record is back in Manchester on Friday 10th of November after its sell-out debut in 2016. The multi venue live music conference brings with it a host of industry experts from; Agents, Label and publishing A&R, Tech start ups, Bloggers, and Promoters to inform and inspire independent musicians of all instruments, genres and […]
It’s funny to think Tugboat Captain may never have existed. After writing a collection of songs for a private project, the Captain himself Alexander Sokolow, was content to just sit on the material and that be the end of it. However, as the songs got passed around from one friend to the next, he was […]
If you like your guitars wobbly and your vocals delicate then ‘Get On’ is the tune for you. The stellar new single from enigmatic Londoner Forced Random (aka. Oliver Girdler) is caught somewhere in an emotional hinterland; either and neither a pleasant-sadness or a somber-happiness. This dichotomy at its heart makes sense when you consider […]
Before embarking on their mini-tour, starting in October going through to early November 2017, we had the pleasure of speaking to James Leesley of Sheffield born-and-bred quartet High Hazels. Their sound is timeless, bringing together a touch of Hawley and Ryder-Jones.
Having supported the likes of Pinegrove, Vant and Show Me The Body; Dublin-based angst provocateurs Oh Joy burst onto the scene with their new single ‘So Swell’. Combining pop-fuelled hooks and powerfully dynamic noise-rock soundscapes, it is a track smattered with the wry melancholia of grunge, and the sensitive and poignant lyrical content of artists […]
Striking a wonderfully fine blend of political angst and tender sentimentality, Too Cool Kid’s new single is a delightfully refreshing shower over the ears.
It’s always incredibly exciting getting to see a band who are on the cusp of stardom. They’ve already reached greatness, and it’s plainly obvious that they’re bound for bigger stages, playing to bigger audiences.
Leeds-based indie quintet The Opera Comic continue to shape eccentrics and artistry into indie pop delights with new single, ‘Fantasise!’, losing us in fantasy, and removing us from reality.