Experimenting with new ways of expression and sonic inventiveness is the kind of exploration that we endorse. Sometimes pushing the boundaries of your creativity is a necessary step to progress and evolve. Australian musician Phia has always been adventurous in her art, staying true to her classical roots but never shying away from her creative […]
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 […]
London-via-Barcelona singer/songwriter Odina liberates emotion and bares a fragile heart on debut ‘You Loved Me, You Killed Me’.
Born Stranger stomp into character on dark synth-pop debut ‘Fire & The Flame’. A heady mix of polished electronic production akin to the pulse-quickening anthemia of Phantogram, and the fierce self-taught strength of Body Talk-era Robyn.
Surrey newcomers Softer Still present a sparkling debut with ‘New Age’. Taking the best that dream pop has to offer and combining that with soft but sumptuous 80’s styled production, the four-piece glide into view in an ethereal shimmer of shoegazey guitars and light vocals.
Sleepovers arrive at a time when Brit-pop is making a comeback, with bands like DMA‘s and Peace renewing the genre for a new generation. The London band’s sophomore release ‘I Wanna Be In LA’ is a four-minute-long indie stomp, complete with Stone Roses’ slacker swagger and the quintessentially British charm of Blur.
As the summer months stretch dauntingly ahead and you realise that you haven’t planned anything of substance for your holiday period, you might feel that what’s needed is a peppy musical picker-upper in your life. Luckily, Belgium-based collective Piano Club are here to do just that, with their glamorous new track ‘Comets’.
‘Joy’ marks the welcome return of innovative indie band Matthew and Me. The seven-and-a-half-minute epic is underpinned by ethereal swirls of voice and casually building sonics that turn astral as they ascend. The new cut previews a taste of the duo’s forthcoming extended player, due for release this Autumn.
The first week in July has seen the industrial built wharf in Manchester’s quirky district of Castlefield alive with music. Wednesday (6th July) saw British singer/songwriter James Bay take to the main stage for his triumphant return to the city, supported by two equally new and exciting artists – Irish troubadour Foy Vance and US country-folk pop […]
Tradition and heritage remain the pillars of folk music, substance takes precedence over style. Where storytelling is king and subtle acoustics stand strong against the steeliness of an emotive vocal, artist’s like EDGES (aka. Sami Simon) are cherished deeply. His new single ‘Walk Away’ is the minor-key lullaby that offers reassurance when all else fails.
Brighton-based House Points are here to brighten up those summer days with their beachy good vibes and infectious melodies. Think a peppier Parquet Courts twinned with the fizzy surf pop of Wavves and you’ll be close. New single ‘I Don’t Like You’ breezes with carefree animosity, all the while animated guitars cartwheel around each sour-faced thought.
New York City plays residence to all – creatives, intellectuals and dreamers – including your new favourite band Mainland. The group take massive pop hooks and turn them on their head with an edgy post-punk zest, and poignant observations of the world. Upon releasing new single ‘Beggars’, the trio are inviting fans to join the “Young Beggars Club” […]
Mikko Joensuu is the kind of singer-songwriter who easily stands out from the crowd. His debut album ‘Amen 1′ (which recently came out on Svart Records) taps into the American folk music tradition. The songs provide a real depth of feeling delivered in such a way that they work to heal and repair, rather than rupture […]
As young songwriters go Billie Marten, who has just turned 17, continues to display remarkable depth and prowess in her craft. Her lyrics are more than just observational inkling’s into her psyche and how she understands the world around her, they are spun of the purest feeling, the richest of truths – each representing life in […]
Californians are honoured a near perfect 365 days of sunshine, endless stretches of coastline and hiking trails. So, when a dilemma rears and trouble comes your way but all around you seems in order, where do you find solace? Music, of course. Lostboycrow practises this way of release particularly well on the nostalgic slow-burn of […]
He’s done it again. More effervescent and melodic than his debut release, ‘Terra’, the latest single from Ed Nash ‘Palms Backside’ is still hazy, wonderful and breathless in the same way.
What is it about the English Riviera that inspires such sweet, synthesized, harmonic music? The salty air? The seaside holiday nostalgia? Whatever it is, just like Metronomy, Tourists have caught the bug and are spreading it relentlessly.
ISLAND are an ambitious band. Once they’ve set their sights on a goal, they will charge full steam ahead to accomplish that, take the announcement of a headline show at London’s Scala as a sign for their impressive upward ascent of late. The foursome are decidedly beginning to steadily quicken pace, and new track ‘Come […]
Introductions can be tedious and unremarkable, but not in the case of Leeds troop Team Picture. Who make rather light sport of non-conformity on debut ‘Birthday Blues’ – a fuzzy breeze of lo-fi psych rock.
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.