Folk music takes on many forms, from heartbreaking personal stories to joyous tales of hope and wonder, but what makes folk music a genre that we can’t live without is the breadth of human emotion it conceals and evokes in its verses. No other genre can quite connect with a listener in the same way […]
The track had it’s premiere on BBC Radio 6Music last week. ‘Honest’ is a much bolder track than we’ve heard from McClair in the past, not only in the sense that it shows a real musical progression for him, but that McClair has become more confident. In a way, mirroring the sentiment of the song, McClair bares […]
As we’re nearing warmer climes, it seems like the perfect time to get out your sunnies and listen to the coastal indie dance sounds of Folkestone band, Native People. It’s been quite a whirlwind year for the foursome. After releasing their début single ‘Calm Forever’ last summer and playing a slurry of live shows, they’ve garnered […]
It can be difficult for artists to cut through what often seems like an invisible barrier, some triumph and some loiter at the edge. In the case of Billie Marten, its vehemently impossible to disavow the immediate connection you feel towards her. I can only describe it as a gravitating pull. It’s like the first […]
Girl Friend have been favourites of ours since we first glanced upon them in the dark halls of Manchester’s Ruby Lounge, many months prior to where we greet them now. The foursome have managed to not only dance our cares away with each passing poetic muse but in turn, they have found themselves merging deeper […]
Following on from 2013’s impeccable début EP ‘Contours’ Oxford’s Toliesel are back and on better form than ever. Taking their signature alt-country sound to the next level on ‘Wilderness Blues’. They crank up the volume and get a little rowdier, moving further into Crazy Horse territory.
Rising up from the ashen debris of a former love that did her wrong, Glasgow siren KLOË was born. After the emotional outpouring of her début single ‘Grip’, we meet a somewhat softer side to the singer on ‘Feel’.
The space-age sounds of Ted Zed will send you into a hallucinogenic daze fuelled by buzzing electronics and entrancing psychedelia. Zed’s retro-inspired alternative rock is heralded by many as visionary, and with tracks like ‘Believe’ and ‘I’m Gold’ no one is going to contest that.
Harper is a sweet contradiction – her music is both sensual and sensitive but it also hides a darkness that is ready to be uncaged at any time. Not unlike the symbolism encapsulated in the video for her new single ‘Animal’ which see’s a collision between light and dark forces.
From the roaring thunder of distortion and heart-piercing fuzz of début single ‘Whoever’, October Drift unforgettably barraged into our playlists and ran kicking and screaming into our hearts. The foursome have since completed their first UK tour and continue to race forward with heavy hearts and soaring atmospherics into what seems like a very bright future.
David Byrne wrote in his last book, how music is and always has been written with the performance space in mind. Largely, I agree. Looking back over time, we see chamber ensembles become orchestras; big bands become quartets; and of course the evolution of stadium rock. Away from our very own MEN arena however (yes.. […]
Affectionate, delicate and emotional. Singer/songwriter Jake Morley has unveiled a beautiful new cut from his forthcoming album. ‘Ghostess’ is an acoustic ballad of epic proportions, imbued with a softly strung guitar melody and gently stirring strings.
Broken Hands’ live show is about escapism. The band doesn’t just take us on a sonic journey but a sensory one. We tracked down the band’s vocalist Dale Norton to tell us more about what to expect from their space-inspired live spectacle.
Manchester collective Kolo Tamam are probably the most sonically experimental band that have come out of Manchester since Everything Everything. Their latest musical tapestry is mind-bending to say the least. Adventurous and flavoursome with indulgent rhythmic progressions and deep canyon-like grooves, ‘Room Innate’ is a must listen.
From the roaring thunder of distortion and heart-piercing fuzz of début single ‘Whoever’, October Drift unforgettably barraged into our playlists and ran kicking and screaming into our hearts. The foursome have since completed their first UK tour and continue to race forward with heavy hearts and soaring atmospherics into what seems like a very bright future.
Australian singer/songwriter, Reuben Koops is a pleasant surprise on the ears, after a long day he will sure pep you up with his charismatic delivery and heartfelt wisdom. His music is imbued with passionate refrains and moments of deep emotional introspection, gently wrapped in delightfully sweet and romantically melodic folk-pop.
Ahead of Kristian Harting‘s 6-date UK tour later this month, we momentarily delve into the brain behind some of Denmark’s most beautiful melodies and elegant verse.
Romantic, nostalgic and utterly mesmerising. The Night VI are schooled from the same songbook as Fleetwood Mac. Like Mac, the sextet bathe their songs in melody, stunning harmonies and classic songwriting, making for a sonic palette that is completely irresistible. Their new track ‘Turn Your Light On Me’ is no exception to that rule.
Many Things have dropped a new alt-pop gem, entitled ‘Holy Fire’. A song that cries, no screams out to be blasted at full volume all summer long. After a recent line up change within the band, It’s a joyous return for the newly-turned trio. ‘Holy Fire’ signals a band that are ready to cut free […]
WALK THE MOON threw us a resounding proverbial hug with their new album ‘Talking is Hard’ prompting their audience to crank up the music when life gets tough. And well, just to shut up and dance. As the band head into an even busier period of touring after achieving their first US no.1 single with ‘Shut […]