The Kill Van Kulls are an indie electro pop three-piece from Manchester, they make music that just soars through your being and settles right on your heart. With songs like Lost and Found, The Impossible Man, Shame & Pride and Oceans, they’ll have you dancing and singing along in no time, As they transition into a new […]
Tag: Introducing
Hot List: The best new artists that you are missing out on
We want to take some time out to introduce you to, or maybe just reacquaint you all with, the following artists. They are all true talents and are sure to be making waves around the UK and the world for years to come. Have a read and have a listen, but most importantly enjoy!
SONG OF THE WEEK: Titanics – ‘Low Frames’
Titanics are a duo from Albany, New York, who are rapidly gaining attention and a strong following and deservedly so. Not to mention, that they are also featured as part of Mercedes Benz ‘Best New Talent’ mixtape this month, well done boys. They say that their music is for ‘insomniacs and dreamers alike’, which is […]
In Conversation with…GO NATIVE
Go Native are a band that deserve all the hype and attention they are getting right now. They may be riding on the electro pop wave that seems to be so popular in this day and age, but they truly stand out from the pack and have something fresh and unique to give music fans. This four piece […]
SONG OF THE WEEK: MOSCOW – ‘Down (Hell Fire)’
Moscow are a four piece from Stoke on Trent. They make heavy, anthemic garage rock tunes. With an emphasis on making songs that are sure to get everyone moving and that are feisty and angsty in their message. Moscow have it all, a very exciting young band.
In Conversation with…THE NANKEENS
The Nankeens are a indie four piece from Salford. They make music that stands for something and it’s something that will get you dancing. Their epic guitar sound really stands strong and makes for a great live performance too. If you’re free on 21st September, get down to The Deaf Institute here in Manchester and […]
INTRODUCING: SOAK
SOAK (aka. Bridie Monds-Watson) is a magnificent artist, hailing from Derry, Northern Ireland. She is blessed with a gentle and fragile voice which is simply astounding. She is a singer-songwriter that once you’ve heard her, you can’t go back.
In Conversation with…THE SLOW READERS CLUB
The Slow Readers Club are a four-piece indie band from Manchester. Their songs are fuelled with regret and melancholy, but also at the heart of their music is that of hope and change, giving their music an uplifting quality also. Their music swells in luscious orchestral formations and it also is very danceable and anthemic. […]
In Conversation with…SECOND SHEPHERDS
Second Shepherds are a rock n roll band from Burnley. With an emphasis on creating songs that make you want to dance and that have strong, catchy lyrics and impeccable musicianship to boot, Second Shepherds set the trend. A solid band in every way, their live sets prove to be intense yet exuberant, passionate and atmospheric.
In Conversation with…MARTIN AND JAMES
Martin and James are Glaswegian singer-songwriters, who are now based in Berlin. They have this effortlessly beautiful way of telling stories through music, they are truly great musicians and songwriters. Their newest single, Matilda, off their upcoming second album, Life’s A Show, out 30th August, sparks something of a departure from their previous material. Matilda […]
SONG OF THE WEEK: Beat the Bandit – ‘Let Me Teach You How To Dance’
Beat The Bandit have recently made quite a considerable change, most obvious within the line up, they’ve gone from being a four-piece to a duo and their sound has considerably evolved into 50’s/60’s inspired rock n roll. The new track, Let Me Teach You How To Dance, which you can listen to below and download for […]
INTRODUCING: Sir Sly
This LA three piece consisting of Landon Jacobs, Jason Suwito and Hayden Coplen are a band that I have just found out about, but they immediately caught my attention with their dark, electronic indie pop. They are insanely good, they mix genres perfectly together to create something that’s completely unique and refreshing. A band that […]
In Conversation with…PUPPET REBELLION
Manchester band, Puppet Rebellion have had quite a meteoritic rise to fame. Going from the new kids on the block to the must-see band in Manchester, and only forming this year. With the help of their début release, the Chemical Friends EP, they have proved that they are here for the long haul They are the band that […]
In Conversation with…DUKE AND THE DARLINGS
Duke and the Darlings are a band like any other, but what sets them apart from the pack is their passion and dedication to their craft, and their overall love for music. Noting this last point, they founded their own monthly live music nights, calling them Ale-ternative, which showcases the best local and homegrown talent […]
INTRODUCING: Longfellow
Longfellow are an indie five-piece from London, who are very likely to be the next big thing. Their sound is very diverse, ranging from indie rock songs, electro pop to more folk-y based indie pop. No matter what though, they are incredible. A band that have all the makings of staying power and the electricity […]
SONG OF THE WEEK: Bedlam Crooks – ‘Next Animal’
Bedlam Crooks début release, Next Animal, is set to be released next weekend, out 24th August. It’s the first single off their upcoming début album, Stay Curious, out 5th October and let me tell you now it’s an album not to be missed. Bedlam Crooks definitively make up the sound of 2013 for me, they may be a […]
EP REVIEW: Kolorsol – ‘Kolorsol’
Kolorsol are a four-piece roots, rock band from Brisbane, Australia. They are Damien Robertson (vocals, guitar, songwriter), Ashleigh Slattery (vocals/songwriter), Ben Lane (bass) and Pat Buck (drums). They have just recently released their début self-titled EP and are currently heating up the music scene back home in Australia.
INTRODUCING: Wolf & Cub
Wolf & Cub have been around for over a decade now, so why is it that I only come to find them now you ask? It’s a matter of timing and knowledge. It’s always amazing to find a band that have been chugging away for so long, but when you come across them they are […]
In Conversation with…COASTS
This Bristol band are seriously hot property. They may have only been making music for a little while now, but they are certainly killing it with their delicious blend of euphoric, melodious indie pop. They are just on the verge of a new tour, which is set to sweep the UK by storm in October. Hot […]
INTRODUCING: Big Skies
Big Skies are Jim Cubitt (lead vocals, guitar), Jack Wharton (guitar, vocals), Adam Neal (bass, vocals) and Alexander Cumming (drums). Three members of the band are from London and the other is from Canada, but all have found their new home in Berlin. They describe their sound as ‘Psychedelic Britpop’ which is intriguing in itself. […]




















