Alice Merton creates intelligent music which makes an impression on the charts too. Her latest single ‘No Roots’ – a song which says that belonging can be created by the value of our experiences rather than any physical location – achieved over 14 million views on YouTube and reached the top five in multiple European […]
The 2017 edition of Kendal Calling served up a whole host of excellent amusements. Music may be the intended primary focus, but this festival thrives on much more than just its live stages: From the art installations, to the fringes of the outlandish, and the child-friendly play areas, literally every need is catered for. Though […]
Gracefully rousing and feeling more resilient than ever, our favourite pop-making magnate Sara Hartman returns with a glowing taste of the new on ‘Dance with a Ghost’.
I had never heard of Bat and Ball before I was was asked to review their latest release, ‘It Goes In’. Some research revealed that they’ve been floating around the indiesphere since 2013’s debut EP release, ‘We Prefer it in the Dark’, garnered critical acclaim. At that point, the Goldsmiths-brewed indie-tronica project was primarily studio […]
London art-rock six-piece Red Kite ease us into expansive new territories, on new single ‘Take Care of Your Own’. With four guitars and two drummers at their foundation, the band achieve new sonic heights.
Illyin Pipes unveil nostalgic summer hit as the first single off their debut EP ‘Spaces’.
It seems that there are many alt-folk artists out there, musing gently on the sweetness of love and its magical quality. Genevieve Dawson, the Edinburgh-born, now London-based singer and multi-instrumentalist is not one of them – and all the better for it. Her stand-out solo work has a wry honesty and explores gritty themes, clear […]
Forever Cult’s ‘Glass Eye’ is the opening track on the Leeds-based band’s new EP ‘Homewrecker’, released 7th July 2017 via Clue Records.
Manchester’s The Slow Readers Club is living proof that persistence, dedication to your craft, and a will to succeed are critical necessities when preparing for the long haul. Climbing through the ranks, the band has played literally everywhere across their hometown city: from disused firehouses to living rooms, the 18,000 capacity arena, and sold-out shows […]
Utrecht duo Wolf & Moon debut with ‘Garden of Potential’, a beautifully crafted, flowing track that, just as the title suggests, opens up to a world of possibilities.
Bristol based singer-songwriter Fenne Lily has been far from idle over the last year, closing 2016 with a special one-off support slot for Lucy Rose as well as embarking on her first UK headline tour. In addition to the flurry of live activity, Lily released ‘What’s Good’ and now we’ve been treated to a brand-new […]
A spacey falsetto pace pushes the words of this emotional songwriter from London, in the new single ‘Chemical’. A song with a strong message is expected from the pop writer and is delivered; musical development from start to finish transverses a pleasant journey, from picked guitar to anthem-like drums and ambience.
Celebrated Northern festival, Kendal Calling returns for its 2017 programme to the gorgeous scenic surroundings of Lowther Deer Park in The Lake District. Crowned the ‘UK’s Best Small Festival’ by popular live ticketing agent Skiddle, this year’s event surely does live up to the significant hype. Providing entertainment for all ages, the large billing includes […]
The debut single ‘Bury Me’ from Bristol’s George Glew is a simple, yet heart-wrenching fight between the musical elements.
Returning two months after debuting the opening chapter of a three-song saga, Barcelona-born artist Fins Ara is now ready to divulge another fragment from his personal collection. The aching piece of ethereal woe has been gifted to Bitter Sweet Symphonies to share in the first play.
Maddy Storm’s ‘Tempest’ is deliciously turbulent. It opens with a note of longing, before a rousing drumbeat and exploratory vocals flick open the emotions like a brilliant blade of sound.
Chesterfield indie-pop outfit TRASH reveal the latest teaser of their forthcoming self-titled debut EP, with the wonderfully upbeat ’81’. Fusing indie instincts with melancholic melodies, for nostalgic basking in the sun.
Gold Coast collective FAIRCHILD practise a fine balance of tight-roping dynamics on lead album cut, ‘So Long and Thank You’.
Lying south of the River Thames, Lewisham really embodies the spirit of London’s underground cultural movements. In dodgy looking council estates and niche neat bars, London’s disaffected youth shine through the nonsense of the city’s money-minded centre, just a stone’s throw away. The quirky Montague Arms, with its pseudo classic aesthetic, is where we call […]
Big summer concerts in Hyde Park are somewhat of an institution in London. Recently these events have been organised under the umbrella of the double-weekend-spanning British Summertime Festival, which has amassed itself an eye-watering list of alumni since 2013. I find myself attending the final day, roughly themed around the “Americana” genre, which is headlined […]