Stunning gossamer creating singer-songwriter Chantal Acda reveals tracks from her newly released album The Sparkle In Our Flaws. The album’s title track glistens in a melancholy beauty that twinkles in the light. The title takes inspiration from the scenic location in which recording took place: The Sparkle Studio (Oregon).
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EP REVIEW: Slow Riot – ‘Cathedral’
Limerick three-piece, Slow Riot, have been building all year to the release of their debut EP ‘Cathedral’ and with the date chalked out for 23rd October, the anticipation is setting in.
TRACK OF THE DAY: Svelte – ‘TIME (Put It All Together)’
The start of a new month, means new music from Bristol duo Svelte. ‘TIME (Put It All Together)’ is the fourth single to be lifted off the duo’s forthcoming debut album, due for release in July 2016.
SONG OF THE WEEK: Liu Bei – ‘Philip Seymour Hoffman’
Liu Bei astound with a touching ode to actor, Philip Seymour Hoffman. The panoramic track is the other half to the duo’s previous offering ‘Mind Over Matter’, completing the AA-Side release, which is out now.
INTRODUCING: Jesuits
Fans of noise addled pop gems should rejoice as a new reason to fall in love has flowered in the form of Bristol fuzz fanatics, Jesuits.
TRACK OF THE DAY: Roo Panes – ‘Stay With Me’
There are many wonders to be experienced in the world around us: the beauty of the sun’s rays as it rises from the black of the night, the birds chirping in the trees, the leaves as they whistle in the wind. Roo Panes taps into these moments, he is influenced by nature, the world and […]
SONG OF THE WEEK: Billie Marten – ‘Bird’
Poised and ready to take on the world, this young songbird is nearing the release of a new EP titled ‘As Long As’, it will be her first major release on Chess Club Records and a giant step to greater things. The first track to be aired from the EP is the awe-inspiring piano ballad […]
In Conversation with…SLOW RIOT
Darkness seeps into the very core of Slow Riot’s sound, lyrics and visuals. It’s an outlet to express deeper meaning, troubled thoughts and feelings. Its in this beautiful disposition that we find the bands debut EP ‘Cathedral’, each track holds its own energy, its own guttural vindication, but it’s the bands venomous playing and instinctual charisma that really haunts. […]
ALBUM REVIEW: Broken Hands – ‘Turbulence’
The anticipation for Broken Hands debut album has been churning since the band revealed at the top of the year, the first taster of the record ‘Death Grip’. A turbulent four-to-the-floor groove machine. Since then, the band have further treated us to the mighty ‘Meteor’ and the stunning new single ‘Who Sent You’.
TRACK OF THE DAY: Cavalry – ‘Soak’
Cavalry are a band that always stun with their beautifully, powerful alt-folk and their new track ‘Soak’ is another jewel to their crown.
INTRODUCING: Martin Kelly
Berlin based singer/songwriter, Martin Kelly, is one half of the duo, Martin & James, but this year has seen Martin take to his own spotlight and begin a solo project.
EP REVIEW: ISLAND – ‘Girl’
London four-piece ISLAND are set to release their debut EP on 27th November. The first single to be lifted off the EP is the wondrous ‘Stargazer’. The remaining EP tracks that follow, shine brightly like beacons in the night, glowing with ambient tones and propelled by a heavenly but firm vocal.
WATCH: Paper Hawk – ‘Written in the Lines’ (Live)
Brighton based folk band, Paper Hawk, are back with a stunning new track titled ‘Written in the Lines’, taken from their forthcoming EP.
TRACK OF THE DAY: Lostboycrow – ‘Powers’
New from LA’s Lostboycrow is ‘Powers’. An elegant, soulful R&B power punch. It’s the first fruits from his collaboration with collective Sexy Electric.
In Conversation with…AS ELEPHANTS ARE
As Elephants Are make deep, heartfelt indie music but it’s the uplifting melodies and huge choruses that make the band impossible to resist. They are currently touring the UK with Young Kato, then straight after that they will be jetting off to Holland for their own headline tour, but they promise new music is on it’s […]
INTRODUCING: Inevitable Daydream
Kent based three-piece, Inevitable Daydream are making their formative steps into the world with their debut single ‘Brown Acid’. It’s a scuzzed-up barrage of rumbling bass and mind-tearing riffs.
In Conversation with…HEYROCCO
Heyrocco make music fun. Their angsty, grunge pop makes for the perfect soundtrack to a lazy Sunday or a wild night out. The band’s debut album ‘Teenage Movie Soundtrack’ came out earlier this year and has since seen them picking up plaudits from the NME and Clash.
SONG OF THE WEEK: ETCHES – ‘Do Nothing’
ETCHES have always been situated in the left-field, alt-indie bracket. Although, this still may be true, their new single ‘Do Nothing’ with its woozy rhythms, stylish hooks and incredibly tight production leans further towards an irresistible psych-pop edge.
TRACK OF THE DAY: ISLAND – ‘Stargazer’
Low-fi and alternative pop group, ISLAND, reveals the mellow swoon of the first single from their forthcoming debut EP, Girl.
TRACK OF THE DAY: Broken Hands – ‘Who Sent You’
Canterbury band Broken Hands continue on their exploration into otherworldly territories with new track ‘Who Sent You’. A 3 minute and 27 second foray into space, delivered with heart-pounding intensity.




















