Big guitars, towering riffs, powerful psychedelic vocals and echoing ambience. Sheffield’s atmospheric rock band Julia have certainly captured our attention with their début single ‘Take and Leave’.
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LISTEN IN // FAIRCHILD’s 80’s Playlist
If you’re looking for euphoric, danceable, visceral, even at times aggressive indie rock, then look no further than the music of FAIRCHILD. Their latest release, AA-side ‘Nom De Guerre’ / ‘Hot Rod’ takes polarising turns, the former is a vibrant, guitar-led stomper whereas ‘Hot Rod’ fizzes with venomous intent over a rampant bed of synths. […]
TRACK OF THE DAY: Luxxe – ‘Cello’
Following the tingling poignant stir of previous single ‘Love Me’, the emotive pop-folk band, Luxxe reveal yet another passionate release – ‘Cello’, from their forthcoming EP One.
SONG OF THE WEEK: Storms – ‘Shame’
London band Storms are back with a storming new track entitled ‘Shame’. A song that confirms why this band are unique, with venomous aplomb ‘Shame’ rallies an insatiable hook-driven chorus with blaring noise and writhing, rampant vocal turns in a flamboyant glam-grunge style. It’s a powerful statement.
TRACK OF THE DAY: Fictonian – ‘Little Blue Book’
UK based talent, multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Fictonian unveils his new single ‘Little Blue Book’, taken from his forthcoming debut record Desire Lines. Having supported a sold-out tour with Nick Mulvey, the textured-pop songster is fast-rising in recognition.
LISTEN: Lizabett Russo
We were first introduced to the captivatingly, beautiful voice of Lizabett Russo when she released her debut EP ‘The Traveller’s Song’ in 2013. She’s now back with new music, having just released her magnificent debut album ‘Running with the Wolves’. We’re delighted to bring you a taste of what expect from the record.
In Conversation with…BROKEN HANDS
Confinement and structure dictate most of our lives, so we look to other methods of expression to free ourselves from these mundanities. Broken Hands have found the answer and have set out to take us higher with their visionary sound. A fascination with flight and travel brought forth new inspiration for the band, which soon […]
TRACK OF THE DAY: Transviolet – ‘Girls Your Age’
For fans of the likes of Lorde, LA band Transviolet reveal their impressively striking powerful-pop debut ‘Girls Your Age’.
In Conversation with…INHEAVEN
A noise-clad rebellion has set in, spreading outwards from the streets of South East London where INHEVAEN reside. The release of debut single ‘Regeneration’ shook the interweb into a frenzy, asking who are this band? Their wild punk spirit and insatiable lust for creating convulsive, hands-in-the-air anthems is sure to keep the chatter going for years to […]
EP REVIEW: Morning Harvey – ‘love&loveand.’
Brisbane’s psychedelic lovechilds of retro rock, Morning Harvey have put together a dreamy and thrilling twenty-something minute ride on new EP ‘love&loveand.’ Morning Harvey are a band to relish, ignited by a love for the blushing rock sounds of The Verve and The Stone Roses but grounded in ’60s and ’70s psychedelia, they provide magical wonderment for the […]
TRACK OF THE DAY: Luxxe – ‘Love Me’
Pop-folk foursome Luxxe unveils the emotionally magic new single from their forthcoming EP One. Hailing from Phoenix with a flourish of calming resonance, their latest track is the perfect soul soother.
ALBUM REVIEW: Prides – ‘The Way Back Up’
Prides are a band that we have cherished ever since they stepped out perfectly formed in the summer of 2013 with their début offering ‘Out of the Blue’, and from then on it’s been hit after hit of seemingly too good to be true synth pop bangers. And with the release of the Glaswegian trio’s first full length, it […]
INTRODUCING: Silences
Ireland is picturesque with its sprawling hills and vast landscapes. So you might say that the music which is spawned there would also emanate the same attributes, this would be true of Armagh-born Conchúr White and his band, Silences. Their delicately strung and beautifully told musical tapestries behold an honest reflection of our emotional capacity […]
TRACK OF THE DAY: Frances – ‘When it Comes to Us’
We often learn the most about ourselves from the tough moments in life, Frances’ beautiful piano ballads live and breathe in these moments. She shares her heartfelt wisdom with the world, and it is through these sobering truths of coming of age that she has found her calling.
SONG OF THE WEEK: Hollow States – ‘Damage I’ve Done’
There is beauty in pain and sadness in light. A perplexity which is practised candidly by Hollow States on ‘Damage I’ve Done’ with breathtaking grace, this is their best moment yet.
In Conversation with…MAN MADE
In the past year, Man Made have supported the likes of Superfood and Honeyblood, performed at Reading & Leeds festival, headed out on an 18-date UK headline tour, played the NME ‘New Breed’ tour and won the favour of many supporters in doing so. Continuing their sonic onslaught of 90s guitars and viscously catchy ear-worm […]
LISTEN IN // Natalie McCool’s Best of 2015 Playlist
Natalie McCool bares fragility, soul and a creative spark in one single breath. Her flare for crafting dramatic alt-pop songs continues to trun heads and that’s why we keep going back for more. Her latest single ‘Oh Danger’ goes further to prove why McCool is one of a kind, where ‘Pins’ laid the pathway for […]
TRACK OF THE DAY: Gold Jacks -‘Take It Back’
There’s something alluringly dark and sinister about Gold Jacks, which are a band to certainly suit fans of the likes of The Black Keys and Royal Blood. Signed to Scruff Of The Neck records, the Manchester band are certainly causing a raucous in the alternative scene.
SONG OF THE WEEK: Theo Berndt – ‘Guess You Never Thought Of It That Way’
If you were to take the melodic bounce of Vampire Weekend and the quirky art pop of Everything Everything, blend it all together in a fine melting pot of jaunty indie beats and exuberant pop fizz, then the latest single by Swedish band Theo Berndt would come out the other end. The song in question is ‘Guess You Never […]
TRACK OF THE DAY: COMPNY – ‘Gently Let You Down’
Indie-pop group COMPNY release ‘Gently Let You Down’ the perfect alternative summer tune. The South London band recorded this track in session with Barny Barnicott of works previously with the prestige of Bombay Bicycle Club, Arctic Monkeys and Peace.