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.
We at Bitter Sweet Symphonies are firm believers that sometimes great things come in small packages, so we wanted to pull together our list of the best small, independent and family-friendly festivals, along with some of the best urban festivals that we think shouldn’t be missed this summer.
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 […]
It’s true, I listen to a lot of new music every day. However, every track doesn’t always tickle the musical tastebuds, yet there’s the occasional moment when you hear a new band for the first time and for those three or so minutes, it’s pure magic. And this can’t be truer of the debut track, […]
When I first laid my eyes on the début video from Sydney-based alt-rock quartet Why We Run, I was partly in awe of the stylistically brave optics of the idea and partly surprised that, to my knowledge, no one else in music has ever done this before. When you watch the video, you’ll see why.
Unrestrained guitar noise can be oppressive at times, but crafted with a bit of love and care it can be mighty. Take the newest cut from Australian four-piece, Tired Lion, for example. ‘I Don’t Think You Like Me’ roars like the winter’s howling wind and zings with feisty attitude.
It’s no secret that The Slow Readers Club have always been favourites of ours at Bitter Sweet Symphonies and with the recent announcement of their highly-anticipated second album, we’re literally bursting at the seams counting down the days till the release. But thankfully, the four-piece have us in mind and have unveiled a new cut […]
Adding to the biggest influx of Aussie bands to reach our shores since Crowded House dared touch a Talking Heads cover at their last London gig, Slow Turismo offer new single, ‘Corners’ and prove themselves to be very worthy exports. Following up from their beautifully sunny video, ‘Thunderstorms’, the Melbourne based family band offer yet […]
David Liversidge has always been the heart and soul of the Manchester live circuit, in our eyes. Rapidly building up a strong reputation around the city for his unrelenting work ethic and heartfelt, sincere folk-pop songs. After realising late last year that he was aiming for a new musical style, Liversidge decided to switch lanes […]
You may be more familiar with this artist by his birth name David Liversidge. He’s an artist that we’ve championed here since the first time we laid our ears on his stunning set of pipes. Now he’s back under the alias, LiVVO, with a bigger, much bolder sound and he’s ready to show the world […]
Philadelphia based ‘sedative-wave/smooth-fi’ outfit, Work Drugs, have unveiled their latest work ‘Chase the Night’. It’s the lead single from their new album ‘Louisa’ due out this summer. A seductively nocturnal wonderment of synth pop.
After the sun-drenched radiance of previous single ‘Sunshine’. Cheltenham’s alt-popsters Young Kato are back with a new slice of heaven, entitled ‘Children of the Stars’. Taken off the band’s début record ‘Don’t Wait ’Til Tomorrow’. Like the album title suggests, the music of Young Kato is just as urgent and immediate.
Pooltheory, is an artist that is relatively unknown at the time we’re writing this but his début track ‘The Dreamer’ gives us complete clarity. A sleepy, midnight getaway that recalls the melody-driven alt-pop of Woods.
There has always been a fluidity to the rhythms that Fyfe constructs and a visual element to his craft. Harnessing that raw power and might, Fyfe is finally ready to unveil his début LP, entitled ‘Control’, on 9th March.
Romantic and nostalgic. Tramploene cover new ground with their new track ‘Imagine Something Yesterday’. A brit-pop tinged rock song daydreaming of a better time, yet striving for personal achievement.
“Moving slowly and walking backwards” singer James Fitchford gleams on ‘Regress’. Although, this may be the struggle that many young bands face, Delamere are not one of them. Their début EP proves this. Ensuring us that they are moving anywhere but backwards as they leap to higher heights.
Psyence make visionary, sensory, otherworldly sounds that scream out with a need for escapism. It’s the sort of freedom that we all crave in our lives, but one that we can’t always reach. Psyence strolled into our lives with their signature spacious rhythms and heavy hitting psych-blues rock..Distortion blaring, guitars ringing, percussion crashing. Once you’ve taken […]