The latest single from Brighton quartet Thyla is a woozy escape of ambience, facilitating semi-conscious submission to a world of glossy guitar-work and hard-hitting stick-slams. It’s a ‘Pristine Dream’, you might say.
Tag: New Music
LISTEN: Johnny Kills – ‘My Shirt Guy Is High’
Johnny Kills’ latest release ‘My Shirt Guy Is High’ continues their trend of creating direct, tongue-in-cheek fuzzy rock music. It’s a wink and a nudge of a song, perfectly self-aware and standing proudly like a filthy toddler beaming at its mother. And just like a mother and her child, it’s hard not to feel endeared […]
IN PROFILE // Jamie Cameron (The Last Dinosaur)
On a warm summer evening in early July, I met Jamie Cameron, the vision behind The Last Dinosaur, in a shabby old East End boozer near Bethnal Green. I had reviewed Jamie’s magnum opus ‘The Nothing’ previously; he had enjoyed the review and asked if I’d consider writing a more involved and personal piece. We […]
TRACK OF THE DAY: Elle Mary & The Bad Men – ‘Behave’
Elle Mary & The Bad Men share a vibrant dose of grungy folk-noir on new single ‘Behave,‘ ushering ever closer the rewards of their forthcoming debut album, ‘Constant Unfailing Night’.
TRACK OF THE DAY: Eleanor – ‘All I Want’
Previously of the Mancunian sibling duo, Girl Friend, Eleanor Neish-Melling has now decided to step out alone and release an intoxicating debut single. Titled, ‘All I Want,‘ the track flaunts a devious energy, and provides cues to the artist’s musical roots, although a unique style of her own is also evidently present.
LISTEN: Beach Riot – ‘Slackers’
London’s Beach Riot engage in fuzz-heavy angst on latest single ‘Slackers’. Unhindered by its catchy pop motifs and familiar structural beats, an assault course of feedback, gang vocals, and a QOTSA-esque rhythm section marry perfectly with the fuzzed-up power chords – the main giveaway to the band’s expansive influences.
ALBUM REVIEW: GANG – ‘925 ‘Til I Die’
GANG base their musical aesthetic on the principle that the creeping unease felt at your worst never truly leaves you. They are the soundtrack to your anxious thoughts at night that never let you sleep.
In Conversation With…ALICE MERTON
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 […]
FESTIVAL REVIEW: Kendal Calling 2017
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 […]
TRACK OF THE DAY: Sara Hartman – ‘Dance With A Ghost’
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’.
TRACK OF THE DAY: Bat and Ball – ‘It Goes In’
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 […]
TRACK OF THE DAY: Red Kite – ‘Take Care Of Your Own’
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.
LISTEN: Illyin Pipes – ‘Waking Up’
Illyin Pipes unveil nostalgic summer hit as the first single off their debut EP ‘Spaces’.
TRACK OF THE DAY: Genevieve Dawson – ‘I Am On Something’
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 […]
TRACK OF THE DAY: Forever Cult – ‘Glass Eye’
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.
In Conversation With…THE SLOW READERS CLUB
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 […]
LISTEN: Wolf & Moon – ‘Garden of Potential’
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.
FESTIVAL REVIEW: Citadel 2017
Victoria Park welcomed the magnificence of Citadel for a third year running.
SONG OF THE WEEK: Fenne Lily – ‘What’s Good’
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 […]
TRACK OF THE DAY: AUGUST – ‘Chemical’
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.