Amethysts have transcended sounds from raw live guitar to precisely recorded synth effects, producing ‘My Love’ – a case study of how to utilise the power of a male/female harmony, for a riling emotional atmosphere.
Tag: New Music
LISTEN: Bat and Ball – ‘Cruel Cats’
The journey is what makes the story, and in the case of London’s Bat and Ball, the road to where we meet the-now-three-piece has been long but nevertheless eventful. The homecoming is marked by an enigmatic and surprisingly adventurous left turn on dynamic new cut ‘Cruel Cats’.
LIVE REVIEW: Tom Odell at Manchester Town Hall
Tom Odell was the recipient of 2013’s Brits Critics’ Choice Award, the young artist was propelled into the spotlight at a time when streaming was a mere spec on the industry’s eye. Now Odell, three years on, has released his long-awaited follow-up to debut ‘Long Way Down’ in the genre-bending epic ‘Wrong Crowd’.
TRACK OF THE DAY: TRASH – ‘Give Up’
Chesterfield pop-rockers TRASH are back with brand new track ‘Give Up’, following last year’s superb Urban Glow EP.
TRACK OF THE DAY: Too Cool Kid – ‘Drained’
Combining elements of Radiohead, Bowie and The Strokes, and contrasting huge stadium choruses with intricate and complex verses, ‘Drained’ is the latest from Cambridge three-piece Too Cool Kid.
ALBUM REVIEW: Asylums – ‘Killer Brain Waves’
Album craft these days seems to have become an even more complex art. As, ironically, their place in music consumption is becoming less and less certain. Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal et al. have begun to breed a more lean-back playlist culture – why limit yourself to one band’s long form when you can experience multiple […]
TRACK OF THE DAY: Westerman – ‘Mother Song’
With an obvious knack for writing beautiful, distinct, and wonderfully haunting ballads. The latest release from Westerman draws a slightly different approach forward, making ‘Mother Song’ all the more enchanting upon its gossamer caress.
TRACK OF THE DAY: FLIIIS – ‘On The Sonnet’
Riding in on a wave of tropical indie-pop fury, FLIIIS have returned with new single ‘On The Sonnet’, which promises romance and strife in equal measure.
In Conversation with…KALEO
With their unique amalgamation of Folk and Americana Blues capturing the imagination of both the public and the press, we took the time to pin down the Icelandic powerhouse known as Kaleo for a chat, and asked them about their European Tour, their outlandish videos, and just what makes their music tick.
TRACK OF THE DAY: Lowtide – ‘Held’
‘Held’ marks the second offering from Lowtide in recent months. The Melbourne dreamgazers continue to drip feed new tracks that will soon culminate with the release of their debut full-length in August.
TRACK OF THE DAY: Phia – ‘Heartstrings’
Experimenting with new ways of expression and sonic inventiveness is the kind of exploration that we endorse. Sometimes pushing the boundaries of your creativity is a necessary step to progress and evolve. Australian musician Phia has always been adventurous in her art, staying true to her classical roots but never shying away from her creative […]
In Conversation with…TIRED LION
Their name conjures up an image of a fatigued animal, but Tired Lion are anything but drowsy or lacklustre. The Aussie upstarts are in the thick of starting a new era for grunge, and with a string of impressive EP’s to their name, it’s only a matter of time before they invade more than just […]
SONG OF THE WEEK: Odina – ‘You Loved Me, You Killed Me’
London-via-Barcelona singer/songwriter Odina liberates emotion and bares a fragile heart on debut ‘You Loved Me, You Killed Me’.
TRACK OF THE DAY: Born Stranger – ‘Fire & The Flame’
Born Stranger stomp into character on dark synth-pop debut ‘Fire & The Flame’. A heady mix of polished electronic production akin to the pulse-quickening anthemia of Phantogram, and the fierce self-taught strength of Body Talk-era Robyn.
LISTEN: Softer Still – ‘New Age’
Surrey newcomers Softer Still present a sparkling debut with ‘New Age’. Taking the best that dream pop has to offer and combining that with soft but sumptuous 80’s styled production, the four-piece glide into view in an ethereal shimmer of shoegazey guitars and light vocals.
TRACK OF THE DAY: Sleepovers – ‘I Wanna Be In LA’
Sleepovers arrive at a time when Brit-pop is making a comeback, with bands like DMA‘s and Peace renewing the genre for a new generation. The London band’s sophomore release ‘I Wanna Be In LA’ is a four-minute-long indie stomp, complete with Stone Roses’ slacker swagger and the quintessentially British charm of Blur.
LISTEN: Piano Club – ‘Comets’
As the summer months stretch dauntingly ahead and you realise that you haven’t planned anything of substance for your holiday period, you might feel that what’s needed is a peppy musical picker-upper in your life. Luckily, Belgium-based collective Piano Club are here to do just that, with their glamorous new track ‘Comets’.
In Conversation with…NOTHING BUT THIEVES
Nothing But Thieves are the latest band to break out of the seaside haven of Southend-On-Sea. Currently in the middle of a gigantic worldwide tour, in support of their hugely successful debut self-titled album, the band continue to grow their dedicated following (with over a hundred thousand fans on Facebook alone). The five-piece have come to accept the […]
TRACK OF THE DAY: Matthew and Me – ‘Joy’
‘Joy’ marks the welcome return of innovative indie band Matthew and Me. The seven-and-a-half-minute epic is underpinned by ethereal swirls of voice and casually building sonics that turn astral as they ascend. The new cut previews a taste of the duo’s forthcoming extended player, due for release this Autumn.
PHOTO GALLERY: James Bay at Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
The first week in July has seen the industrial built wharf in Manchester’s quirky district of Castlefield alive with music. Wednesday (6th July) saw British singer/songwriter James Bay take to the main stage for his triumphant return to the city, supported by two equally new and exciting artists – Irish troubadour Foy Vance and US country-folk pop […]