In the evocatively titled ‘Please Pour Away Those Petrol Eyes’, Divine Youth channel the ramshackle playfulness of The Libertines, mingled with the emotional trappings of The Smiths and Interpol.
Tag: New Music
LISTEN: Great News – ‘Secrets’
‘Secrets’ sounds like the sonic embodiment of your favourite desert. It’s a sweet tune made by Norway based Great News. There’s some nods to Grimes in their choice of synths and melody writing; the wandering lead lines and wobbly pitches. The rhythm section locks the song tight, and gives it a bit of bounce – […]
TRACK OF THE DAY: Kidsmoke – ‘Heartache’
There’s an emotionally distressed feeling to Kidsmoke’s powerful new single ‘Heartache’. Inevitably, the Wrexham four-piece have layered some glistening melodies over the rolling bass we recognise from February’s ‘Cut Yourself Loose’, but the despairing vocals don’t hold back in casting a cloud of anguish over the song.
PREMIERE: Milo’s Planes – ‘Sentiment’
With all the off-kilter charm of an undiscovered Pavement b-side Milos’s Planes’ ‘Sentiment’ starts messy and refuses to tidy itself up over the course of its skittish 124 seconds. Stop-start rhythms and frantic vocals belie the warm and relaxed tone of the guitars, creating a simultaneously frenetic and relaxed energy at once. This two-pronged approach […]
EP REVIEW: ETCHES – ‘Wall Of Sleep’
While some bands are still grasping for that illusive spark of creativity to come, ETCHES defy the framework and charge ahead with their defiant, self-perpetuating artful indie electronica. The band are less likely to follow trends, rather they choose to set them. Upon sampling the fine flavours of their forthcoming release, their debut EP ‘Wall Of […]
TRACK OF THE DAY: Pandamic – ‘Heck’
Pandemic hail from sunny Oz and create wonderful beachy pop-punk. Whilst it’s stupid to ignore the influence bands like FIDLAR and Violent Soho have had on this scene, Pandemic still manage to chuck something different in with their track ‘Heck’. It bobs along with some nice harmonies (weirdly reminiscent of CSNY) and gritty guitars. There’s […]
SONG OF THE WEEK: Fenne Lily – ‘Top To Toe’
A time comes occasionally when a much-needed voice cuts through, and of course in those times, we should take note and listen, and the debut offering from Bristol’s Fenne Lily is just that. Like the burgeoning promise that sparked Lucy Rose’s first steps, Lily’s assured musings are at once, pure and vital.
TRACK OF THE DAY: Long Tall Jefferson – ‘Old Friend’
Long Tall Jefferson is a wandering soul. Moving from city to city, he imparts to others the stories of his own lived experiences and observations. One of those defining narratives being new single, ‘Old Friend’, which is taken from the debut album ‘I Want My Honey Back’, out 8th April.
EP REVIEW: October Drift – ‘Stranger Days’
Somerset rockers October Drift came blazing on to the scene in rip-roaring fashion, and continue to deliver hit after hit of impressive bouldering rock anthems and downcast ballads. So upon the release of their largest body of work to date – ‘Stranger Days EP’ – we just had to see what all the fuss was about.
TRACK OF THE DAY: Glass Caves – ‘Alive’
Yorkshire’s Glass Caves are well known for their tireless work ethic. Whether it’s the trailblazing triumph of their self-released debut album, or the countless cold days they’ve spent outside on the streets busking, to the months they’ve spent slogging up and down the country on tour, the band aren’t afraid to put the hard graft in. Call it […]
TRACK OF THE DAY: Lyon Apprentice – ‘Alice’
Memories are powerful, acting as vivid recalls of the past. They can leave us wounded at the thought of a painful moment, and equally, joyful at the recollection of a happy moment. We each have our own safe havens that we return to, as we comb back through out past, from the people we’ve met […]
TRACK OF THE DAY: Sea Span – ‘Winter Sublet’
Today’s track of the day is from indie newcomers Sea Span, with a mellow and calm slice of dreamy goodness. Atmospheric and ethereal, this song is radiant with positive and soothing energy. From it’s gentle, tranquil subtlety in the verses, to its lulling melodies and gorgeous bluesy undertones, this track is a blessing on the […]
In Conversation with…BRYDE
London-based Sarah Howells has formed a stronghold that’s impenetrable and vehemently powerful in her latest project, Bryde. Her words act as a guide, battling through all the pain, self-doubt and injustices that we hold against ourselves, so that we ultimately come out stronger and wiser after listening to her brutally honest and remarkably brave confessionals.
TRACK OF THE DAY: Tin Foil Astronaut – ‘Never Too Soon’
The country locale of Kent has been instrumental in bringing to our attention some of the most inventive, and vital musical contributions in recent times. Not least today’s band Tin Foil Astronaut, the collective led by Max Taylor defy limitations. Rather they choose to operate in their own dream space, from out of which their new […]
FESTIVAL PREVIEW: Live at Leeds 2016
The metropolitan festival is back in the hub of the city, celebrating its 10th year running. And as you might expect, the team at Live at Leeds are making this year’s festivities equally special and memorable, with what is their biggest and most ambitious line-up to date. The music festival falls on Saturday 30th April, […]
TRACK OF THE DAY: Richard Walters – ‘A.M’
Richard Walters is known for delivering breathtaking compositions strewn with tender sentiments and thoughtful lyrics. His voice carries an emotional weight that tugs at the heartstrings and yearns for connection, but it’s within his latest love note (‘A.M’) that we find Walters at his most vulnerable, and his most strikingly poignant best.
LISTEN: Crows – ‘Unwelcome Light’
Is there anything more ominous than a crow? Whether they circle you in life or on film, they’re perceived as menacing, dangerous, and an omen of fear. Perhaps this is why Crows chose their name; it perfectly encapsulates the layer of gloomy foreboding presence in their track Unwelcome Light.
TRACK OF THE DAY: St Tropez – ‘Order’
Mixed by Grammy Award winning producer Rob Schnapf (linked with Beck and Kurt Vile), St Tropez’ newest track begins as a brooding crawl. The sound is menacing, it wallows in itself only broken by the harsh, screeching vocals. The riff is lazy, effortlessly cool. The bass drags the song along by its ear, kicking and […]
LISTEN: LiVVO – ‘Open & Close’
It’s been slightly over a year since Manchester-based singer/songwriter David Liversidge re-invented his musical identity and went forward under the new guise of LiVVO. Bringing forth a bolder vision and a more electronic-leaning sound, in which his signature personally-etched songwriting could flourish. Going through the motions, he realised the sound that he was achieving on […]
TRACK OF THE DAY: ECHOS – ‘Tomorrow’
ECHOS found each other and have never looked back. Like a joining of two lost souls, they meet in the middle and form an equally powerful duo. Headstrong they may be, but boring they will never be. Everything they do is emotionally led and at the risk of sounding obvious, they have forged a unique […]