twin hidden are a musical delight that, once indulged in, will keep you going back for more each time, craving their unique brand of smartly written, elegantly performed indie pop. Which is no better executed than with their most recent single ‘Join Hands’ – a bold rejoice of flourishing pop, spirited with a lyrical sensitivity that […]
Natalie McCool is a name that we’ve been familiar with for a while now, she’s been raking up much-deserved praise since she started making music. Now, her new track ‘Pins’ is possibly the breakout moment she’s been waiting for.
Dark and moody, Ballerina Black’s propulsive new wave post-punk sound is as thrilling as you would expect it to be. Just one listen to the insatiable rhythms of ‘Brixton Rain’ and you’ll be craving more from this Los Angeles four-piece. We meet the band at a very exciting time, fresh from the whirlwind year of […]
Welsh-French folk pop charmers Shake Shake Go have demolished our hearts with the beautiful romance of their new single ‘England Skies’. Flourishing and growing in a crescendoing-like fashion, we fell in love with their liberating sound instantly.
Gently moving and outrageously anthemic. Delamere make music that soars and hits in all the right places. Since last summer’s intensely infectious ‘Headstrong’, the band have been quietly working away on their début EP, which is set for release in March. They are also on the bill for what promises to be one of the […]
Brighton’s love-lorn indie popsters Phantom Runners take us back to the days when The Cure were kings. It’s a nostalgic sound that sends euphoric guitar-driven melodies into the stratosphere, propelling a slightly dazed listener into the realms of utter delight and adoration.
When I first laid my ears on songstress Lilla Vargen début ‘This is Love’, I knew this was a defining moment. It’s like the time when you first heard Adele or Ben Howard, you knew in your heart and your mind that you had just struck gold. It’s pure emotion expressed through song that will […]
Distortion pedals blaring, fuzzed-up bass lines roaring, drums charging and a vocal that coos with a menacing conviction. It sounds like beautiful chaos, but who wouldn’t want to join this party? Well come on in and meet Kent duo, Fuoco.
Ambition is never a bad trait to possess, when used correctly. Glasgow duo The Wild Curve have shown us that it is possible to be both ambitious and driven, and churn out music that is the definition of perfection. If you are in search of bold, widescreen electronic pop, then look no further. You’ve found […]
Opting to remain ambiguous and to only exist outside of the interweb, newly-formed foursome, October Drift have managed to create a campaign most would laugh at. The band are still to pitch up on social media, the only current ways to reach them being through their website and a soundcloud page. But who cares, it’s […]
CAMP STAG are a band that combine sweeping melodic intricacies with a cinematic vision, resonating in a powerfully enigmatic and heart-wrenching glory of which the likes of The National and Athlete could only achieve. 2014 saw the band’s most recent EP ‘Leviathan’ take them to newer heights, they have since been busy gigging around the UK […]
From the outset Puppet Rebellion confidently charged on to the Manchester scene with their infectious original indie tunes, instantly grabbing the attention of local tastemakers and music lovers alike. The band continued to stun with the release of their highly anticipated sophomore EP ‘No Means Yes’, energetic live performances and sold-out gig after sold-out gig. […]
For an unsigned band navigating the challenges of the industry can be difficult. What with the battle of self-releasing, self-funding, self-promotion and then you’re not even guaranteed that your music will reach anyone bar your family and friends, but that’s not to say it’s all doom and gloom. It can be rewarding. After you’ve put […]
We were devastated to hear last year that The Civil Wars decided to call it a day, now even though the hurt is still there, I’d say Brighton’s Paper Hawk pretty much help to ease that pain. If the duo were to pass the baton onto any band, I’d say Paper Hawk are the perfect candidates. […]
Leeds/Hull indie pop outfit The Hubbards may be a band that I’ve just come across, but immediately after listening to a couple of their tracks, I have to say, I’m impressed.
-Note- It took me a very long time to complete this article. The reason being a concoction of two parts fear, one part laziness. Typical of me… I have been excited about doing it for a really long time. From the moment I heard them, I wanted to share their music. So naturally I assumed […]
Berlin based trio, Mighty Oaks have crafted a sound that is equally timeless and nostalgic, telling personal stories of friendship, hope, love and life little journey’s. There aren’t many bands that can connect with a listener and an audience the way that Mighty Oaks instantly can. The breadth of human emotion deeply rooted in their […]
Sheffield band Beat the Bandit are no stranger to our pages, although they’ve been off the radar since summer 2013, they’ve not been sitting around twiddling their thumbs. Rather, they’ve been travelling around New Zealand and working on some new music that garners a more mature sound and a new musical direction, culminating in their […]
When a songwriter can fit the term ‘pathetic fallacy’ into a song and give it meaning, then I think you’re onto a winner. Birmingham alt-folk duo Winter 1982 have done exactly this with their song ‘Friend’. Having lovingly crafted music that sings out with a joy and a pain this is both perfectly imperfect and thoroughly […]
Fresh off the press, we bring you newcomers Victoria’s début single ‘Into the Wild’. Their début release has clearly been crafted with large crowds in mind. Soaring vocals intersperse euphoric highs and expansive indie rhythms, immediately positioning the band in the leagues of fellow Londoners Eliza and the Bear and Bristolites Coasts.