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Album Review: Bird – Wider Than The Sky (Original motion Picture Soundtrack)
‘Wider Than The Sky‘ is the soundtrack album to the multi-award winning short film by Renowned multi-instrumentalist and singer songwriter, BIRD. Known for her use of a diverse musical palette and exceptional ability to blend genres seamlessly, BIRD’s latest offering showcases elements of atmospheric electronic dream-pop and contemporary folk, again solidifying her reputation as an …
News: Indie-Rock Quartet Contemporary Club Share New Single ‘Plastic Dream’
South East London indie-rock four-piece Contemporary Club unveil the dazed atmospheres of their second outing, ‘Plastic Dream’. Brimming with catchy melodies, bouncing riffs, and energetic performances comparable to Fontaines D.C. The track’s lead vocals are drenched in a melancholy haze, while echoey production lends it an expansive, cinematic quality. This spacious soundscape sets the scene …
Track: Eora/Sydney-based producer and vocalist Skeleten unveils the luscious sounds of soul pop single ‘Deep Scene’.
I caught Skeleten live a few years ago at Altar in Hobart and was highly impressed by his soul inflected brand of pop – rich and nuanced music that had a magnetic presence on stage. His new single proves the point. ‘Deep Scene’ is as immersive and enveloping as a hot tub in the winter …
News: Liverpool-Based Risers STR^NGE Deliver Haunting Exploration Of Desperation & Futility On Psychedelic 70s Influenced New Single ‘Timestuck’
Emerging from the vibrant Liverpool music scene, STR^NGE delivers a compelling narrative of existential angst with their latest single, ‘Timestuck’. This vibrant, genre-bending track weaves together elements of psychedelic rock and 70s flair, creating a poignant exploration of desperation and futility. The band’s unique sonic identity and poetic lyricism shine through, offering listeners a familiar …
Live Review: Fenne Lily – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds. 19.06.24
Ensconced stage left, Fenne Lily almost seems to offer centre stage to her band. However, it’s the songwriting and arrangement of the Dorset-born folk singer’s songs that really come to the fore throughout this intimate performance at Leeds’ Brudenell Social Club. Up against the Euros, Lily expresses her gratitude that we have chosen to spend …
Track: Arkayla Announces Debut Self-Titled EP Releases New Single ‘Falling Down’
Fresh off the announcement of their upcoming performance at the Isle Of Wight Festival this summer, Arkayla releases the radiant new single ‘Falling Down’ and announce their self-titled debut EP. Capturing a youthful vibrancy, underpinned by its tight, lightly distorted production and chorus tinted, bright guitar tones, Arkayla’s new single captures a captivating energy and …
News: Bliss Carmxn Unveils Debut EP ‘Hold My Hand And I’ll Hold Yours’
After captivating audiences with expressive electro-folk teasers, Bliss Carmxn has released their debut EP, Hold My Hand And I’ll Hold Yours. This four-track collection merges glowing pop aesthetics with an ethereal alternative atmosphere, creating a spellbinding dynamism reminiscent of Erasure’s drive, Perfume Genius’s gravity, Simon and Garfunkel’s simplicity, and Kacy Musgraves’s warmth. The EP embarks …
EP Review: Liza Unveils Her Most Ambitious Work Yet With New EP ‘The Alternate Ending’
Opening up like never before, Liza exudes confidence in its purest and most unfiltered form with her stunning new EP, ‘The Alternate Ending’. The Ethiopian-Canadian singer/songwriter brings a dynamic range to her neo-soul songwriting, seamlessly shifting between moments of hushed intimacy, delicate introspection, and climactic catharsis all delivered with an accessible flourish. Intricate and ambitious …
News: Dolce Blue Teases Upcoming Album with Dreamy New Track ‘Typical Kind of Fun’
Fresh from garnering praise from Triple J, Apple Music, and RTRFM for their March release ‘Sugar Free,’ and being named a finalist in Happy Mag’s ‘Needle in the Hay’ song competition, Dolce Blue continues to build anticipation for their upcoming album Sweet Melancholy (Deluxe). Their latest single, ‘Typical Kind of Fun,’ is a dreamy indie …
Album Review: the black watch take us on an enticing sonic excursion through their ‘Weird Rooms’.
LA band the black watch are a veritable institution. Their albums have a sparkle and a sense of yearning that permeates every note and every song is a stadium filling anthem suffuse with melody and atmosphere. Lead singer and songwriter, John Andrew Fredrick, a songwriter and a writer (his fifth novel came out this September …