Brighton
Video: The Brave Faces – In The Dark
We were highly impressed by The Brave Faces single ‘In the Dark’ which we were honoured to premiere recently, and it great to be able to see the new video for the track. It is fittingly haunting, psychedelic and evocative video and a perfect accompaniment to the dream pop/shoegaze timbre of the song: You can …
Say Psych: Track Review: The Psycho Relics – Rocking Chair
Emerging from Brighton come garage rock quintet, The Psycho Relics with the release of their debut track, ‘Rocking Chair’, a spiralling mix of 60s inspired rock ‘n’ roll and modern psych weaved into western infused grooves. The track is driven by chiming harpsichord and supported by a relentless barrage of cymbals and fills, while guitar …
Track: Public Body – Naughty on my bike
Brighton post-punks Public Body have been garnering fans and gaining a reputation for themselves over the last 12 months, and after hearing their new single ‘Naughty on my Bike’, it’s easy to understand why. Echoey, buzzing guitar riffs and angular melodies are the order of the day, as it drives ferociously along, edges and Sven …
Track: Thrillhouse – Lesser
There’s always been something in the water at Brighton which is rapidly solidifying its reputation as a hot bed of unbridled creativity. So it is with ‘Lesser’ from Brighton band Thrillhouse. This is one of the most enthralling singles I’ve heard in a while – it has a bouncy, rippling pace but with a maturity …
TRACK: BEACH RIOT – TUNE IN, DROP OUT
Brighton fuzz pop band Beach Riot have signed to one of the coolest record labels out there right now Alcopop! and release new single Tune In, Drop Out. Tune In, Drop Out continues the bands run of infectious riff laden singles following up from Stuck Inside and Robot. Huge scuzzy guitars compete with sweet harmonies from …
Premiere: The Fantasy Orchestra release new video for Love in Outer Space
The Fantasy Orchestra. The Bristol / Paris community choir/orchestra have developed from being essentially a Morrison’s covers band into something much more, and release their debut album ‘The Bear and other Stories’ this Friday, which amongst others features Kate Stables from This is the Kit. We’re delighted to be premiering the groups new video, A …
See: Harker release video for Dead Ends, announce European shows
Brighton based Melodic Punk/Indie rockers Harker are due to start a European tour in Sept with Magnapop with a taster of what is to come at a warm up gig in there home town of Brighton, AUGUST 10 – At the Edge of the Sea, Brighton w/ The Wedding Present.So with that in mind, maybe …
See: Black Honey reveal new video for ‘I don’t ever wanna love’
Quirky indie darlings Black Honey return with ‘I Don’t Ever Wanna Love’ the first new recording since last year’s self titled debut album. The Brighton quartet who have support slots to Royal Blood and Slaves under their belts as well as a string of sold out headline tours are well know for blistering live sets …
See: Watercolours release new video for ‘Habits’
Bristol-based indie/rock outfit Watercolours have released their latest single ‘Habits’, a cover of Tove Lo. With high praise from BBC Introducing, including a live session on air, the band are gaining traction ahead of their debut EP, slated for release this summer. The trio is currently on a spring tour, including a date supporting Marillion. Sitting …
Say Psych: Album Review: Fumaça Preta – Pepas
Fumaça Preta are back with their long awaited third album, Pepas which has been released on Bristol’s Stolen Body Records. They bring together elements of tropicalia, psychedelics, fuzz funk, musique concrete, acid house, radiophonic electronics and numerous African, Brazilian and Latin rhythms. The band started as a studio experiment when Alex Figueira, a Portuguese-Venezuelan producer …