Indie
Track: Blonde Summer – Blazed
Los Angeles four piece Blonde Summer have released their new EP Paradise, and have been gaining attention with their sun drenched stoner rock, which nods to the likes of Tame Impala and their ilk. From the EP take a listen to lead track Blazed, which right from the off has this carefree swagger about it. …
Exclusive: The Half Earth records session track ‘The Balance’ for Backseat Mafia
If you’ve not heard of The Half Earth, essentially the project of Blackpool born, Sheffield based artist Conor Stephenson, then your surely about to. He’s been making achingly beautiful songs that have caught the attention of not only the movers and shakers in the music press but also of woman of the moment Soak, who’s …
Live Review: Sex Witch at Green Man Festival 22.08.15
There had been much curiosity surrounding the identity of the mystery guests who were booked in the Saturday evening of Green Man festival. Names had been thrown around, but no one really knew for certain. With the lack of internet in the Brecon Beacons, it remained to be seen who would the big name would …
Album Review: Bang Gang- The Wolves are Whispering
Iceland act Gang Bang are essentially the project of artist Bardi Johansson, who’s been coming and going from the music scene since 1996. Counting three album releases already in his cannon, his sophomore album in particular highlighted Johansson’s talents – his sense of the melancholy, mostly transmitted by the smooth hypnotical sound of his voice …
See: Sewer Rats release video for Money Maker
Since crawling out of the dark, fetid squalor of a disused fish market, the aptly named, Sewer Rats have been whisked down South and spent the past few months tearing London’s live circuit apart at the seams. Snapped up by Fluffer Records -who picked them as the perfect band to follow up their Love Buzzard …
Track: Sweet White – Tides
Aberdeen five piece Sweet White are due to release their new EP, Monet, later on in the year and ahead of it, the band are streaming the first track to be taken from it, Tides. Opening with this well worn path of synth infused indie, shoegaze (nothing wrong with that, you understand) it nods towards …
Track: Evans The Death – Expect Delays
It seems appropriate that I’m writing this on the day of a tube strike in London. Evans The Death guitarist Dan Moss sums up the lyrics of their new single Expect Delays, the title track from their second album, saying “It’s about people failing to connect with each other. It’s a good soundtrack to travelling …
MEET: Peluché talk to us about ‘The Guy With The Gammy Eye’
Peluché have been grabbing some well deserved attention of late. The Camden three piece have already featured as Guardian Band of The Week , and Q magazine Track of The Day. We recently caught up with them to find out more about their latest release – ‘The Guy With The Gammy Eye’ – and to …
Album review : Holly Golightly – Slowtown Now
The queen of British garage music is back! Holly Golightly has a new solo album, taking a break from the Brokeoffs, and the recent country-tinged sound that came out of the backwoods. Instead “Slowtown Now” is a pop album, albeit retro tinged 60s pop. Think mini-skirts and go-go boots, but accessorised with guitars and reverb. …
Not Forgotten: Sparks – Balls
One of the great things about Sparks down the decades has been their innate ability to innovate and inspire those that follow in their wake. The fact that those that follow in their wake have their own disciples and, somewhat frustratingly, bigger sales, only adds to the lure of Sparks for me. Having made great …