Music Reviews
GROUPLOVE- ‘I WANT IT ALL RIGHT NOW’ | ALBUM REVIEW
It’s been two years since the American alternative rock band Grouplove dropped a new album, but their latest release from earlier this summer has yet to disappoint.
The Last Dinner Party Gig Review - 2 nights at EartH Hackney
The Last Dinner Party is a feast for the senses. Headlining two sold-out shows on October 17th and 18th at EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney), the quintet, joined by drummer Rebekah Rayner, have burst forth onto the live music scene with extravagance and fervour. With just three singles officially released, support slots for the likes of Florence + the Machine and The Rolling Stones have established a diverse fanbase hungry for more.
The Ultra Violets - ‘(She Don’t Smell Like) Rose | Single Review
(She don't smell like) Roses is the fourth single by Cornish indie pop/rock quintet The Ultra Violets. With Perran Nicholls on vocals and guitar, Marc Willoughby on lead guitar and vocals, Adam Knucky on bass, Stuart Morrall on keys and vocals, and Tyler Harris on drums, the band delivers a captivating and energetic single that fully showcases their unique indie pop/rock sound.
Molly Burch - ‘Daydreamer’ | Album Review
Ethereal songstress Molly Burch returns to our playlists with an album that is deeply personal and yet speaks to the Daydreamer in all of us. Inspired by Burch’s discovery of her childhood diaries, filled with the scribblings of her thirteen-year-old self, the album is an introspective ode to vulnerability, love and loss.
The Year in Pictures - ‘Blood Orange’ | Single Review
The Year In Pictures (TYIP) is a freshly discovered London-based band. Xav Sinden, Oliver Beardmore, Callum Dineen and Matt Suciu are new to the stage but already have a fanbase. They gained popularity very quickly during 2023 playing at local gigs. The first single ‘Blood Orange’ got over 1,000 listens over ten days, and the number continues to grow.
Eleven Fifteen - ‘Give What You Take’ | Single Review
‘Give What You Take’, is the latest track to grace Eleven Fifteen's growing music catalog- and it does not disappoint. It is vulnerable yet confident and it masters the perfect balance between teasing the listener and giving them exactly what they want.
Seemway - ‘Perimeter’ | Single Review
Are you waiting for fresh songs to listen to this fall? Seemway has just released a new song that will most certainly win the listeners. Thriving among local bands, Seemway is definitely not inferior to the pace of others. They have already authored one album and now present fans with a new highly anticipated song ‘Perimeter’.
The Shed Project - ‘Ghost Town’ | Single Review
In John's backyard shed, Roy (vocals) and John (rhythm) created The Shed Project in Bolton in 2018. Tim (bass), who had previously made a few acoustic demos, joined the group in 2019. By the year 2020, The Shed Project had added Olli (lead) and Shane (drums), finished their lineup, and put out their debut single, "Livin."
Kate Nicoll - ‘I Just Miss My Dog’ | Single Review
Let's get into the groove with Katie Nicoll's most recent release, ‘i just really miss my dog.’ Katie is quickly becoming a genre-blending sensation with only a small discography to date. Katie Nicoll is clearly someone to watch as seen by tracks getting BBC Introducing airplay and a fan base that is steadily expanding.
Pedalo - ‘Halfway House’ | Single Review
Pedalo, a five member band hailing from all corners of Scotland have released their new single 'Halfway House' as their second addition to their growing discography.
Though they are a fairly newly-formed band founded in early 2022, they have already gained a steadily growing dedicated fanbase through their gigging - already selling out shows at The Poetry Club and other popular venues. Not only this but they played as a headliner at the historic King Tut's Wah Wah Hut earlier this month!
A week Full of Mondays - ‘Feelings Fading’ | Single Review
Midlands-based band A Week Full Of Mondays have been counting down to the release of their debut single ‘Feelings Fading’ by teasing their audience with photoshoots and effortlessly cool video clips. This band is confident in their identity and this is strikingly obvious not only in their look but in their latest track.
Sun Stags - Self Titled | EP Review
At the heart of Sun Stags’ musical odyssey lies their newly released self-titled EP, a compelling piece of music which takes the listener on a captivating sonic journey through the realms of psychedelic rock. Glasgow based trio, Ossian Spencer-Lohr (Multi-instrumentalist), Barney Cameron-Sproull (Bassist) and Tom Mooney (Drummer and Guitarist) compile a collection of tracks exploring the bands evolution, from their humble beginnings in the Cairngorm mountains, to their present days on the bustling streets of Glasgow
Marseille - ‘This Dream of Mine’ | Album Review
Emerging from a diverse blend of inspirational waves of 90’s Madchester, the 60’s Merseybeat and the 60’s Psychedelia movements, a young indie rock band Marseille hits this August with a fresh album. The fans will hear a new flow of indie beats already on August 25, 2023.
Somewhere in Derby, four like-minded guys decided to create an indie-rock band. Vocalist Will Brown, guitarists Joe Labram, Lennon Hall, Felix Moxey, and drummer Tom Spray formed Marseille in 2021.
Eighty Ninety - ‘Browery Beach Road’ | Album Review
Eighty Ninety are an indie- alt pop NYC based duo, consisting of brothers Abner (vocal and production) and Harper (guitar and production). Over the past few years, the duo collated various singles which have now gone viral such as ‘Your Favourite Song’, ‘Three Thirty’ and ‘10K Summer Nights’. These singles which are included in the 12 track ‘Browery Beach’ album collection have become widely successful in terms of streaming numbers across platforms, where the duo have already accumulated over 30 million streams and currently over 70K monthly listeners on Spotify.
The Zebecks - ‘Killing Time’ | Single Review
“Killing Time" is the latest single from The Zebecks, combining pensive lyrics with energetic vocals and punky instrumentals. Hailing from northern Scotland, the band are now building a name for themselves as part of Glasgow’s thriving underground music scene. With gigs at King Tut’s, Saint Luke’s and Stereo already under their belt, The Zebecks are taking Glasgow by storm, and “Killing Time" is an incredible addition to their setlist.
Rachel Bochner - ‘It’s Not Me, It’s U’ | EP Review
Bochner packs a range of emotional punch into this EP’s six track run. Each song captures a new facet of the struggles of modern love: desire, heartache, insecurity and spite are all explored across the EP’s catchy choruses and punchy melodies. Bochner asserts unapologetically on the opening track that she’s Here for the Drama over a brazen guitar instrumental, right before delivering a biting anthem about yearning on You Don’t Want Me Like That. Many of us know all too well such a mental back-and-forth, and Bochner not only captures this experience perfectly but presents it as a thrilling alt-pop ride.
Housewife - ‘King of Wands’ | Single Review
‘King of Wands’, the new single by Toronto based Brighid Fry (she/they) - better known as Housewife, is a brand-spanking new indie-rock song that dresses this feeling up perfectly while ingeniously referencing Tarot Cards’ figures ‘I wish I was the ‘King of Wands’ (But really, I'm Cassandra)’. The tune follows her recent great EP ‘You’ll Be Forgiven’, which is perfectly titled if you’ve happened to have not stumbled upon any of her musical output yet.
Thundermoon - ‘Wild’ | Single Review
Edinburgh-based band Thundermoon are living up to to their enchanting band name in their debut single ‘Wild’. It’s a track that takes you gently by the hand and leads you away from the everyday noise, towards a more earthy and idyllic place. The queer trio, made up of friends Shaz Jamieson, Lorna Kelly and Kat Messer, has flourished in the local music scene, having already progressed from their first gig at a friend’s house to appearances at events such as the Meadow’s festival and the upcoming Edinburgh Fringe festival. They’re definitely a band worth watching out for.
Black Country, New Road | Gig Review
As Georgia Ellery, Lewis Evans, Luke Mark, May Kershaw and Tyler Hyde take to the stage in Cambridge for the first time since the departure of their frontman, Isaac Wood, the feeling in the audience is not one of nervous curiosity but of excitement.
Atresan - ‘Singin At The Train’ | SIngle Review
Hailing from the vibrant music scene in Falkirk, the independent five-piece band Artesan has unveiled their fifth single, 'Singin at the Train.' With a musical palette that blends indie rock, grunge, and psychedelia, Artesan fearlessly ventures into uncharted territory, adding a captivating touch of synth experimentation to their newest release.