Music Reviews

Mayce - ‘The Man That I Met’ | Single Review 
Kirsten Moreton Kirsten Moreton

Mayce - ‘The Man That I Met’ | Single Review 

Mayce tells the story of losing sight of a lover-turned-stranger and all of the feelings that come with it in her all-too-relatable debut track, ‘The Man That I Met’. The song is an electric comeback for the artist formerly known as Macy Kate, whose recent rebranding hiatus has allowed her to refine her sound and return to the music industry ready to make an impact. 

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Mirror Stories - ‘30/30’ | EP Review
Kirsten Moreton Kirsten Moreton

Mirror Stories - ‘30/30’ | EP Review

If you were a teenager around the early to mid-2000s, then you might recall there was a boom of compelling and dramatic bands that where a mix of nu-metal, alternative and pop punk, but all shared the same lyrical DNA of nihilism, hopelessness, and an attitude of “whatever, we’ll make it through this”. We found comfort in these bands, and with the wave of nostalgia that is moving away from the 90s and straight into Y2K, a new generation is getting their own class of musicians with sounds that give you a slice of what that felt like.

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Penny Beverly - ‘Something Else’ | EP Review
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Penny Beverly - ‘Something Else’ | EP Review

Los Angeles-based duo Penny Beverly, who is made up of Duncan and Mike were raised in Portland, Oregon, and moved to Los Angeles in 2021. They released their first EP this September titled “Something Else” and it does not disappoint. This short album contains five songs with nothing but upbeat and funky vibes. Their music is enriched with a culture of musical sounds throughout their songs; from their main genre of indie rock in one to the jazziness of trumpets in another.

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Virtues - ‘Someone For Nothing’ |Single Review
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Virtues - ‘Someone For Nothing’ |Single Review

Lead singer and guitarist Jess Mowat, lead guitarist Jack Devall, bass guitarist Ross White and drummer Ross Henderson are performing in the alternative rock genre emitting new driving tunes. The quartette undoubtedly gives a fresh perspective on alternative rock. Listening to their music is like taking a breath of fresh air. They launched one EP ‘You’re Alive’ in 2020 and another album ‘Never Better’ in 2022. Their next two singles are released this autumn. To date, Virtues says it to be the finest two tracks so far. 

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The Last Dinner Party Gig Review - 2 nights at EartH Hackney 
Kirsten Moreton Kirsten Moreton

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. 

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The Ultra Violets - ‘(She Don’t Smell Like) Rose | Single Review
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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.

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Molly Burch - ‘Daydreamer’ | Album Review
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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.

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The Year in Pictures - ‘Blood Orange’ | Single Review
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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. 

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Eleven Fifteen - ‘Give What You Take’ | Single Review
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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.

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Seemway - ‘Perimeter’ | Single Review
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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’. 

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The Shed Project - ‘Ghost Town’ | Single Review
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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."

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Kate Nicoll - ‘I Just Miss My Dog’ | Single Review
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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. 

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Pedalo - ‘Halfway House’ | Single Review
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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! 

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A week Full of Mondays - ‘Feelings Fading’ | Single Review
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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. 

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Sun Stags - Self Titled | EP Review
Kirsten Moreton Kirsten Moreton

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

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Marseille - ‘This Dream of Mine’ | Album Review
Kirsten Moreton Kirsten Moreton

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.

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Eighty Ninety - ‘Browery Beach Road’ | Album Review
Kirsten Moreton Kirsten Moreton

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.

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The Zebecks - ‘Killing Time’ | Single Review
Kirsten Moreton Kirsten Moreton

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. 

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Rachel Bochner - ‘It’s Not Me, It’s U’ | EP Review
Kirsten Moreton Kirsten Moreton

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. 

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