Music Reviews

The Ocho - ‘French Bay Hotel’ Single Review
Kirsten Moreton Kirsten Moreton

The Ocho - ‘French Bay Hotel’ Single Review

The group released their new single titled ‘French Bay Hotel’ on December 12th, and it doesn’t disappoint. The band is made up of vocalist Garret Seitz, drummer Ashwin Gidwani, keyboardist Jonah Bergman, and guitarists Parker Foles and Patrick Dries. The Ocho got their start playing gigs around Athens at The 40 Watt Club and the iconic Georgia Theatre. The group writes and records their own original songs, including their newest single. Earlier this year they released their first E.P. titled “Spring Without a Lover” and it is a must-listen.

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Re Teu - ‘The Author’ | EP Review
Kirsten Moreton Kirsten Moreton

Re Teu - ‘The Author’ | EP Review

‘The Author’ is the debut EP from Nottingham and London-based multi-instrumentalist Re Teu. The record was released at the end of October, and only now do I feel I’ve come to terms with the profound talent and imagination that radiates across it. Across a short four-track run, Re Teu creates a sublime folk-rock sound that feels simultaneously familiar and otherworldly. This duality is expertly maintained across the EP, being continually expansive and yet rooted in a deep authenticity. It’s impossible not be swept up in this record’s ethereal embrace. 

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Lewis Jaoui - ‘Something We Can Figure Out’ | Single Review
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Lewis Jaoui - ‘Something We Can Figure Out’ | Single Review

Lewis Jaoui is a name already known among music enthusiasts, particularly fans of the Indie genre who recognise him as the drummer in the music band The Roly Mo. Yet this year Lewis astonished everyone with the release of his debut single 'Something We Can Figure Out’.  

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Cold War Kids - ‘Cold War Kids’ | Album Review
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Cold War Kids - ‘Cold War Kids’ | Album Review

With their 10th studio album release, Cold War Kids dropped a brand-new, self-titled album on November 3rd.   The indie-rock band has been making music for nearly 20 years after the group met in 2004 while attending Biola University in Long Beach, California. Vocalist, guitarist, and pianist Nathan Willett leads the group along with other band members Matt Maust, Joe Plummer, David Quon, and Matthew Schwartz. The group has mastered a distinct sound of indie rock combined with hints of blues and soul music, and this album shows that perfectly.

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Wild Nothing - ‘Hold’ | Album Review
Kirsten Moreton Kirsten Moreton

Wild Nothing - ‘Hold’ | Album Review

Throughout his 14-year career, Jack Tatum (Wild Nothing) has received widespread praise from all over the world. His accolades include a #1 ranking on the Billboard New Artist and Alternative New Artist charts, multiple Pitchfork Best New Music articles for his extensive back catalogue, and extensive touring with the band, where they have shared stages with artists like Grimes, Alex G, Mac De Marco, DIIV, Whitney, Beach House, Cat Power, Father John Misty, and many more.

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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
Kirsten Moreton Kirsten Moreton

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
Kirsten Moreton Kirsten Moreton

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
Kirsten Moreton Kirsten Moreton

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
Kirsten Moreton Kirsten Moreton

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
Kirsten Moreton Kirsten Moreton

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
Kirsten Moreton Kirsten Moreton

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
Kirsten Moreton Kirsten Moreton

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
Kirsten Moreton Kirsten Moreton

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
Kirsten Moreton Kirsten Moreton

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
Kirsten Moreton Kirsten Moreton

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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