Album Review: Bette Smith – Goodthing
American blues/soul/rock singer Bette Smith may have one of the best voices in the business, and with ‘Goodthing,’ she proves she has one of the best-sounding bands in the business, too. Thirteen tracks bring a modern refresh of a classic soulful sound. With a voice like Smiths, an album can be hit or miss, depending …
Track: Gardens – Flaws
Viennese Dream-Pop quartet Gardens have shared their new surf/psych single ‘Flaws’. The band have also announced their debut album of the same name, due out on the 1st November via Siluh Records. Beneath the elementary but deceptively intricate arrangements, Luca’s savvy songwriting instincts chronicle trials of mental health, the rites of passage of youth and the dizzying fogs of …
Track: The Waeve – Broken Boys
The Waeve composed of Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall have shared a new track, ‘Broken Boys’, taken from their forthcoming second album City Lights which is due out on the 20th September. “The band had an identity this time around so we had a little bit more of a framework to know how we might operate,” notes Dougall of their …
Album Review: Charly Bliss – Forever
It’s been five years since Charly Bliss graced us with an album. Exhausted from touring their second album, it took a while for the band to pick things up and deliver another batch of tracks. The break has done them well, though and with ‘Forever’, they have delivered an album thats fun, fresh and, more …
Track: Big Warm Bed – Jackie
Big Warm Bed (Jacob Andrews) shares emotive new single ‘Jackie’, take from his debut EP ‘Shores I’m Swimming In’ due out September 26th via Dance To The Radio. The track was produced by Harry Jordan at Bam Bam Studios and mixed by Joel Johnston. Speaking ahead of his latest EP reveal, Big Warm Bed explained: …
News: The Last Dinner Party Announce The Release Of Prelude To Ecstasy: Acoustics and Covers – A Deluxe Edition Of Their Mercury Prize-Shortlisted Debut
The Last Dinner Party are pleased to announce the 11th October arrival of Prelude To Ecstasy: Acoustics and Covers – a deluxe edition of their Mercury Prize-shortlisted debut which includes reimagined versions of the band’s own songs alongside unique covers of their favourite tracks from other artists. The Last Dinner Party’s cover of Sparks’ 1974 single ‘This Town Ain’t Big Enough For Both Of Us’ arrives alongside a tour …
Meet: Infectious and Brilliant Ear Ringers
East Los Angeles indie band Ear Ringers are not just cleverly named. The band’s brand of infectious indie is fun, danceable, and an absolute joy to listen to that ring in your ears for days. We caught up with the bands bassist Daniel Romo to find out a little more about these indie superstars. Give …