Album Review: Jaws The Shark – Wasteland
Jaws The Shark’s debut album ‘Wasteland’ spans ten tracks written entirely by Olly Bailey, the man behind Jaws The Shark, and was produced by previous collaborator George Perks at VADA Recording Studios. Not only were the 11 tracks written by Bailey, but they were also performed by him, with help from bassist Brendan O’Boyle and …
Meet: Indie Newcomer Big Warm Bed
Leeds indie newcomer Big Warm Bed (Jacob Andrews) has announced his debut EP ‘Shores I’m Swimming In’ due for release on the 26th of September via Dance To The Radio (Ellur, Far Caspian, Low Hummer, Youth Sector). His new single ‘Can’t Quit’ is out now, following his debut single ‘Should’ve Seen it Coming‘, which was …
Track: Barbarian Hermit – Who Put 50p In You?
Manchester’s Barbarian Hermit have shared another single, ‘Who Put 50p In You?’ It is taken from their forthcoming album, ‘Mean Sugar, ‘ which is due out on August 2nd via APF Records. Written over a three-year period, ‘Mean Sugar’ is a cathartic creation set against a backdrop that has seen people endure a global pandemic, …
Track: Jane’s Addiction – Imminent Redemption
Legendary US rock band Jane’s Addiction has shared a brand new single, ‘Imminent Redemption’. This is the band’s first new music with the original lineup of singer Perry Farrell, guitarist Dave Navarro, drummer Stephen Perkins, and bassist Eric Avery in over three decades. Speaking on the new single, the band said: “It is different this time. …
Track: Gwailo – Rock N Roll Seduction
Sunderland natives Gwailo have been ripping up the live scene since 2017. They proudly wear their influences, the early potency of Guns ‘N’ Roses, the guile of Led Zeppelin, and the high voltage vibes of AC/DC. Fronted by vocalist Michael Curry, with David Henry on lead guitar, Kyle Dickinson handling rhythm guitar, Steve Crosby on Bass, and Adrian …
Track: Ladylike – Horse’s Mouth
Brighton quartet Ladylike share their first new music in 2024 with new single ‘Horse’s Mouth’ via Something Records. Produced by the band’s own Spencer Withey at Brighton’s Farm Road Studios, this latest cut sustains the band’s intention to offer sparkling illuminations on the benign drudgeries of everyday twenty-something life via an enigmatic stream-of-consciousness approach to …
EP Review: Victory Lap – Torch Songs
Sometimes, an act comes along that does things their way instead of following the crowd. Victory Lap is such a band, and their noir-infused genre seems like a breath of fresh air from a band that goes alone when it comes to songcraft. Even their name has an older-world feel and a stiff-upper-lip English world, …
Track: Efterklang – To A New Day (ft. Sønderjysk Pigekor)
Efterklang have shared ‘To A New Day’, the fourth single from their forthcoming album, ‘Things We Have In Common’, which will be released on September 27, via City Slang. The track is dedicated to new life and new beginnings and, like most of the songs on the new album, was written in collaboration with Rune Mølgaard. In addition to Sønderjysk Pigekor, …
Track: Nate Bergman – Deep End
Nashville-based Nate Bergman has shared his new single, ‘Deep End.’ The acoustic track features Bergamn on vocals and guitar, with bass duties competently handled by The Raconteurs’ Jack Lawrence. The track was captured in one take live to 2-inch tape with no digital editing. It was produced by Andrija Tokic (Alabama Shakes, Margo Price) and Bergman at The Bomb Shelter studio in …
Track: Crimson Veil – Shift
Crimson Veil have shared the music video for their new single, ‘Shift.’ It is the third single from ‘Hex’, the band’s debut album, which is due out on September 20th via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). Singer Mishkin Fitzgerald comments: “‘Shift’ is a favourite to play live because it’s so damn catchy, it sucks you in like an …