Meet: Former Field Mice alumni Michael Hiscock of The Gentle Spring
After shaping the sound of indie pop with The Field Mice, Michael Hiscock has returned with The Gentle Spring, a project steeped in reflection, melody, and a search for simplicity. With their recent single Looking Back at the World and an album that explores themes of regret, joy, and moving forward, Hiscock speaks to us …
Track: Floodhounds hit the heights with new single, One Horse Race
FloodHounds have always had a knack for delivering riff-driven, high-energy indie rock, but One Horse Race might just be their most relentless track yet. Built on muscular, direct guitar work that pushes you back and pins you to the wall, the song bursts out of the gates with a raw, unfiltered intensity. Yet, amidst all …
Meet: Floodhounds Jack Flynn on Grit, Graft, and Noel Gallagher’s Harsh Advice
Sheffield-based trio Floodhounds have been tearing up the UK’s rock scene with their high-energy blend of indie, punk, and blues-infused riffs. With their latest single One Horse Race out now and a big London headline show on the horizon, we caught up with frontman Jack Flynn to talk about the band’s evolution, DIY ethics, and …
Track: Ellen Beth Abdi delivers the beautifully soulful ‘Tenterhooks’
Ellen Beth Abdi’s new single, Tenterhooks, is a soulful slice of new jazz, luxuriating in its comfortable skin while subtly pushing at genre boundaries. Off-kilter synth lines and chiming piano figures purvey the track, adding texture and intrigue, but it’s Ellen’s beautiful vocal that truly steals the show. Her voice, rich with depth and emotion, …
Track: Nightjacket release the effortless dream pop of My Only Heart
Los Angeles dream pop band Nightjacket return with their latest single, My Only Heart, a shimmering and intimate love song that radiates warmth and devotion. Marking their second release since signing with Sonic Unyon Records, the track continues to establish their signature ethereal sound while adding a more groove-driven pulse to their dreamy aesthetic. There’s …
Track: Pan Amsterdam blurs genres with new single Confines, plus album news
Pan Amsterdam, the inventive alter ego of Leron Thomas, has unveiled Confines, the lead single and title track from his forthcoming album, set to release on May 23 through Heavenly Recordings. This track exemplifies his unique fusion of hip-hop, jazz, and electronic elements, creating a soundscape that’s both familiar and otherworldly. The song opens with …
Album Review: House of All Souls Review: A Post-Punk Continuum That Thrives in the Present
For a band formed entirely of ex-Fall members, House of All has never been about simple nostalgia. On House of All Souls, their third album in as many years, they continue to channel the insistent rhythms, choppy riffs, and caustic storytelling that defined their former band, but with an energy and cohesion that makes this …
Album Review: Seth Lakeman – The Granite Way; folklore, melody and history beautifully entwined
Seth Lakeman’s forthcoming album, The Granite Way, set for release on February 14th via Honour Oak Records, reaffirms his mastery in contemporary folk music. While the album doesn’t mark a significant departure from his established style, it encapsulates the core elements that have consistently distinguished his work: a compelling voice, intricate arrangements, and evocative storytelling. …
Track: Beiruts New Single ‘Guericke’s Unicorn’ is a Synth-Pop Gem, Heralding an Ambitious Album
Beirut’s latest single, Guericke’s Unicorn, is a bubbling, harmony-soaked synth-pop track that showcases Zach Condon’s trademark yearning vocals. It has a hopeful yet slightly wistful nature, striking a delicate balance between melancholy and optimism. Deliciously melodic and immediately attractive, the song is an intriguing outlier on the upcoming album A Study of Losses, hinting at …
Meet: Seth Lakeman on The Granite Way, Folk Tradition, and Touring with Longtime Collaborators
Longstanding folk musician Seth Lakeman is set to release his self-produced new album The Granite Way on 14th February via his own label, Honour Oak Records, before embarking on a UK headline tour with the same group of musicians who helped bring the record to life. Since his Mercury Prize-nominated Kitty Jay (2004), Lakeman has …