Album Review: Melin Melyn – Mill On The Hill; a wildly imaginative, genre-blurring trip through Welsh psych-pop wonder.”
Welsh psych-pop six-piece Melin Melyn have never been a band to simply write songs—they build entire worlds. Their long-awaited debut album, Mill On The Hill, is no exception, inviting listeners into the whimsical Melin Village, a Seussian dreamscape powered by music itself. But don’t let the playful concept fool you; beneath the surreal storytelling and …
Meet: Katherine Priddy on Daybreaker, Collaborating with Simon Armitage and future plans
Katherine Priddy has long been celebrated for her poetic songwriting, but her latest collaboration takes that connection to a whole new level. Working with Poet Laureate Simon Armitage, Priddy has transformed his words into two stunning winter-themed songs, the latest of which, Daybreaker, was released on January 30. This follows Close Season, which earned widespread …
Meet: Andy Bell talks to us about his new album Pinball Wanderer
Andy Bell has always been an artist in motion, whether pushing sonic boundaries with Ride, crafting intricate solo work, or lending his talents to various collaborations. His latest album, Pinball Wanderer, marks a bold new chapter—one defined by groove-heavy rhythms and spontaneous creativity. Unlike his previous solo records, which drew from decades of accumulated material, …
Meet: Ellen Beth Abdi on new single Tenterhooks, songwriting and working with Manchester legends
Despite her youthful years, Ellen Beth Abdi has been a familiar voice in Manchester’s music scene, collaborating with acts like A Certain Ratio and New Order. But now, she’s stepping into the spotlight with Tenterhooks, her debut single’s a track that distills everyday anxieties into something urgent and universal. A song years in the making, …
Premiere: TVOD return with dystopian video for brilliant new single Uniform
Brooklyn’s TVOD return with Uniform, a taut and angular post-punk track that ebbs and flows before swelling into something punkier though it never fully lets itself off the leash. The tension is palpable, a mix of jagged down-picked guitars, ominous repetitive basslines, and sci-fi synths propelling the song forward with an anxious undercurrent. The chorus, …
Meet: House of All – Martin Bramah & Karl Burns on Their Latest Album and the Spirit of The Fall
For those who have followed the ever-evolving lineage of The Fall, House of All represents something both new and deeply familiar. What began as a one-off project has solidified into a band with its own identity—one that carries the restless, improvisational energy of Mark E. Smith’s legendary outfit while forging its own path. Conceived by …
Live Review: The Bug Club / British Birds – Crookes Social Club, Sheffield 18.02.2025
Crookes Social Club buzzed with anticipation as a sold-out crowd gathered for an electrifying night of live music, provided by British Birds and headliners The Bug Club . Kicking the evening off was British Birds, a four-piece indie/power pop ensemble hailing from Chorley, UK. Their set was a masterclass in crafting instantly lovable yet slightly …
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 …