EP: United Fruit – Nightmare Recovery
United Fruit have made a triumphant return with their exhilarating new EP. This band are no strangers to creating a lot of noise, having gained a reputation as an unrelenting live act – touring with bands like Twin Atlantic and The Twilight Sad and being a part of the DIY and Dr Martens sponsored #StandForSomething …
Track: The Black Ships – Dead Empires
The Black Ships prove that the past doesn’t have to be dead and buried with new single ‘Dead Empires’. This band from Saratoga Springs is here to show us that this part of New York is the new breeding ground for American dark romance. “When thinking of the scene here I am reminded of the …
See: Florence + the Machine release video for ‘Delilah’
‘Delilah’ is the new single to be taken from Florence + the Machine’s Mercury Music Prize nominated album ‘How Big How Blue How Beautiful’, and is released on 4 December. I’ll be honest and say I’m not the biggest fan of the new album, as sometimes the power of Welch’s voice overpowers the songs. That …
Live Review: The Duke Spirit – Wilton’s Music Hall 22.10.2015
The Duke Spirit lived up to their name with a majestic and energetic performance at the historic Wilton’s Music Hall. This was a show that had sold out within a few days of going on sale. Until their appearance at End Of The Road festival in September, The Duke Spirit hadn’t appeared on stage together …
Track: United Fruit – Nightmare Recovery
United Fruit announce their (very welcome) return with a dream single. The Glaswegian quartet will release their latest EP, Nightmare Recovery, on 13 November (via Ditto Music) and this title track is the melodic but explosive teaser for what’s to come. The band have been experimenting with post-punk, post-rock and shoegaze influences for the new …
Meet: Liela Moss from The Duke Spirit interview
The Duke Spirit are back, with fourth album ‘KIN’, and this time it’s personal. You could say that The Duke Spirit have been taking some time away from the spotlight except, to my ongoing surprise, they’ve never really been in it. Formed in 2003 in London they’re arguably one of the UK’s most underrated rock …
Track: The Van T’s – Laguna Babe EP
The Van T’s are guaranteed to make waves with the grungy surf-rock sound of debut EP Laguna Babe. Twin sisters Hannah and Chloe Van Thompson (both vocals and guitar), along with bassist Joanne Forbes and drummer Shaun Hood, are fresh from wowing festival audiences at T In The Park and Electric Fields with their mix …
Track: Yip Deceiver – Red Line, plus UK tour dates
Yip Deceiver revel in some funky synth-pop with their new single Red Line. The Georgia-based “two man boy band” have a new EP titled YPD coming out on 6 November (via New West Records) and this is the lead single, which “mutates Davey and Dobby from an indie-dance duo into rock ‘n’ roll aliens. Embracing …
EP: Gengahr – Tired Eyes
Surprise! – Gengahr release a new EP ahead of their UK and European tour. Comprised of three songs that were recorded during sessions for their debut album A Dream Outside, this EP also forms part of an expanded deluxe edition of the album (out now) that features favourite b-side Haunter and a cover of Fugazi’s …
Live Review: PINS – Oslo, Hackney, 23.10.2015 plus Gallery
PINS were at their sharpest for a wild night at Oslo in Hackney. When the time is taken to strategically place LED filled glowing balloons on a stage, you know the band are getting ready for some revelry. When PINS arrived on stage in front of their shimmering backdrop they lost no time in getting …