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News: Manchester’s By Wednesday Returns with Melancholic Indie-Pop Bop ‘Hitchcock Hero’

By Wednesday, the Manchester-based quartet known for their atmospheric indie-pop sound, has made a triumphant return with their latest single, ‘Hitchcock Hero’. The new release showcases the band’s signature style,…

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Live Review: English Teacher – Concorde 2, Brighton 08.05.2024

By Henry Groves Kicking off their sold-out UK tour in support of their debut album, ‘This Could Be Texas’, English Teacher was on the south coast in Brighton. I had…

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Track / Video

Track: Canned Pineapple Shine On Fuzzy New Single ‘She Says’

Channeling a infectious fuzzy-indie-scuzz-pop sound, the new single ‘She Says’ from Canned Pineapple showcases a tight yet warming and messy lo-fi sound akin to The Strokes first album. Having already…

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News: Cork’s HANNAHBELLA Drops Electrifying New Single ‘Can’t Let You Go’

Cork’s electronic-pop riser HANNAHBELLA shares the vibrant and evocative new single ‘Can’t Let You Go’, offering a kaleidoscopic journey through a sonic landscape of experimental electronics and vibrant melodies. HANNAHBELLA’s…

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News: Falky Unleashes Infectious Indie-Pop Gem ‘You Time’

Rising Indie-Pop duo Falky are back with their latest single ‘You Time’, a mesmerizing blend of rock and indie-pop influences. From the outset, ‘You Time’ captivates with its rock-infused guitar…

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News: Rock Artist LiVES Returns With Latest Single ‘Come Together #2’

LiVES, also known as Peter Chisholm, returns with his latest single, ‘Come Together #2,’ serving as the lead track from his forthcoming album, ‘Let Them Eat Cake.’ With an impressive…

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Album Reviews

Album Review: The Other Way – Learning To Be

London-based jazz-fusion quintet The Other Way showcases stunning musicality and brilliant ideas on their latest album, ‘Learning To Be’. With the introduction of angular riffs and dappled electronics in the…

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Live Review: Jake Bugg – G Live, Guildford 01.05.2023

By Henry Groves It has been quite 5 years since I was last at G Live, when I saw The Vaccines play to a sold out crowd, and I had forgotten…

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EP Review: The Love Buzz Shine On ‘No Different’

Cork indie-rockers The Love Buzz capture a vibrant, fun indie sound that, despite its light and free demeanor, is surprisingly authentic and honest. From the outset, with the first track…

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News: Holler Return With Captivating New Single ‘Doubt’

Brighton-based rising stars Holler are back on the scene with their latest single, ‘Doubt’, a mesmerizing blend of indie, alternative-rock, and shoegaze influences. An anthemic track characterised by rich instrumentation,…

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