Track: Commons Shine On Mesmerising, Intense Debut ‘Queen Of Hearts’
Nottingham-based newcomers Commons make an explosive, exhilarating debut with the new single ‘Queen Of Hearts’. Brining together alternative rock with moments of atmospheric indie bliss, the track offers a first taste of the bands upcoming debut EP, Clean Living, slated for release on May 24th. A distinct, layered indie rock sound, sprinkled with electronic flourishes, …
Live Review: Paul Weller – The Globe, Stockton 14.04.2024
By Francis Fitzgerald Well, well, Weller. The Modfather arrived on the stage at Stockton Globe to be greeted by a rapturous sell-out crowd. For the next two hours, Teesside was treated to a jaunt through a back catalogue that stretches back through five decades. To kick off proceedings it was straight into sturdy renditions of …
Live Review: Paloma Faith – Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield 19.04.2024
By Phil Wright Tuesday April 19th brought the pocket-size powerhouse, that is Paloma Faith, to the iconic Sheffield City Hall. The 2800 sell-out crowd was in for an amazing masterclass in entertaining and owning the stage. This was a show of two halves with no supporting act for Paloma. She emerged onto the stage performing …
Live Review: Blind Channel / Ghøstkid – La Scala, London 04.04.2024
By Henry Groves To many people, Blind Channel will be known for appearing in the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest where they represented Finland. Since then, they have been trying to make a name for themselves away from the competition and this year have tried to push that further afield. With the release of their latest …
Track: Little Egret Make Radiant Debut Ahead Of London Headline
South London newcomers Little Egret make a big impression with their vibrant debut single ‘The Balance’ following last nights headline show at 93 Feet East in London. Produced by the acclaimed Brett Shaw (known for his work with Gorillaz, Mura Masa, Foals, Florence and the Machine), The Balance offers a strikingly complete and mature sound …
EP Review: The Leaning – The Orange Night
Brighton duo The Leaning have released their hypnotic, otherworldly, and strikingly unique new EP, ‘The Orange Night’. Encompassing elements of atmospheric electronic music, indie, and psychedelic rock, the EP explores the band’s varied influences to showcase their full sonic breadth. Opening with the otherworldly ‘The Orange Night’, The Leaning sets the tone with cinematic Blade …
EP Review: Liverpool Genre-Bending Quartet Bonk! Shine On ‘The Act Of Doing It’ EP
Liverpool quartet Bonk! has made a big impression with the release of their debut EP, ‘The Act Of Doing It’, an exciting introduction to their blend of funk, psychedelic jazz-rock, and post-punk, presented in a strikingly unique sonic approach. Produced by the esteemed Jim Spencer (renowned for his work with New Order, Johnny Marr, and …
Live Review: Yard Act / Gustaf – Brighton Dome, Brighton 25.03.2024
By Henry Groves The uprising of Yard Act has been a rapid one and Brighton showed that off as well as any city. From playing a sold out Patterns only 2 years ago, the band were back playing the spectacular Brighton Dome. I for one was incredibly excited for this show, which led to me …
News: By Wednesday Unveils Vibrant Indie-Pop Anthem ‘Circles’
Manchester-based quartet By Wednesday is making waves with their latest indie-pop gem, ‘Circles’. The track offers a vibrant soundscape characterized by bright guitar tones, grounding basslines, and tight drumming, all coalescing to create an infectious indie-pop vibe. Led by a melancholic yet thoughtful lead vocal, ‘Circles’ weaves interlocking melodies reminiscent of The Smiths, balancing its …
News: Abby Nissenbaum’s ‘Real Friends’ Reflects On The Complexity Of Relationships
Nashville-based LGBTQ+ indie-pop sensation Abby Nissenbaum is back in the limelight with her latest single, ‘Real Friends’, a poignant exploration of the intricacies and challenges of interpersonal relationships. Following a string of successful singles in 2023 that catapulted her into the spotlight of tastemaker music magazines, Abby continues to captivate audiences with her raw, emotion-driven …