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Album Reviews

EP Review: Elandra – Elandra

Brighton Psych-Indie newcomers Elandra have released their vibrant new self titled EP, a blend of Tame Impala-esque psychedelic-synth-rock and at times, high octane art-rock. Opening with the shuffling rhythms of…

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Premiere

Video Premiere: Colm Warren Shares Intimate Acoustic Version Of Latest Single ‘Dead Days’

Northern Irish singer-songwriter Colm Warren premieres the live acoustic version of his latest single ‘Dead Days’. ‘Dead Days’ centres around themes of economic inequality and warns of the dangers the…

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Live Review: Gary Numan – Leadmill, Sheffield 20.05.2024

By Phil Wright Monday 20th of May took me to Sheffield’s iconic ‘Leadmill’ to photograph and review another icon in the shape of Gary Numan on his ‘45th Anniversary Tour‘.…

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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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