News: Oxford 6 Piece The People Versus Captivate On New Single ‘Squares’
The People Versus, the captivating 6-piece band hailing from Oxford, has returned with their latest offering, the entrancing single ‘Squares.’ This release marks another milestone in their burgeoning musical journey, following an impressive string of successes that have earned them recognition on renowned platforms such as BBC Radio 6 Music and Radio X. The band …
Live Review: Skindred / Blackgold / Cody Frost – NX Newcastle, Newcastle 20.09.2023
Words by Barrah T Al-Badry Photos by Renée Bennett Standing amongst the sold out crowd tonight, it was easy to say the anticipation was infectious. After astellar year with their new album Smile, Newcastle NX welcomed the Welsh metal reggae fusion bandto its stage. Opening the evening was the ever amazing Cody Frost fresh off …
Video: School Disco Share Psychedelic, Futuristic New Video For ‘Through Dimensions’
Following the release of their new album ‘Denton Rock’, School Disco share new visuals for ‘Through Dimensions’. A video to match the psychedelic, trippy nature of the musical backdrop, the graphic based video deliver a journey through space to a swirling, high octane backdrop of biting guitar tones, punching drums and intense vocal delivery. As …
Live Review: The Hoosiers – Sheffield Leadmill
All words and pictures by Phil Wright: All Rights Reserved. The last Saturday of September took me to Sheffield’s iconic venue ‘The Leadmill’, a small intermate venue which is brilliant for the bands and fan alike. The night kicked off with the indie pop quartet ‘Crystal Tides’ from Portsmouth. These guys brought a unique blend …
Live Review: Ellie Goulding / Olivia Lunny – O2 City Hall, Newcastle 19.10.23
Words and photos by Francis Fitzgerald For starters, I should say that superstar pop divas are a little outside my comfort zone, but I was invited to review the Ellie Goulding show and was more than pleasantly surprised. If anyone says they don’t know any of her catalogue, they are probably wrong. Nearly every song …
News: GILSKA Shines On New Single ‘UNAVOIDABLE’
GILSKA is a London-based solo artist of Sri Lankan origin, known for her infectious and high-energy dance-pop sound. She has gained attention and support from various tastemakers, and her previous singles, such as ‘Don’t Need Your Love’ and ‘Up Till 5,’ have accumulated hundreds of thousands of streams and over a million views on YouTube. …
EP Review: Owners Club – Owners Club EP
Capturing a distinctive retro tone comparable to The Clash and Ramones whilst retaining a fresh faced, Post-Punk edge, Owners Club land on their feet with the release of their debut, 3 track EP via Goo Records. Opening with the infectious, uptempo, tongue-in-cheek humour tinted ‘Double Diamond’ the band quickly introduce the indie textures and chanting …
Track: Portsmouth Indie Quintet Crystal Tides Share Infectious New Single ‘Detonate’
Portsmouth’s five-piece Crystal Tides make their triumphant return with their latest single, ‘Detonate.’ This fluorescent offering exemplifies the band’s remarkable knack for weaving infectious vocal melodies into a tightly woven indie tapestry, reminiscent of musical influences such as Two Door Cinema Club and The Wombats. Crystal Tides have masterfully concocted an irresistible indie-pop sound that’s …
Live Review: Black Country, New Road – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London 10.10.2023
Words and photos by Fearghal McGlinchey On Tuesday night, the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London was treated to a captivating performance by the enigmatic and experimental band, Black Country, New Road. It was my very first time seeing the band perform so I wasn’t too sure what to expect, but from the very first …
Live Review: Inhaler – Berns Hotel, Stockholm 09.10.2023
Words and photos by Anastasia Baranovskaia Monday nights typically carry the weight of the workweek’s onset, but the concert with Inhaler provided the perfect remedy for those early-week blues. Hailing from Dublin and named one of Ireland’s most exciting bands they returned to Stockholm after quite recently playing at the festival Lollapalooza Stockholm. The beautiful …