Live Review: Brand New Heavies – Boiler Shop, Newcastle 16.11.2024
Words and Photos: Victoria Wai. Excitement for the 30th Anniversary of Brand New Heavies ‘Brother Sister’ album ascended into Newcastles’ Boiler Shop with true weekend party vibes as the early excited revellers entered the venue they were met with a warm up DJ bringing the soulful club classics. A SOLD-OUT audience were in place as …
Liverpool Risers STR^NGE Shine On Self-Titled Concept EP
Emerging Liverpool-based band STR^NGE has unleashed their brilliant self-titled EP. Blending psychedelic, rock, and indie influences with a warming, analog, vintage undertone the EP tackles profound themes of existence and love, whilst also touching on social and political commentary. The EP is spearheaded by the biting lead single, ‘The Length of a Cigarette’, a track that perfectly encapsulates …
Track: YARD delivers a post-punk odyssey of imperfection in new single ‘Call’
Dublin-based electro-noise trio YARD has delivered another intense sonic punch with their latest single, ‘Call’. Known for their genre-blurring fusion of electronic rock and post-punk, YARD continues to solidify their reputation as one of the most thrilling acts to emerge from Ireland’s music scene and beyond. Following the success of ‘Bend’, ‘Call’ plunges listeners into a tension-filled world where …
Track: Birmingham’s Post-Punk Breakouts Baudelaire Shine On ‘Preacher’
Birmingham’s post-punk risers Baudelaire, unveils their electrifying new single, ‘Preacher’. A pulsating, beguiling and infectious addition to their growing repertoire of dark, noise-infused anthems, the track showcases a songwriting approach comparable to the likes of Fat Dog and Gurriers, bringing a driving sense of energy, spoken word vocals and moments of anthemic melody. Brooding and raw, …
News: Fat Salad Shine On Euphoric And Psychedelic New Single ‘Ecstasy’
South London’s FAT SALAD unveil their latest alternative-rock gem ‘Ecstasy’. A cinematic journey of soaring guitars, lush atmospherics, and raw emotion, the track sees the quartet reaching new creative heights under the production of Natan Sterenfeld (Usher, Faithless, Diplo, Dave Barbarossa). From its shimmering electronic textures and rippling guitar intro to the arrival of a fuzz-drenched …
News: Dryadic Shares Radiant & Joyful New Single ‘Smiling in the Dark’
Bristol-based folk artist Dryadic returns with the effervescent new single ‘Smiling in the Dark’. Produced by longtime collaborator Jake Skinner (Sam Ryder, Nigel Kennedy) at Brighton Road Recording Studios, the track showcases Dryadic’s hallmark style: organic instrumentation paired with radiant energy. From the first strum of the acoustic guitar to the buoyant drum beat, the …
EP Review: Fraser Morgan – I Hope You Can’t Relate
Fraser Morgan’s new EP ‘I Hope You Can’t Relate’, is an emotionally charged, cathartic journey that seamlessly blends raw honest lyricism with folk instrumentation and a vibrant, urgent punk energy. On ‘I Hope You Can’t Relate’, the rising singer-songwriter from the East of England brings a collection of tracks that feel both deeply personal and …
News: DD Allen Returns With A Nostalgic Indie Folk Masterpiece That Echoes Timeless First Love in ‘Holborn Avenue’
DD Allen’s latest single, Holborn Avenue, is a heartfelt ode to youthful love and the enduring weight of its memories. The track encapsulates the artist’s ability to weave deeply personal storytelling with soaring indie-folk instrumentation. Opening with tender falsetto vocals and textured guitars, Holborn Avenue lures listeners into a world of wistful nostalgia. The harmonica’s plaintive tones, coupled with …
News: Emulov Drops Soulful New Single ‘Mute’ Featuring MONODUKE
The jazztronica-lo-fi duo Emulov share the enticing, delectably chilled new single ‘Mute’, a vibrant and soulful instrumental track that masterfully fuses raw live instrumentation with old-school hip-hop influences. Featuring the captivating piano work of MONODUKE, ‘Mute’ showcases the duo’s signature blend of intricate beats, jazzy textures, and live instruments, including the Wurlitzer, Rhodes, and analog …
Live Review: Spints – O2 Kentish Town Forum, London 13.11.2024
Words and Photos by Henry Groves After an incredible year, SPRINTS were bringing it to a close with a UK tour, including their biggest UK headline show to date at O2 Kentish Town Forum. After releasing their debut album ‘Letter to Self’ earlier this year, there was a lot of excitement in the room. I …