Brighton
Track: DITZ – Role Model
Brighton’s DITZ have released a new track, Role Model, taken from their forthcoming 5 Songs EP, out on glorious pink And black vinyl via Alcopop! Records on 3rd July. The release is limited to 500 never to be repressed (well, not in the Pink anyway) and it can be ordered http://www.ilovealcopop.co.uk The EP contains the …
Track: Naipia – Lonely
The new single from Brighton’s Naipia is a pure indie pop gem filled with yearning and emotion. ‘Lonely’ is undoubtably classic anthemic indie rock that is differentiated by its thoughtful structure and inherent stadium-filling presence. Celestial choruses, melodies, thoughtful lyrics and driving guitars all combine to make this a fantastic debut. The accompanying video captures …
Premiere: Cate Ferris – Keep Going
Brighton-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Cate Ferris wanted to offer some solidarity and hope to all of us either stuck inside or working on the front line in the battle against Covid-19, so she is going to make a download of her new single ‘Keep Going’ available for free download on Bandcamp for one month from …
Video: The Brave Faces – In The Dark
We were highly impressed by The Brave Faces single ‘In the Dark’ which we were honoured to premiere recently, and it great to be able to see the new video for the track. It is fittingly haunting, psychedelic and evocative video and a perfect accompaniment to the dream pop/shoegaze timbre of the song: You can …
Say Psych: Track Review: The Psycho Relics – Rocking Chair
Emerging from Brighton come garage rock quintet, The Psycho Relics with the release of their debut track, ‘Rocking Chair’, a spiralling mix of 60s inspired rock ‘n’ roll and modern psych weaved into western infused grooves. The track is driven by chiming harpsichord and supported by a relentless barrage of cymbals and fills, while guitar …
Track: Public Body – Naughty on my bike
Brighton post-punks Public Body have been garnering fans and gaining a reputation for themselves over the last 12 months, and after hearing their new single ‘Naughty on my Bike’, it’s easy to understand why. Echoey, buzzing guitar riffs and angular melodies are the order of the day, as it drives ferociously along, edges and Sven …
Track: Thrillhouse – Lesser
There’s always been something in the water at Brighton which is rapidly solidifying its reputation as a hot bed of unbridled creativity. So it is with ‘Lesser’ from Brighton band Thrillhouse. This is one of the most enthralling singles I’ve heard in a while – it has a bouncy, rippling pace but with a maturity …
TRACK: BEACH RIOT – TUNE IN, DROP OUT
Brighton fuzz pop band Beach Riot have signed to one of the coolest record labels out there right now Alcopop! and release new single Tune In, Drop Out. Tune In, Drop Out continues the bands run of infectious riff laden singles following up from Stuck Inside and Robot. Huge scuzzy guitars compete with sweet harmonies from …
Premiere: The Fantasy Orchestra release new video for Love in Outer Space
The Fantasy Orchestra. The Bristol / Paris community choir/orchestra have developed from being essentially a Morrison’s covers band into something much more, and release their debut album ‘The Bear and other Stories’ this Friday, which amongst others features Kate Stables from This is the Kit. We’re delighted to be premiering the groups new video, A …
See: Harker release video for Dead Ends, announce European shows
Brighton based Melodic Punk/Indie rockers Harker are due to start a European tour in Sept with Magnapop with a taster of what is to come at a warm up gig in there home town of Brighton, AUGUST 10 – At the Edge of the Sea, Brighton w/ The Wedding Present.So with that in mind, maybe …