Single Review: Matt And The Beanstalk – ‘Symphony’
Hailing from Nottingham, and citing influences ranging from Kate Bush to Darwin Deez, Matt And The Beanstalk has teamed up with producer Bramwell Bronte to create his anthemic debut single…..
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EP Review: The Nyx – ‘The Nyx’
Feisty four-piece The Nyx are a quartet not to be reckoned with. Everything about their self-titled EP is full frontal, in your face, undeniable, unattainable rawk. An impressive debut from….
Album Review: Storm The Palace – ‘Snow, Stars And Public Transport’
Originally from Edinburgh, Storm The Palace have just released their debut album. Written over a nine year period whilst singer Sophie Dodds wrote about her life in London and the….
Album Review: Pronto Mama – ‘Any Joy’
With the release of their new album Any Joy, Glaswegian six-piece Pronto Mama have demonstrated their ability to create something not only hugely compelling, but thoroughly enjoyable. With an eclectic….
Album Review: The Barnum Meserve – ‘When All Is Lost’
Having formed back in 2007, The Barnum Meserve are not ones to stick to convention. The Nottingham trio have turned their back on the usual band set up of guitars,….
Long Live The Beard
Beards are definitely here to stay and the UK has embraced it f fantastically. Don’t throw out that razor just yet though as we have a guide that can help….
Album Review: Ultras – ‘Ultras’
Lead by multi-instrumentalist Gav Prentice, Scottish band Ultras are set to release their eponymous debut album; an impressively eclectic collection of tracks, ranging from folk to electro at the skip….
Single review: Victoria Celestine – ‘Carrying On’
Despite her tenders and sheer youthful exuberance, Victoria Celestine is already on her way to finding stardom. Her latest single ‘Carrying On’ is a fun-filled slice of electro pop goodness….
Single Review: The Phantoms – ‘Shadows’
Thrashing out infectious hooks and raw, powerful vocals are new Scottish band The Phantoms. Having received praise from the likes of This Feeling, Gigslutz and Radio X, and having shared….
Track Review: Bad Wave – ‘1955’
Following their last single ‘Time To Get Lost’, LA duo Bad Wave have returned with another effervescent offering. Oozing uplifting melodies, ‘1955’ is inspired by the idea of looking to….