by Erin McGroovy ‘City Of Angels’ is the newest tune from female duo The Let Go. It is a pastiche of 80s, ‘Girls Just Want To Have Fun’ era Cyndi Lauper, meets new-age indie pop. After moving from Washington DC to Liverpool, the group has gone from strength to strength, first with single, ‘One More,’... Continue Reading →
Single Review: ‘Blackbird’ – Crying Beauty Queens
by Emily Duff Composed of Jordan Price’s vocals and guitar, Alex Hurlstone’s bass and Paddy Murphy’s drums, Crying Beauty Queens have recently dropped their new track ‘Blackbird’. The band's name is inspired by the 21st century era that the band has grown up in, claiming that it reflects those who are more inclined to complain... Continue Reading →
Single Review: ‘Johnny’ – Swine Tax
by Amelia Thorpe Tearing down the walls of silence, Newcastle-based quartet, Swine Tax return with their most recent single ‘Johnny’. Released to all major streaming services on December 4th, the boisterous new single showcases an engaging new side to the band as they couple their frenetic and anxious energy to a motorik, groove-laden track. Recorded... Continue Reading →
Single Review: ‘Baby’ – Picnic
by Catherine Entwistle Dancefloors may still be empty and music venues still largely closed across the country, butsax-driven, Sunderland-based group, PICNIC’s latest single is sure to have you moving andgrooving in your kitchen. Released on 16 th October this year, ‘Baby’ is the perfect feel-goodpop banger. It couldn’t have come at a better time, bringing... Continue Reading →
Local Healers and Louis Cypher – Renaissance (Single) & Paintings On The Wall (EP)
By Darcy Nathan In their latest EP The Paintings on the Wall, Nottingham boys Local Healers and fellow Notts veteran Louis Cypher team up to remind us all of just how important the arts are in tough times. Commenting on the lack of Government funding and outrage in light of the ‘Rethink, Reskill, Reboot’ campaign,... Continue Reading →
BUSHROD ‘Doing Ok’ – Single Review
By Amelia Thorpe Brixton-based soloist, BUSHROD, candidly opens up about the realities of lockdown on the jazzy alternative hip-hop number ‘Doing OK’. The introspective track, released on November 13th, sees the rising alternative rapper open up about losing his job during the national lockdown. https://soundcloud.com/bushrod/doing-ok/s-t2goxqD8yQt SOUNDCLOUD There is no denying that the (almost year in)... Continue Reading →
Georgie – At Home EP review
By Niamh Christian Singer-songwriter Georgie from Mansfield has recently released an incredible 8 track EP with a very relatable title for the current world situation: At Home. Being stuck inside during lockdown has been aa difficult time for many, and Georgie is no exception. Suddenly having to curtail a high profile tour in support of... Continue Reading →
IZZY STADEN INTERVIEW + ‘You Don’t Lie Well’ Single Review
By Niamh Christian Last month, London based singer Izzy Staden released her latest single 'You don't Lie Well'. An upbeat pop song full of sass and attitude with meaningful and relatable lyrics about a bad break up. Izzy has managed to build a platform by drawing upon her past struggles with mental health in her... Continue Reading →
Single Review: noyou – We’re So Sorry
By Emily Duff Sunderland locals, noyou, have released their latest track We’re So Sorry. With an indie synth sound, the band blend a trendy genre with interesting distortions and their member’s obvious musical abilities. Tackling traditional heavy rock tones with their synth sound creates an exciting and unusual aspect to listen to. Having crashed the... Continue Reading →
Bohemian Machines – ‘Social Skills’ Single Review
By Erin McGroovy Tearing from the silence of the last few months in lockdown, ‘Social Skills,’ begins with this effervescent, tribal percussion, almost like some sort of ritual, until it breaks down and merges into an indietronica beat. This latermeets with some punchy Talking Heads style vocals, a band that Bohemian Machines have taken a... Continue Reading →