by Niamh Christian Phlexx Records have had a number of releases through the label recently including that of the recently split up Soft Girls & Boys Club, as well as Fang Jr. & Trekkah. Fang Jr. - Charity Fingers The Uk-based electonic artist Fang Jr. has created a 3-track collection of hard hitting bass and... Continue Reading →
Single Review: Logan J Parker – ‘Sweet Songs of Love’
by Darcy Nathan Logan J Parker adds to her catalogue of amalgamated blues and soul inspired tunes with her latest single release Sweet Songs of Love. With the London based musician’s most romantic lyrics yet, Logan documents her desire to shorten the distance faced by her and her lover over the festive period. The story... Continue Reading →
Single Review: ‘City of Angels’ – The Let Go
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 →