Sophisticated electronic chillwave tinged pop, commercial enough to get the ears of the pop crowd, and equally hip enough to seduce the cool kids. Moreover, if all pop were as well crafted and beautifully polished as
In February we introduced Halsey (anagram of Ashley) the musical alter ego of New Jersey singer songwriter Ashley Frangipane who hit the pop bulls-eye with with her début single ‘Ghost.’ She’s back with a fantastic
Ever had one of those moments when you stare up at the night sky and feel like a tiny insignificant dot when faced with the vastness of the universe? We felt a little like that
The VPME welcomes aboard a new writer David Cross-Kane, a scouser exiled in London, who lends his ears to Welsh retro popsters The School’s latest album. *********************************** The remarkable thing about Cardiff-based band The School
Cardiff retro pop sensations The School return with a glorious, effervescent, swirling spirit lifting tune that demonstrates just how life affirming great pop music can be. “Never Thought I’d See The Day” is the lead
NEW WEBSITE FOR 2010 & LIMITED DISCOUNT TICKET OFFER Wednesday 19th – Saturday 22nd May 2010 www.liverpoolsoundcity.co.uk “One of the biggest musical events the city has seen” NME “Taking control of Liverpool’s venues and commanding
“Abbi” By Flamboyant Bella Flamboyant Bella? What sort of a name is that? It sounds like the sort of appellation Perez Hilton would bestow on his pet Chihuahua, or perhaps it calls to mind that
“Shooting Up” By Jonny Cola & The A-Grades Free Exclusive Downloads here -Right Click Save as (Shooting Up & Disappearing Act Hellbent & Leather Remix) Myspace Jonny Cola & The A-Grades have been making waves
Kids Love Lies were recently described by the NME as “Tweecore/power pop/pop-punk” -Pardon ? Apart from over use of the word “pop” what does that even mean? “Tweecore”, I assume is the polar opposite of hardcore, indeed the definition of “twee” means “Overly precious or nice” so lets throw that one out of the window straight away eh? Now then, onto power pop, pop punk ? A description that seems to be given to anything that is melodious but has a rather spiky attitude, yes ? Is it both punk and pop? However punk was surely the antithesis of “pop music” as we knew it and correct me if I’m wrong, but I can’t recall the Pistols singing “Anarch-twee In The UK”, although admittedly, John Lydon has since developed a disturbing penchant for all things twee-d.
Tales from the Sea – Interview with The Duloks by Mr Lion “Octopus In Love” By The Duloks Music and comedy can be uneasy bedfellows. The Monty Python team pulled off a few amusing tunes
“Memory Box” By Alessi’s Ark Initially you may get the impression that Alessi (of Alessi’s Ark) resides within a giant toadstool in the middle of an enchanted forest in which she routinely communes with imps,
“Hand to the Tide (Sweet Billy Pilgrim Remix)” By Catherine A.D. [soundcloud url=”http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2040116″ params=”show_comments=true&auto_play=false&color=a70a00″ width=”100%” height=”81″ ] “If Kate Bush died and went to hell, she might sound like Catherine A.D. …” Now that’s a