HOWLING BELLS – ‘Heartstrings’ Review
Howling Bells fourth album ‘Heartstrings’ has been described in some quarters as “a return to form”… so we obviously must have missed the bit when they supposedly had some sort of creative crisis? Because to
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Track Of The Day – Climbing Boys – ‘Conjoining Rite.’
It’s not often you have to research chimney sweeping when writing about a new band, but there’s a first time for everything! Taking their name from the 19th practice of forcing young orphan children to
Dot To Dot Manchester 2014
So it’s time to recap on another urban festival this time in the shape of The Dot To Dot festival which generally takes place during the late May bank holiday weekend over three days kicking
Première – Track Of The Day – Lovestarrs – ‘Bullet’
We’re delighted to premiere the first track from Lovestarrs forthcoming ‘Supernova’ EP. Yes Sarah, Hamish and George return after previously imploring us to ‘get our sexy on’ with another towering electro pop monster in the
Video Of The Week – Wolf Alice – ‘Moaning Lisa Smile’
Band of the moment Wolf Alice reveal their new video for ‘Moaning Lisa Smile.’ The track, which is apparently a tribute to Lisa Simpson, is brought to life on a video which has echoes of
Kult Country – ‘Trembling Moon’
It seems that MJ from Hookworms has been involved in quite a few tunes we’ve featured in recent weeks. And todays track ‘Trembling Moon’ from Manchester based Kult Country was indeed recorded by MJ at
Track Of The Day – Luna Green – ‘Swedish Strawberries’
Swedish newcomer Luna Green is nothing if not prolific. Her début album was only released in November 2013 and she’s already released album number two. ‘Swedish Strawberries’ is the title track from said album and
Track Of The Day (2) – Rebecca Clements – ‘Wildlife’
‘Wildlife’ is the debut track (proper) from 19-year-old Bristol singer-songwriter Rebecca Clements. It’s a song that is apparently all about “destructiveness – for people who aren’t compatible but unable to break free.” A bit like
Track Of The Day – Alvvays – ‘Archie, Marry Me’
In the wake of impressive performances at SXSW and The Great Escape Canadian quintet Alvvays are set to release their self-titled debut album in the UK via Transgressive Records on 21st July 2014 . Our
Track Of The Day – Paperwhite – ‘Magic’
Katie and Ben Marshall are a brother and sister musical duo from Brooklyn who produce dreamy wistful synth pop as ‘Paperwhite.’ Their second single (no not sophomore because that word MEANS NOTHING in the UK
BIRD – ‘My Fear And Me’ Review
Forget everything you’ve seen or heard about Bird, for in a sense everything that went before was a tease, a prelude to the main event. The main event being the Merseyside four piece’s debut album
Track Of The Day – Loom – ‘Yosoko’
Over the past year or so Loom have been making a bit of a name for themselves with their powerful hook laden grunge snarl. Their latest single ‘Yosoko’ which at times sounds like the Sisters