Parka’s Ego Trip EP is a worthy investment indeed. From the opening second of the anthemic ‘Friend’, you know this band is going to knock your socks off. The racing melody is perfect for their live set-up; the band injects inordinate amounts of energy into their performances. It’s refreshing that on record the tracks are […]Read More
With a vast selection of great musicians hailing from the North West of England it’s safe to say that those from the region have a natural appreciation for music. That’s exactly the case in point for Accepting April, a three piece indie-punk band from near Liverpool. Having been a band for a year, they’ve already […]Read More
Surrey-based solo artist Macatier (real name Dan Brown) released his 3rd studio EP, This Boat Is Definitely Sinking, in early December. Brown has often cited Blink-182 as one of his influences, and this shines through in the EP; he manages to convey a lot of that classic pop punk emotion even though the tracks are […]Read More
‘Lead Me Into The Dark’, the latest release from Essex five-piece Jacksons Warehouse, is an 8 minute epic of shadowy indie rock, similar to something you might hear from Cage the Elephant. Opening darkly with an excerpt from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, the fuzzy recording is mixed with strong drums and murky guitars to create a […]Read More
Welsh three-piece The Hearts released their sit-up-and-listen track ‘Lips’ back in March, and we don’t think it would be too far to label it as one of the best debut releases this year. Upbeat and full-on, the song has synth elements almost reminiscent of CHVRCHES, but adds a stronger rock beat that shows the band […]Read More
Newcastle singer-songwriter Harry Clouston’s debut EP 95 is a wonderful mix of slow acoustic tracks and more upbeat guitar rock, similar to something you might hear from Damien Rice. On my first listen, I was really blown away by the professional sound, especially considering all the instruments – bar one drum part – were played […]Read More
Lindsay Mac’s single ‘Remember’ is the perfect melody for that difficult walk to work in the morning; when it’s cold, dark and downright miserable outside, this poptastic anthem will be sure to put a spring in your step. No doubt this liveliness is a result of Mac’s inspiration; rehabilitating herself after a back injury, the […]Read More
‘Hot Coffee’ by TRASH is steaming hot; the band sounds tighter and more professional than ever. The resonant melody is a heady fusion of Martin and Longmore’s chords; Barton’s velvety bassline, all of which is stirred to perfection by Weston’s slick, clean drumbeat. Much like your morning caffeine hit, this is a song that will […]Read More
Anybody who has come down to the Leadmill this evening for the launch of Parka’ Ego Trip EP is lucky enough to get not one, not two, but five bands for their money’s worth. Tonight showcases just some of the talented artists who make up the DIY music scene in Yorkshire at the moment: Under […]Read More
‘Neath The Moon is the latest release from Loor a Los Heroes, a delightful jangly entity that’s bound to get your head bopping – embarrassingly, as I found – if you listen to it in public. ‘Lucy’ is a carefully controlled little number with a dominating vocal that compliments the percussion perfectly. When we reviewed […]Read More
Just over a month ago I watched The Time Sellers take to the stage of Sheffield’s O2 Academy, a bundle of nerves and anticipation, as they were about to unleash the product of hours spent in the practice room upon the music lovers of Sheffield for the very first time. To watch a band you […]Read More
The SSS’ new B Side ‘Juvenile Love’ (to forthcoming single ‘Find A Way’) is a delightfully simplistic melody that imparts a bittersweet message about juvenile romance to listeners. The gentle acoustic strumming which opens the track is a welcome change, the track’s musical simplicity allows for full appreciation of a beautiful lyrical. The xylophone used […]Read More
Vendettas, the ‘Britmod’ trio of lads from Leeds, only formed last year and already they’re on their way to becoming a front-runner in the revival of the 60s mod scene. They are sure of how they want to sound: the band takes inspiration from the greats of the 60s alongside the recklessness of garage rock, throwing […]Read More
The Savage Nomads’ latest effort ‘Pinkie’s Little Light’ is the result of an invitation from Fugazi to go and record in NYC – and they’ve done a damned good job of it, too! With a catchy, intricate melody and assured vocal (evocative of Spector’s Fred Macpherson at points), this track is a worthy investment indeed. […]Read More
Palace’s ‘Lost In The Night’ EP is a record that oneself can truly get lost in. The lead vocal is full of meaty substance and is not dissimilar to bands such as Dog Is Dead or The Crookes. The rhetorical “why am I bitter, bitter, bitter?” is made for being chanted back to the band […]Read More
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