Following the release of their fifth studio album, UK band The Wave Pictures have announced a limited edition 10” vinyl for Record Store Day as a support to the independent movement that they have grown from. Entitled ‘Helen’, the six-track EP will continue the trio’s taste for songs of contrast. Be it with bright tropical […]
As Easter approaches, the London foursome Vuvuvultures is getting set to release their first single of 2014. On April 19th, the pop-noir group from the capital is unleashing an AA single consisting of ‘Arty Party’ and ‘Song Bot’, entitled ‘I’. This first of four 7” AA side singles is the starting point of a year […]
Public Service Broadcasting have announced their first new music, since their debut album Inform – Educate – Entertain in May 2013, as part of Record Store Day 2014. Available on exclusive, limited edition white 7” vinyl, it samples archive footage from the Netherlands’ Eleven Cities Tour: the Elfstedentocht – world’s biggest ice skating race. The […]
The London lo-fi quartet has announced a six date tour in support of their brand new self-titled third album that’s out now on Fortuna POP! Headed by frontman Wesley Patrick Gonzalez, the album sees the band enter a new phase of maturity and sophistication, giving Gonzalez a forum to showcase his songwriting talents and love […]
After their ‘In Love’ campaign last year, Peace are returning to the road with an 18-date headlining stint across the UK. It’s only one year since their debut album and they are already forging ahead with album #2 – something fans can keep track of on www.peacelandworld.com. In celebration of this (and in true Peace […]
Grey Lantern and Night & Day are teaming up to bring former Grammatics’ man Owen Brinley’s brilliantly shimmering electronic pop project, Department M, back to Manchester. Overcoming a longstanding tinnitus problem in the wake of his former band’s demise, and with a still on-going stint in fellow Leeds’ act Stalking Horse under his belt; Brinley’s […]
Bad Grammar kicked off 2014 with the news of their soon to be released EP ‘Forced Fun’. The Manchester based two-piece consisting of Ben Forrester on guitar and Lucy Brown on drums, have so far shared the stage with bands such as Dinosaur Pile-Up, Future Of The Left and Drenge to name but a few. […]
Whether channelling a small-budget British independent film or an epic million pound widescreen wonder, if there’s one thing multi-instrumentalist and sonic explorer Postcards From Jeff knows it’s how to be cinematic. ‘Awake’, the next track to be taken from his self- titled debut EP is a classic but thoroughly modern film noir offering about one man’s attempt at bringing […]
Kiran Leonard opened the main stage at the inaugural BBC Radio 6 Music Festival on Saturday. A highlight was the six and a half minute long version of ‘Geraldo’s Farm’ – complete with violin solo – which closed his set, perfectly showcasing the new four-piece live band. The singles ‘Dear Lincoln’, ‘Port-Ainé’ and ‘Wild Walks’ […]
Chain & the Gang bring their dynamic live show to Europe in May and June with four confirmed UK dates including Liverpool’s The Kazimier, Brudenell Social Club in Leeds, Broadcast in Glasgow and London’s Tufnell Park Dome. A gang with a fluid and floating active core, Minimum Rock N Roll was recorded in Portland Oregon […]
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ALBUM REVIEW - HAIM: I QUIT
ALBUM ROUNDUP WEEK ENDING 27 JUNE 2025
ALBUM REVIEW - ANNAHSTASIA: TETHER
ALBUM REVIEW – TIAN QIYI: SONGS FOR WORKERS
ALBUM REVIEW - FRANKIE COSMOS: DIFFERENT TALKING
ALBUM REVIEW - LOYLE CARNER: HOPEFULLY!
EP REVIEW - DEADLANDS: SEVEN
INTERVIEW - BRIGHDE CHAIMBEUL
ALBUM REVIEW – BRIGHDE CHAIMBEUL: SUNWISE
LIVE REVIEW – SPARKS: MANCHESTER APOLLO – 22/06/2025
