Reverend and the Makers – The Wrestler

This is an immediately recognisable Reverend and the Makers track. Simple but catchy harmonies, densely packed lyrics delivered in wry Sheffield inflections, a forceful driving beat and a self-assured intelligence in tone are all elements familiar from their previous … Read More

Knifeworld – Clairvoyant EP

Chaotic and pleasantly odd, this EP from Knifeworld isn’t exactly the definition of polished songwriting, but its originality and eccentricity does at least have a certain charm. Opening track Clairvoyant Fortnight is indicative of the messy sound the band … Read More

In Remission – The Great and Shallow EP

In Remission’s six-track EP The Great and Shallow explores a mixture of pop-punk and post-rock. Opener Fractions, an angular, catchy-yet-convulse track, sets the tone for the whole record. The light post-rock influence (clearest in tracks like Discilpline) adds bite … Read More

Rah Rah – Little Poems

Canadian outfit Rah Rah’s new single Little Poems is a little extract from forthcoming album The Poet’s Dead, and in its open-hearted grit it stirs quite the excitement. Male and female vocals cooperate in this disillusioned guitar lullaby to … Read More

Swimming – ‘All Things Made New (Stand)’

Formed in Nottingham, England in 2004, Swimming is a five-piece art-rock band that is currently signed to Tummy Touch Records. They are made up of singer and guitarist John Sampson, Brother Peter Sampson aka The Petebox on drums and … Read More

Night Noise Team – Pieces EP

Never do I realize the true folly of my so-called “Profession” than when I come across something I have absolutely no opinion of. It’s rare but from time to time, some poor beat combo with ambition and dreams pops … Read More

Caan – Into The Night

After a minute long, nigh on ambient opening, any track would have to be damn good to pay off such an audacious intro. Fortunately enough Into The Night is that damn good, but not in the way one might … Read More

Bluebell – Cinderella / Normal Heights

Bluebell have already earned themselves some warranted comparisons to the likes of Imogen Heap, La Roux and Regina Spektor, but this AA single shows they really are a duo of their own. Did I mention it’s their debut too?

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Helena Jesele – Let The Game Begin

Sounds like a fusion between Amy Winehouse and Paloma Faith, although probably closer to Paloma Faith. I cringed throughout the whole song unfortunately, it’s so clichéd that I have trouble picking the good points out of it and there … Read More

Jonjo Feather – Held

The album begins with 10:04 a.m., fading in with a tip-toe of piano and a whisper of vocals. It’s a beautiful first track, melancholic and touching with interesting lyrics and intimate vocals. A great start to the album, makes … Read More