The Diamond Noise – Never Say Never Say Never

Never Say Never Say Never is the promising debut single from The Diamond Noise. It’s a two-minute identity stamp from four lads sounding like a band already well established. This London four-piece craft flamboyant punk rock with balls still … Read More

No Ceremony/// – Heartbreak

No Ceremony/// are a Mancunian act which has guarded its anonymity closely. Are they a duo? Are they a collective? Who knows. All of this secrecy heightens the wonder and excitement you feel when you encounter this release, their … Read More

M83 – Reunion EP

Reunion is the second single released by Anthony Gonzalez and its creature M83 (for some geeks Messier 83) from Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming. A lot has been said about Gonzalez’ latest album: tedious for some (few), monumental for some … Read More

One Little Plane – Into the Trees

Four years after the nostalgic notes of Until, Kathryn Bint comes back with a new album, Into The Trees. Produce by Kieran Hebden, aka Four Tet, the album takes the most advantage from the husky voice of the Chicago-based … Read More

Taffy – Caramel Sunset

Taffy take late 80’s shoegaze and early 90’s alt-rock and put a distinct Japanese twist on it. With a sound that feels like it belongs in the 90’s, Taffy could risk sounding old fashioned, and they do, except it … Read More

Devin – Romancing

Did Bobby Darin just rise from the dead and make a come back as an indie-pop act? This record oozes 1950’s rock’n’roll. It’s a degree heavier than the 1950’s but the retro appeal of this album is utterly charming. … Read More

Niko – You’re So Boring

The hypnotic drum beats draw you in from the beginning, accompanied by melodic harmonies and a bass-line that’ll follow you around all day. It’s insanely catchy, but is it also good?

Soft synth contrasts with the blunt tone of … Read More

BILLY VINCENT – She

Billy Vincent is a London rock, folk and country quintet. Their EPs King Island Coyote and Once On The Grand Union were much praised, with influences varying from Springsteen to Dylan. Billy Vincent comprises: Billy Barratt & David Vincent … Read More

Keane – Strangeland

Keane are back in town, two years after the EP “Night Train” and four after “Perfect Symmetry” which represented the changeover to a synth-pop style, featuring guitars and putting aside the typical piano, symbol of the band. “Strangeland” is … Read More

Soap&Skin – Voyage Voyage

I… honestly don’t know what to say about this, beyond the fact that it’s beautiful. More beautiful than most covers of obscure 80’s French number one hits from Austrian born experimental singer songwriters have any right to be. Maybe … Read More