Diamond Head – Lightning To The Nations: The White Album (Deluxe Edition)

Right. Hands up who knows Diamond Head? Hands down those who just know them as “Metallica like them, right?” I’m not going to lie, I was in that camp until this solid and hugely enjoyable double-disc package arrived in … Read More

Susie Soho – Twelve Twenty Seven EP

After releasing a blinder of an album, Susie Soho have a lot to live up with when it comes to Twelve Twenty Seven. Previous album, Where All The Ladders Start, was stacked full of memorable choruses and pounding riffs … Read More

Alphabet Backwards – British Explorer EP

Alphabet Backwards is an acoustic indie electro group from Oxford. There are a 5 piece: James (guitar harmonica frog-glock vocals), Bob Tom (computers keyboards), Steph (vocals), Paul (tambourine & drums) and Josh (bass).

Their many influences include … Read More

LITTLE ROY – Lithium

Little Roy is a legendary reggae singer from Kingston, Jamaica.

His covers album of 10 Nirvana classic songs, Battle for Seattle, was released in September 2011 on Ark Recordings. Little Roy’s voice has a similar grain to that of … Read More

High Highs – High Highs EP

Very similar to the likes of Twilight soundtrack stars Iron & Wine comes the first instalment in the High Highs discography. Belonging to the label founded by Elton John that brought this industry the incredible likes of Ed Sheeran and … Read More

Master & The Mule – 6ixty 5ive

The track is clearly inspired by the 90s grunge movement, featuring some heavy guitar and steady drum beats. Vocals kick in towards the end of the first minute of the nearly five minutes long track, adding to the 90s … Read More

Breton – Edward The Confessor

Breton look set to be ones to watch out for in 2012, as they put a unique spin on the traditional notion of a “band”. This group are a mixture of musicians and indie film makers, which is easy … Read More

Savaging Spires – Savaging Spires Eponymous

There were high expectations for Savaging Spires’ debut album and the London-based band respected them. Described by record label Critical Heights as ‘psychedelic pastoralism’, the quirky folk deployed by Savaging Spires enthrals and hypnotises.

From the incipit of Bending … Read More

Teeth – U R 1

Another single from London based Teeth taken from debut album Whatever. U R 1 is three minutes of loud electro-punk through which Veronica So’s voice stands out of a wall of noise.

Teeth’ music comes from a long … Read More

Humphrey – The #4 EP

Humphrey is a London songwriter who’s already played with the big names (Snow Patrol, Amy Winehouse, Ocean Colour Scene) and is has just taken the leap of releasing his material under the form of an EP titled The #4.

It … Read More