The Resonance Association – Heliopause

The Resonance Association are an experimental, instrumental duo consisting of Daniel Vincent and Dominic Hemy. Despite only forming in 2006, ‘Heliopause’ is their fourth album, and they’ve also released nearly a dozen EPs.

This album was preceded by the well-received … Read More

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. – Nothing But Our Love EP

Eccentric as their name, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr formed in Detroit in

2009 when Josh Epstein and Daniel Zott started sharing different tastes but a similar attitude to creativity and invention. The result is MGMT that meets Animal Collective in … Read More

The Wild Mercury Sound – Miss Frost

The Wild Mercury Sound is a London-based quartet including Benji Compston (Vocals, Guitar), Johnny Lillis (Guitar), Jonny Allan (Bass), and Ashley Cooper (Drums).

The four musicians are still teenager but from the first notes of their first single you’d … Read More

Veronica Falls – Veronica Falls

Right from the start, what is most striking about Veronica Falls’ self-titled LP is the paradoxical atmosphere of understated melodrama. The opener is even titled ‘Found My Love In A Graveyard’, a suitably dark and slow-burning song, with a … Read More

Max Raptor – The King Is Dead

I’m just going to say it: Max Raptor are what UK punk was waiting for, and the latest single: ‘The King Is Dead’ is a brilliant example of why. Opening with a cavernous bassline that pounds the listener into … Read More

SMOD – Les Dirigeants Africains (African Leaders)

SMOD, a West African Malian musical trio established in 2000, comprises Sam, Ousco and Donsky. The original name of the band was an acronym of their first names, but also a common pet name given to a loved one.

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Mike Marlin – The Magician

The bleak, poetic quality of Mike Marlin’s latest single – ‘The Magician’ – is simply enchanting. He maybe considered a newcomer to the singer-songwriter scene – he was picked out as one of HMV’s ‘Next Big Things’ this year – … Read More

RED SKY JULY – Red Sky July

Red Sky July is an alternative country trio created in 2009 by Texas guitarist Ally McErlaine (formerly Texas) , his wife Shelly Poole (formerly Alisha’s Attic) and Charity Hair (formerly The Alice Band). Considering their previous successes, they’re an … Read More

Antlered Man – Buddhist Soup

As a general rule when you mix together multiple styles of music the results can often be disastrous. Too many cooks spoil the broth and all.

That’s exactly what Antlered Man has done thrown together all manner of genres, … Read More

My Tiny Robots – Rock Bossa Nova Four Beat Black

Despite what the title may suggest this track has very little in common with boss nova music. In fact, it has nothing in common with it whatsoever. However, the rock element of the title is far more fitting to … Read More