Benjamin Francis Leftwich – Box of Stones

The only problem with Benjamin Francis Leftwich is his total failure to even try and sound a little unique – to the point that he sounds like he’s whole-heartedly embraced his complete lack of originality. But that is only … Read More

She’s A Hit – Pleasure

The fact that “Pleasure” is such a difficult album to review should be taken as a very positive statement about She’s Hit’s debut. The band avoid generic constraints by creating their own aesthetic that is something between gritty garage … Read More

Pose Victorious – Beneath The Lighthouse

Melodic, tuneful and addictive.  That’s a basic summary of Pose Victorious and their second E.P entitled  Beneath The Lighthouse.  The Scottish band’s work from start to finish is near enough a masterclass, satisfying anyone with a taste for rock, … Read More

Rory Gallagher – Notes From San Francisco

Everybody loves you when you’re dead, the line goes. Many a posthumous release has been given the holy grail treatment out of respect for the dearly departed, but let me tell you, Rory Gallagher’s ‘Notes From San Francisco’ is … Read More

The Cute Lepers – Adventure Time

Well, isn’t this a conundrum. What I have here is easily one of the most likable records of the year, full of energy, melody and genuine fun, a combination which is deceptively hard to get right without sounding either … Read More

The Naked And Famous – Girls Like You

The Naked and Famous have been one of the most hyped bands of 2011, landing themselves on the BBC Sound of 2011 Poll. Their album “Passive Me Aggressive You” has already spawned three successful singles and their latest effort … Read More

The Click Five – TCV

American powerpop band The Click Five have already sold 2 million albums worldwide but this success has been mainly limited to Asia. Perhaps their latest album TCV will help them breakthrough the European market.

The Click Five have previously … Read More

Real Fur – Animal

Real Fur single, Animal is initially quite reminiscent of the spunk of Vampire Weekend and Foals. The first half of this single is definitely the better half as we get hints of musical motifs forming – the cheeky bass, … Read More

Beduk – Go

BEDUK’s new album ‘Go’ will definitely get your feet moving. This type of artist is not just the voice behind the music but also the writer, producer and visionary. ‘Go’ stretches itself across both the commercial club scene and … Read More

Club Smith – No Friend of Mine/ B side Young Defeatists

Leeds-based four piece Club Smith release their debut AA side single ‘No Friend of Mine’ / ‘Young Defeatists’ on 6th June via Front Wall Records. A relatively new band on the music scene Club Smith are already making a … Read More