Statues – Auction

Standing on the brink of the mellifluous opening of Auction’s new tune it is difficult to know what to expect; thankfully the band don’t give you time to settle yourself in for an unimaginative trip as you are violently … Read More

Ben Hall – Ben Hall!

Through Tompkins Square comes yet another brilliant musician Ben Hall with his debut ‘Ben Hall!‘.

The Oklona, Mississippi artist’s record is a great exhibition of some real southern American guitar playing likened to that of Merle Travis. Ben Hall … Read More

Blackfield – ‘Welcome to my DNA’

In April 2010, Blackfields’ creative crew, Aviv and Steven Wilson got into the studio to begin writing the follow-up to Blackfield II, the title of which is ‘Welcome to my DNA’ due to drop on the 28th of March … Read More

Mountaineer – The Real McQueen

The second LP release on Leng Records is the fourth from German band Mountaineer. ‘The Real McQueen’ delivers a subtle blend of summer pop and bossa-folk which comes across like some kind of Brazilian country lounge cocktail bar.

Starting with … Read More

About Group – Start and Complete

The best way to sum up About Group in one word would simply be weird.  From their bizarre choice of name to their style of music, nothing about the band seems to abide by the conventional rules of music.  Take … Read More

Admiral Fallow – Boots Met My Face

Scottish 6 piece Admiral Fallow might not be well known in England, but they’ve gone about their business in a quiet yet successful manner. The band have already managed to fill a slot at T in the Park two years … Read More

Francis Neve – Winterbury

‘Winterbury’ is the new single from ‘Francis Neve’, taken from his mini album ‘The Second Time We First Meet’ released last year.

‘Winterbury’ is a beautiful duet, featuring guest vocals from ‘Lucy Randell’, who offers a gentle harmony to … Read More

You Animals – What A Shame Lorraine/ Halfway To Heartbreak

“What A Shame Lorraine” starts incredibly brightly and at no point begins to fade. It is three minutes of infectious keyboards and jangly guitars mixed with an urgent vocal that keeps the track going. It is has a somewhat … Read More

Yellowcard – When You’re Through Thinking, Say Yes

Oh Yellowcard how I’ve missed you! “When You’re Through Thinking, Say Yes” has been a long time coming but trust me when I say that it has been well worth the wait. This release marks the band’s return in … Read More

Marcus Foster – Tumble Down

Once in a while an EP lands in your inbox which takes your breath away and all you want to do is write about it; ‘Tumble Down’ the debut from Marcus Foster is one of those rare gems that … Read More