Syd Matters – River Sister

Syd Matters are a group that have interested me for a while now and new single “River Sister” made me remember exactly why they cause such excitement in a difficult industry. The latest single taken from “Brotherocean” is nothing … Read More

New York Dolls – Dancing Backwards In High Heels

It has to be said that in the grand scheme of things, the New York Dolls might well be rock n roll’s greatest also-rans. Having released one phenomenal, influential, yet badly produced debut, and having been plagued by misfortune … Read More

Ghostlight – Somersaults

Having already had some introduction to Ghostlight’s brand of middle-of-the-road balladry, we now have the full scope of their work provided in the form of album ‘Somersaults’. But is the sum greater than the parts?

Opener ‘Unfolds And Bloom’ … Read More

Knock Out Kaine – KandyKaine EP

Knock Out Kaine like playing with words, in fact their name can be intentionally read as KO Kaine. These four boys believe that if you wanna “Get High” come to a Knock out Kaine gig (no they’re not doleing … Read More

Claire Nicolson/Yellowhammer – You And I

Imagine an alternate universe in which the next James Bond film was a light-hearted indie flick with Zach Braff as an awkward 20-something Bond with commitment issues that reveal themselves with hilarious results. Truth be told the film itself … Read More

Ulterior – Wild In Wildlife

‘Wild in Wildlife’ is the début album from Rock and Roll quartet ‘Ulterior’.

Opening with the dark themed, catchy ‘Big City Black Rain’, ‘Ulterior’ instantly hook you in with there repetitive riffs which enter you into a trance like … Read More

Steve Cradock – Peace City West

Cradock’s second album continues where his solo debut left off with an album full of personal touches and elegance that manages to evoke 60s nostalgia as well as making use of modern day production techniques. The problem for me … Read More

A Genuine Freakshow – Hopscotch Machine Gun Madness

Reading-based indie-pop band ‘A Genuine Freakshow’ release their second single from debut album ‘Oftentimes’. Often compared alongside super-groups such as Radiohead, Pink Floyd and Sigur Ros, AGF provide here four minutes of joyous pop, rather distant from the glacial … Read More

Mushy – Faded Heart

In a haze of darkness and depression, Mushy’s Faded Heart marks a return to the pale and mysterious sound of ‘80’s Dark Wave. The track is sumptuously textured and retains the truly macabre sound that gothic music has been … Read More

Young Man – Up So Fast

Young Man aka Colin Caulfield has finally released his debut UK single Up So Fast after already making a name for himself by posting a selection of engaging covers on YouTube.

Up So Fast is the first single to … Read More