The Low Behold – Signs EP

The Low Behold have been quietly building up a fan base over the last year or so (since forming in 2010), popping up at various venues throughout London. ‘Signs’ is the duo’s first official release – out March 7th … Read More

Release The Kraken – Safe Beyond The Sea

Release The Kraken‘s ‘Safe Beyond The Sea‘ EP was released on the 20th of February this year. The five track mini album is a good example of Deathcore but with a twist, using an element of humour and a … Read More

Josh Bray – Whisky & Wool

Whisky & Wool, Josh Bray’s debut album, is an extended version of the eponymous EP released in 2010. The blues-folk singer-songwriter added eight tracks to show the listener a music world inherited by Nick Drake, Ray La Montagne and … Read More

Standard Fare – Suitcase

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Suitcase’ is the new two track single from Sheffield Indie Pop trio ‘Standard Fare’.

The first track ‘Suitcase’ is a surprisingly meaningful track, introduced by its upbeat, bouncy instrumental but accompanied but a narration of lyrics about preparation and … Read More

Erland and the Carnival – Nightingale

‘Nightingale‘ is the second album from London based folk/pop outfit ‘Erland and the Carnival, fronted by Orcadian singer Erland Cooper’.

The album opener ‘So Tired In The Morning’, instantly shows ‘Erland and the Carnival’s’ ability to convey everyday relate-able … Read More

Francesqa – We Lived

Newbury newcomers Francesqa are, it’s safe to say, not entirely unique sounding. They specialise in the heavily polished, mildly angsty stadium-ready rock that so many young British rock bands have adopted recently and they don’t seem to do it … Read More

LEIKA – ‘Space for Tuesday’

Indie rockers LEIKA dig deep into their musical memory to shine through the cream of contemporary composers with four tracks of cleverly interwoven, futuristic yet iconic alt-rock that showcase what is to be expected of their debut long-player … Read More

Ghostlight – Somersaults EP

Perhaps it’s the fact that a reviewer gets set up to five or so things a week to listen to, but sometimes one just can’t help but feel that one thing that a reviewer shouldn’t feel: bored on the … Read More

Seerauber Jenny – Avalanche

Okay, so we hear the label of young female singer/songwriter, and most of us switch off a bit, envisaging yet another vacuous pop crooner, or else an insufferable acoustic folky type. But multi-instrumentalist Seerauber Jenny is the best of … Read More

De Staat – Machinery

Although it boasts a tripped-out swagger to match Stone Temple Pilots, De Staat’s pitchblack epic ‘Machinery’ offers smart social commentary propelled by searing, venomously psychopathic rock experimentation, bringing in funk, metal, industrial, and the sleazy horrors of modern life … Read More