Eliza Doolittle – Rollerblades

Eliza Doolittle is charismatic young singer from North London who produces a set of off-kilter, kitsch melodies accompanied by erudite lyrics informed by her love of retro pop, Motown classics and the stresses of modern life…sounds pretty familiar doesn’t … Read More

Surrounded – Oppenheimer & Woodstock

Gentle and tender without being contrived, and Surrounded have created a fragile moment of beauty in their latest offering: ‘Oppenheimer & Woodstock’. On the surface, this appears to be yet more indie rock with jangly guitars, but on a … Read More

Our Lost Infantry – Parkin

On first listen Parkin may seem like your typical indie fare, and admittedly, it doesn‘t exactly reject the norms of the genre. Dig a little deeper though, and you’ll find Our Lost Infantry have actually put together something quite … Read More

Alev Lenz – Song for Sea

Alev Lenz’s Song for Sea is a beautiful little track. As understated as it is lovely, the track is defined by Lenz’s delicate (though nonetheless confident) vocals – the simple beats and riffs that accompany Lenz do make their … Read More

Francis Neve – I won’t make you better

I Won’t Make You Better is the kind of track that manages to say a whole lot, yet remain seemingly effortless while doing so. Francis Neve’s gentle vocals mirror the music itself – suitably restrained yet simmering with emotion. … Read More

Burn So Bright – Sparks

Non-threatening pop rock (and not much else) lies at the heart of Burn So Bright’s newest release Sparks. It’d be wrong to write the band off as just another (early) Fall Out Boy clone – despite certain similarities, Burn … Read More

Gold Panda – Lucky Shiner

‘Lucky Shiner‘ is the eagerly awaited début album from Essex born ‘Gold Panda’. The eleven track album is an eclectic fusion of psychedelic dance with influences of hip-hop and techno beats.

The opening track to ‘Lucky Shiner’ is ‘You’. … Read More

Tobacco – Fresh Hex

‘Fresh Hex’ by ‘Tobacco‘ is a strangely wonderful track born psychedelic funk pop heaven, emphasised by the feature of Beck, who added his touch of warped lyrics to the blurred melody of sound entitled ‘Fresh Hex’.   

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Frankie Rose and the Outs – Frankie Rose and the Outs

‘Frankie Rose and The Outs’ is the début self titled album from five piece Brooklyn born, ‘Frankie Rose and The Outs‘.

The album begins with a calm echo of synthesised indie pop of the opening track entitled, ‘Hollow Life’. … Read More

Dutch Uncles – Fragrant

‘Fragrant’ is the brand new 2 track single from the Manchester five-piece ‘Dutch Uncles’, it is lovely little piece of futuristic indie pop, the melodies are upbeat and fun. the lyrics are simple and to the point. An all … Read More