Reviews | AAA Music - Part 47
EMA – Satellites
30 January 2014 | aaamusic‘Satellites’ is from EMA’s second album, The Future’s Void, and is a dark reflection of the growing technological world around us; accompanied with ground-shaking sonic buzzes that transports you through a contorted, mysterious world. The experimental nature of ‘Satellites’, … Read More
PONTIAK – Lack Lustre Rush
29 January 2014 | aaamusic
‘Lack Lustre Rush’ rouses you from the get-go with an unprocessed torrent of raw guitar-goodness; created by the Virginia brothers without the modern crutch of computers. The effect is therefore a layered coarseness that allows you to … Read More
MEGA EMOTION – BRAINS
26 January 2014 | aaamusic‘BRAINS’ is a beautiful nod to the 1980s with a heavy, New Order-style dance beat, to make you sit up and take notice immediately. The plummeting and emotionally-hitting note changes are perfect for this nostalgic endeavour, and the dancing … Read More
LILY OAKES – Lily Oakes EP
25 January 2014 | aaamusic
Lily Oakes draws inspiration from a wide range of genres, such as indie and garage, making for an interestingly eclectic sound. Searching for an essence of bareness and often writing lyrics moments before recording, Oakes’ music has a distinct … Read More
CASITAS – Gold
24 January 2014 | aaamusicWhen you go to listen to ‘Gold’, be ready for a catchy, summery tune that you won’t be able to resist putting on repeat and singing to all day. From the opening drums and fresh, light sounding guitar to the impressive … Read More
PAUL HANDYSIDE – Wayward Son
23 January 2014 | aaamusic
Singer songwriter Paul Handyside is the former front man to the ’80s indie band Hurrah! He blends Americana with contemporary and traditional folk which is reminiscent of Phil Ochs, Richard Hawley and Leonard Cohen.
His second solo … Read More
NOAH FRANCIS JOHNSON – Life & Times
22 January 2014 | aaamusic
Noah Francis Johnson releases his debut album, Life & Times, in February this year. For him, it is a long awaited moment to finally portray an ‘authentic and honest account of [himself]’ through music. Having read his … Read More
EL BORN – Kangaroo
20 January 2014 | aaamusic
El Born seem to be a bit of a rock fairytale – named after the bohemian district in Barcelona, Si Connelly and Hils met through an advert. The former came from different solo projects, the latter had travelled trough … Read More
ED ZEALOUS – Diamonds for Eyes
19 January 2014 | aaamusicWhat is a summer hit doing in winter? Well it’s definitely brightening up the day. Band Ed Zealous come up with their fourth record Wired and I’ve been lucky enough to peer through the door and see what the … Read More
THE PECKHAM COWBOYS – 10 Tales From The Gin Palace
18 January 2014 | aaamusic
The sound of The Peckham Cowboys is distinctively blues in origin. The band are set to release their second album 10 Tales from the Gin Palace on the 14th of February and, as their name might suggest, … Read More