VELCRO HOOKS – Tickle Me Sick

Velcro Hooks’ ‘Tickle Me Sick’ drips with early ‘90s nostalgia, and should resound in the heads of fans of alternative rock from the era. The recurrent, dreamy ‘woo woos’ in the track conjure up a ‘summer of … Read More

MISTY MILLER – Yummy Yummy Yummy

A cover of the original Ohio Express of course. I think this is one of those songs that you probably either love or hate; I can’t say I particularly appreciate the beauty that is ‘Yummy Yummy Yummy’. … Read More

VIENNA DITTO – Ugly

Hatty Taylor and Nigel Firth met when she was his guitar student and this is what happened. Vienna Ditto’s new mini EP, Ugly, combines imaginative percussion and electronics with country blues, creating an interesting blend. Although overly … Read More

RICHARD WARREN – Rich Black Earth

Guitar player Richard Warren is a British songwriter, musician and producer. He combines country soul, Southern Gothic, apocalyptic blues, and English Romanticism.

His third album Rich Black Earth was released on 4th  November, 2013 through Decimal Records. It’s … Read More

TAYO IRVINE HENDRIX – Experience This

Musician Tayo Irvine Hendrix, drummer, vocalist, songwriter, composer and percussionist, is the daughter of the late Jimi Hendrix. She clearly loves music just as passionately and says that ‘drumming is in my genes, it is who I am and who … Read More

THIS SILENT FOREST – Root To The Seed

‘Root To The Seed’ is an easy listening track, with This Silent Forest focusing on a clear drumbeat and wandering electric guitar. The distinctive Scottish accent of the singer also contributes to the overall smooth musicality of the song.

At five minutes … Read More

VELCRO HOOKS – Galaxy Police Club

‘Galaxy Police Club’ begins like a roller coaster clicking upwards, from the first subdued guitar-flicks, to chaotic guitar-thrashing: brisk up-and-down jabs keeping you rocking. Velcro Hooks are keeping it traditional in terms of their musical style, with … Read More

SON LUX – Lanterns

Son Lux (aka Ryan Lott) released his third album called Lanterns at the end of this October with the help of Joyful Noise Recordings. After successful collaboration with Sufjan Stevens, Richard Reed Parry (Arcade Fire), These New Puritans and … Read More

SHARON LEWIS – Roses at the Top

Acclaimed English songwriter Sharon Lewis, an earthy and intimate musician, lives in Brighton in the UK. Once part of folk duo Pooka, she’s also collaborated with Orbital, 1 Giant Leap, The Climbers and Anais Mitchell.

Her new … Read More

SONDURA – We’re Here Now

This is a great song. I had to listen to it a few times to fully realise this though. I’m not sure why. Could’ve been my initial “eww, another band trying to be Nickelback” reaction, but then … Read More