Standard Fare – Philadelphia

Right. I think we’re all in agreement. Long distance relationships are bullshit. The whole, fundamental point of a relationship is that the two parties see one another on a regular basis, enjoy their company (interpret that how you wish), … Read More

Bombay Bicycle Club – Flaws

Releasing a totally acoustic album early in your career can be a massive gamble, especially when you’re also riding on the possibility of the dreaded second album syndrome, but Bombay Bicycle Club have ploughed on regardless, releasing ‘Flaws’ as … Read More

Noonday Underground – The K-O Chorale

I resent this album. It makes me feel redundant as a music journalist. And I’m not even that much of a music journalist, so I need all the help I can get here! The reasoning behind this is that … Read More

Dawn Kinnard @ Borderline

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London, 5th July

Tonight I am at the Borderline for to see Dawn Kinnard from Pennsylvania USA, its another hot sunny day in London and the air con of the venue is a welcome relief.  The venue slowly … Read More

The Sound Of Arrows @ Hoxton Hall

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London, 5th July

The Sound of Arrows delivered what it can easily be defined as the best gig I’ve been to in ages.

It must have been the clouds projection, the dreaming landscapes and the colour explosion on … Read More

The Fanclub – Madman/Bitter Boys and Graceless Girls

What first hit me when I was listening to The Fanclub’s Madman was how enjoyable a track it is. It manages to be catchy without sacrificing its emotional element, a feat that may sound simple, but that a lot … Read More

Dan Sartain – Doing Anything I Say

So here we are in the sweaty pits of a white picket fence suburban summer, the teens all chewing bubblegum and sighing away the best part of the day waiting to grow up, when out of nowhere comes the … Read More

Black Daniel – Ivy

Black Daniel’s latest effort, Ivy, is an interesting track. Combining elements of electronica and indie whilst continually jumping from guitar to heavy beats to layered vocals means Ivy is far too interesting and energetic to be classed as pop, … Read More

Kid Adrift Unveils EP Tracklist, Free Download & Amazing Video!

Following on from a blinding performance on the BBC Introducing stage at Glastonbury this weekend, Kid Adrift has announced the release of the Oxytocin EP on July 12th 2010 through Island Records. A personal manifesto from Iain Archer, the … Read More

Kid Adrift – Oxytocin EP

Kid Adrift is an act that’s incredibly difficult to write off as one particular genre. Merging elements of electronica, dance, and occasionally dubstep, Iain Campbell (the man behind Kid Adrift) could be called a lot of things. This is … Read More