A CHAT WITH: SKINDRED

Dan Devour – of AAAmusic and Music Trepass – sat down to talk with drummer Arya Goggin and bassist Dan Pugsley of Skindred ahead of the release of their new album Kill the Power, released today (January 27).

Dan Devour: Was there … Read More

MEGA EMOTION – BRAINS

‘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

FESTIVAL NEWS: Sonar 2014

Pretty Lights, Flux Pavilion, Rudimental, DJ Harvey, The Martinez Brothers, Machinedrum, Tiga, Laurel Halo, Ben Frost, Yelle and showcase from New York label L.I.E.S. are among the new additions to Sonar Barcelona 2014.

Sonar Barcelona adds 17 … Read More

LILY OAKES – Lily Oakes EP

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

When 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

AAA Music Approved: Casitas

AAAmusic: Who are you and where are you from?

We’re Casitas, we’re a band from Exeter, now living in North London together. We formed at school in 2007 as a diversion to our academic work, which worked pretty well. We’ve … Read More

PAUL HANDYSIDE – Wayward Son

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

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

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

What 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