Mode Moderne – Strange Bruises

Right off the bat, only fans of a certain popular Manchester beat combo need apply for this E.P. Mode Moderne have an… interesting sound that is essentially based on taking this popular Manchester beat combo’s back catalogue and, when … Read More

Alberta Cross – Songs of Patience

I won’t be letting any profound secrets of Rock and Roll out the bag if I tell you that second albums are a very, very tricky business. If I have a license to Rock then I strongly doubt that … Read More

Metronomy – Late Night Tales

The latest in the Late Night Tales series, one dedicated to our favourite artists’ late-night soundtracks, is compiled by Metronomy and its main man Joseph Mount. The Mercury Prize-nominated band’s compilation tiptoes its way from pop experimentation through to … Read More

House of Hats – Rivers Will Run

After a superb opening track, this new EP from House of Hats sadly goes downhill thanks to an over-reliance on sentimental ballads and unimaginative, repetitive songwriting. The opening title song is an atmospheric and alluring folk number, imbued with … Read More

The Longsands -Worlds Collide

As we leave the ‘noughties behind, drifting further and further into a new decade, one all-important question seems to rise and eclipse all others: Have we had enough of Indie yet? While the answer is up in the air … Read More

F*** n Filthy Tour Dates Announced

Rock n roll is not a clean business. Two bands not afraid to get their hand dirty are The Dark Lights (London) and Coroner for the Police (Manchester). Tapping into their “Do It Together” ethos, they have joined forces … Read More

The Ready Stance Give Away Free Track

The Ready Stance are giving away a free download of ‘Disgruntled’ from their latest critically acclaimed album Damdest.

The Ready Stance are lead vocalist and guitarist Chase Johnston, an Ohio native and alumni of the Athens, Georgia, music scene; … Read More

BROKEN & UNEVEN PRESENT: THE HYDRA

BROKEN & UNEVEN PRESENT: THE HYDRA After our inaugural launch of events in Spring 2012 Broken & Uneven return to deliver an autumn/winter series that can only be described as mammoth. With 11 concisely programmed events that will fall underneath … Read More

The Robbie Boyd Band- When I Believe in Love

The Robbie Boyd Band are described as a “feel-good funky folk” ensemble from London. The band have a natural knack for creating excellently crafted folk-pop tunes that are guaranteed to stick in your head after only one listen. With … Read More

Soledad Vélez- Wild Fishing

Soledad Vélez is a female acoustic folk singer from Chile. Rather than sing softly along to the gentle tones of the backing music on this album Vélez croons and howls passionately throughout Wild Fishing. Her vocals are haunting, as … Read More