MOGWAI – Remurdered

Mogwai are renowned five-piece band from Glasgow active since 1995. ‘Remurdered’ is an essential post-rock piece from their new album to be released at the beginning of the next year. This track dynamically develops from an ambient … Read More

YEAH SAINT PAUL – ‘Rendezvous’

Yeah Saint Paul use the power of silence in this charming little number: an un-busy collection of simplicity. Subdued whips of the acoustic guitar, distant, folky harmonica and cool, sleek vocals give off the feeling of 1950s Beat poetry. … Read More

SOCIETY – 14 Hours

From the outset of ’14 Hours’ you are dropped into a world of apparitional, soulful female vocals and orchestral manoeuvres of music gone-by. Society takes you on a midnight cruise with this track, piecing together musical morsels … Read More

MONA & MARIA – My Sun

Once both parts of the band Bazooka Boppers, who they released two albums with, after the band’s break-up Mona and Maria continued on as an act in their own right. ‘My Sun’ combines bright harmonies and acoustic … Read More

AUCTION FOR THE PROMISE CLUB – Walk The Line

Cornwall trio Auction for the Promise Club recently released an amazing new single by the name of ‘Walk The Line’. The song is a downtempo ballad that is highlighted by the stunning vocals of lead singer Zoe … Read More

SPIES – November Sun

‘November Sun’ is the latest release by five piece Dublin based band Spies. It is a gritty and soulful rock and roll song infused with hints of dance elements evoking a similar atmosphere to Madonna’s ‘Ray of Light’ … Read More

MUMIY TROLL – Swimming With Sharks

Russian rock legends Mumiy Troll recently put forth a brand new single for their English-speaking comrades by the name of ‘Swimming With Sharks’. The track features the band’s own unique signature blend of rock music meets dance floor spark, … Read More

AVATARIUM – Moonhorse

How many synonyms for “gorgeous” are there? Because I feel that I may well exhaust all of them writing about Avatarium’s single ‘Moonhorse’. This band are near enough a Scandinavian metal supergroup, featuring talent sourced from Candlemass, … Read More

JUNIP – Oba, Lá Vem Ela

Released as a part of Mr Bongo Records’ 25th anniversary, Junip’s cover of Jorge Ben’s ‘Oba, Lá Vem Ela’ is an extremely enjoyable listen.

I cannot comment on a cover without listening to the original to check that it does it … Read More

RUARRI JOSEPH – Brother

Singer songwriter Ruarri Joseph, once signed to Atlantic Records, is sometimes compared with Tom Waits and Cat Stevens. He has New Zealand roots but now lives with his family in Newquay, Cornwall and writes catchy, graceful and intelligent songs … Read More