MUSIC REVIEWS.
Pebbledash - ‘Killer Lover / Carraig Aonair’ Review: Blending Irish tradition and shoegaze for a lush soundscape
Pebbledash are bringing Irish tradition to the forefront of shoe gaze and alt-rock.
Lost In Vancouver - ‘Voicemail’ Review: Cracking the indie formula, with a personal touch
While nailing the formula that made so many bands before them successful, Lost In Vancouver still finds space to add a personal touch, leaving themselves imprinted in your mind long after a listen.
daisychain - ‘222’ Review: A flowery indie banger to see out the summer in style
Telling the story of two people, two lives and two stories, 222 is about our shared perceptions about love.
Flat Party - ‘Shotgun’ Review: An exciting new chapter for indie’s understated new darlings
Adamant on never being pigeonholed, Flat Party take their quirky and unconventional approach to new heights on Shotgun.
Indigo Apartment - ‘Shake The Handle’ Review: An anthem that’ll turn your worst days, into some of your best
Delivering an unfiltered, defiant and uplifting view of our worst days. Indigo Apartment return with Shake The Handle, a gritty anthem ready to soundtrack your summer.
Wunderhorse - ‘Silver’ Review: A raw, unfiltered glimpse into what’s deemed their ‘real debut’
Reflecting on the dark sides of yourself, Wunderhorse dives deeper into the rabbit hole with Silver.
Bloc Party - ‘Flirting Again’ Review: The comeback for a new generation is on
Flirting Again is a return to Bloc Party’s roots, with heads primed for the future. Bursting with energy, it’s a party rocket you’ll whip out when you’re ready to boogie. And get drunk with friends.
Monster Planet - ‘Blinded’ Review: Ethereal melancholy meets dazzling indie pop
We visited Monster Planet for Blinded, we ended up staying for everything released so far.
Emergency Break - ‘Everything You Make I Break’ Review: Doggedly ambitious band returns with first studio single
With multiple singles already lined up and the band curating their own independent festival, 2024 is set to be a big year for Emergency Break.
hard life - ‘tears’ Review: Back in business, and already soaring
The band formerly known as easy life have re-emerged with a brand new single tears, after being sued by Easy Group in the latter part of last year.
Rae Charlea - ‘He’s Just A Boy’ Review: Pixie dust infused indie rock, with a sparkling future ahead
Her self-described ‘pixie dust infused indie rock’ sound is blissful, gorgeous and simply a joy to listen to, particularly on a track like He’s Just A Boy.
Telebox - ‘House On Fire’ Review: A reminder that sometimes fun indie is all we need
You know House On Fire is going to be stuck in your head. It ends up doing so, but not for the usual reasons, some describing it as ‘curiously addictive.’
The Ariston - ‘The Festival’ Review: A future indie hit unfolding for talented young rock band
Taking noticeable cues from Catfish And The Bottlemen, The Hives and The Strokes, The Festival is fittingly a future festival anthem.
Wunderhorse - ‘July’ Review: Hyped sophomore album is shaping up to supersede an already perfect debut
Their sophomore album is going to make one thing very clear, you cannot ignore Wunderhorse any longer.
Goo - ‘You’re In Mono’ Review: Clever, provocative and inventive, the fuse has been lit for an explosion
Both You’re In Mono and Maladroit are clever, provocative and inventive. Blending fun lyricism with crowd-pleasing melodies, we’re dying to hear these live. We wanted to pick a favourite but they’re both unquestionably on par, and worthy of your playlist.
Rapturous - ‘Repeat After Me’ Review: A resounding example of what ‘genre-defining’ really means
Repeat After Me finds itself home as a crowd-pleaser with a roaring message that’s relatable, emotive and simple enough to naturally create an epic live response.
Rebecca Karpen - ‘23’ Review: A reassuring guiding light for abuse, injustice and isolation
Detailing an abusive past from a mentor during college, 23 is a window into the world of abuse in schools and acts as a reassuring guiding light for anyone who may be in a similar position.
Yannis & The Yaw - ‘Walk Through Fire’ Review: A collision of two worlds and a moment in history
Lagos Paris London by Yannis & The Yaw releases 30th August 2024. A collaboration we never knew we needed, might just be the biggest of the year.
Wunderhorse - ‘Midas’ Review: Long-awaited live favourite sets in motion album no.2
On 10th April, Wunderhorse released Midas, the long-awaited new single from their upcoming sophomore album, followed by a special live show announcement.
daisychain - ‘Stay’ Review: A charming debut from a band just getting started
Stay is a gorgeous, blissful and joyful indie-pop song from a band that’s just getting started. It’ll have you bouncing non-stop this Spring, with a melody so catchy you won’t want to stop.