MUSIC REVIEWS.
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.
Corella - ‘Once Upon A Weekend’ Review: Unequivocally Corella at their best, and a debut that’ll stand the test of time
Corella’s Once Upon A Weekend is an indie record that’ll stand the test of time. An album that’ll soundtrack your favourite of Summers and darkest of Winters, there’s a song on here for everyone.
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.
Basht. - ‘Dirty White Lies’ Review: A prodigious collection forming the most electrifying debut EP in years
Dublin’s most hyped indie-rock outfit dropped their massive EP, Dirty White Lies. A prodigious collection of stories around toxic and abusive love forming the most electrifying EP in years.
Formal Socks - ‘Downtown’ Review: Already nailing blissful indie-pop, the sky’s the limit
Formal Socks double-down on their genre-bending style with sophomore single Downtown.
Kid Brunswick - ‘Collide’ Review: Opening the gates to an era of his ‘best music yet’
A new era has dawned, as we open the gates to the hotly-anticipated The Fall: Part II with massive lead single, Collide.
Basht - ‘Gone Girl’ Review + Q&A: Nothing short of spectacular
Channeling the energy of Nirvana, Fontaines DC, and Arctic Monkeys, Gone Girl is nothing short of spectacular. 2024 is set to be a massive year for Basht, with an imminent EP release.
Catfish And The Bottlemen - ‘Showtime’ Review: Was the ‘graft’ worth it?
Showtime is not the storming return we expected. There are no loud hooks or anthem-orientated riffs. Equally, it’s not a particularly new direction either. It sits somewhere in the middle, opening up mixed feelings on what’s next.
NewDad - ‘Madra’ Review: A visceral depiction of turmoil, self-destruction and madness
Madra faces the question every band asks. How can we create new self-expression? NewDad flirts with that concept, building a visceral, immersive and emotional debut record. One of the best we’ve heard in a while.
Nothing But Thieves - ‘Oh No :: He Said What?’ Review: Everything Dead Club City could’ve been
Storming into 2024, the doors just flung open and the glitter ball has dropped once again. Nothing But Thieves are back, with Oh No :: He Said What?.
bigsister - ‘Girl In The Stars’ Review: Bedroom indie, finding beauty in simplicity
Dreamy, atmospheric and gorgeous. ‘Girl In The Stars’ is the fourth single from bigsister.
Cage The Elephant - ‘Neon Pill’ Review: An expansion of what came before
Oozing with psychedelia, Neon Pill picks up where Social Cues left us in 2019.
swim school - ‘Give Me A Reason Why’ Review: When forever, becomes history
It’s a belter you’d scream in the car and for a moment, everything feels a little better.
Holly Humberstone - ‘Paint My Bedroom Black’ Review: Ghosting, toxicity & self-awareness
Holly’s debut is a stunning take on grappling with the difficult life lessons that come with your early 20s in the modern day.
Nights Like These - ‘Neverland’ Review: Marr-inspired riffs with sharp lyricism
Introducing Nights Like These, a band cleverly bridging the gap between emotion and euphoria.
Royal Blood - ‘Pull Me Through’ Review: Shining a light on what’s on the horizon
Royal Blood have made it through the dark, and into the light – now it’s time to embrace who they are, what they’ve been and where they intend to go.