It’s only been two weeks since we were introduced to the utterly sublime sound of Emilie & Ogden, and already we feel like they’ve been the unheard soundtrack to our past few years of life. It was a chance discovery; they were the support act for an equally mesmerizing Half Moon Run, at Manchester’s Gorilla. … Continued
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A rising band from California, doing their own thing, creating the kind of music that mysteriously wraps itself around you and refuses to let go. Seahaven make beautiful music, with a sharp, crisp, cut-throat-rock-and-blues edge to it. This track ‘Silhouette’ is a total winner – with it’s gently sweeping guitars and off-in-the-distance imagery, intriguing lyrics … Continued
This could come in the form of a list, but it would never end. It could come in the form of a rant, but it would be somewhat pointless. People should be able to enjoy singing – if you enjoy it, do it. If you make a living from it; fair play. It’s best if … Continued
A quick look at a musician who recently released a pretty mind-blowing Samsara Session, we were instantly hooked. John Dhali is based in Newcastle; UK Northerners keep an eye on his Facebook for live shows. Likely to be an incredibly impressive night. What a song this is, and what a performance. Check it out – John Dhali, … Continued
A quick look at a song that first made it’s waves when we heard it throughout, and right at the end of, a pretty powerful Colin Farrell film. Was it a pretty powerful film, or – misguided emotions, due to such a powerful song? We’ll never know. This song is superb, and the voice with … Continued
Lightly doused in influence from the likes of Kings of Leon and Pearl Jam, we were bound to fall for Highly Suspect; we weren’t quite prepared, however, for just how consumed we’d be by their music. Immensely gripping, compelling, and outright captivating. An incredible front man; the voice, the phrasing, the lyrics – quite frankly, one of … Continued
A quick look at a UK based singer, songwriter, and performer, who grabbed our interest and respect as we glided through his impressive catalogue of songs. The 2014 album Half Live is as raw and real as it gets, with captivating vocals and riffs, and a certain recording simplicity that makes you instantly warm to it; we … Continued
An intense and powerful indie rock band, from the UK’s very own Edinburgh. We’re talking real indie rock; passionate, loud, memorable, relevant – superb riffs throughout, well placed, and even a slight country twang every now and then from the lead guitar. A whole host of enjoyable little hits of character lie within the music of The … Continued
Something entirely incomparable. Incredibly unique, and fortunate in such a way as to have possibly the best vocalist of the past ten years. Nothing But Thieves – An irreplaceable, almost effortless band. Incredible to watch, absolute goosebumps. What’s great is that they’re clearly a close group of friends, enjoying what they do, playing great music, … Continued
Colin Clyne is a well traveled, widely renowned singer and songwriter, hailing from Scotland’s own Aberdeen. We came across his album ‘The Never Ending Pageant’ and were completely blown away by the breath taking songwriting and performances throughout. A beautifully hypnotizing album, with feel good vibes, and an open, believable vocal, from a man who … Continued
Already hugely successful in their local community, Airport Impressions are an incredibly impressive band from Malta; a genuine pleasure to discover. Every track they’ve released is something warm and wonderful to listen to. It’s music to play at full volume, and they’re undoubtedly an unmissable live band. They look set to make it to the … Continued
The kind of music we search for. Great musicianship, lyrics, passionate and honest, meaningful; songs that are actually about something. We found these things in Under A Banner. With dance inducing riffs from all corners, all instruments and vocal melodies, each one colliding and complimenting the next – we completely fell for the sound, and we can’t … Continued