Punk-folk singer-songwriter Seán McGowan’s debut EP is an unrefined mix of politically charged lyrics, powerful vocals and aggressively strummed guitar. Opening with catchy, Jamie-T-with-a-bit-more-backbone number ‘Never Let Us In’ and moving on through […]
Live Review:: Ben Howard @ O2 Academy
“Hello Leeds!” were two of about seven words softly squeaked by rootsy melodic folkster Ben Howard during his visit to the O2 Academy. After a slow and intense opener, in the form of ‘Burgh Island’, […]
Feature:: Brits Critics' Choice Award Nominees 2013
Tom Odell, Laura Mvula and AlunaGeorge have been tipped to follow in the footsteps of the of Adele, Florence and the Machine and Emeli Sande with the announcement of the shortlist for the Brit […]
Live Review:: Wild Nothing @ Brudenell Social Club
Although there has been heaps of hazy dream pop coming from overseas for the past few years, Wild Nothing prove the genre has yet to stagnate. Wild Nothing are a unique take on the genre: […]
Live Review:: Crystal Castles @ O2 Academy
Amidst a thick wall of relentless bass and wailing synths, Alice Glass shrieks and screams, working the O2’s super-charged crowd into a pulsing sea of energy; the move to larger venues, it seems, has not […]
Feature:: 6 Of The Worst Advert Cover Songs Ever
All thanks to the new advert culture of twee and all-too-emotional covers of classic songs, is advertising endangering our music knowledge? Are we soon to know songs by brand instead of band and disregard originals […]
Live Review:: Dog is Dead – Cockpit
The Nottingham indie quintet jumped up onto the sold-out Cockpit stage to a cheers predominantly from young girls, and left the stage surrounded by at least 20 dancing stage-invaders, a group that was predominantly young […]