AuthorHalina Rifai

Earths – ‘Familiar Echo’

Glasgow-based label Gold Mold Records have impressed already this year with Dec ’91, now, my attention turns to quartet Earths. ‘Familiar Echo‘ is a patchwork of moods and styles, this song, in particular, shows the band’s growth in a remarkably cohesive way. It evokes feelings, at times, of complete sadness, but a craved melancholy that people like…

AmatrArt – ‘Mirror’

Glasgow-based quintet AmatrArt‘s hynotising track ‘Mirror’ is today’s Song of the Day . For a band regarded by many as being so young, their artistic maturity is rather impressive. Saturated with technical trinkets and rounded off by Jonathan Mullen’s exquisite vocal, ‘Mirror’ immerses listeners into an expansive alt-electro ocean. AmatrArt have set themselves apart from a lot of artists…

Fresh: Mt. Wolf – ‘Anacrusis’

‘Anacrusis’ is the second single from London-based trio Mt. Wolf‘s forthcoming Hex EP. Released via CRC Music on 25th March 2016, this delves into the consciousness and transports you to your own personal Narnia.  With their expanded sound, Mt. Wolf explode with chorus and romantic swell. Give this the attention it deserves and it will meditate…

Halcyon Drive – ‘Untethered’

Today’s Song of the Day is courtesy of vibrant Melbourne-based trio Halcyon Drive. ‘Untethered’ is the second single to be released from forthcoming EP Verge due out later this year and is nothing short of thrilling. Laced with a compelling sense of jubilation, this blends indie-rock and pulsating dance beats to create a perfect hybrid. This…

Friends In America – ‘Souvenir’

Following a 3 year absence, the highly underrated Friends In America have released a surprise new EP Be In Love. Streaming on SoundCloud, the highlight so far is the poignant ‘Souvenir’. Matthew Rawlings vocal continues to provide as much catharsis as any form of therapy. Coupled with magnetic, wailing guitars, this is your modern day…

Malcolm Middleton – ‘You And I’

Malcolm Middleton has returned to the spotlight with his first single from forthcoming album Summer of ’13. Produced by Miaoux Miaoux, ‘You And I’ shows Middleton’s humanity and sees him entering a new musical centre. Blending heady dance beats with affectionate lyrics, this dream collaboration is both emotionally and physically moving. If you’re looking for some form…

Podcast 158: The Tuff Love Podcast

Welcome to the Podcart podcasts. This week’s special guests are Tuff Love! Having released their debut album Resort this week via Lost Map Records, the girls joined me for a chat and tunes. This Friday (5th February) they launch their album officially at Stereo, Glasgow. TYCI will be hosting and joining them are Bossy Love…