Edinburgh duo Man Of Moon have already become one of this year’s most exciting Scottish musical prospects. Debut single ‘The Road’ not only floored a number of the bands peers, but it also made London’s music press and industry sit up and pay attention. ‘Sign’ is the follow-up taken from their Medicine EP, due out…
Mhairi: ‘Crystalline’
It’s easy for bloggers and journalists to comment on an artist’s age, especially when they produce music that puts them in the same league as the likes of early Portishead and Massive Attack.
Innerspace Orchestra: ‘One Way Glass’
We have a new supergroup in our midst in the shape of Innerspace Orchestra. The new project of Tom Furse (The Horrors), Cathy Lucas (Fanfarlo) and Rose Elinor Dougall (Mark Ronson, The Pipettes) have revealed their introductory single ‘One Way Glass’. Airily psychedelic, the trio stretch stylistic boundaries and have produced a lush, romantic debut. ‘One…
Olga Bell: ‘Randomness’
Russian Native Olga Bell has catapulted the singer to the 90s dancefloor. Adopting a far moden production technique – this takes elements of funk and splices it with 80s synth-pop ambience and analogue dub techniques to create an inspiring epic pop soundscape.
Loud Forest – ‘Drag Me/Don’t Drag Me’
Los Angeles-based Loud Forest have been together for 10 years now and if their latest rousing release ‘Drag Me/Don’t Drag Me’ is anything to go by, there is no sign of the band laying things to rest. From its pining verses to its mammoth choruses, this does everything to take you from a state of melancholy to complete jubilation.
Fresh: Alfred Hall: ‘Safe & Sound (Simon Field Remix)’
Norwegian duo Alfred Hall‘s EP Safe and Sound has received high praise. Hans Thomas and Bjørn Tveit title track ‘Safe and Sound’ has been remixed by a list of notable producers including Simon Field. This perfectly epitomises the continual wave of first-rate house music that emerges every so often. This is an inviting and addictive dance record.…
Sophie Lowe – ‘Breathe’
Australian actress Sophie Lowe has thankfully returned to making music and her latest offering ‘Breathe’ is a tender lullaby laced with restlessness. Given the subject matter, this has an innate sense of confidence. Lowe explains, “I wrote ‘Breathe’ at a time in my life when I struggling to feel comfortable within myself and my surroundings. I…
Skating Polly – ‘Hey Sweet’
A year after supporting Babes In Toyland on their UK tour, Oklahoma duo Skating Polly have announced the release of their new album The Big Fit. Latest track, ‘Hey Sweet’, delivers an impressive confidence. With spontaneous crushing riffs and jarring confrontation, this is effortless. Skating Polly are disquietingly fantastic. Produced by Kliph Scurlock (Gruff Rhys, Flaming Lips), The Big…
Caro – ‘Admit / Resist’
Leeds trio Caro have not only been announced for Live at Leeds Festival, but they have emerged with an astonishing debut. With ceaseless pangs of heartache and jealousy, ‘Admit / Resist’ has an uncompromising and honest beauty. Caro have embarked on unique and fascinating turf, with a track so striking, I pray there is more…
Life Is Like A Box Of Records: Dan Walsh (Iron Triangle)
Life Is Like A Box Of Records today is with Dan Walsh of London-based synthrock duo Iron Triangle.
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