Having collaborated with a number of other musicians, including Idlewild’s Rod Jones, Jacqueline ‘Jack’ Irvine – aka Brave Little Note – has just released her brand new single ‘Grrrl Trouble’. A scathing attack on the new POTUS and misogyny in general. We caught up with Brave Little Note to find out what songs have held…
Magique: ‘Real Love’
Co-produced by Kit Monteith (Foals and Toothless), Magique has followed on from debut single ‘Baby Blue‘, with the invigorating ‘Real Love‘. With its unassuming romantic charm, this has subtle invention and a confidence that illustrates notable future potential.
Top Tracks: January
We have put together a list of songs that have stood out this month for a plethora of reasons. Please take the time to invest and immerse in them: Wichswut: ‘Sinner‘ Many will immediately recall the likes of CAN when listening to this. It’s hypnotic backbeat and driving guitars are enslaving. This is kaleidoscopic…
Life Is Like A Box Of Records: Rainbrother
After the success of psychedelic folk outfit The Migrant, frontman Bjarke Bendtsen is ready to transcend furthermore into electronic folk-rock territory with the release of his latest project Rainbrother’s debut album Tales From The Drought, out on 3rd February 2017 via General Bird.
Life Is Like A Box Of Records: Tokyo Taboo
We welcome London duo Tokyo Taboo to talk us through the records that have meant the most to them. Tokyo Taboo’s debut album 6th Street Psychosis is out 24th March 2017 via TT Records. The album features ten tenacious, in-your-face tracks that combine the band’s rock and pop punk influences. Watch their latest video for ‘Self Sabotage’ here. ‘Fever’ – Peggy Lee Dolly:…
Life Is Like A Box Of Records: Hawk
Known for creating powerful and dreamy soundscapes, alt indie rock band Hawk have kindly shared the records that mean the most to them. The band’s new album She Knows is out 17th March 2017, and you can stream their latest release ‘Take It Away’ here. ‘Rikki Don’t Lose That Number’ – Steely Dan I can 100% thank /…
StarBenders: ‘Down & Out ⚤’
Atlanta glam punk quartet StarBenders are rumoured to have started when frontwoman Kimi Shelter and drummer Katie Herron met at a nature-healing camp for wayward girls in Georgia. With the latter addition of bassist Aaronoius Monk and guitarist Chris Tokajim, the band was complete. Their latest single ‘Down & Out ⚤’ will transport you back to an era…
EAT FAST: ‘Sand Drone’
Having dominated a lot of our 2016 listening, EAT FAST emerged as one of our favourite bands of last year. The Newcastle 4-piece have caused a number of “damp pants” moments with their merciless audio assault. A uniquely visceral experience, new single ‘Sand Drone’ may come across as a confrontational slab of alt-punk, but it…
Izzi Dunn: ‘Belong’
With a highly promising new album, Recycle Love due for release in March this year, singer, cellist and producer Izzi Dunn reveals the first stirring taster taken from the long player, ‘Belong’. With its atmospheric charms, Dunn’s new single veers close to her classical roots, but repeated listens unravel all sorts of delight. Maintaining a careful…
Top Tracks: December
We have put together a list of songs that have stood out this month for a plethora of reasons. Please take the time to invest and immerse in them: Babe: ‘Bit Part’ The second month in a row that they Glasgow-based quartet have hit our top tracks. There’s a level of production within the…
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