Welsh band The Cradles release new single ‘Ideal Girl’ out on March 25th via Solva Records. With its well thought-through arrangements and pointed narratives, ‘Ideal Girl’ is a flawless debut. This is an inspiring, seductive rock hit and I cannot wait to see what comes next.
Fresh: Hill – ‘Beckon (Run)’
As far as ballads go, Hill’s ‘Beckon (Run)’ is a beautiful production. The new single is the lead track taken from her new EP, Give It A Rest scheduled for release in spring of 2016. The Canadian has already impressed several music bloggers this side of the pond with her smokey RnB vocals. ‘Beckon (Run)’…
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…
Life Is Like A Box Of Records: Rae Baker
Life Is Like A Box Of Records is with Rae Baker today. She is quite frankly one of the most impressively active and hardworking ladies in the industry. Head of Entertainment and Events for EUSA (Edinburgh Uni Students Association) she looks after Entertainment, Programming and Production for Teviot Row House, Potterrow, Pleasance and Kings Buildings…
Life Is Like A Box Of Records: Sauropod
Life is Like A Box Of Records is here again! Our guests pick tracks that have soundtracked moments of their lives so far.
La Boum Fatale – ‘No Tongue In Cheek (feat. Asbjørn)’
‘No Tongue In Cheek’ is the second single to be taken from Berlin’s La Boum Fatale’s debut album Holygram. Collaborating with the Danish musician and singer Asbjørn, the duo have delivered one of the most exciting tracks of 2016. ‘No Tongue In Cheek’ reveals an intoxicating assuredness of a producer that not only has notable talent, but…
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…
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