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17/03/2022

"Don’t let their name fool you, FLOWVERS are far from delicate" 🌺 Here's Gabrielle White's thoughts on their latest release, 'When it comes to it' 💬

An anthem for the extroverts...

10/02/2022

"Ride or Die is a dance-fuelled anthem that’s sure to wriggle in your ears long past the first listen" 👂 Here's what Gabrielle White made of Hippo Campus' release 💬 Via Grand Jury & Fat Possum Records 💿

Ride or Die is a dance-fuelled anthem that's sure to wriggle in your ears long past the first listen...

28/01/2022

"It’s safe to say that our “Honey Moon” period has only just begun" 🍯 Honey Moon have released their latest single ‘Stop and Listen’, as well as announcing a string of UK tour dates 🛑 Here's what Gabrielle White made of the track 💬

It's safe to say that our "Honey Moon" period has only just begun...

07/12/2021

“Every aspect of the band is painted in bold colours” 🎨 MONOWHALES recently released their cover of Nine Inch Nails' 'The Hand That Feeds' via LAB Records 💿 We got to have a natter with them - words by Gabrielle White 💬

"Every aspect of the band is painted in bold colours"...

23/11/2021

‘Just My Style’ is the succulent new single from Leeds-based artist Honey Guide 🍯 Here's what Elvis Thirlwell made of the track 💬 Released via 💿

‘Just My Style’ is the succulent new single from Leeds-based artist Honey Guide...

11/11/2021

WTF? favourites deep tan have dropped their latest single via the hottest label around, Speedy Wunderground 💿 We were lucky enough to chat to them about 'tamu’s yiffing refuge' and their furry escapades 🐱 Words by Elvis Thirlwell 💬

In uncanny deep tan fashion, their teeth-clenching post-punk gristle sprouts a moreish melodic prowess that is idealistically ‘pop’ at its heart...

26/10/2021

“15-year-old Toronto artist AVIV is far beyond her years” 😲 Here's what Georgie O’Brien made of her latest track, ‘love of your life’ 💜 Released via Photo Finish Records 💿

"15-year-old Toronto artist AVIV is far beyond her years"

12/10/2021

“Misleading, sultry soul-pop with funk-infused guitar and synth”🇦🇺 Our Aussie faves Sticky Fingers are back with their latest single ‘We Can Make The World Glow’ ✨ Words by Gabrielle White 💬

"Misleading, sultry soul-pop with funk-infused guitar and synth"...

03/10/2021

"Philadelphian noise-punk quartet Empath present a triumphant return to our eardrums with sizzling cut 'Born 100 Times'"⚡ Here's Elvis Thirlwell's take 💬 Released via Fat Possum Records 💿

Philadelphian noise-punk quartet Empath present a triumphant return to our eardrums with sizzling cut 'Born 100 Times'...

26/09/2021

"It’s clear that Strawberry Guy, armed with a unique array of eclectic inspirations, is coming into his own as a musician and songwriter" 🍓 Elvis Thirlwell was lucky enough to have a video-call with the man himself to discuss influences, the making of the record and life as a solo artist 💬

It's clear that Strawberry Guy, armed with a unique array of eclectic inspirations, is coming into his own as a musician and songwriter...

08/08/2021

"Relentless, dirty and effortlessly cool" 😎 Manchester's Garage-Rock juggernauts Mister Strange have dropped their first release since signing to Swedish indie label PNKSLM Recordings 💿 Here's what Gabrielle White thought of 'High Heel Heavy' 👠

"Relentless, dirty and effortlessly cool"...

08/07/2021

With the release of their third full-length LP due tomorrow via Matador Records, here's what Kristopher English made of The Goon Sax's first track of the year, 'In The Stone' 🎷

A song that grabs you instantly and refuses to let you go...

06/07/2021

“All the sentiments of falling into hardships and growing from it whilst musically maintaining the infectiously upbeat atmosphere they have always spoilt us with” 💪 Dana Kats chatted to FUR about their latest release and plans for 2021 💬 Released via 777 MUSIC 💿

"All the sentiments of falling into hardships and growing from it whilst musically maintaining the infectiously upbeat atmosphere FUR have always spoilt us with"...

27/06/2021

"A glance at the most human moments we all go through, wrapped up neatly into one of the most enjoyable pieces of new music we’ve heard in a while" ✨ Netherlands-native trio CIEL have released their most vulnerable track to date, ‘Never Alone Again’ 💿 Words by Gabrielle White 💬

A glance at the most human moments we all go through, wrapped up neatly into one of the most enjoyable pieces of new music we've heard in a while...

14/06/2021

“An album centrepiece that pulses, panics, and drives forward with a menacing purpose” ⭐ This Is The Deep have dropped their debut LP via Blahblahblahscience 💿 Here’s what Kristopher English made of ‘Eyes On You’ 👀

An album centrepiece that pulses, panics, and drives forward with a menacing purpose...

26/05/2021

"Great art always grows out of the hardest times, and SPQR are a testament to this" 👌 We were lucky enough to chat to the Liverpool-based art-rock outfit about their new single 'Fault Lines', their upcoming album, and all things lockdown ✅ Words by Gabrielle White ⌨️

Great art always grows out of the hardest times, and SPQR are a testament to this...

25/05/2021

"The music, artwork & video all come together to create an aesthetic that balances a considered artistic image with an authentic representation of Northern grimness and understated humour" 🏭 Check out The Early Mornings' sophomore track, 'Blank Sky' 💿 Words by J Anderson ✏️

The music, artwork and video all come together to create an aesthetic that balances a considered artistic image with an authentic representation of Northern grimness and understated humour...

17/05/2021

"Silvertwin are already proving that nostalgia is in and the present is so yesterday" 🤩 Here's what Gabrielle White made of their first release of the year, 'Ploy', which was recorded at Electro-Vox studios in West Hollywood 🎹

Silvertwin are already proving that nostalgia is in and the present is so yesterday...

09/05/2021

"These tunes are made for a sweaty venue with a warm, overpriced beer" 🍺 Dead Nature is the new project from Tarek Musa, formerly of Spring King 👑 Here's what Danny thought of the latest release, 'Hurricane' 🌀

These tunes are made for a sweaty venue with a warm, overpriced beer...

27/04/2021

"Ead Wood manage to take what could have easily been a heavy-handed subject matter and instead create a fun, high-energy number" ⚡ Here's what J Anderson thought of 'Environmental' 🌍 Released via Brutalist Records 💿

Ead Wood manage to take what could have easily been a heavy-handed subject matter and instead create a fun, high-energy number...

19/04/2021

"‘Medicine Dreams’ carves a familiar but clearly delineated path into something new and unexplored" 💊 Yonder is the musical collaboration of SAHARAS' Alex and Dan Lisle 🏜️ Here's what Gabrielle White made of the track ✅

'Medicine Dreams' carves a familiar but clearly delineated path into something new and unexplored...

13/04/2021

"Opus Kink are one of the most exciting British acts on the scene right now" 💥 Here's what Danny thought of their latest release, 'Wild Bill' 🤠 Released via Nice Swan Records 💿

"Opus Kink are one of the most exciting British acts on the scene right now"...

04/04/2021

"For a debut single, things don’t get much better" 👊 ‘Shattered Faith’ is the long-awaited official debut release from VLURE, one of the most exciting Scottish exports of the moment 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Words by Danny Gillies 💬 Released via Permanent Creeps 💿

For a debut single, things don’t get much better...

25/03/2021

"A post-pandemic future is looking more than bright for Wynne" 💥 RORY WYNNE is back with a "classic pop banger" in the form of 'Make You Mine' 🤌 Here's what Gabrielle White thought ✍️ Released via Very Clever Records 💿

A post-pandemic future is looking more than bright for Wynne...

23/03/2021

"An indie tune packed with guitar riffs and plenty of rock’n‘roll attitude" 🎸 With their new single 'Peppermints Don’t Hide Everything‘ having dropped recently, Bandit spoke to us about the track, influences and their plans for the rest of 2021 💬 Words by Danny Gillies ✍️

We chatted with Bandit to pick their brains about their new single, their influences and their plans for the rest of 2021...

21/03/2021

"‘Goodnight’ is a tour de force from the Glasgow three-piece" 🛌 Check out what Danny Gillies thought of Dutch Wine's latest single, released via Negative Hope Records 💿

‘Goodnight’ is a tour de force from the three-piece...

16/03/2021

"Melodic and feel-good with a poignant, emotional core" 🎸 'Coming of Age' is the third release from Nottingham's Blondes - here's what J Anderson thought 💬

'Coming of Age' is melodic and feel-good with a poignant, emotional core...

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