There’s something to be said about music as an expressive art form. If you tend to lean towards the creative side of life – the more you feel, the more you ache to create something as means of getting your observations of the world, out of your head.
Read MoreFollowing on from the progressive self-exploration and direct lyricism of her second album, ‘I’m Not Your Man’ is the lavish confidence of Marika Hackman’s latest single ‘I’m not where you are’.
Read MoreLeeds based indietronica outfit Peakes air their anxieties and their knack for a hook on the ‘Absent In Person’ EP. Recent single, depression bop ‘Hole In The Floor’, engages with a deep sense of hopelessness (embodied by the titular hole in the floor of their room) even as it soars with delicious pop melodies and bubbling synth arpeggios. The contrast emphasising rather than undermining the message, crafting the image of someone who appears fine but behind closed doors is suffering in a deep well of sadness.
Read MoreThe lifeblood of the band, Kevin Jones and Andrew Davies, have had little time to reflect on their various successes between the release of Ivor Novello award- nominated debut ‘Islands’ and 2016 release ‘Red Earth’. For their third album, the band have taken the time to step back and refocus.
Read MoreThis week’s Band Of The Week is Leeds alt-pop trio Peakes, who have released their new EP ‘Absent in Person’. We had a chat with them about the release.
Read MoreHaving released their debut album ‘The Ceiling’ earlier this month, JAWS played a huge headline show at London’s Electric Ballroom. Our photographer Milly McAlister was there to capture all the action.
Read MoreCheck out our top tracks this week on Spotify.
Read MoreIrish pop artist KEHLI is about to drop her debut track ‘One Last Kiss’, which features Kid Eternal and Sam Ojo. It provides us with an energetic introduction to this exciting new talent.
Read MorePlaying their biggest headlining show to date, lovelytheband showed Vancouver what they’re made of.
Read MoreGrace Gillespie wants to be loved for all that she is on moody and irresistible new single, ‘Human (Heart)’.
Read MoreFestival season is fast approaching with our first stop just around the corner. If you’re heading to Live at Leeds on 4th May there’s a mega lineup with plenty of choice, so we thought we would help you out with five acts you won’t want to miss at this years festival!
Read MoreIn support of their second album ‘Merrie Land’ we caught The Good, The Bad & The Queen transform Albert Hall, Manchester into a fairground of their own.
Read MoreKid Kapichi go from strength to strength with new single ‘Glitterati’.
Read MoreHaving released a string of dream pop singles, Stockholm based Dominique Tey has released her debut EP ‘Heartstream’ via Toothfairy. She talks to us about her love for the craziness of Tokyo and the world of Björk.
Read MoreSocial Contract have returned to showcase another cut from their highly anticipated debut EP with their latest single, ‘Hoist Their Heads’.
Read MoreAlekxandr talks us through the visuals for his latest single ‘Still’.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to have your heart swell and break at the same time, a Bear’s Den gig should have you covered.
Read MoreLet us introduce you to Quebec based pop artist Claudia Bouvette, who has just released her debut single ‘Cool It’. She took a moment to talk to us about the track.
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