INTERVIEW: Slaves
It’s safe to say that Slaves have been one of the hottest bands of the last twelve months. They have rocketed into the spotlight and gained a huge following after a string of rapturous gigs across the country and the release of…
Author Archives: James Cummins
Introducing Interview: Beach Slang
Fresh from a US tour with Cursive, and labelled as “best new band of the year” by Noisey, it would seem things are going pretty well for Philadelphia three-piece, Beach Slang. Having just put out their first UK release, and about…
INTERVIEW: The Incredible Magpie Band
With a name like The Incredible Magpie Band, it’s impossible not to be intrigued – we caught up with the lads to see how life was treating them, and of course get the lowdown on the new album which is just…
LIVE: Spector – 100 Club, London 16.04.15
Spector fans had to wait an excruciating amount of time for any real news relating to the band, then came the bombardment of new singles left, right and centre. As the crowd grows increasingly eager in London’s renown 100 club,…
ONES TO WATCH: Demob Happy
People usually flail connotations to the seaside around in a field of lexical peace and numb euphoria; however, Brighton’s latest musical offering couldn’t be further away from the feelings of fun in the sun. Demob Happy combine a dark atmosphere with more…
EP: Jamie T ‘Magnolia Melancholia’
Rating: Jamie T fans rejoiced at the news that they wouldn’t have to wait another five years for his next offering – just six months on, he’s back with a beautifully elegant EP, boasting the strength of six songs. Magnolia Melancholia begins with the already…
Introducing Interview: Rob Bravery
Rob Bravery‘s debut single ‘Knock Out Ginger’ received acclaim from the likes of Q Magazine and The Line Of Best Fit, and now – with new track, ‘Me, Myself and The Scurvy Knave’ – he’s proved once again his talent…
LIVE: Blossoms – Gorilla, Manchester 28.03.15.
There’s unmistakably a huge amount of anticipation around the group of five from Stockport; Blossoms is the name on the tip of everybody’s tongue throughout Manchester, and arguably growing throughout the rest of the U.K too. Following a sold out show…
LIVE: The Subways @ Academy 3, Manchester 24.03.2015
As 2015 marks the tenth anniversary of The Subways’ debut album, Young For Eternity, it becomes clear as I stand in Manchester’s Academy 3 that the trio has developed a loyal following – the room is filled with character, and the band…
New Track: Sugarmen – ‘Dirt’
Liverpool band Sugarmen are a four piece consisting of Luke Fenlon, Chay Heney, Sam McVann and Tom Shields. Having already scheduled their debut at this year’s Dot To Dot Festival and also being announced as support for a numerous amount…