Author Archives: Kate Crudgington

About Kate Crudgington

Assistant Editor for Gigslutz (2015-2017) Now Co-Founder, Co-Host & Features Editor for @getinherears

ALBUM: Nikonn – ‘Effrosyni’

Nick Bitzenis (aka Nikonn) is a London based music producer, songwriter, DJ and owner of UNDO records. To date, he has released four full-length albums, and his latest effort Effrosyni is an intriguing example of his ability to create edgy, cinematic electronic pop. The record’s name…

WATCH: The OBGMs – ‘Torpedo’

Blending 70s punk, new wave, and 80s garage with elements of breakbeat & hip hop might sound difficult; but Canadian basement punks The OBGMs have taken it in their stride and shared their explosive new track ‘Torpedo’ with an accompanying video directed…

NEW TRACK: The Scarletts – ‘In The Mirror’

Southend-on-Sea’s The Scarletts‘ released their debut single ‘In The Mirror’ last month via their own label Strange Day Records, and it’s a memorable, genre-binding new tune that’ll be spinning around your head for just shy of five minutes. The band’s velvety vocals and mix…

WATCH: Ezekiel Doo – ‘Twitcher TV (Weeder)’

Lo-fi Brighton band Ezekiel Doo have released a video for their latest track ‘Twitcher TV (Weeder)’ and it’s a strung-out, frustrated, moody new tune with a set of visuals that make chocolate milk and cornflakes look highly unappetising. It’s hard to delve in…

ALBUM: Cigarettes After Sex – ‘Cigarettes After Sex’

If you’ve been looking for a band that blends the androgynous, darkly poetic lyrics of Placebo, the melancholic songs from The XX’s first album, and the sensibilities of The Smiths; then look no further than Cigarettes After Sex. After the incredible…

Introducing Interview: SUSPECTS

Cool Thing Records are proud to present the latest addition to their musical family: Suspects. The punk-inspired duo from Southend have been creating music under the radar for a while, but they recently premiered their debut single ‘Innocence’ online with the almighty Kerrang! Radio X…

INTERVIEW: Courts

We’ve been following Basildon band Courts for a while now and each time they release a new single, we’re consistently impressed by the feel-good, original nature of their tunes. ‘True Say’ is their latest offering, and it’s another humble, high energy track that…