Author Archives: Katie Muxworthy

About Katie Muxworthy

Mainly write and talk shite.

ALBUM: The Maccabees ‘Marks To Prove It’

Rating: Arriving at their fourth album, The Maccabees have created something wonderfully grown up and immersive with new record, Marks To Prove It. A million miles away from those sweetly romanticised tones on the popular Toothpaste Kisses, seven years on since…

INTERVIEW: Paul Smith

Maximo Park front man, successful solo artist and all round dynamic pop auteur, Paul Smith is back with a new album ‘Contradictions’ performed with his band The Intimations. Creating a more hi-fi progression from his last solo feat, the new…

INTRODUCING INTERVIEW: Courts

Already gaging attention from the likes of Huw Stephens, BBC introducing, and Zane Lowe’s ‘Next Hype’ with their last release ‘Part Of’, the five Essex boys, known as Courts, are back with their latest single ‘Sanatana’. Taking diverse inspirations with…

LIVE: Tess Parks and Anton Newcombe – Oslo, Hackney 18.07.15

What is seemingly an unexpected pair, Toronto native singer-songwriter Tess Parks and Anton Newcombe, frontman of the infamously messed up cult psych-rock band, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, have managed to create a record that is, undeniably, nothing short of beautiful….

LIVE: Hidden Charms – The Waiting Room, London 06.07.15

We live in a time where new bands gage buzz worthy credentials through a glittering social network presence and brand attention, sometimes even before writing one original guitar riff. London based four-piece Hidden Charms are no different, already attracting the…

INTRODUCING INTERVIEW: Lull

Formed in North London in early 2014, Lull have been bubbling under the music scene like the quiet before a storm. The four piece, consisting of Toby, Jon, Filipe and Simon have been steadily gaging attention of fans and industry…

INTERVIEW: Dave McCabe

Former frontman of The Zutons, talented songwriter, Liverpudlian and all round great guy, Dave McCabe has finally placed himself firmly back on our radars with the announcement of his debut solo album; Dave McCabe & The Ramifications ‘Church Of Miami’….

EP: New Bays ‘Reckless’

Rating: Buckinghamshire based five piece New Bays release their new EP, Reckless, via Versic Records. Already bagging support spots with the likes of Elephants Are, Frankie And The Heartstrings and Young Kato, the boys have also shared the stage with The…

LIVE: Death and Vanilla @ Birthdays, London 15.05.15

Following the release of new album ‘Where The Wild Things Are’, Swedish psychedelic pop duo Death & Vanilla took to the stage at both London’s Rough Trade and Birthdays, on Friday, for two very special shows. Previewing their stunning tapestry…