About Melissa Svensen
Melissa, 22. Editor. Student, music journalist, probably talking about Blur or Bowie
From the off, Ice Baths eponymous debut album is uncouth. Album opener ‘Freighter’ is a cacophony of noise, interlaced with brooding vocals setting the dark precedent for the rest of the record; the following track, ‘Island of Dogs’ is just…
Having just finished my degree, and jumping straight into the charming world of retail work, I feel as though I’ve abandoned writing a little bit. This Feeling helped me snap out of my creative rut, though, with the perfect offering…
Ahead of Live At Leeds this weekend, FEHM follow High Tyde as the second band to treat us to their guide for the festival, featuring some festival top tips, and ideal festival bill and their picks for Live at Leeds……
Taken from their EP A Broadcast from TV ME, and ahead of an imminent debut album, Liverpool’s TV ME have shared the video for ‘Opal Fruits.’ With the band inspired by “Playstations, memories of old computers and regurgitated pop culture,” ‘Opal Fruits’ is…
Following the release of the track last week, Only Takes A Day are today premiering the video for ‘Reach.’ Written by vocalist Shaanvir Rehal, ‘Reach’ perfectly marries hip-hop beats with delicate acoustic work to create something so good it was actually the…
Ahead of their set at Live At Leeds this weekend, High Tyde are the first in a run of bands who will be giving us the low down on who we shouldn’t miss – apart from them, of course –…
Ahead of its official release next week, Fick As Fieves are sharing their debut EP Drift End. It’s an absolute powerhouse of an EP, brash, unrelenting and hugely determined. While thematically the tracks explore the inner turmoil of young relationships and…
In a perfect round off to the week, Glasgow’s Voodoos have shared their latest single, ‘Turn Me Into Juice.’ A dose of brooding, gloomy, but incredibly energetic punk, ‘Turn Me Into Juice’ is – despite the doom and gloom –…
We’ve had a few weeks away, but Tracks Of The Week is back and as strong as ever. Check out our current favourites… Two years on from the success of their eponymous debut EP HOO HAs are finally treating us…
In the midst of his Be More Kind World Tour, and having just announced another run of UK dates for early next year, we caught Frank Turner at O2 Academy Liverpool. Frank Turner certainly gets a lot of bad press…