Author Archives: Melissa Svensen

About Melissa Svensen

Melissa, 22. Editor. Student, music journalist, probably talking about Blur or Bowie

ALBUM: Ice Baths – ‘Ice Baths’

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…

Guide to Live At Leeds – FEHM

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……

PREMIERE: TV ME share new video for ‘Opal Fruits’

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…

PREMIERE: Only Takes A Day share new video ‘Reach’

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…

Guide to Live At Leeds – High Tyde

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 –…

PREMIERE: Fick As Fieves share new EP ‘Drift End’

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…

Tracks Of The Week, 27.04.18

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…