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Birdeatsbaby Album Launch @ The Macbeth, London, 11.7.14

The crowd was suddenly drawn in with a powerful sense of vulnerability in ‘Hands Of Orlac’, a track taken from Birdeatsbaby‘s new album. Violins slowly simmered as a creeping presence took hold before an aggressive kick from the bass shook the…

Track Review: West Of The Sun – ‘Scatterbrains’

Though blasts of melodic guitars may not be seen as the most original of intros, they are more than welcome as long as they make me dance or singalong. And West of The Sun‘s new single ‘Scatterbrains’ makes me want to do both…

ALBUM REVIEW: The Bedroom Hour – ‘Hinterland’

Rating: It’s amazing when you consider the amount of millions of pounds floating around the music world, with big money record deals being signed left right and centre. However, some unsigned acts rely on the faithful support of their fans…

EP Review: Loose Joints – ‘Quattro Amigos’

Quattro Amigos is the new EP from 4-piece Loose Joints. This blues-rock band from Essex go all out on this release with some killer songs, making it their best EP record yet (you can hear their previous releases on their…

Ones To Watch: Garden

Garden are one of Birmingham’s most intriguing new assets. Whilst they might be new to the game, there’s no doubt in their ability to play it. Having unveiled their debut track online last week, the outfit have found themselves shrouded in…

Track Review: Crash Island – ‘Howl (Come On!)’

Since last year’s debut – Strange Shores – London four-piece Crash Island have set themselves as the cool new band to look out for. The mix of influences on their EP, which is just as eclectic as the band members’ nationalities,…

Interview With The Glass Child

At just 21 years of age, Charlotte Eriksson, aka The Glass Child, has started her own record label, released four EPs and a full length album, reached number two in the Swedish singles chart and even written an autobiographical book:…

EP REVIEW: Old Barber ‘UFO Phil’

Rating: With the idea of two diverse, sparkling minds committing themselves together to create art as one; it’s no wonder that side-project collaborations are currently the forerunners in musical originality. Think of the excitement that surrounded Rhys Webb’s and Tom…

EP Review: Victory Kicks – ‘Emergency Noise’

Gigslutz first gave you Victory Kicks back in March, when we introduced you to The Decibel Age. In what can only be described as an extremely impressive turnaround, they’ve gifted us another bundle of easy-listening in the form of their…

Unsigned Act Of The Week: Welcome Pariah

Progression of a particular sound, an explicit genre or a specific group of flourishing artists is easily one of the most exciting and rewarding things to witness for any avid music fan.  To watch a band rise from strength to…