New Music

ALBUM: JENNY HVAL – ‘Apocalypse, girl’

Having already released the single ‘That Battle Is Over’ in early May, Oslo’s very own Jenny Hval brings us the latest passage in her musical voyage – Apocalypse, girl, her fifth solo LP. The opening track begins with the use of…

Ones To Watch: Seazoo

Originally the bedroom project of keys player Llinos Griffiths and guitar player/vocalist Ben Trow, Seazoo are one of many bands springing up from the rather unlikely home of North Wales. The momentum for Seazoo came through good old-fashioned radio play;…

LIVE: Dearly Beloved @ The Scala, 27.05.15

It’s the final date of their UK tour with Swervedriver and Toronto band, Dearly Beloved, are ready to go out with a bang. As the sound of whirring reverb welcomes the band onto the stage, my excitement swells as I…

Video Premiere: Feral Five – ‘Neurotrash’

Described by Steve Lamacq as “Enid Blyton’s worst nightmare”, ‘Neurotrash’ – the latest single from ‘electro-punk’ duo, Feral Five – is a ferocious blast of riotous riffs fused with chaotic electronic beats. Feral Five, aka Kat and Drew, released their…

Introducing Interview: Pleasantry

Formed back in 2010, Singapore quintet, Pleasantry, have fast been making a name for themselves within the local music scene. Earlier this year, they opened for Belle and Sebastian and are now spreading the Pleasantry love across the globe, having…

Discovery of the Week: Reichenbach Falls

When Googling Reichenbach Falls, you are presented with the Swiss waterfalls (of course) and the popular Sherlock Holmes stories. Folk duo Reichenbach Falls have some work to do to get themselves to the top of that search but – after hearing…

WATCH: BRIDGES – ‘BFF’

Ethan Proctor, Josh Redman-Thomas, Henry Matthews and Joe Lane, aka BRIDGES, are most certainly ones to watch on the UK indie-pop scene right now. Having supported the likes of George Ezra and To Kill A King, and played a number…