Shiners grew up at the height of Britpop with their parents’ New Wave records on repeat. Although still learning to talk at the time, it’s obviously had a lasting effect; the impact of these genres has created the sound that Shinersdub ‘Britwave’. The…
With twinkling guitars, heavy drums, Kate Bush-inspired vocals and a Björk-esque quirkiness, Hawk’s Clock Hands EP is beautifully haunting. The title track is reminiscent of Haim, but carries an ambient, somewhat Hispanic-sounding backing; it’s simultaneously dreamy and powerful as Julie…
There’s no doubt in my mind that there’s an ignorance towards electronic music that has surfaced in recent years. It seems impossible for a musician to even incorporate electronic elements into their records without being accused of being lazy or…
The Kazimier, Liverpool was the setting for The Sundowners album launch and homecoming gig. Label mates and Liverpool bands made up the support for the evening with sets from Skeleton Key’s Marvin Powell and She Drew The Gun as well…
Rating: Trigger finger is a condition that affects the tendons in the hand, something that the guitar players in Triggerfinger must know about for there is some mammoth guitar playing going down on this album. The opening track, ‘Game’, is…
To cap off the weekend we have another TFTOTD courtesy of Manc trio, Man Made. Having already gained support from the likes of NME, Q Magazine, Clash Magazine and DIY the band also headed out on the road with Jake Bugg,…
This year sees the thirtieth anniversary of The Jesus and Mary Chain‘s debut album, Psychocandy. Regarded as a classic within its genre, the record shaped the direction of alternative rock in the 80’s and 90’s, with bands such as Sonic Youth,…
Their new E.P, ‘Wet Dream Fanzine’ will be released on Monday (Feb 23rd) via their own ‘Cool Thing Records’ label. For more info and an exclusive free download click here. Asylums have gained a lot of momentum with Q Magazines…
Hot on the heels of their eagerly anticipated sixth album ‘For All Our Sisters’, The Cribs are set to simultaneously release the first single ‘Burning For No One’ through Sonic Blew / Sony Red on 23rd March. Zane Lowe has…
Hailing from Los Angeles, The Rebel Light create music to match their sunny world of California. Beginning with some Beach Boys-esque harmonies, new track ‘Strangers’ incorporates jangling guitars with trumpets and hazy vocals, which emulates sixties American pop music to…