LISTEN: Royal Blood stream B-side ‘You Want Me’

Royal Blood have unveiled a new track entitled ‘You Want Me’. The song is a b-side to their August single ‘Come On Over’, which was dropped ahead of their critically acclaimed self-titled debut LP. With their huge UK headline tour…

ALBUM REVIEW: Flying Lotus ‘You’re Dead!’

Rating: Abstract hip hop. That’s how someone described Flying Lotus’ fifth studio album to me this week – and it’s incredibly difficult to offer a better adjective. What Lotus, real name Steven Ellison, has done with You’re Dead! isn’t anything…

INTERVIEW: Raglans

Raglans are an Irish indie rock band from Dublin, formed in 2010. Their self-titled debut album was released in March 2014 and reached no.5 in the Irish Album Chart. They have toured around Ireland, the UK and Europe, as well as supporting  bands such…

Album Review: Hozier (Self-Titled)

Rating: Hozier’s eponymous debut is an emotional roller coaster from start to finish; opener ‘Take Me To Church’ is accompanied by a pertinent music video about persecution of same sex love – an issue close to the hearts of many,…

LISTEN: Skepta shares new track ‘It Ain’t Safe’

Having worked with US rappers in the past including rap legend P Diddy and RATKING member Wiki, Skepta has continued his mission to spread grime across the pond with his fresh new track ‘It Ain’t Safe’, which premiered on i-D…

Album Review: Flights ‘History Be Kind’

Rating: History Be Kind is the debut album from Bristol alternative rock band Flights. After the success of their debut self titled EP in 2011, creating a whirlwind of favourable reviews. Now they’re back with a debut album to hopefully impress again….