Although I didn’t realise it, my life was seriously lacking some complex string orchestra-based alternative music until now. Since my discovery of Sasha Siem, this void in life has been completed. Her classically trained musical background forms the main unique…
Best known for her fierce distinctive voice that could shatter wine glasses and stun anyone at first listen, Findlay are undoubtedly one of the most exciting new bands to come from the North. Fronted by Stockport’s most flamboyant female, Natalie…
IYES, otherwise known as Josh and Melis, hail from Birmingham and Prague respectively, however the pair met over a mutual adoration of music in Brighton. After sharing their current single ‘Glow’ at the end of last year, IYES return with…
Rating: ‘Glory Days’ as the opener to Carl Barat‘s latest LP, Let It Reign, is reminiscent of the blues of The Rolling Stones, coupled with an impassioned delivery á la Strummer. Barat is proud of this assault on your eardrums, you…
Tree of Wolves is is a five piece band from Carmarthen, Wales comprising Aled Thomas (vocal/guitar), Gruffydd Wyn Owen (guitar), Mark Howells (bass), Ray Thomas (drums) and Charli Bicknell (vocal/keys). Their debut single ‘Icy Water’ was recorded with John Lawrence (Gorky’s Zygotic…
Founding member of The Clash and Public Image Limited, Keith Levene has had a busy couple of years. His latest book, Meeting Joe: Joe Strummer the Clash and Me packs a heavy punch as the legendary guitarist seeks to address…
After making his mark on Manchester’s music scene over the last few years with an authentic take on Anglo-American nu-folk, Jo Rose finished 2014 with a “soft release” of his debut album, Spurs, and a support slot for First Aid Kit’s European…
Branded ‘the future kings of indie rock’ by Gigslutz, Dorey The Wise are a four-piece hailing from East Sussex who boast an exceedingly thrilling amalgamation of sounds. While the year is still fresh, their newest single ‘Brave New Light’ is…
The London based lads are starting the year with their new single ‘No Escape’, out on the 16th March. Sisteray play the legendary This Feeling London Feb 7th. Click here for more info and a free download.
Rating: Instantly captivating and intensely satisfying are two phrases best used to describe the harmoniously melodic sounds of five-piece Liu Bei, and their brand-new EP, Goodness. Favouring dreamy vibes and sparkling guitar riffs; Liu Bei (pronounced Lou Bay) and their latest…