About Melissa Svensen
Melissa, 22. Editor. Student, music journalist, probably talking about Blur or Bowie
With an EP due for later this year, Adam Cleaver has released his haunting new single ‘Narrow Spines’. A track about weakness, but wildly powerful and emotional, ‘Narrow Spines’ sees Cleaver continue to explore his personal emotions. Though the sound…
With nods to the sophisticated rock ‘n roll of the ’50s and ‘60s, ‘Angeline’ – the lead track from Land Lovers’ upcoming album – does nostalgia the right way. As the band themselves are aware, it’s “lyrically faithful”, innocent schoolyard…
Life can’t be easy for bands coming out of Manchester. As a notorious breeding ground for new music, it’s often tricky for bands to feel fresh, or – even if they do – people hunt endlessly for some comparison. Yet LIINES –…
With their second single ‘This Is The New Me’, HOO HAs take us on a journey of self betterment, whilst simultaneously reminding us again about those New Year’s resolutions we so swiftly forgot. Making his start writing poetry, before working…
Ahead of their debut release, we chatted to Lee from Merseyside’s latest offering, Pure Joy, to find out a bit more about the band and what we can expect from a debut that’s been two years in the making… Hey,…
Prism Tats – the result of Garrett van der Spek’s move from South Africa to Seattle – is proof that every one should do just that. Move to Seattle, create a musical persona, and make a fantastic album: easy, right?…
After a strong first release, FLIIIS are back with their second single ‘Sonder’. With it’s sparkling guitars, echoing vocals and haunting lyrics, ‘Sonder’ tells the tale of a frantic attraction to someone you’ve only just met: someone you know is…
It seems the loveliest songs often come from quite dark places, as proven by Mutual Benefit (AKA Jordan Lee) with the latest release from his upcoming album. With the latter half of the album drawing on New York life (depression,…
After a string of undeniably successful releases, and a ton of sold out shows, South Londoners, The Bulletproof Bomb are gracing our ears with their EP Little Miss London. After the cheeky narrative of the title track, ‘Vapid’ takes the band to new, much…
Tacocat are, without a doubt, the coolest – and sweetest – band around. They’re actual best friends, they’re astonishingly fun, they’re smashing stupid notions of ‘girl bands’ and they made the new Powerpuff Girls theme tune, plus their music is…