Tag: pop

ALBUM: THE WATERBOYS ‘WHERE THE ACTION IS’

With a wealth of music made and stacked high behind him, upon which he can hang the sign ‘Legacy’, Mike Scott has returned with a record made accessible for anyone not familiar with his previous work. With an ever revolving…

Paris Street Rebels Release Debut Single ‘Freakshow’

Full to the brim of politicised statements, this dynamited rock-pop band’s latest single create flawless impressions. Chris Marshall and Johnny Madden, behind names such as Gerry Cinnamon, Rascalton and The Dunts, have worked alongside The Paris Street Rebels to create…

TRACK: Ella Grace – ‘Run’

London-newcomer Ella Grace presents whimsical pop track ‘Run’ in a follow-up to her acclaimed debut ‘Here We Are Again’. Her music offers a raw approach to tougher topics a lot of mainstream artists stray from, like the painful side of…

INTERVIEW: GIRLI

In December I ventured into Soho to get speaking with the political, pop princess Girli. We spoke about her festival plans for this year…  Where do you shop for your festival clothes? There’s a shop called Peace Street, they’re on Depop and they have really…

TRACK: Motherhood – ‘Hey You’

Homegrown Liverpudlian talent and newcomers Motherhood have found a swift pace to encapsulate their audience. Following on from their last single, Save Me we now have a fresh installment of pop riffs and vigorous lyrics that implore memories of a buzz…

LIVE: Emeli Sande – Gorilla, Manchester 05.10.16

Emeli Sandé was welcomed to the stage at Gorilla, Manchester on Wednesday 5th October. A mellow beginning with ‘Intermission’ kicked off the night, involving eerily talented vocals in an almost accapella number. Contrastingly, the following track was ‘Heaven’, which saw…

EP: LOWLA – ‘WALLS’

Following in the alternative-pop stream of Sky Ferreria and Grimes, ’90s enthused duo Lowla are the next to spout through. With their debut EP Walls, the London-based Lara and Lo inject both animation and social significance into catchy indie-pop. Opener…

ALBUM: Devendra Banhart ‘Ape In Pink Marble’

Rating: On first hearing it, you may find yourself describing this album as the music of the spheres, but no matter, it took some balls to make it. It refreshes parts other tracts of sound fail to reach via a…

ALBUM: Michael Kiwanuka ‘Love and Hate’

Rating: Michael Kiwanuka is back with his second album, Love & Hate. Similarly to the title, the tracks address significantly important issues; despite positivity running throughout. ‘Cold Little Heart’ reflects the meaning of the album, starting with thrilling guitar work along…