Matt Edible and The Obtuse Angels “The Optometrist”
Matt Edible and The Obtuse Angels “The Optometrist” Matt Edible is a new name to us (and what a name) but is a renowned member of the Hull music scene, […]
Tag Archives: indie pop
Hinds – “Viva Hinds”
Hinds – “Viva Hinds” It’s fair to say that it has been a somewhat turbulent year for Hinds with half the band deciding to quit. We were gutted to hear […]
Hinds “The Prettiest Curse”
Hinds “The Prettiest Curse” We’ve been fans of Hinds ever since we saw them live and were blown away by their sheer enthusiasm. Sadly, it may be a while before […]
Craggy Collyde “Wrapped Up In Ribbons”
Craggy Collyde “Wrapped Up In Ribbons” There are probably not many British/Slovak rock and roll bands around but Craggy Collyde have been around since 2018. They offer up a sound […]
Ratboys “Printer’s Devil”
Ratboys “Printer’s Devil” Care needs to be taken not to mistake Ratboys with the UK’s own Ratboy (who is actually an excellent act producing songs with a Jamie T vibe). […]
Answering Machine “Bad Luck”
Answering Machine “Bad Luck” We were a bit worried when we heard that Answering Machine included two teachers in the band. That made us feel old and also had us […]
The Warhawks “Stardust Disco”
The Warhawks “Stardust Disco” The Warhawks are a dynamic, blue-collared indie rock outfit from Gloucester City, NJ. We loved their album “Never Felt So Good”, so were delighted to see […]
Tom Baker “Dirty Snakes”
Tom Baker “Dirty Snakes” Tom Baker is obviously a man who likes to keep himself busy. The fact that he’s roped in the Dirty Truckers to help him on this […]
Gabi Garbutt and The Illuminations “The Discredited Language of Angels”
Gabi Garbutt and The Illuminations “The Discredited Language of Angels” This is the debut album from Gabi Garbutt and The Illuminations but, as we understand it, Gabi isn’t new to […]
Jeffrey Lewis & The Voltage “Bad Wiring”
Jeffrey Lewis & The Voltage “Bad Wiring” We’d never heard of Jeffrey Lewis & The Voltage so had presumed that they were a new band. But in fact Jeffrey Lewis […]
Joy Cleaner “You’re So Jaded”
Joy Cleaner “You’re So Jaded” Joy Cleaner are new to us but formed in late 2015 and this is their second release. Their debut was praised for its strong hooks […]
Ezra Furman “Twelve Nudes”
Ezra Furman “Twelve Nudes” It’s great to have an artist who is as productive as Ezra Furman. It doesn’t seem like five minutes since we were reviewing his last album, […]
Redd Kross “Beyond The Door”
Redd Kross “Beyond The Door” If there was ever a band who have never got the level of success they deserve (especially in the UK) then it must be Redd […]
The Hold Steady “Thrashing Thru The Passion”
The Hold Steady “Thrashing Thru The Passion” Fans of The Hold Steady have had to be patient waiting for a new album. Sure, there’s been some solo albums from Craig […]
When Young “Reasons To Dream”
When Young “Reasons To Dream” When we read that When Young have an ‘ability to craft spikey yet melodic songs which delve lyrically into everything from love and insecurities to […]
Filthy Friends “Emerald Valley”
Filthy Friends “Emerald Valley” We’re not entirely sure what makes a ‘super group’ but for fans of alternative rock from the last few decades then Filthy Friends must be pretty […]
Davis “Alright” EP
Davis “Alright” EP We first fell in love with Davis’ music a few years back. At that time, he had a kind of rockabilly influenced sound. Over the years, his […]
No Win “Downey”
No Win “Downey” No Win are actually the vehicle for the solo release of Danny Nogueiras the former drummer with Fidlar. We must admit his previous band have passed us […]
Martha “Love Keeps Kicking”
Martha “Love Keeps Kicking” The fact that Martha simply call themselves a pop band from Durham City, UK but have a website address of http://www.marthapunx.com probably tells you a lot […]
Holiday Ghosts “West Bay Playroom”
Holiday Ghosts “West Bay Playroom” Holiday Ghosts hail from Falmouth, which may not be the most rock n roll town in the world. But it is a gorgeous part of […]
Ex Hex “It’s Real”
Ex Hex “It’s Real” We loved Ex Hex’s last release so we were relieved to know that their “commitment to larger-than-life riffs and unforgettable hooks” had remained on this release. […]
Weakened Friends “Common Blah”
Weakened Friends “Common Blah” The acts referenced by a band in their bio is obviously a great way to get a feel for if you’re likely to like them or […]
The Soul Of A Clown 