Margaret Glaspy “Emotion and Math”
Margaret Glaspy “Emotion and Math” This may be Margaret Glaspy’s debut album, but she’s worked hard for it. Originally from California she moved to the East Coast and spent time […]
Tag Archives: Indie
The Virginmarys “Divides”
The Virginmarys “Divides” The term ‘hotly anticipated’ is often over used, but surely it’s true for this latest release by The Virginmarys. Let’s be honest, there aren’t many decent UK […]
A. Sinclair “Get Out Of The City”
A.Sinclair “Get Out Of The City” Whilst A.Sinclair may be a new name to you, it is clear that he has earned his stripes. This includes fighting in the DIY […]
Band Of Skulls “By Default”
Band Of Skulls “By Default” Band of Skulls are one of those bands that we have always liked, but perhaps never quite loved. Maybe that’s because they just seemed to […]
Sego “Once Was Lost Now Just Hanging Around”
Sego “Once Was Lost Now Just Hanging Around” This is the debut album from LA based slacker-indie punk duo Sego. It follows a couple of Eps and has already drawn […]
Shannon LaBrie “War & Peace”
Shannon LaBrie “War & Peace” War & Peace is the sophomore album from Shannon LaBrie, who hails from Nashville. It apparently marks a definitive step on from her debut album […]
The Other Stars “We Were Kids”
The Other Stars “We Were Kids” The Other Stars hail from Worcester (U.S. not U.K!) which is apparently a small town. This debut release certainly has the feel of a […]
Red Rooster festival interview
We’ve been big fans of the Red Rooster festival since it first started. Now the weather is getting better, although admittedly not up to Southern USA temps, it’s a perfect […]
Astronautalis “Cut The Body Loose”
Astronautalis “Cut The Body Loose” We have to be honest and admit that rap/hip hop related acts aren’t heavily featured on this site. Mainly because it’s a genre that […]
Last Great Dreamers Interview
Last Great Dreamers Interview If you read our review of Last Great Dreamers recent gig in Birmingham then you should: know we love them have pledged for their upcoming album […]
Soulwax “Belgica Soundtrack”
Soulwax “Belgica” David and Stephen Dewaele are probably more famous for being 2 Many DJs. Which is actually a shame, as we loved their band Soulwax. As ever, this is […]
The Jacques “Pretty DJ”
The Jacques “Pretty DJ” Maybe we are just getting jaded, but it’s very rare these days that we hear a song on the radio from a new band and think […]
Sunset Sons “Very Rarely Say Die”
Sunset Sons “Very Rarely Say Die” We first came across Sunset Sons at Glastonbury last year. We were totally blown away by a really great performance, by a surprisingly tight […]
Soul Asylum “Change Of Fortune”
Soul Asylum “Change Of Fortune” Soul Asylum are one of those bands who are hugely unappreciated. They had big success with their brilliant Grave Dancers Union album, but their subsequent […]
The Prettiots “Funs Cool”
The Prettiots “Funs Cool” It’s not just the title of The Prettiot’s debut album that screams cool! They’re on Rough Trade and, hell, they even hail from New York City!! […]
White Denim “Stiff”
White Denim “Stiff” White Denim are one of those band we have been meaning to check out for years, but somehow just never got around to it. Everything we have […]
Bleached “Welcome The Worms”
Bleached “Welcome The Worms” We love a bit of California punk, so when we heard that “Welcome The Worms” is not only that, but also a smarter, heavier, emotionally deeper […]
Van Damsel “S/T”
Van Damsel “S/T” This is the debut album from Van Damsel but they have released a couple of EPs. That doesn’t mean that they have decided to play it safe […]
Born Ruffians “Ruff”
Born Ruffians “Ruff” Born Ruffians are not a new band, indeed, they formed in Canada way back in 2004. However, they’re new to us. “Ruff” is apparently the album which […]
Kurt Baker “Play It Cool”
Kurt Baker “Play It Cool” They say you should never judge a book by its cover. However, the cover to Kurt Baker’s “Play It Cool” just has power pop written […]
Mono In Stereo “Long For Yesterday”
Mono In Stereo “Long For Yesterday” Hearing a band’s influences can really help to give an immediate insight in to their sound and that is certainly true when you learn […]
The Good Life Experience – Charlie Gladstone Interview
The Good Life Experience – Charlie Gladstone Interview Given the explosion in festivals in the UK over the past years, there is more and more pressure on organisers to make […]
Telegram “Operator”
Telegram “Operator” We literally stumbled (drunkenly) upon Telegram at last year’s Secret Garden Party. At that late night gig, we were struck by a band playing great punk rock songs […]
The Good Life Experience
What makes a good life? Well Music, books and food is a good start…especially when they can all be enjoyed at a festival!! MICHAEL MORPURGO, BEN FOGLE + BILL GRANGER […]
Larmer Tree Festival News
LARMER TREE FESTIVAL 2016 13th-17th July http://www.larmertreefestival.co.uk First line-up names announced for Larmer Tree Festival 2016 Larmer Tree Festival returns this summer, presenting the adventurous, the absorbing and the unforgettable, […]
Red Rooster Festival news
2nd – 4th June 2016 Euston Hall, Suffolk ‘A whisky-sippin’, guitar -strummin’ banjo- pickin’ weekend of Southern Blues, roots & country’ Red Rooster, the Suffolk Rhythm & Blues festival, which […]
Pasadena ’68 & Dakota Shakedown “S/T”
Pasadena ’68 & Dakota Shakedown “S/T” This is rather a strange split EP because, as far as we can make out, Pasadena ’68 and Dakota Shakedown are two bands but […]
Truck Festival News
Need cheering up during this winter doom…how about thinking about a festival with the Manic Street Preachers!!! Manic Street Preachers and Catfish And The Bottlemen confirmed to headline Truck Festival […]
Ragged Hearts “The Champ”
Ragged Hearts “The Champ” We were first introduced to Ragged Hearts when we saw them mentioned by Bam, the legendary drummer from The Dog’s D’Amour. When we heard their sound […]
Boy From The Crowd “Where The Bees Come To Die”
Boy From The Crowd – “Where The Bees Come To Die” Whilst only a duo, this East London Band are not short of variety in their sound or influences. They […]
The Soul Of A Clown 