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REVIEW: Team Me – ‘Blind as Night’
Out Now Sony Music Entertainment More information on the Team Me website Review by: Helena Davidson Norwegian five-piece Team Me’s second album Blind as Night really is quite something. Their explosive sound is characterized by the strong, assured vocals and … Continue reading
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REVIEW: Funeral For A Friend – ‘Chapter and Verse’
Out Now Distiller Records More information is available on the band’s website Review By: Tasha Peto After having Chapter and Verse on repeat for the last week, it’s safe to say that some of the songs have stuck in my … Continue reading
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REVIEW: Gaz Coombes – ‘Matador’
Out Monday 26th January Hot Fruit Records More information on Gaz Coombes’ website Review by: Jack Blenkinsopp Ex-Supergrass frontman Gaz Coombes’ second solo album, Matador, is refreshing because it avoids the obvious traps into which solo albums by British ’90s … Continue reading
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REVIEW: The Phantom Band – ‘Fears Trending’
Out January 26th Chemikal Underground More information on the Phantom Band website Review by: Sophie Ward I am pretty happy that I didn’t have to wait another four years for The Phantom Band to rear back into the music scene; … Continue reading
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REVIEW: Enter Shikari – ‘The Mindsweep’
Hopeless Records Out Monday 19th January More information on the Enter Shikari website Review by: Katie Cain Four-piece British rock band Enter Shikari are set to release their new record this coming week. The Mindsweep is set to be better, stronger and … Continue reading
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REVIEW: Nadine Shah – ‘Stealing Cars’
Apollo Records Out Now More information on Nadine Shah’s website Review by: Sophie Ward Nadine Shah’s ‘Stealing Cars’ is quite a simple song. It has a repetitive beat that doesn’t become boring; instead by being mixed with Shah’s seductive singing, … Continue reading
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REVIEW: The Unthanks – ‘Mount the Air’
Rabble Rouser Music Out Now More information on The Unthanks’ official website Review by: Scott Trotter The Unthanks precede their upcoming album Mount the Air with a single born in their own Northumberland studio and four years in the waiting. … Continue reading
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REVIEW: Bosco Rogers – ‘The Middle’
Bleep Machine Out Now More information on Bosco Rogers at their Facebook site Review by: Scott Trotter ‘The Middle’ is the lead release from flower punk band Bosco Rogers debut GooGoo EP. Written, composed and record by the duo Barthélémy … Continue reading
REVIEW: Kill It Kid – You Owe Nothing
Sire Records Out Now More information about Kill It Kid on their website Review by: Sophie Ward The fourth album from the heavily Americana-influenced band Kill It Kid, You Owe Nothing, is a thrill ride to listen to. It doesn’t … Continue reading
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REVIEW: Lotus Thief – Rervm
Svart Records Out Now More on Lotus Thief at their Bandcamp page Review by: Sophie Ward I must admit that bands like Botanist, Ordo Obsidium and even Lotus Thief themselves were unheard of to me. I am not that familiar … Continue reading
REVIEW: Smoove & Turrell – ‘Will You Be Mine?’
Jalapeno Records Released: 1st December More information on Smoove & Turrell at their official website Review by: Sophie Ward Smoove & Turrell are the North East’s funkiest group , crafting authentic retro sounds with a contemporary twist. Their latest album Broken … Continue reading
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REVIEW: The Twilight Sad – Nobody Wants to Be Here and Nobody Wants to Leave
FatCat Records Out Now More information on The Twilight Sad’s Official Website Review by: Mary Winn The Twilight Sad have been living up to their name for almost a decade now, making them experts in the field of Scottish melancholy. … Continue reading
REVIEW: September Girls – Veneer EP
Fortuna POP! Released: 25th November 2014 More from September Girls on Soundcloud REVIEW BY: SOPHIE WARD Fresh from Dublin’s own quintet September Girls comes Veneer, the follow-up EP to their debut Cursing The Sea. Each song on offer was written and … Continue reading
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REVIEW: Darlia – ‘Stars Are Aligned’
Out Now Darlia on Soundcloud Review by: Sophie Heward The latest release from feisty trio Darlia has all the elements of the punchy, gritty pop-rock I was obsessed with in my early teens. Complete with a catchy riff, a dirty … Continue reading
REVIEW: Jim Noir – Finnish Line
Piccadilly Records Out Now More on Jim Noir’s Official Website Review by: Danielle Pratt The new Jim Noir album is a unique one. Upon first listening to the songs I couldn’t place the genre. However, after a second listening I … Continue reading
REVIEW: St. Vincent – ‘Rattlesnake’
Loma Vista/ Caroline International Released: 3rd November 2014 More information on St. Vincent’s Official Website Review by: Jack Blenkinsopp ‘Rattlesnake’ is the first song and latest single from St Vincent’s thoroughly brilliant self-titled album from earlier this year and it … Continue reading
REVIEW: Hookworms – The Hum
Domino Released: 10th November 2014 Listen to Hookworms’ stream on Soundcloud REVIEW BY: SOPHIE WARD After 2013’s Pearl Mystic won critical acclaim, garage rockers Hookworms have been back in the studio for more. Hookworms already seemed to be winners in … Continue reading
REVIEW: Paul Liddell – ‘Stare at the Walls’
Unsigned Out Now More information on Paul Liddell’s Official Website Review by: Scott Trotter The North East’s own Paul Liddell is releasing his latest single ‘Stare at the Walls’ this month and its presence is already being felt on local … Continue reading
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