South London raised and Manchester based, MYTBE wants to talk. The track is intimate, portraying vulnerability as a powerful strength, alluding to infatuation and lust. Manchester’s alternative music scene is onto a winner here, the soundscape encompassesan electronic feel with hints of indie and mild pop. This could definitely be one for the ages. Check […]
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Erin Frisby – Ecdysis
Have you heard about Erin Frisby? The solo album by her and visual art collection, a year in the works and funded by a grant from the PG County Arts and Humanities Council (Maryland). Genres of this project include bedroom indie, Americana and queer folk. This definitely isn’t a project to miss – it was […]
Dave Shurr – Killing Time
Dave Shurr is back to bless us with yet another musical masterpiece – this time for “Killing Time”. Shurr states: “I wrote this song on the edge of the world at the Korean Friendship Bell in San Pedro, California. There is a youth hostel onsite that’s refurbished out of old army barracks. When you stay […]
Paige Cavell – Lock My Lips
“Fake friends, don’t need them, fake friends, don’t need them” – this tune begins with a mantra we could all do well to remember! Cavell’s voice takes centre stage immediately, continuing with relatable lyrics and a melody that’s hard to forget, particularly the pre chorus. The creativity in the music video (puppets!) deserves a huge […]
Origami Tsunami – Urgency
Five pieced Origami Tsunami are Manchester based, blending together indie, math and post rock to create both an energetic and pure adrenaline rush sound. The track encompasses its title as a namesake – it sounds urgent, fresh and is a catchy track to lead us into the Autumn months. The talent from the group encompasses […]
Billy Nomates
The name of the artist and subsequently this album came about from a passing comment from a stranger at a Sleaford Mods gig last year. A bit harsh but it feels fitting for Tor Maries who’s given us an album which is singular of vision and of its time. Prior to the album, tracks were […]
Sugarstone – Plastic Protector
The talented Sugarstone are back with their latest release “Plastic Protector”. The track begins with distorted voices, behind, before sinking into pure funk and groove. The use of colour and filters in the video is phenomenol, the track sounds fresh, catchy and the call and responses used in the song work incredibly well to set […]
Market Junction – Burning Bridges
Houston-area band Market Junction’s LP Burning Bridges is out on August 7th. The ten tracks featured comprise of a narrative about a young man learning about love, and love’s consequences. Heartbreak can spur travelling, or travelling can cause heartbreak. The vocals as well as the instrumentals are on par with generously complimenting each other. Let […]
Stuart Blance
Today I want to introduce you to the singer/songwriter Stuart Blance, based in Scotland. As a solo artist, his style can be found in the 60s and 70s and his discography dates back to 1999 when he released his first EP ” Slower Than The Flow”. His influences range from Donovan and Peter Gabriel just […]
PILLARS – Circa
Synth, pop and more synth – “Circa” is the album to listen to this Summer. Independent artist PILLARS is a multi-talented artist, the soundscape is beautifully constructed so as to perfectly compliment the floaty, angellic vocals. There’s a homely feel about the tracks, as well as a fresh approach to some more common subjects. Check out […]