About a month ago, I had the pleasure of reviewing the fantastic How Do You Get Out (Of Your Head) by UK/Norway two-piece Belle Sonder. When listening to that song, I was immediately struck by the band’s ability to cut through all of the emotional barriers people place around themselves and get straight to the heartstrings with […]
Continue readingPremiere: The Slow Painters – The Happy Murdered / About the Holidays
My girlfriend’s flat has some of the best views of Liverpool. Whenever I stay here, waking up in the morning feels like a privilege, getting to look out at the Mersey skyline and watch as the city comes alive and goes about its business. I didn’t think this could get any better until today, but […]
Continue readingPremiere: Teon Gibbs – Tap The Phone
Tap The Phone, the newest tune from Teon Gibbs automatically strikes me as an instruction rather than a song title, so I obey. I tap my phone. One notification: Shirley from a small family business has checked out your LinkedIn, but no message. Damn you! Now in a bad mood, I tap my phone again, […]
Continue readingPremiere: Sombre – Fifa ’98
FIFA 98: Road To World Cup was the pinnacle of gaming. The grainy graphics, the Peter Crouch-esque movement of the football players, and the nostalgia of bulky controllers and hours of torture trying to score an overhead kick, all those experiences are neatly packaged into a four-minute and twenty-eight-second indie gem called Fifa ’98 by Sombre. […]
Continue readingBest Releases Of 2020 (So Far) – Part Two
We’re back! With part two of the best releases of 2020 (so far). Part one is here and featured music by JAIALAI, Bdrmm, SWEARS, Mandown, Dirty Mike, The Velvet Hands, Yowl, Rowan, Henry And The Waiter, and Fast Friends. We highly recommend you go and check that article out. You might even find your new favourite band. Anyhow, that’s enough blabbering, here’s the second instalment. Enjoy. — […]
Continue readingInterview: Jack Clothier Of Alcopop! Records
The musical landscape has changed so much over the past twenty years that it’s barely recognisable when compared to its former state. Just as things were starting to even themselves out, COVID-19 came along and threw everything into disarray once more. This has been good and bad. It’s highlighted what is actually important in the […]
Continue readingPremiere: Bag Of Cans – Chris Alice
Things aren’t brilliant for the football fans of Norwich right now. Having failed to avoid relegation, the club’s Premier League dreams have been dashed on the rocks once again. I feel for you, but don’t despair! You still have fantastic music. Don’t believe me? Check out Chris Alice, the brand new single by Bag Of […]
Continue readingInterview: TrigNO
As I sit my fat ass down once again on the plush seat of my current IMN workspace (aka, my flat), I glance at my email inbox. It’s a terrible mess, with so-called inspiring speakers, single women in my area, and an arts and crafts website being the bulk of the correspondence. But one stands […]
Continue readingThrough The Grapevine – Part One
Welcome to the first edition of Through The Grapevine. Each month, I will be choosing some hidden gems from incredible artists that have submitted their work to Independent Music News. Check out my audio feature to get the full rundown. I’ve also prepared a link to each track below! Want to impress your mates with […]
Continue readingYou Need To Hear This: Francis Of Delirium – All Change
You know, I’ve never quite understood the trope of your immediate elders having terrible music taste. There’s an old episode of The Simpsons where Homer is carpooling the kids and their pals (shout-out to Milhouse). He is playing the slapping Mississippi Queen, before being interrupted by Bart declaring, “You have the worst, lamest taste in music […]
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