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Premiere: Heat Vs. Light – Explode Like A Sun
The sun is a rare sight to see in the UK, but I think it heard our cries of desperation for some holiday vibes this year and is making a special appearance. Can I get some hands up for ice cream, tan lines and the inevitable groans of “it’s too bloody hot”? Will we ever […]
Premiere: Quiche – Rat Habits
Who doesn’t love a bit of quiche? Eat it either hot or cold, with a side salad or chips and peas; the savoury French tart is a treat for the senses. Oh, I haven’t even talked about the different flavours; ham and cheese, tomato and spinach, and vegetable. God! I’m feeling hungry. Fortunately, I have […]
Premiere: Angie & Harrison First – Silver Sadness
Back in 2015, the joint forces of Franz Ferdinand and Sparks came together and released a track called Collaborations Don’t Work. The song was a powerful and satirical piece of work that made the opposite point to its title. I was reminded of this tune while listening to the new single by Angie & Harrison First. […]
Premiere: Don’t Call Me Ishmael – Summer
What is your favourite thing about summertime? There is plenty to like: beer gardens, festivals, major football tournaments, sunshine, and holidays. While we may be stuck indoors for the foreseeable, it doesn’t mean the summer tunes can’t be blasted loud. Don’t Call Me Ishmael think outside the box. Releasing four EPs to correlate with each […]
Premiere: The Harriets – Cafe Disco
Dig out the deck chairs, get yourself outside and put Cafe Disco by The Harriets on obnoxiously loud. Your neighbours will praise you for your sublime taste in music, and you’ll leave the whole street/town/country, dependant on how noisy you want to go, with lifted spirits and happy souls. When angry Phillis threatens to do you in, […]
Song Of The Day: The Desert – Disappearing Act
As a musician myself, it can sometimes be challenging to review other people’s songs. Want to know why? Because occasionally I’ll hear something like Disappearing Act by The Desert and think “why the hell didn’t I make this?”. Disappearing Act is a song that builds upon itself constantly, like a murderous AI computer that must improve in […]
You Need To Hear This: Gene Pool – Space Inside
Fancy embarking on a journey to another universe? I think most of us would be happy with a guilt-free trip anywhere at the moment. It’s a shame I don’t need to test my eyesight. For my fellow sight confidants/not idiots, I offer you Gene Pool’s latest album, Space Inside. Pack your imaginary bags, folks! Here’s a […]
Premiere: BOPS – Sleeplessness
Every now and then you hear a track that shakes you up a bit. You know what I mean. You’ve been sailing along, idly enjoying various wild and wonderful songs, when a tune messes with the foundations of what you’ve become accustomed to. And quite frankly, you love it. So without further ado, let me […]
Premiere: Alien Book Club – And I’m Not Even Having Fun Anymore
Alien Book Club aren’t even having fun anymore, and it’s quite understandable. Such a lively six-piece outfit belong on the road. This is where they are free to entertain and charm audiences with their exuberant indie music. With the travelling restrictions of a COVID-19 lockdown, the tour bus handbrake is on. No wonder they aren’t […]