A lot has changed since Fences released the last album Lesser Oceans. The musical evolution of the band has always been an interesting one, with the mind-spawn of Christopher Mansfield offering a clutch of sensitively charged indie-rock songs. Currently touring solo off the back of his new single A Mission, cut to this month and […]
Continue readingReview: All You Know Is Hell – Gape
I shut my eyes and take one more step. The darkness consumes me, swallowing me whole, dragging me deep under the sheet of the unknown. I reach out in my mind, desperate for the familiar to take hold. Instead, I’m greeted by a cacophony of crushing, pulverising, mesmerising, industrial sludge. And it’s a wonderful feeling. […]
Continue readingPremiere: Soma Sons – IO
Hi. Hello. Bonjour. How are you today? Good? Cool. Today we’re premiering Soma Sons new single, IO. Not 10, you fool. IO! From Manchester, these alt-rockers are too friendly. Perverts. Sorry, not the band-members, I’m referring to their music. It’s dirty in a kinky way. You won’t want a shower after listening to IO; you’ll […]
Continue readingPodcast: Ella Presents Switzerland’s Finest – Episode 1
Switzerland is that tiny country, looking like a pig, in the middle of Europe. The capitalistic heartland, supposedly neutral, with hollow mountains, clean streets and barely any poverty (yet). While some of us experience an ordinary life with good jobs, first-class train tickets and a steady fear of losing our wealth (or worse, some stranger […]
Continue readingStory Behind The Song: Toronto Blessings – U v U
I recently reviewed Toronto Blessing’s new single, U v U. The link can be found here if you fancy giving it a read. What I took from the song was a story that was close to my heart. As a sufferer of depression in the past, I know how much it can take over your […]
Continue readingSong Of The Day: Erin Durant – Islands
Music is an incredible thing. Listening to a song can evoke so many different emotions, feelings, can pull forward certain memories and even transport you to different places. I remember when my dad first introduced me to Guns N’ Roses. Ten-year-old me couldn’t believe what I was hearing. Although they aren’t to my taste nowadays, […]
Continue readingReview: Christelle Bofale – Swim Team
I can’t swim. I nearly drowned when I was ten because my uncle chased my little arse around a Spanish resort and threw it in the pool. Surprisingly my seven-year-old brother could, and he saved my life. I haven’t forgiven my uncle since. He’s a bastard. In my late 20s, I don’t have to worry […]
Continue readingSong Of The Day: Toronto Blessings – U v U
Today’s song of the day is by Barnsley-based rockers, Toronto Blessings. Entitled U v U, it comes across as a record that will punch you in the face and kick you while you’re down. But if you dig deeper, it actually delves into a distressing subject – depression. “Each day’s the same. Living in a […]
Continue readingReview: The Sleeplings – Four Hens Down
I don’t have work today; it’s a national holiday and a lie in sounds wonderful, but it doesn’t happen. My body refuses my desire for continued rest and instead insists that I get up and make a cup of tea. Fitting then that while sleep is on my mind, I should take in the new […]
Continue readingInterview: The Roves
London jangle-rockers The Roves have just released their second album All Those Freaks. Reminiscent of sixties Merseybeat, the four-piece band seems to be unstoppable in their delivery of new material. And with plans to go out on the road again soon, we caught up with the boys to talk about their new record. When was […]
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