Freedom is a concept that has been toiled over by humans for as long as we have been self-aware. Some philosophers argue that we have no free will; others say that we can act freely within the constraints that circumstantial events put upon us. For me, freedom is found in those rare times when everything […]
Leeds (UK)
Premiere: Alleyways – Over It
After delivering the impossibly futuristic and funky Dumb back in March, DIY indie-pop band Alleyways are back with their new single, Over It; a sentiment that can be applied to many walks of life these days. This latest song further adds to the act’s glittery punch and propels them into the stratosphere of the mirrored disco ball. And […]
Premiere: Jemma Johnson – Did I Say Enough?
The latest release by Jemma Johnson wastes no time in getting to the heart of the listener. A touching and open song, Did I Say Enough? is a track in which Jemma attempts to reconcile with the broken shards left behind by tough times on the back of a past relationship, and I think this is […]
Song Of The Day: Harry Hanson – Keys In A Bowl
Born and raised in Leeds, singer-songwriter Harry Hanson has just released his brand new single, Keys In A Bowl. To put this song into context, from the words of the man himself: “It’s a tongue-in-cheek diary entry of some of the quirky things I’ve learnt/heard about over my twenty-two years on earth”. Keys In A Bowl starts […]
Review: Artio – All Things End
If Hands Like Houses and Pvris had a kid and made it listen to Bring Me The Horizon post-2015, the result would be All Things End by Artio. Almost a reassuring love letter to a departed soul, All Things End encompasses a personal account of the conflicting relationship between mortality and everlasting love, with a beautiful blend […]
Premiere: Jack Grant – Solace
The state of isolation can bring with it a whole host of emotions. As I watched the music video for Jack Grant’s new single, I felt like I’d seen it before in a distant dream. It’s a lonely song that craves for something, and yet within the yearning is a voice that is grounded and […]
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, […]
Premiere: Dreuw – Heavy
In the context of music, the word heavy is synonymous with a subgenre of rock. It creates an image of pounding drums, throbbing bass, screeching guitars, and screaming vocals. Dreuw’s new song, Heavy, is quite the opposite of all these things. It is a beautifully crafted track. Dreamy, cinematic, and most importantly, heartfelt. A symphonic set […]
Premiere: Before Me – Can’t Sleep
I adore Don Broco, The 1975, and Bring Me The Horizon. So much so, I have a room dedicated to their merchandise; all four walls covered with posters, cupboards stuffed to the brim with t-shirts and hoodies, and an excessive amount of cups and coasters. It’s become a bit of an issue. To make matters […]
Premiere: Alleyways – Dumb
My computer dings, I’ve got a premiere to do! I see the words Dumb and Alleyways pop up and instantly gulp; realising this is going to bring back a lot of traumatic flashbacks. I wanted to sound educated in my write up for the excellence that is this song, so I Googled the definition for the word “dumb”. […]