Normal Average People are not a normal average band. In fact, they’re most certainly above ordinary, and their latest single, Lemo // Memo, proves that. Following on from their highly praised debut single, Baggy Ankles, the South London alt-rockers have returned with more gold. From the moment it begins, Lemo // Memo is huge. Reverb-laden guitars and somewhat sinister […]
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Premiere: Lawn Flamingo – Hell Isn’t Other People
At 11 pm on the 31st of January 2020, the time had finally arrived. The UK Parliament ratified the withdrawal agreement from the EU, and Eurosceptics up and down the country cried with joy. After a referendum full of deceit, lies and propaganda, the ones who voted stay woke up the following day as outsiders. […]
Premiere: SLYJYNX – With You
Since I started at Independent Music News back in January, I’ve had more exciting opportunities than I can count. One of the greatest things I was offered was a radio slot every Tuesday night, and thus the Daniel Fagan Indie Show was born. I get to play the best independent music from around the world […]
Premiere: Slender Pins – Apprentice To Life
Now I have to admit, this song grabbed me by the throat, lifted me up, shook me around and dumped me back down just over two minutes later. Best described as good old-fashioned rock ‘n’ roll but with a mega punk twist, Apprentice To Life is the new track by London-based Slender Pins, and it doesn’t […]
Review: Medium Love – Can’t Go Back
London indie-pop trio Medium Love are back with a new single titled Can’t Go Back. Taken from their upcoming EP, Overcoming Shyness, set to be released on August 7th, Can’t Go Back is a very sunny and light tune. The band mention that “while it’s not a soundtrack to heartbreak, our music certainly contains healing properties” which is […]
Premiere: Fairhazel – Jerry Li (Feat. Terry Borderline)
Following the release of Broadhurst Gardens in May, singer-songwriter Hugh Macdonald, otherwise known as Fairhazel, is thankfully continuing his indie-folk mission with the release of his new single, Jerry Li, on July 31st. Having travelled between Cape Town, Paris and London for the majority of his life, Fairhazel has blended the musical textures and tones of these cultures […]
Review: Eleni Drake – Melbourne Blues
Released today on Ninja Tune, Melbourne Blues is the first single taken from Eleni Drake’s forthcoming EP, Vanilla Sky. The word blue is an adjective used to describe the sorrow and misery of humankind. The etymology of feeling blue is thought to have come from bruises on the skin, as in the expression black and blue. Every day […]
Premiere: Slow King – Alone Again
As I glance up at the bright red numbers emitting from my alarm clock, I sigh as it reads one am. Curled up in my blanket, sleepless and isolated, I slip into many hours of questioning the universe, life, and my choices that have led me to this point. I stare into the abyss of […]
Premiere: Phoebe Coco – Ready
Are you Ready? A funky piano riff opens the penultimate single, Ready, from the singer-songwriter Phoebe Coco’s forthcoming debut album, My White Horse & I. The musings of a strong individual stating that “I wouldn’t mess with me”, it is sung in a confident, powerful but melodic tone. There is real attitude here with a vibe of positivity. […]
Premiere: Out Of Love – I Am Not Me
Back in February, Out Of Love impressed music fans far and wide with their debut single, S.L.U.M.P, with its hugely entertaining video. It was an anthemic punk masterclass that burst onto the scene, with Radio 1 picking the song up for mainstream play. Since then, their popularity has only continued to grow, and I’m pleased to […]