Australia’s Gang Of Youths have been getting the attention they deserve in their home country for a while now but they’re starting to get it overseas here too.
Continue ReadingLive Gig: Mastersystem – Birmingham o2 Academy 3
Mastersystem are a supergroup formed of Scott Hutchison and Grant Hutchison from Frightened Rabbit, Justin Lockey from Editors and his brother James Lockey from Minor Victories.
Continue ReadingLive Gig: Frank Turner at Bristol o2 Academy
Frank Turner and his band The Sleeping Souls are one of the most reliable, exciting and just generally fun live acts around. A Frank Turner concert is a special one, and one of those artists you need to see live to properly understand what makes him special.
Continue ReadingFIDLAR – “Alcohol”
LA Garage Punk band FIDLAR return with an another anthem for getting wasted, in similar vein to their first album and tracks like “Wake Bake Skate” and “Cheap Beer”.
Continue ReadingCamp Cope – “The Opener”
The Australian music scene is insane right now, and one band that are standing out amongst the others is Camp Cope. “The Opener” was the first single of their incredible second album “How to Socialise & Make Friends”, it focuses on misogyny in the music industry and is an excellent example of the songwriting and musical talent on […]
Continue ReadingHobo Johnson – “Peach Scones”
Many people will have already heard this due to the viral live version that Hobo Johnsons posted to YouTube as a submission to NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts (if you don’t know what they are, go check them out – they’re incredible).
Continue ReadingFather John Misty – “Disappointing Diamonds Are the Rarest of Them All”
Father John Misty, real name Joshua Tillman, returns with two new tracks from his forthcoming album God’s Favorite Customer.
Continue ReadingMiles Kane – “Loaded”
Miles Kane, former frontman of The Rascals and frequent Alex Turner partner-in-crime, has released his first offering from his upcoming 3rd solo album “Coup De Grace”.
Continue ReadingLive Gig: Arcade Fire at Birmingham Genting Arena
Indie rock band Arcade Fire provided one of the best live performances I have ever seen. Not only are the band incredibly talented multi-instrumentalists, frequently swapping instruments with each other in between songs but they embraced the spectacle of an arena show – performing in a wrestling ring in the “round” with phenomenal lights and screens.
Continue ReadingMiddle Kids – “On My Knees”
The second offering from the Middle Kids debut album “Lost Friends” is another certified indie-pop banger.
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