A band originally from the Isle of Wight, but now based in London, Victory Kicks are set to release their new album The Decibel Age later in the year. The first single from the album, ‘Junior Code Course’ is available via Bandcamp now and perfectly encaptures the band’s breezy take on fine indie-pop. The home-produced…
Three brothers from Farnham, Surrey, The Venus Lyx have already played The Summer Westival and various shows around the local area and on the South Coast, as well as with Spectral Nights favourites Sister Leona. Now they’ve released the first track from what could be a new EP, called ‘Saint Mary Waking Home’. Recorded live…
After the success of Parachute for Gordo’s EP launch at the West End Centre on Friday 28 March, the next night saw a marked difference in volume as former And So I Watch You From Afar man Tony Wright brought his VerseChorusVerse project to the hallowed venue. Armed with just an acoustic guitar and a…
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The episode in which our protagonists review the new Modern Baseball record, You’re Going to Miss It All, and a split from two of our new favourite bands, Adventures and Run Forever. We also talk about Wolf Choir and play their song ‘Dilute’, along with Adventures’ ‘Call Me At Night’, and…
When The Muppets made their big-screen return in 2011, it was a triumph for family-friendly comedy. The film was a heartfelt and very funny tribute to what it meant to be part of the Muppet family and also had all the belly laughs you’d expect from Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear and co.…
An ode to anyone who has listened to, recommended or shared a Dad Rocks! song, ‘Peers’ is the first song to be released from the eagerly awaited second album ‘Year of the Flesh’. For those unfamiliar with Dad Rocks!, it is Mimas man Snævar Njáll Albertsson’s solo project. 2011’s ‘Mount Modern’ stands out as one…
It’s always a risk when bands return after a lengthy hiatus. Will they have the same verve and energy as when they first emerged on the scene? Will their fans remember them? Will they still be pushing boundaries and looking into the future, or will they be happy to trade on past glories and just…
Anyone who has been lucky enough to attend a house gig will know there is something quite special about seeing one of your favourite bands in the most intimate of settings. Moving furniture about to fit in band members and equipment is all part of the fun. Although fully amped gigs are a superb experience,…
Tokyo Police Club make a welcome return with the release of their new album ‘Forcefield’ via Memphis Industries on 24 March. But before the album is out, you can listen to the Toronto-based band’s new single ‘Tunnel Vision’. In the four years since last album ‘Champ’, the band decided to take a rest and look…
Recalling the likes of Guided by Voices, Weezer and Pavement, Brighton via Manchester resident Record/Start has the art of slackerpop down to a tee. Debut single ‘Followay’ is an energetic three minutes that will appeal to the inner indie kid in all of us. Pulsating, full of life and packing a real punch, it hints…
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