Joe Booley’s new ‘Movements’ EP is an almost-concept body of work that seamlessly fits together five songs full of raw emotion. It was written by Joe as a way of overcoming his own anxieties and heartbreak and finds him opening up his heart to try and help others who are having similar experiences. The EP…
The latest EP release from our friends at Fox Food Records is Fairy Godmother’s ‘Attic Space’. Available on limited-edition cassette, it contains six lo-fi songs full of heart and honesty. Opening with a burst of ambient noise and chatter that sets the scene perfectly, you first hear Alyssa Thomas’s lilting vocals on second track ‘Tell…
We asked James Smith (also known as Good Good Blood) to talk us through his Top 5 albums of the past 12 months. They’re an absolute delight… Henoheno – ‘Piggybacks’ I’ve long been a fan of Henoheno’s music but this album sees Henry Thompson and Jenny Yu’s music shoot up another level. Songs sparkle and…
Words by Joe Booley. Just two weeks after the release of Sufjan Stevens’ mixtape, ‘The Greatest Gift’, we are treated to a surprise release of the new single, ‘Tonya Harding’. With two versions of the track, Sufjan displays two sides sides of himself. In ‘Tonya Harding (in D major)’, we are greeted with the smooth…
Good Good Blood (also known as James Smith) is one of our favourite discoveries over the past 12 months and ‘Sun of a Gun’ is the result of a bunch of minimalist DIY recordings that took place in the spring. Available as a digital album or limited-edition cassette via Fox Food Records (with a photo…
Words by Joe Booley. Opening the EP with the lead single, ‘Shelter’, Charlotte Carpenter demonstrates her strengths as a songwriter right off the bat. Straight into a driving force of guitar and drums to fall back for the entry of Charlotte’s clean and sassy vocals, with a half-speed chorus we feel almost a complete shift…
Words by Joe Booley. Dana Gavanski‘s ‘Spring Demos’ is a gorgeously simplistic release, reminiscent of early material from Marika Hackman, and French musician and actress Soko. With the rough and ready production style, the listener is left with the perfect-imperfections that make this release. Dana lays out her haunting performances on guitar and vocals, with…
Featuring members of Meat Market, Lofter, Twin Steps, Radiator Hospital and Our Brother the Native, Club Night are a band you’ll fall in love with straight away. Hailing from Oakland, California, the DIY five-piece have a kitchen-sink approach to writing and recording that leaves you with a hugely entertaining and surprising listen. ‘Hell Ya’ is…
We’ve been hearing good things about Bellevue Days for quite a while now and when we saw them at 2000 Trees, we were suitably unpressed. Playing the festival mere days after releasing the ‘Rosehill’ EP, the Croydon four-piece have plenty more exciting gigs in the pipeline – including appearances at Citadel and the Summer Westival…
Already a huge favourite with alternative radio stations and the independent press, Peaness are making waves in all the right places. Previously signed to the ever-reliable Oddbox Records, the Chester band are set to release their new EP ‘Are You Sure?’ via Alcopop! and – given they’re making appearances at so many of the best festivals this…
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