Words by Matt Phelps. A lot has changed in the world since British Sea Power released their last album ‘Machineries of Joy’ in 2013. The band have been far from reclusive, having released two film soundtracks plus the magnificent ‘Sea Of Brass’ project in that time, but it seems clear that they’ve been quietly digesting…
Since first appearing in 2013, Sorority Noise have been one of the leading lights of a thriving emo-punk scene. They have always written songs about life’s most important, confusing and complex issues but on their latest album, the wonderfully titled ‘You’re Not as ____ as You Think’, there’s a clarity as their frontman Cameron Boucher…
It’s been far too long since Los Campesinos! released any music but now after an almost three-year break where various members went back to their day jobs (or toured with Perfume Genius!) they have returned with sixth album ‘Sick Scenes’, a record that the band state is ‘set upon a background of non-league football, prescribed…
Joe Booley first came to our attention around four years ago when he supported Our Lost Infantry at the Boileroom in Guildford. Since then, Joe has become a regular figure around the Surrey and Hampshire music scene and has established the awesome label, Beth Shalom Records. Now, he’s finally releasing his debut album ‘TRANSFORMATIONS’, where…
A project from Jeff T. Smith (formerly known as Juffage) Living Body’s band also comprises members of Sky Larkin and Vessels. Coming together as the result of the ‘Sonic Cauldron’ event that took place in a Leeds church, the band were encouraged to make use of the ambisonic nature of the venue. The trio tried…
Signed to Crooked Noise Records and already counting Radio 1’s Phil Taggart and Daniel P. Carter among their fans, Glasgow’s Toy Mountains follow up their 2014 debut with this new EP, the rather hesitantly (yet awesomely) titled ‘I Swore I’d Never Speak of This Again’. The opening track ‘Hard Done By’ will transport you back…
As itoldyouiwouldeatyou have added more and more members (last count they were somewhere between seven and 10), their sound has progressed and evolved into something really quite special. Following a tour with Cassels, they’ve released their latest five-track EP ‘I am Not Your Fault’ via Failure By Design and Beth Shalom Records. Head over to…
Hailed by Biffy Clyro as ones to watch and with acclaim from Daniel P. Carter (who also provided the artwork for this album), Black Foxxes have already gained a loyal following and their various gigs and festivals have helped them enhance this reputation further. ‘I’m Not Well’ is the Exeter trio’s debut album and it’s…
It’s been a long time coming but, finally, Olympians are releasing their debut album. From EPs to a Book Club-style set of releases and festivals to European tours, the band have been around the alternative scene for a while and have established themselves as a favourite with so many. Their askew pop songs have a…
Elizabeth Le Fey used to be a punk singer and was also formerly known as the White Witch of Oxygen. Since adapting the Globelamp persona, the Olympia, Washington native has signed to Wichita and toured all over the world, including a European jaunt with Mothers. Written in the wake of a painful romantic break-up and…
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