As we slowly but surely head towards summer, the festival season opens down on the south coast with the Great Escape. An industry showcase which finds bands from all across the world playing in a series of venues across Brighton, many of which don’t normally play host to live music, it’s known as Europe’s answer…
‘Say Hi to the Band’ is an album that has been a long time coming. After EPs that have been praised by both fans and press, free downloads that have been phenomenally well received, countless festival appearances, a few high-profile soundtrack placements and a live show that grabs the attention of both public and bar…
Oxford boys Gunning For Tamar make a welcome return with their latest EP ‘Camera Lucida’. After the success of last year’s ‘Time Trophies’ EP, released as a stylish orange watch, and the very popular free download ‘Dark Sky Tourism’, it’s clear the four-piece are beaming with confidence and creativity and they are not scared of…
A big favourite of ours, Stagecoach have released the video for their new single ‘Work! Work! Work!’. Taken from their debut album ‘Say Hi to the Band’ (released on 13 May via Alcopop! Records), the song is full of party vibes and the video is suitably fun packed. Find out more about Stagecoach: http://www.stagecoachuk.com http://www.facebook.com/stagecoachuk…
Released on Alcopop Records, 2010’s ‘Territories’ found Northampton four-piece My First Tooth becoming a regular fixture on the festival circuit, winning a passionate army of fans and being heavily featured on Hollyoaks. Anyone lucky enough to have seen their performance at 2011’s Glastonbury will still remember the beaming smiles on the faces of all the…
After an extended break to get to work on their debut album, Stagecoach have released a new single called ‘Threequel’. The track, recorded by Rory Bratwell, sees the five-piece in brash form, although still retains their (Brit)pop sensibilities. With a hint of Gene, but also a more aggressive sound in tune with the likes of…
Signed to the brilliant Alcopop! Records, it is with great sadness that this Tuesday (11 December) sees Jumping Ships play their farewell show at The Prince Albert in their hometown of Brighton. As the band move on to pastures new, we thought we should celebrate their all-too-brief career. Spectral Nights first saw them play upstairs…
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