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…
Based in Brighton, Ancient Times was a one-man project started in the middle of 2012 by George Smale that has since evolved into a live band. Having recently supported The Chapman Family, there is a wave of optimism as they get ready to release new single ‘Nightschool’ on 25 February. The EP will be released…
Little Signals are a vibrant trio full of ideas. With a fondness for refreshing hooks and catchy melodies, the band are fronted by Elizabeth Caney and backed up by Steve Harris (bass) and Rusty Jackson (drums). You can hear the discerning elements of the likes of Sky Larkin and Rilo Kiley in their sound, but…
Hailing from South West London, Misty Miller is a name sure to be on everyone’s lips come the end of the year. Having released a popular ukulele-led album when she was just 15 (60,000 copies sold), she’s now dropped the uke, picked up an electric guitar and developed a love of Patti Smith, The Velvet…
Frightened Rabbit have tentatively made steps into the public conscience over the last five or six years via a hard work ethic, honest songwriting and the help of a Baxters Soup advert. Despite the lack of new material, their headline set at 2000 Trees in 2011 showcased a newfound confidence in their live set and…
Throughout his career, Adam Green has turned his hand to a number of styles – and normally been a resounding success. From introspective and beautiful ballads like ‘We’re Not Supposed to Be Lovers’ to the brutally bombastic honesty of ‘Drugs’, and the peculiarly eccentric ‘Gemstones’ pop to the dastardly dark humour of ‘No Legs’, he’s…
Friends of Bellman, Stereopol are another Norwegian band who released their debut album, ‘Timbres and Phrases’ in November last year. They haven’t travelled far out of their native country so far, especially the beautiful Oslo, but you imagine it won’t be long before they head into further unknown territories. Describing themselves as ‘grand and cinematic’,…
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…
Conor O’Brien’s quiet folk ramblings on his astounding debut Villagers album ‘Becoming a Jackal’, netted him appearances on a number of end-of-year best of lists, a Mercury Prize nomination and a legion of loyal fans after tours with the likes of Cathy Davey and Elbow. Whereas on the debut record, it was mainly a solo…
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