A long-time favourite of Spectral Nights, Fatherson’s emotion-packed Scottish indie will leave an impression on even the most unlikely of music fans. Already BBC Introducing regulars and well loved north of the border, they hit the ground running when they supported on Lonely the Brave’s nationwide tour at the turn of the year. In what,…
When Snævar Njáll Albertsson launched his Dad Rocks! project in 2010, it didn’t take long until he was established as one of the indie-scene’s favourites. Many were already fans due to his incredible exploits with Mimas and the long-sold-out ‘Digital Age’ EP, with its subtle observations on human behaviour and modern technology, only hinted at…
Here’s another great video from one of our favourites – Spring Offensive. ‘Bodylifting’ finds the band in fighting-fit form, both in sound and in the video, conceived and directed by band members Matt Cooper and Lucas Whitworth. Opening with a swirling and rhythmic chant of ‘I feel your body lifting, I feel a shape is…
To mark our 100th post, we have a very special video from our friends Our Lost Infantry. It’s safe to say this site probably wouldn’t exist without the recently expanded Surrey five piece, who have always been fully supportive and provided us with so many band suggestions and pictures of their constantly smiling bass player,…
Yellow Bird Project has been teaming up with a number of brilliant bands since 2006 to create exclusive T-shirts that have raised funds for a number of charities. Among these bands have been Bon Iver, The National and The Shins – quite a lineup, we’re sure you’d agree. Now they have turned their attention to…
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…
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…
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…
We don’t know much about Meanwhile, but then again, most of the great pop stars have been enigmas, haven’t they? We do know that he’s a supremely talented songwriter, singer and producer who has experience as a film composer and is on a one-man mission to bring funk and soul into the 21st century. He’s…
