Agnes Obel – ‘It’s Happening Again’ If you’ve listened to 6Music over the past few weeks, you’re bound to have heard this deeply affecting song from Agnes Obel. Beautiful and with whimsical lyrics and a melody that you can’t help but wrap yourself all up in, it’s a bittersweet song from the Danish singer-songwriter that…
Fizzy Blood – ‘Animals’ Opening with Reuben-style riffs and vocals that nod to Future of the Left, Fizzy Blood’s ‘Animals’ wastes no time in telling you how ‘we’re all just animals’. Heavy and dark but with plenty of melody, there are also slightly twisted lyrics stating: ‘Nothing left to lose, a neck tie for a…
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…
Richard Walters – ‘U’ ‘I was somewhere lost in England’ are the opening words on this powerful song about loss, love, hope and hopelessness. Richard Walters despairs over mistakes he’s made and asks his lover: ‘Will you wait for me in London?’ There are strings, understated electronics, huge guitars and a heartbreaking delivery of the…
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…
This year marked the 10th anniversary of 2000 Trees festival. Taking place in Upcote Farm in the Cotswolds, the festival prides itself on bringing incredible bands, amazing food (big shout out to the Split Screen Ice Cream van) and a hugely positive atmosphere from music lovers of all ages. Over the past decade the festival has…
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…
