I came across Gangs of Youths at the weekend, an indie rock group from Australia. There’s more than a hint of old school U2, you know back when they were good, that’s probably what caught my attention but these guys have something special and thats what held it.
Continue reading “The Deepest Sighs, the Frankest Shadows”
So Miquela amassed thousands of instagram followers last year despite no one knowing if she was a real person or not. Turns out she is a computer simulation. Though somehow that doesn’t stop her parading around backstage at rap shows and even performing herself.
Continue reading “Over You”
Cloves got her first taste of the limelight on The Voice Australia back in 2013, but don’t let that fool you into thinking she’s a pop reality star. The Voice was indeed the right choice of show though,as Cloves’ is to die for.
Continue reading “Better Now”
It’s Monday, it’s January and it’s cold and cloudy; does it get anymore depressing than that? Want a kick ass tune to get you through today? Thought so, enter Harlea.
In a world where new music is more accessible than ever its funny how the same bands and artists are played over and over on radio and TV. I’ve pretty much given up regular radio as a result. Being able to stream music from my phone through my car stereo was the final straw and now Spotify helpfully suggests new bands to me every week. Continue reading “Wages”
Zuzu hails from Liverpool and is a ballsy young girl creating some pretty fiesty music. I do love a cool indie chick and Zuzu is definitely that. Continue reading “Get Off”
New Music Monday is a lovely little cover from the brilliant Glasgow band Chvrches. They performed a little set for radio 1 live lounge last week which included this East 17 cover. I love the modern retro, is that a thing, electro edge they’ve given to it. It was Christmas number 1 as well so keeps with the festive feeling. Continue reading Thought I heard you Say you Loved Me
I heard Izzy Bizu on Zane Lowe last week and instantly fell in love. I had to get my phone out to Shazam the radio to make sure I didn’t forget her name. This girl is only 18 and hails from London. Her musical influences range from Ella Fitzgerald and Betty Swan to Amy Winehouse, not surprising then that she has beautiful jazzy soulful voice. … Continue reading White Tiger
I’m so excited for T in the Park next weekend. I somehow have never been and even this year only going on the Sunday so not getting the full experience. I thought I share a band which are part of the line up this year. The Heavy are a group of friends from Bath. Lead singer Kelvin Swaby and Dan Taylor, lead guitar, met while … Continue reading Can’t Play Dead
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