Introducing // Death At Sea
Death At Sea are the latest band to sign to Jen Long’s / Transgressive’s baby label Kissability. They’re from Liverpool and released their single ‘Drag’ last month which has set them up to become hotly tipped for big things in 2013. The band craft dark, melancholic, yet up beat indie pop; a nice change...
Interview // LULS
LULS recently signed a single deal with Transgressive run label ParadYse. Their first AA side single ‘Swing Low’ / ‘Young’ will be released later this month whilst they’ve already bagged support slots with Theme Park and Spector. The London based band craft bassy, distortion drenched indie pop music with huge anthemic choruses. Here’s what...
Introducing // King Dinosaur
On the 23rd September, Brighton based producer, King Dinosaur, will release his debut EP on Artillery Records. Here’s what happened when I caught up with him for a quick chat. He’s also been kind enough to provided us with an exclusive mixtape. Get amongst it! How long have you been producing? I’ve been...
Introducing // Casablanca
Despite new London four piece Casablanca having only just released their first single, ‘Yes’, they’re already being pigeonholed amongst the liked of Bombay Bicycle Club, Cajun Dance Party and Theme Park, as they all attended the same school. Of course, though it may get repetitive, this is no bad thing. Debut track ‘Yes’ is...
Preview // Beacons Festival
Beacons festival, set up in the Yorkshire Dales, had a false start last year, with the downpour of English summer rain causing them to abandon all of their plans and declare a surrender to mother nature. This year’s copycat festival; Bloc Weekend had similar bad luck (apparently) but we can only hope that for...
Introducing // Kishi Bashi
Kishi Bashi, formerly of Jupiter One and still of Of Montreal, is an american multi-instrumentalist stemming from the musical lands of classical violin and rock guitar. His latest solo album, ’151a’, is a fantastical whirlwind of strings, rhythmn and voice. He is currently touring with and supporting Of Montral throughout North America and Europe...
Introducing // Dark Sister
Dark Sister are two best friends ( Jessi and Tiffany) from Tennessee who write enchanting yet menacing feminist post-punk hip hop. Yes, you heard that correctly. GIRL POWER IN A FINE MUSICAL FORM. Here’s what happened when I caught up with them for a brief chat: How would you sum up Dark Sister in 1 sentence? T:...
Introducing // Solar-Systems
Solar-Systems are electronic duo Laura and Oli; Laura is singer / lyric provider whilst Oli (previously of Dreamtrak) provided the production. Here’s what happened when I caught up with them for a brief chat: How would you describe Solar-Systems? Oli: I like melody and making people dance, but beyond that musically it’s just a soup...
Introducing // Drop Out Venus
One of the band’s that I was massively blown away by at The Great Escape Festival this year (full review coming soon y’all) were Deptford based trio, Drop Out Venus. Together they craft artistic, ambient grunge rock. Here’s what happened when I caught up with Iva from the band for a brief interview: ...
New // Solomon & Finder – ‘Pimps And Playas’
We really love this new Solomon & Finder track. It’s also a free download which you can grab here. It’s been perfect for easing my awful Tuesday morning hangover (when will I learn to stay away from Sex On The Beach’s). Words: Katie Wilkinson
Feature // Now Wave, Manchester
Promoting duo Jon and Welsey have been working under the guise of Now Wave ever since I was old enough to sneak into their often exclusive shows a few years back here in Manchester. Now, you all know by now I study here but even when I was living in Liverpool back home, it was...
Introducing // Blood Music
Blood Music have just released their first single ‘Sea of Leaves’ under Tim Burgess ‘ label, O Genesis Recordings. They are crafters of artistic noise rock that sounds somewhere between The Horrors’ debut and Liars’ Sisterworld with a twist of Factory Floor – esque industrialism and dark electronica. They have received critical acclaim from the DJs...
