News // LULS announce debut single
Last week over on the Tumblr we shared with you the new LULS video. It has everything and more of what you’d expect from a single; ‘Young’ combines chant-like melodies with resplendent bursts of energy, which are disguised at the beginning of the track by dazzling synths. Since then the band have announced that it...
Review // Marques Toliver @ Union Chapel Bar, Islington
This week Transgressive managed artist, Marques Toliver releases his new single ‘Magic Look’ next week which is the first to come from his forthcoming debut album. To celebrate this release he had a single launch show in the bar area of infamous church venue, Union Chapel in Islington. The show was one of...
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...
Review // Cold Specks – ‘Hector’
‘Hector’ the new most recent single from Canadian born singer, Cold Specks. The single comes from her absolutely stunning debut album, I Predict A Gracious Expulsion. It’s one of the more up beat tracks of the album that commences with a series of face paced symbol clicks which is then followed by a simple lo-fi riff on the...
News // Two Wounded Birds Announce First UK Headline Tour
They’ve recently been supporting Glasvegas on their UK tour but in October Margate formed band, Two Wounded Birds will set off on tour around the UK alone for the first time. The band will showcase songs from their self titled debut album that was released earlier this year on Holiday Friends Recording Co....
Review // Alpines @ Dalston Roof Gardens
To celebrate the release of their new single ‘Empire’ Alpines played a gig on a rooftop garden in Dalston which featured barbecued sausage, homemade punch and a screening of ‘Romeo & Juliet.’ A pretty standard single launch party then eh? The band played a short but wonderful set to the sold out crowd...
New // Torches – ‘Sky Blue & Ivory’
‘Sky Blue & Ivory’ is the new single from London based gloom-poppers, Torches. If you’re a fan of droning synths, recoiling guitars and a deep, dark, anthemic vocals then this something which you’ll totally love. It’s dark and sinister whilst still remaining a fairly simple, accesible affair. The single will be released on...
