The Shimmer Band are one of the latest bands to emerge on the alternative music scene. Originally from Bristol, their music has been described as a sort of psychedelic rock. On Thursday night, they played […]
In The Middle with Broken Witt Rebels
Mark my words, Broken Witt Rebels are going to be absolutely HUGE in a few years. Where modesty seems to be the rock star style these days Danny Core (lead singer) exudes charisma, Brummy charm […]
mono_cult 10th Birthday at Canal Mills 03/03
Leeds had mourned the loss of mono_cult after their Last Dance on NYD 2016, however they did not stay away for long as the event returned to its birth city to celebrate 10 years of […]
Elbow @ London Hammersmith Apollo, 5/3/17
In line with the release of their eighth studio album Little Fictions, the wonderful Elbow performed a standout set of melodic tunes to an adoring fan base packed into London’s antique Hammersmith Apollo. If you’ve […]
English Tapas by Sleaford Mods
I owe a snug 2.1 to Sleaford Mods thanks to their lyrics being the basis of an essay last semester. Their lyrical content in that respect did not slack at all. This pairing of tinny […]
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Trend Alert – Embroidery
Embroidery has been all over the high street for a while, but it’s luxury brands like Gucci which have catapulted the trend to the forefront of spring style. A perfect way to add colour to […]
Volcano by Temples
Four years since their debut, Temples are back with their lysergic sophomore album Volcano, and it sounds like something The Beatles would produce if they were fed more psychedelics and handed a synth machine. Album […]
Broken Glances by The Pigeon Detectives
After three years, our wait for The Pigeon Detectives next album is finally over. In contrast with their earlier work, Broken Glances has a more contemplative feel, with somewhat more meaningful lyrics and less ‘happy-go-lucky indie rock […]
Here Come the Girls: International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day: it’s a day where women of all faith, of all sexualities, and of all races come together to celebrate what it means to be a woman. It’s easy to become complacent about […]
Lost in Translation
On the 4th of March, a motley collection of Japanophiles, Metal Heads, and Japanese expats gathered at Wembley Arena to see the biggest band in the world you’ve never heard of: X Japan. They’ve sold […]
Dutch Uncles @ The Wardrobe, 3/3/17
Going to a Dutch Uncles gig is like admiring a piece of concept art. No one quite understands it – but that’s ok. The whole evening it felt as if the band were teetering on […]
IWD Special: Women in Electronic Music – Part 2
Part 2 of our feature on our favourite females in electronic music right now. Check out part 1 here. Madam X After the constant contemplation over why bass-driven music apparently doesn’t appeal to women, a […]