In a world full of singer-songwriters trying to be the next Ed Sheeran, Rhodes is a breath of fresh air. His cinematic debut album, Wishes, solidifies his place in a genre where individuality is everything. […]
La Di Da Di by Battles
There is a surreal tangibility to the sounds on La Di Da Di. The building blocks Battles have created, despite having no real world analogue, sound frustratingly like they ought to. The sound that is […]
Me by Empress Of
An uncompromised vision of the self, resulting in this stunning experimental electro pop work. Empress Of, aka songwriter Lorely Rodriguez, delivers an introspective dream of an album debut. Emerging onto the musical scene in 2012 […]
Oh Wonder by Oh Wonder
London based duo Oh Wonder tapped into something spectacular last year, announcing they would release a single on the first day of the month for a year before releasing their debut album. Last attempted over […]
Dimensions Festival
Shifting the post-festival blues after Dimensions is no mean feat. You’re forced to come to terms with the small piece of your soul you left behind in Croatia, and it’s pretty likely you’ll find yourself […]
Girlpool @ Brudenell Social Club 10/09
It was a low-key, lo-fi, New York-y gig at the Brudenell last Thursday, with no drummer to be seen, but electric guitars a-plenty. The support came from Quarterbacks, who, embarking on a solo tour, has […]
The Curved Line by Kelpe
The Curved Line is the fifth studio album from Kel Mckeown, otherwise known as Kelpe, released on his own label DRUT. Previously unfamiliar to his music I was eager to listen to the record, comparisons […]
Editors’ Choice w/ Bingley Music Live
Bingley Music Live has always presented festival-goers with huge acts early in their careers, with past performers including Jake Bugg, Catfish & The Bottlemen and Jess Glynne. We’ve put together a selection of our predictions […]
What Went Down by Foals
The cumulative buzz that Foals generate with each album release is nothing short of astounding, but it’s cleverly planned. 2013’s Holy Fire was unleashed to the world off the back of the hype of the […]
Editors’ Choice w/ Leeds Festival
With Leeds Festival just around the corner, we’ve put together a playlist of our picks from this year’s line up. This year features a more diverse selection of acts than ever and festival-goers are promised the […]
Preview – Bingley Music Live
Music fans will be heading to Myrtle Park in Bingley at the start of September to witness a selection of today’s most promising acts at Bingley Music Live. The 15,000 capacity festival will feature two […]
Dale by Pitbull
For years I have been left bewildered and amazed by the enigma that is Armando Christian Pérez, a man more commonly referred to as his stage name Pitbull. Known for his charm and charisma, his ability to sample […]