Since debuting their Gorton Monastery video for ‘Hollow Cage’ last week, new Manchester band Embers have started to, ahem, catch fire. The biggest surprise for most was how such accomplished purveyors of grandiose widescreen rock, which recalls Hope Of The States (when they were exciting) and Sigur Ros, amongst others, had so far managed to go…
SEASFIRE – ‘We Will Wake EP’ {rating} I’ve been looking forward to this EP since SEASFIRE dropped the superb title track back in October, and I’m happy to say it lives up to all my expectations. For a group that made their name with bleak and atmospheric ‘post-dubstep’ tracks like ‘Falling’ and ‘Heartbeat’, it’s a…
Manchester synth-poppers Delphic are gearing up for the release of their second album Collections early next year, and have debuted another new track from it tonight on Zane Lowe’s Radio 1 show. In contrast to their first album, which focussed on deep and dreamy synth melodies, ‘Baiya’ is a much sharper and immediate affair –…
If you’ve not yet heard of Manchester four-piece Embers, then prepared to be blown away. They’re brand of intense, anthemic rock is already starting to draw comparisons with the like of Sigur Ros and Godspeed… You Black Emporer – and after checking out the videos below you’ll understand why. It’s hard not to succumb to…
So I was just lazily scrolling through my emails today, as I tend to do on a lazy Sunday evening, and this Glaswegian band who like to run around in leather jackets and skeleton masks and who describe themselves as a ‘groove/blues rock and roll band’ just jumped out at me. Can’t think why! I’m…
With all the bleeps, synths and wobbly bass lines dominating new music these days, it’s refreshing to come across a new band who stick to the good old fashioned alt rock approach. London-based band The Divers cite the likes of Pearl Jam, Wilco, Bush and Band Of Horses as influences – so you wont be…
Just in time to put herself into contention for everyone’s ‘Sounds of 2013’ lists, hotly tipped London singer 2forJoy (Ruth Ivo to her friends) has released her first single ‘Michaela’ – along with a suitably atmospheric video, directed by Annick Wolfers. Check out ‘Michaela’ below and let me know what you think in the comments…
East London indie-poppers Waylayers are fast making a name for themselves, thanks to their wide-eyed pop sensibilities and ear for very catchy riffs. After their debut single ‘Hear No Lies’ got them noticed earlier this year, they’re back with second effort ‘Magnets’ – which is just as captivating. Listen to it below and let me know…
Got a cool bit of post-punk for you all to check out today, from new London three-piece MYSTYRYS – who seem to specialise in the dirty and rhythmic side of post punk (think early Horrors). Here’s their second double-A side release ‘Cloud Appreciation’ / ‘Sea Ice’, which is out on 10 December through Psychic Healing…
When I first covered London electro-duo Avec Sans back in July, I suggested they sounded a bit like Ladytron – and their new single ‘The Answer’ does nothing to change that view. Thankfully, Ladytron’s brand of thumping electro-clash is awesome, and Avec Sans seem to have enough charisma about them to still sound different and…
