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Live Reviews, Music

Miles Kane @ Tramshed Cardiff- Live Review (23/05/22)

Written by Billy Edwards Miles Kane was not afraid to be fine-tuned to his crimson-red guitar, his band and his audience in a stunning show inside CardiffÔÇÖs Tramshed. Acutely aware his audience were hungry to see and hear him live following a few postponements due to the pandemic, he put forward what must be his finest showmanship. The Tramshed was filled with mods, indie fans … Continue reading Miles Kane @ Tramshed Cardiff- Live Review (23/05/22)

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Album Reviews, Music

Album Review: ‘Unlearning’ by Walt Disco

Words by Daniel Baker Cover Image Credit Neelam Khan Vela Hi-Res Download New wave, hyper-pop, glam pop, goth rock. ItÔÇÖs all on show on Walt DiscoÔÇÖs eclectic debut offering, Unlearning. With a range of influences, boxing the Scottish six-piece into the confines of any particular genre would be senseless. They exist in a world of their own creation, complete with glimmering visuals and an aesthetic to … Continue reading Album Review: ‘Unlearning’ by Walt Disco

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Album Reviews, Music

The Return of Adele: 30 Review.

By Jasmine Jones. After a six-year hiatus from music and the public eye, Adele is finally back with her new, highly anticipated album 30, and it certainly delivered. Arguably AdeleÔÇÖs most powerful album to date, 30 is an ambitious and ferocious creation centred around ÔÇ£divorce, babe, divorceÔÇØ and the roller-coaster of emotions that came with ending her 8-year relationship to Simon Konecki. That being said, … Continue reading The Return of Adele: 30 Review.

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Album Reviews, Music

‘Beneath The Eyrie’, Pixies album review

By Craig Strachan Craig’s rating: 4/5 Pixies tune back into the weirder side of their minds with twelve tracks that favourably embrace the dark and the creepy in their first album since 2016.  Beneath the Eyrie is the bandÔÇÖs seventh studio album and first with bassist Paz Lenchantin as a fully bonified member after Kim DealÔÇÖs exit from the group in 2013. The album details … Continue reading ‘Beneath The Eyrie’, Pixies album review

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Interview, Music

New Music Friday: We chat to The Goa Express

By James McClements Up and coming Indie-New Wave rockers┬áThe Goa Express┬áare a lively Manc bunch who shamelessly reek of Northern spirit and a carefree outlook on life.┬á Their new track┬áThe Day┬áis a fantastically upbeat tune featuring psych-laden keys, raw guitars and tight drums reminiscent of a group like Parquet Courts or Shame.┬áFrontman James Douglas Clarke revealed that the trackÔÇÖs┬áabout┬áÔÇ£moving out to university and getting caught … Continue reading New Music Friday: We chat to The Goa Express

James McClements
Music

new/newydd – January

The brightest and best in new music this month… Lucas A wise fellow once said ÔÇÿLucas is good.ÔÇÖ This wise fellow, better known as Ryan Hemsworth ÔÇô a firm favourite of Quench Music if you hadnÔÇÖt guessed ÔÇô along with his helpful habit of catapulting artists into the spotlight, has given RnB producer Lucas the seal of approval. Matt Lucas (no, not that Matt Lucas) … Continue reading new/newydd – January

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Music

On The Lookout: 2015

  Quench Music let you know what theyÔÇÖre looking forward to in the coming year Newcomer: L├Ñpsley As we enter the New Year, speculation surrounding the next big thing in music begins. Last year saw the rise of the solo artist, which is set to continue throughout 2015. For fresh take on the increasingly overworked formula add L├Ñpsley to your playlist. The 18-year-old singer songwriter … Continue reading On The Lookout: 2015

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Music

Interview: Honeyblood and Superfood

We chat to Superfood and Honeyblood about the 1990s, being the ÔÇÿones to watchÔÇÖ and exactly what they think about music magazines ÔÇÿWe didnÔÇÖt take it very seriously, we were quite bored at the time.ÔÇÖ It seems a pretty devil may care attitude, the way Ryan Malcom – ┬águitarist of Superfood – speaks of his early days in the band. ÔÇÿWe actually booked a gig … Continue reading Interview: Honeyblood and Superfood

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Son Joan EP
Music

Interview: Son Joan

They deserve all the luck and success that they are sure to amass. ‘Menagerie Melodies’ is the publically audible inception of solo musician, Son Joan. An EP comprising of four grunge laden, psychedelic tracks that are available through Quatre Femmes Records. How did this intriguing project come about? “I started writing about 2 years ago with the intention of starting a solo project. The songs … Continue reading Interview: Son Joan

indiathomas
Music

new/newydd – November

The best new and upcoming artists to look out for this month… Dream Beach No label involvement, no blog premiers and no A&Rs; Ryan HemsworthÔÇÖs Secret Songs venture is every new musicianÔÇÖs dream. A chance to be heard by 20,000 followers with no compromises and no strings attached, Secret Songs brings the best and brightest in new electronic music to the forefront. Dream Beach, one … Continue reading new/newydd – November

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new/newydd – September

The best new and upcoming artists to look out for this month… Anna of the North The sounds of Anna of the North have been slowly filtering to further adrift shores for some time now. Promising a special brand of electro dream pop, itÔÇÖs hard not to fall head over heels for the Norwegian singer-songwriter and her ethereal vocal stylings. Debut single ÔÇÿSwayÔÇÖ was released … Continue reading new/newydd – September

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