Introducing: Gaps
It takes just one play of Brighton outfit Gaps’ debut drop, “Belong”, to understand why the almost permanently divided British blogosphere has been unanimous in its approval of the previously unheard of bedroom… Read More
Picks for 2013: Lulu James
It’s been a triumphant 2012 for South Shields girl Lulu James; she’s performed at festivals up and down the country, been singled out with glowing praise by Annie Mac and found time… Read More
Picks for 2013: Flamingods
We don’t think London via the Persian Gulf island of Bahrain is a route often travelled by indie bands; in fact we’d go as far as to say Flamingods are the very… Read More
Picks for 2013: Deptford Goth
When it comes to electro pop; Merok Records have a rather special knack for sorting the wheat from the chaff. The label who helped to nurture Klaxons, Crystal Castles and Salem from… Read More
Favourite Albums of 2012: Sharon Van Etten – Tramp
This year Jessie Ware led a masterclass in sexy, soulful R&B with Devotion, while Aussie psych rockers Pond blew my socks off with the riotously fun Beard, Wives, Denim; but in truth… Read More
2012’s Moments in Music: Lilliput and Chateaux at Morden Tower
It would have to be the gig we promoted through Abacus Post at Morden Tower, a really creepy 13th century turret on the outer walls of Newcastle. We brought up Chateaux, an… Read More
Lilliput – The Dream
“The Dream” is the new limited edition single from Sunderland alt folk outfit Lilliput. The song tells the tale of a recurring nightmare beautifully; using earthen imagery to illuminate the contrast between… Read More
Ajimal – “I’ve Known Your Heart” (feat. Tessera Skies)
It’s difficult to commit words to paper (or screen) that sufficiently describe what Ajimal can do with nothing more than a grand piano and his voice. The deeply personal work of one… Read More
