We Are Augustines – Rise Ye Sunken Ships
Billy McCarthy is one of the most resilient people I have ever known. I can come to no other conclusion after living with the debut from We Are Augustines (facebook/twitter) for a… Read More
Bastille – Other People’s Heartache
We’ve been strong supporters of Bastille (facebook/twitter) here on the Walrus since I first heard Dan Smith’s debut, FLAWS, last May and saw the band’s breathtaking live show. Since then, we’ve had… Read More
Bands to watch: Best Friends
Best Friends (facebook/twitter) are a garage surf-pop band from Sheffield and write fuzzy, happy tunes that just make you want to dance around like an idiot – I couldn’t think of a… Read More
Rumour Cubes – The Narrow State
As much as I love post-rock, I’m going to come out and say it: the majority of it isn’t very imaginative at all, and can end up sounding like a band ripping… Read More
The Cast of Cheers – Family
For some reason, the old Cast of Cheers Bandcamp page has been deleted. If you’ve heard of the Dublin band before, you’ve probably heard that they gave Chariot away for free in… Read More
Introducing: Mao
Here’s something that should perk up your midweek lulls in the shape of Mao, with a house groove that should make your soul shudder. He’s the latest signing to Bad Life, and… Read More
North Atlantic Oscillation – Savage With Barometer
That up there ^ is the artwork for Scottish band North Atlantic Oscillation’s new album. Fog Electric will be released on April 30th, so you’d better prepare yourself for a blast of… Read More
Bands to watch: Torches
London’s Torches (facebook/twitter) produce dark and atmospheric gloom-pop. Each song is centred on drum machine beats and grandiose vocals, with ethereal claustrophobic builds that takes you somewhere a little darker, a twisting… Read More
