Bands to watch: EMA
I seem to have missed Gowns when they released the drone-folker Red State in 2007, or were on Upset The Rhythm last year, but as they have gone the way of the… Read More
Bands to watch: Lil Daggers
I am really enjoying the resurgence of rough under-production values that is popping up all over the place in response the pop dullness that fills the airwaves, and Lil Daggers (MySpace) have that… Read More
Bands to watch: Fulcher, Smith and Dance
It isn’t often that I write about my friends’ bands on here – and that isn’t that some aren’t pretty good – but more that I feel like I should be a… Read More
Bands to watch: Gypsy and The Cat
I’ve had my eye on Gypsy and The Cat for a little while now after the were featured on the last Kitsuné Maison release, but had neglected to write them up on here… Read More
Bands to watch: Man/Miracle
Man/Miracle (MySpace/Twitter) have been around for a little while now, putting out their debut full length last year The Shape of Things, but they are starting to generate some buzz and for… Read More
Bands to watch – Milk
Pigeon-holing bands is getting harder and bands like Milk are not making that job any easier. I’ve seen them described as post rock and noise rock but I’m not sure that covers… Read More
Bands to watch – Black Daniel
Drowned in Sound may have picked Look Away Sancho as one of their singles of the week last November, but 2010 should be the year when Black Daniel (MySpace) take that grass… Read More
Bands to watch 2010 – The Federals
After a year in which folk and electropop ruled the roost it is about time that growling, thrashy rock and roll stuck its head above the parapet again – and The Federals… Read More