Splashh – Need It
Not to put too fine a point on it, but if you’re a fan of noise pop, you need this song in your life. Created by a band who have been together… Read More
As Elephants Are – War Cry
Firstly, happy Independence Day to all our American readers. We at The Blue Walrus are also calling today Independents Day; we’re using this post to shine the spotlight on an up-and-coming label called… Read More
Aiden Grimshaw – Curtain Call
Generally, if one goes on the X Factor and gets themselves noticed, the smart career move is to NOT win it. Only one winner in the show’s 8-year history has gone on… Read More
Coastal Cities – Relief
In my opinion, at least, it’s appropriate that Coastal Cities [Twitter/Facebook] have named their new song Relief. While I will freely admit to being late to the party, I was introduced to them… Read More
The 1975 – Facedown
As the saying goes, a change is as good as a rest. The last time I encountered this lot, they were still trading under their old name, The Slowdown (and not their… Read More
Fast Years – Women
The Route One approach works – there may be merit to music being complex and multi-layered, but there are other times when nothing but the most straightforward material will do. It often… Read More
Benjamin Francis Leftwich – With a Little Help From My Friends (The Beatles Cover)
Benjamin Francis Leftwich [Twitter/Facebook] is having a busy year. He’s got a whole load of festival dates coming up, a European tour in September, and a huge UK tour follows that almost… Read More
Little Comets – Language is Over (Acoustic)
We’re rather fond of Little Comets [Twitter/Facebook] here at The Blue Walrus, in case you hadn’t noticed. They’ve been very busy these past few weeks, so busy that we’re only just now… Read More
