Josh Kumra – Helicopters & Planes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQy-s_21pG4 The thing about ‘soul pop’ is that if it isn’t done well, it can fall flat. There’s a fine line between impassioned and overeager; likewise, not much separates a heartfelt lyric… 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
Zeus – Are You Gonna Waste My Time
Here is an appropriately thunderous song from Canadian rockers Zeus [Twitter/Facebook]. If you’ve heard of them before, it’ll probably be because they are signed to the rather excellent Arts & Crafts in… Read More
Kid Noize – Eisbaer
It’s not often that one releases a cover as their debut single. To say that Kid Noize’s [Twitter/Facebook] decision, at this early stage in his career, to cover Eisbaer by the 80s… Read More
Screaming Maldini – Life in Glorious Stereo
Who says we’re not generous? Today, we are being comprehensive, and bringing you not one, not two, but THREE (!!!) new songs, and TWO videos from one of our favourite bands going… Read More
Shoes and Socks Off – Miles of Mad Water
In a rough form, the latest album from Toby Hayes, the former Meet Me in St. Louis frontman, and sometime bass player for Shield Your Eyes, has been done for a while.… Read More
White Light Parade – Want You to Know
Remember these guys? Well, you should do: House of Commons was a rather brilliant debut that seemed to come as if from nowhere for me back in 2009, and I had been… Read More
Jake Bugg – Lightning Bolt
Jake Bugg [Website/Twitter/Facebook] is having an extremely productive year. He’s released one single already (the fantastic Trouble Town), lit up UK radio with support from Zane Lowe, Huw Stephens and Fearne Cotton,… Read More
