Soccer Mommy, aka Sophie Allison, returns with the hotly anticipated new album Color Theory, relishing in a more nuanced and settled soundscape. 2018s debut album Clean by Soccer Mommy won Sophie Allison a legion of fans and critical acclaim for its open-ended honesty, relatability, and her penchant for creating raw but well-structured songs. It’s ‘quiet grrrl’ leanings … [Read more...] about Soccer Mommy: Color Theory – Review
Humanist: Humanist – Album Review
In Humanist, Rob Marshall manages to procure the vocal talents of industry stalwarts to breath life into his tailored and prominent music with a message. When writing a record based around something that means so much to you, it’s hard to let go of some of the creative decisions. This is why Humanist is such an achievement. Rob Marshall, (guitarist for Exit Calm) … [Read more...] about Humanist: Humanist – Album Review
Mother Yeti: My Best Please – Review
Indie rockers Mother Yeti release new album My Best Please, creating a wonderfully eclectic and powerful record full of big ideas and bright moments. Being in an indie band has always been fun. You have a huge amount of influences from the past to play with which can be great, but the best bands know that they must introduce their own sounds and ideas if they’re going to get … [Read more...] about Mother Yeti: My Best Please – Review
New Music Fridays – 21st February 2020
This week's New Music Fridays is all about female singer-songwriters. From thumping disco beats to indie-folk homesickness to goth-pop dance, we have you covered. These tracks really hit home hard this week so take a listen and let us know what you think. As always, click the pics for a listen or two. Enjoy! Sarah P. - Athena Athena is a beat-driven, disco-inspired … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 21st February 2020
Ash: Teenage Wildlife – Album Review
Ash release new ‘best of’ album, Teenage Wildlife, featuring all their big hitters, fan favourites and rarities from their 25-year career. Some indie bands had their heyday in the 90s, made the most of it and by the end of the decade faded into oblivion, only to be remembered now by thirty-somethings reminiscing about Kangol bucket hats, checked Ben Sherman shirts and … [Read more...] about Ash: Teenage Wildlife – Album Review
Aradia: No One Can Stop You – Single Review
Aradia hits us with new track No One Can Stop You, calling on the best of feel-good pop amongst tailored beats and riff-laden synths. Brooklyn-based Aradia has a way of bringing out the best in a pop song. Not only that but in the new single No One Can Stop You, she does so in a playful manner with a swagger and grace that makes it jolly good fun to listen to. Calling back … [Read more...] about Aradia: No One Can Stop You – Single Review