This week's New Music Fridays is one of the most rock-orientated ones we've had in a while. There are guitars aplenty as we're taken from grungy undertones to full out rock and roll with a little bit of sweet innocence thrown in for good measure. Check out the tracks by 'clicking the pics' and, who knows? You might even find your new favourite band. Nat Vazer - … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 15th November 2019
Ikes Creek: Up, Rising – Review
Ikes Creek’s debut record Up, Rising provides the soundtrack to the band’s lives, using country, blues and bluegrass as a basis for a fun and interesting record. A plucky attitude and fine musicianship can only get you so far in the industry; on top of this, you need the songs to back it up. Ikes Creek have no problems on this count, being a band of strong musicians who … [Read more...] about Ikes Creek: Up, Rising – Review
May Devun – Say the Words – Single Review
May Devun uses mesmeric vocals and impressive song structures on the emotionally charged single Say the Words. The pop and R&B market has always been a crowded one. In order to stand out, you’ve got to be able to offer something different or hit on an idea that has rarely been used before, whilst still sounding like a song from the genre. That’s exactly what Devun May … [Read more...] about May Devun – Say the Words – Single Review
Third Man Records team up with Shinola for audiophile turntable
Jack White’s record label and conveyor of all things vinyl, Third Man Records, have teamed up with Detroit luxury brand Shinola to create a new turntable worthy to grace any audiophiles record room. As you’d expect from Third Man Records, the new turntable’s appeal is immediately in its design, featuring a black, rounded edge base and typical flourishes of the record … [Read more...] about Third Man Records team up with Shinola for audiophile turntable
Lightning Hunter: Beyond Beyond – Review
Lightning Hunter releases an orchestral and alt-rock hybrid in Beyond Beyond, drawing strength from subtle tones and thoughtful compositions. It’s always interesting when new genres that you wouldn’t necessarily think would fit together are infused. Beyond Beyond by Lightning Hunter, aka Charles Scandura uses multi-instrument orchestrations and heavy guitar and drum-driven … [Read more...] about Lightning Hunter: Beyond Beyond – Review
Galapaghost: A Planet Without An Atmosphere
Galapaghost returns with new EP A Planet Without An Atmosphere, as the artist opens up about his recent turmoils amidst heavy-set synths and structures. The man behind Galapaghost, Casey Chandler, has had a tough time recently. He was diagnosed with testicular cancer, then a few weeks later his Dad died from an accident with a car. His wife also miscarried. For many people, … [Read more...] about Galapaghost: A Planet Without An Atmosphere