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
Civil Villains Interview: DIY tours, Snake Oil, and Vinyl
Civil Villains are set to release new EP Snake Oil on 15th November, so we caught up with the band to talk about recording, touring, and vinyl. How long did it take you guys to record Snake Oil? Tell us a little bit about the recording process. Recording Snake Oil was a busy few days in Bear Bites Horse studios with the hero Wayne Adams, who really pushed us and helped us … [Read more...] about Civil Villains Interview: DIY tours, Snake Oil, and Vinyl
Fea: No Novelties – Review
Fea release new record No Novelties amidst energy and commitment to spreading the word on social issues and feminism with punk-laden loveliness. Joan Jett is a feminist hero and a trailblazing rock and roll icon. She is continuing her legacy with behind the scenes encouragement of new female music talent coming most notably in the form of her record label Blackheart Records. … [Read more...] about Fea: No Novelties – 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