Author: Amy Sandys


  • Newton Faulkner at Bournemouth O2 Academy (26/02/14)

    Newton Faulkner brought the house down with his rendition of the JT classic ‘Like I Love You’

  • Preview: Newton Faulkner at the O2 Academy, Bournemouth (26/02/2014)

    The critically acclaimed Newton Faulkner will be performing at Bournemouth’s O2 Academy.

  • Kodaline – ‘Love Like This’

    Amy Sandys takes a listen to Kodaline’s rather disappointing new single.

  • Vampire Weekend – ‘Diane Young’

    Vampire Weekend’s latest offering is a toe-tapping tune slightly reminiscent of more upbeat 1950’s jazz. A slicker sound than the crazy pop we know (and love) from the likes of ‘A-Punk’, ‘Diane Young’ has a more mature vibe but is no less infectious and Ezra Koenig’s upbeat vocals maintain the summery sound I for one […]

  • Theme Park at the Joiners (12/03/13)

    Following the February release of their self-titled debut album, Theme Park’s gig at the Joiners Arms last Tuesday was the second in their eleven day tour.

  • Passion Pit – ‘Carried Away’

    The second single released from Passion Pit’s second album Gossamer, their latest track ‘Carried Away’ is upbeat, fun and features in one of the best music videos I’ve seen for a long time.  Employing synths reminiscent of earlier iconic songs such as ‘Sleepyhead’, ‘Carried Away’ charts the ups and downs, playing and fighting of a […]

  • Tom Odell – ‘Hold Me’

    Having loved the first offerings of British indie newcomer Tom Odell, an artist featured on the BBC Sound of 2013 list and the first male artist to win the Brits Critics Choice Award I had high hopes for his newest single ‘Hold Me’. A faster tempo than tracks featured on his debut EP such as ‘Can’t […]