Ask a singer-songwriter what the best way of grabbing a slice of the music industry are and they will probably tell you two things: firstly post absolutely everything online, thus gaining a cult following. Second, get your music out there by covering as many miles as possible. Folk artist Luke Ritchie has done both of these,…
Natasha Khan is amazing. In Bat for Lashes she has created perfection, thus far releasing two albums that are both creatively and stylistically perfect, and with songs like ‘All Your Gold’, this seems set to continue. The track begins slowly; effectively combining haunting vocals with muted instrumentals, quietly paving the way into a euphoric Flo…
Dan Le Sac, or Daniel Stephens as his parents prefer to call him, is usually found as the other half of hip-hop double act ‘Dan Le Sac VS Scroobius Pip’, signed to the record label Sunday Best. Dan Le Sac, a producer, remixer, DJ and photographer (it that all!?) portrays himself equally well musically without Scroobius…
Inevitably with a new Bond film on the horizon there’s been speculation aplenty on who would do the theme track. It didn’t take a long time for people to realise that despite how many names were being thrown about (including Muse for a while), there was only ever one real choice – Adele. Within hours…
‘Say Something’ is an upbeat and catchy up and coming single from English six piece Folks. With a nostalgic feel and with obvious influences from the likes of the Beatles, on first glance it appears fairly light hearted but the outwardly cheery melody doesn’t fail to mask the darker tone the lyrics take. This is undoubtedly pleasant…
In contention for the best pop song of the year is ‘Forever’ by three willowy sisters who call themselves Haim. If you were ever searching for something fresh, catchy as hell, enjoyably original and hook-laden, you need look no further. These three comely lasses have crafted something idiosyncratic in its instrumentation, but undeniably accessible, memorable…
After the spectacular success of her 2010 debut Lights, and the development of a much publicised relationship with dubstep pioneer Skrillex, Ellie Goulding has seen herself thrown into the media limelight. This sets her up nicely for the release of her follow up album, Halcyon and we’re given a taster in the form of ‘Anything…
The xx make a triumphant return with their stunning sophomore album.
The alternative hip hop trio embark on their first studio album, including collaborations with Danny Brown, EL-P and Diplo
She’s been building slowly with previous releases including ‘City Lights’ and ‘Ride or Die’ and now the 17 year old south London starlet A*M*E (Real name Amy Kabba) has produced her best single yet. Having previously supported Rizzle Kicks, Olly Murs, Jessie J, JLS and The Wanted, it’s clear that A*M*E is doing all the…
I’m not one for judging a band without giving them a fair chance, but from just listening to lead single ‘Anna Sun’, I can’t help but do just that. It’s an upbeat, catchy and danceable indie-pop song, named as the song of the summer by MTV, but it does seem a bit… 2007. This is…
The Vaccines are back with their second single from the upcoming album Come of Age and for all those people who didn’t like ‘No Hope’ I would urge you not to give up yet as ‘Teenage Icon’ shows The Vaccines at their anthemic best. It shows a definite progression from their debut album and I can…
Bloc Party’s long awaited return ends with Four; a album without an imaginative name and with limited imaginative content
Rizzle Kicks’ debut album Stereo Typical is personally one of my top albums of 2011 and their new single ‘Dreamers’ is definitely a stand out track. The cheeky duo from Brighton seem to be gaining status in leaps and bounds and not only due to chart success but also the connections they are making in the…