Category: music review
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The High Nines – The High Nines
Some debuts announce a band’s arrival; others feel like a culmination of something bigger. The High Nines’ self-titled first album does both. Thirteen tracks long and brimming with confidence, it’s the sound of a North West five-piece who understand the weight of the region’s musical history but refuse to be…
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Milk Grace Calver
Grace Calver’s new single “Milk” (out October 10th) is a witty, self-aware slice of Britpop-inspired indie pop that feels as relatable as it is infectious. Built on jangly guitars, bouncy rhythms, and playful lyricism, the track captures those all-too-familiar moments of everyday chaos — from oversharing to forgetting the essentials…
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Breathe For Her Mercy Kelly
Rising indie outfit Mercy Kelly return with their brand-new single Breathe For Her, a track that cements their reputation as one of the UK’s most exciting new bands. From the very first beat, Breathe For Her hits with urgency. Laced with crisp guitar hooks, driving rhythms, and soaring vocals, the…
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Hello Beautiful Dodgy
After a decade away from the studio, Britpop hero’s Dodgy return with Hello Beautiful, and it’s a reminder of just how good they are at crafting timeless indie rock that feels both familiar and fresh. Released on Friday 26th September on Flip Flop Records, the single is everything fans have…
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Light It Up Matilda Shakes
Sheffield has long been a breeding ground for exciting guitar bands and Matilda Shakes prove they’ve got the firepower to stand tall among the best. The five-piece return with a statement of intent with their brand-new single Light It Up, dropping Friday 26th September, a track that’s as urgent, anthemic, and…
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Time Tuesday Night Whites
Check out the latest blog post, reviewing the forthcoming new single from Tuesday Night Whites
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Turn It All Away Ashley Stacey
Ashley Stacey returns with a dazzling new single, Turn It All Away, set for release on Friday 12th September, via Echo Bass Records, a track that feels like it was plucked from another dimension yet speaks directly to the here and now. From the very first notes, Turn It All…
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Stuck On Your Frequency The Rafters
Fresh from their electric appearance at Sheffield’s Quadrophenia celebrations in June, where they were joined on stage by none other than Phil Daniels for a storming performance of Substitute, The Rafters are back with a new single that proves just how far they’ve come. Stuck on Your Frequency, released on…
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The Back Room Ryan Redwood
Rising singer-songwriter Ryan Redwood returns with The Back Room, a deeply affecting single that sees him step further into his own identity as one of indie rock’s most compelling new voices. Out 5th September via his own label, Indie Kid Records, the track is a rich, four-minute journey through raw…
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Caught Live: By The Sea Festival
Live music review of the This Feeling By The Sea Festival at Bridlington Spa, by new music champion and Muso Award “Indie Influencer” ThisIsTheMusic
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