On the surface of things, Ladybird is weightless. Its guitars are airy, sounding like they’re floating, chiming in and out of the ether, surrounded by white fluffy clouds. But then, when vocalist Julie Dawson sings, her calm, smooth, treacle sweet voice masks a bagload of anguish, unable to decide whether the grass is greener, insomniaContinue reading “NewDad – Ladybird”
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Sterling Press – Plastic Bag // Daisy
For some reason I don’t think Sterling Press are singing about Tesco 20p carriers here. Plastic Bag is another essential communication from the London lads of ‘Lots of Noise’ fame. An all-in optimistic alt-indie tune about anticipation to the point of feeling sick, and longing to “feel the magic/ like a plastic bag/, feel theContinue reading “Sterling Press – Plastic Bag // Daisy”
Kasabian – ALYGATYR
Mired in controversy over last year’s shock exit of joint frontman Tom Meighan, Kasabian have kept their heads down since but comeback single Alygatyr is the sound of a band reenergised, hungry and able to take back their place at the top of the charts. Now solely fronted by Serge Pizzorno, Kasabian have upped theirContinue reading “Kasabian – ALYGATYR”
The Gulps – Stuck In The City
The Gulps have been touted for a while now as the most exciting new punk band about, making a severe mark on the London music circuit since the lifting of lockdown restrictions. But until now, unless you were lucky enough to find yourself in the audience at one of their reportedly riotous shows, we’ve onlyContinue reading “The Gulps – Stuck In The City”
Beija Flo – Heads or Tails
‘Heads or Tails’ is a 1 minute 35 second new wave tornado that packs in social commentary and performer Beija Flo’s dismay at the fate of her hometown, Harlow in Essex. A speedy, vivacious, experimental jam backed with samples of Beija’s mates chatting and kicking off. You actually feel like you’re spending a night inContinue reading “Beija Flo – Heads or Tails”
Mollie Coddled – Lonely Bitch
‘Lonely Bitch’ is a dream-pop lullaby of self-preservation to the point of sweet, sugary self-sabotage. Layered with drum machine, synthesiser and 20 year old Mollie Coddled’s summery voice, the singer lets us in on befuddling, anxiety-inducing events with a prospective partner that left her preferring to stay at home with “no fucking friends to call”.Continue reading “Mollie Coddled – Lonely Bitch”
Proletariat – Don’t Turn Out The Lights
Right off the starting block ‘Don’t Turn Out The Lights’ launches into a riff out of The Stooges toolbox and when James Cummins vocals kick in like a Lee Mavers for the 2020s you know you’re in for a bloody big treat. Nestled in the heart of the track is a brilliantly overwhelming sense ofContinue reading “Proletariat – Don’t Turn Out The Lights”
Gang Of Youths – The Man Himself
Gang of Youths have this knack, where their songs sound a bit like Bruce Springsteen, but they get you right in the heart in a way The Boss won’t do. ‘The Man Himself’ follows in the same finely crafted tradition. Still present are the Australian five piece’s trademark violins, piano and stadium guitar over aContinue reading “Gang Of Youths – The Man Himself”
April – Piece of Me
Ireland’s April Lawlor has put out two fantastically sultry electro-indie EPs to date, namely 2020s New Conditions and Luna. Piece of Me is release number three, produced by Low Spirits/Spector’s Fred Macpherson, co-written with Sea Girls’ Frank Colluci, and with it the stakes get raised yet again. Firmly aimed at the mainstream, the record isContinue reading “April – Piece of Me”
Vona Vella – Driving to L.A.
Driving to L.A. is a sunny, optimistic soul song with jazz. A wistful, escapist soundtrack, like a road trip to a far off place, “a thousand miles away” on a crisp autumn day with the windows down and the radio on. Izzy Davis and Dan Cunningham share entwined vocal duties as a duo, Izzy’s sweet,Continue reading “Vona Vella – Driving to L.A.”
Edge of Arcady 