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Australian broadcaster Philip Adams said “It seems to me that people have vast potential. Most people can do extraordinary things if they have the confidence or take the risks. Yet most people don’t. They sit in front of the telly and treat life as if…
First noticed by Adam Walton on his BBC Introducing radio spot, Just Keep Swimming gained attention with their single Leonardo DeCappacino. In my personal opinion, best described as an eclectic mix of melodic indie call & answer angular guitar chords backed with intricate groove bass…
Are a 5-piece rock band from Swansea, South Wales, who have been making waves since exploding on to the scene in 2008. With their force of slick, commercially minded rock music, they give the UK an answer to the arena rock bands of the US…
As the beginning of the academic year looms on us once again, new and current students prepare for another year of lectures, seminars, and of course the all important Freshers week. But are students really thinking and planning beyond University? As a graduate, I have…
Cardiff based three piece rock outfit Strange News From Another Star have released a new album! Titled ‘DEATHBYUGG’, it features 9 songs of rock excellence, including ‘Last Night I Happened Twice’ and ‘The Ballad of John Rostron’ from their split with Samoans, released earlier in…
For Ned Patchwork, the name is a fitting one. His music is an effortlessly creative mix of styles, moods and theatrics sewn together to form something altogether quite unique. At the tender age of twenty, his influences are equally varied and seem to belong to…
Formed little over a year ago with Tobi O’Kandi (Vox), Andi Sleath (Drums) Gauthier Ajarrista (Guitar) and Harry James (Bass) taking their name from a song title (Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds). ‘Dead Disco Dancer’ is the debut single from the young dark new…
It has been a while since I have listened to a band such as the Black Keys, real soulful music, I say it has been a while but I have been wrapped up in the world of electronic indie and dirty dubstep. Now I am…
Montreal band The Stills have announced they have split up. The band confirmed the decision in a statement to their fans after mulling over “how and when” to break the news for a number of months. “Ultimately, the best decision for each one of us,…
Utter the word Colorama to any serious indie music fan and you’ll get a knowing wink or firm handshake. Why? Because group leader Carwyn Ellis composes, plays and sings some of the most awe inspiring and beautiful songs heard this decade. So why have you…