There seems to be a wave of ‘open mic’ nights sprouting up everywhere. Maybe it’s a case of people embracing social networks to promote their events or even the fact that I have started to look for them that is making me think there has been an increase. So what, I hear you mumble. It’s a good thing, right?…
There is often common thought that a lead singer of a band needs to be a bit weird and batshit crazy. What is it about a lead singer who looks like he or she could at any minute start slamming their face against the microphone until an eyeball pops out,…
Want to be brought back to those lazy days of driving down…
As being an avid listener and self-confessed dance and electronica superfan, I…
There is often common thought that a lead singer of a band needs to be a bit weird and batshit crazy. What is it about a lead singer who looks like he or she could at any minute start slamming their face against the microphone until an eyeball pops out,…
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How do you like it? Rough and dirty or slow and smooth? Like sex people want their music many different ways depending on what mood they are in or how many shandy’s they have had. It was only yesterday that whilst making a cup of tea I screamed ‘For the…
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Formed in Moreton on the Wirral in 2009, Pretty Silhouettes really do embody the meaning of Rock n Roll and truly authentic live music which inevitably has you on your feet.This unsigned band have undeniably been working hard since forming in 2009, with 2 E.Ps released to date: “Enjoy the…
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There are two songs under the microscope today (because I could only find two, not because I couldn’t be assed listening to more, honestly…): ‘Sit & Wonder’ and ‘Viral Parasitoid’. Yes, indeed, a parasitoid, I totally know what that is, delicious on toast. For all you people who don’t know…
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Do you feel stressed? Uptight? Overworked? Well, unclench, ‘cause LowWinter Sun can sort you out.Instantly relaxing, the dream-like sound of songs like ‘Be Afraid’ is like a little Thai masseuse for your ears, the pleasant voice of the lead taking you by the hand and leading you into an almost…
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The classic sound of The City Walls is serene, rhythmic, and smooth as a baby’s arse, and once you’ve heard their songs, if you’re over the age of thirty-five and/or are in a musical, you’ll be clicking your fingers until they’re practically arthritic. The beats seem to correspond with a…
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Disclaimer: my opinion of this band may or may not have been swayed by the fact that one of its members looks like an effing majestic sea captain and I want him to respect me and sing me sea shanties while stroking his glorious beard. The mixture of sounds from Silent…
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In this day and age, it seems like the key to recognition in the music world is to mildly or not-so-mildly reference the seaside, the sea, or anything affiliated (Swim Deep, Best Coast, I could go on). Although Caves isn’t a direct affiliation, it’s close enough, right?! Due to my complete…
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Want to be brought back to those lazy days of driving down long, winding, ridiculously rural roads in the deserts of Nevada, shades on, one arm out of the window and getting a weird tanline? Even if you’ve never been to America and don’t own a convertible or even a…
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As being an avid listener and self-confessed dance and electronica superfan, I was excited to hear the somewhat psychedelic sounds produced by this talented artist; Invisible Alliance. Game Theory is the debut, and most celebrated single from the artist and performer. This track gained respect from many music ‘boffins’ in Liverpool…
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