'So Bunted’ by Happy Diving is a roaring track which is certain to invite impromptu head-banging wherever it is played. With the same drawling quality to frontman Matt Berry’s vocal as could be said of Mario Cuomo, of The Orwells fame, this track has the potential to see crowds go well and truly mental at … Continue reading Song of the Week (15th June): So Bunted // Happy Diving
Top 10 Courteeners Songs
In honour of the Courteeners performing at Heaton Park last night – the biggest gig of their career - we’ve compiled this definitive list of the band's best songs to date. 10. The Opener // Falcon (2010) I’ve heard many Courteeners fans declare that they don’t like the ‘The Opener’ from the band’s 2010 record, … Continue reading Top 10 Courteeners Songs
Track of the Week: The Jacques // Artful Dodger
The latest tearaway single from The Jacques takes its name from the familiar Dickensian character, the ‘Artful Dodger’. And, much like Charles Dickens, The Jacques have the propensity to secure a place for themselves in the history books if they keep on producing unrelenting indie anthems such as this one. Their sound is a blend between cockney … Continue reading Track of the Week: The Jacques // Artful Dodger
Film Review: Spy
Spy, directed by Paul Feig (Bridesmaids, The Heat), is one of the funniest films to hit the screens in recent years. When top agent, Bradley Fine (Jude Law), is assassinated by Bulgarian arms dealer, Rayna Boyanov (Rose Byrne), the CIA is desperate. The covers of their top agents have been blown, which leaves them with … Continue reading Film Review: Spy
Track Of The Week: Won’t Look Back // Keston Cobblers Club
Fans of Mumford and Sons currently lamenting the band’s recent transformation from ‘country bumpkin’ to just another indie band, need look no further than Keston Cobblers Club for a replacement. With the same exultant melodies, heavy instrumentation and layering of sounds, and a distinctive twang to the vocal, ‘Won’t Look Back’ is from Keston Cobbles … Continue reading Track Of The Week: Won’t Look Back // Keston Cobblers Club
Throwback Thursday: Don’t You (Forget About Me) // Simple Minds
As the soundtrack to John Hughes 1985 bratpack film The Breakfast Club and more recently rejuvenated in the soundtrack of Pitch Perfect, Simple Minds’ ‘Don’t You (Forget About Me)’ is a classic track with the capability to ensure a mass sing-along whenever it is played. It’s a great song with an interesting back story; Simple … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Don’t You (Forget About Me) // Simple Minds
Track Review: Security Deposit // Kid Mud
‘Security Deposit’ by Californian band, Kid Mud, is a mellow track which could easily be the soundtrack to any rom com, like ever. It feels like the perfect backdrop for a breakup scene. You know which scene I mean - picture the camera cutting to a shot of the protagonist driving in the rain, tears … Continue reading Track Review: Security Deposit // Kid Mud
Track of the Week: Heroine // Gengahr
North London band Gengahr has been around for a while now, with their fans eagerly awaiting the release of their debut album, A Dream Outside through Transgressive Records on June 15th. To make the wait more bearable, they’ve gifted us ‘Heroine’. It’s a romantic, intoxicating melody perfect for fans of Little Comets or the reclusive … Continue reading Track of the Week: Heroine // Gengahr
Song of the Week (1st June): Kings // Our Saving Day
‘Kings’ by Our Saving Day is hot off the press just today; it’s a cohesive, well produced track which could easily see the Sheffield quintet secure a position for themselves alongside household names from the pop punk genre, such as All Time Low, Don Brocco and You Me At Six. The melody – provided by … Continue reading Song of the Week (1st June): Kings // Our Saving Day
Track of the Week: Lone Driver // Southern
Originally written for and posted to Music Dash If you found yourself pre-ordering Peace’s Happy People earlier this year, and ever since have had a particular penchant for upbeat indie pop, then ‘Lone Driver’ by Southern is an essential addition to your iTunes library. The track is underpinned by an unrelenting yet unobtrusive melody, with … Continue reading Track of the Week: Lone Driver // Southern
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