Vermont-born and London-based musician Sam Amidon has produced a heart-tugging, delicate, thoughtful album in the guise of Bright Sunny South. Kicking off proceedings with the title track, Sam’s rich and warm voice gently stokes your brain allowing any remnants of worry or stress to be suitably erased with each …
French singer-songwriter Lou Doillon is the daughter of British singer Jane Birkin, having won the genetic lottery (that jaw line…wow), it seems Doillon has now decided to turn her hand to music. Already a model for the likes of Givenchy and GAP – and an accomplished actress – let’s …
Born out of a period of emotional – and medical – turmoil for Pure X frontman Nate Grace, the Texan trio’s second album, Crawling Up the Stairs, can certainly feel despondent on a cursory listen, but allow it to gestate in your ears a little longer and it soon …
In a stand-out lyric on MS MR’s debut album, Secondhand Rapture, the seemingly ‘sweet’ persona of vocalist Lizzy Plapinger – and her colour-changing hair – take a flip to reveal a more frustrated side: “I still think of you and all the shit you put me though,” she …
Everyone has that one band. The band that who maybe isn’t the most commercially successful group or a critical hit, and most people can’t understand why you like them so much, but you just love them. For me, Rilo Kiley is that band. They were one of the first groups …
With their debut single ‘Things Will Change’ – released in early April – Treetop Flyers had already set the pace for their forthcoming debut album. The British five-piece chose to record The Mountain Moves in sunny Malibu, California and it certainly possesses a West Coast, 60s vintage rock …
In an era of electronic music that’s dominated by online mixes and podcasts etc, it’s tempting to question the validity of commercially available mixes. Either way, Australian party promoters- turned label Darkbeatcertainly seem to see the merits in doing exactly that, so much so that the imprint’s debut endeavors …
Led by chief songwriter Zach Yudin, who’s reportedly had some of these tunes laying about since his days in the similarly breezy Oregon Bike Trails, Cayucas’ sleeves display their influences – and their geographical origins – like badges of honour. Accusations of lacking originality would likely be batted …
The last few years seem to have churned out a lot of forgettable “and the” named bands who nearly made it, but didn’t quite. Luckily for Melbourne-based duo Gypsy & the Cat, their sophomore album, The Late Blue, shows that they deserve to join my list of actually …
On Birthmarks, Canadian indie-rockers, Born Ruffians, have managed to craft a bright and high-spirited album, that doesn’t sound patronising, annoying or empty-headed.
The opening track and first single ‘Needle’ immediately grabs listeners by the heartstrings. The simple, natural indie-pop backbeat and the high-pitched chorus sweep you from your …
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