Posts Tagged ‘Indie’
New Music: ‘Three Ring Circus’, Balsamo Collins Riley
Hoop-la! The circus is back in town, as Swansea-Liverpool trio Balsamo Collins Riley release their new single ‘Three Ring Circus’. ‘Three Ring Circus’ is the new single from Balsamo Collins Riley, a trio comprised of Welsh singer-songwriters Steve Balsamo and Andy Collins, and Liverpool’s own Pete Riley in a meeting of three formidable musical minds.…
Read MoreNew Music: ‘Hoskins The He-Pee’ Hoskins Phenomenon
Take a deep dive into the weirdly wonderful and beautifully chaotic sonic world of Welsh indie collective Hoskins Phenomenon on their new interstellar EP, ‘Hoskins The He-Pee’. Audio wizardry and strange tales align to whisk listeners across the stars on another mission to thwart the greatest threat ever posed to intelligent lifeforms – a nefarious…
Read MoreNew Music: ‘Too Strung’ Solomon Crook
Aotearoa indie-folk troubadour Solomon Crook foreshadows his new EP with ethereal single ‘Too Strung’. Interweaving rhythmic acoustic guitar with introspective lyrics and the low-end vocals of Solomon Crook, ‘Too Strung’ is an honest admission of imperfection inviting change and renewal. “It’s a yearning for freedom,” Solomon shares, “a call to nature to untangle the knots…
Read MoreNew Music: ‘Extended Pleasures’ by Aubrey Straw
‘Extended Pleasures’ is the latest release from Welsh indie collective Aubrey Straw, serving as the final album in their long-running conservation series as the band refocus on new material. ‘Extended Pleasures’ is a reworked version of ‘The Aubrey Straw EP’. The first five songs were recorded in 1999 and released in CD format. The new…
Read MoreNew Music: ‘Mini Skirt’ Jet City Sports Club
Sydney indie rock trio Jet City Sports Club are primed for the summer touring season with the release of their new single ‘Mini Skirt’. ‘Mini Skirt’ sees Jet City Sports Club build on the momentum they’ve accumulated over the past few years. The new single is a glimmering slice of pop-flavoured indie rock, energised by…
Read MoreNew Music: ‘Runaway’ The Sporks
‘Runaway’ is the raw and electrifying debut single from young Welsh indie rockers The Sporks, a band on the cusp of adulthood. ‘Runaway’ is a defining breakout moment for The Sporks, capturing the restless energy of youth, blending retro rock vibes with a fresh, modern verve. With gritty, Strokes-inspired vocals and funky, rhythmic basslines reminiscent…
Read MoreNew Music: ‘No Better Way’ Brian Karrot
Welsh indie label Shiny Vinyl Presents brings global listeners ‘No Better Way’, the latest single from legendary multi-instrumentalist and Port Talbot local Brian Karrot. ‘No Better Way’ is a mellow yet captivating alternative rock masterpiece dripping in immersive psychedelia. Through a captivating blend of dreamy melodies and thought-provoking themes that question the status quo and…
Read MoreFeature: Aubrey Straw In The Age Of Revolutions
Words: Matt Innes Welsh indie stalwarts Aubrey Straw have craftily distilled their entire history as a band into their new album ‘There’s A Revolution In Sight v5’. It’s an album that revels in the glory of the past while embracing an uncertain future, perfectly encapsulating the spirit of Aubrey Straw and the journey its collective…
Read MoreNew Music: ‘There’s A Revolution In Sight v5’ by Aubrey Straw
Welsh indie rock quintet Aubrey Straw present an audacious journey through sound and story with their new album ‘There’s A Revolution In Sight v5’. The album is a sonic manifesto that navigates the tumultuous waters of existence across 12 tracks, each one serving as a poignant reminder of the human condition. Lead single ‘Imperfect Spheres’…
Read MoreNew Music: ‘I Am Not Myself’ Hotel Mira
Canadian alt-rock quartet Hotel Mira embrace the power of change on their transformative new full-length album ‘I Am Not Myself’. Released via Light Organ Records, ‘I Am Not Myself’ is a self-reflective, semiautobiographical contemplation of identity. Across 12 tracks, the album reveals a fascinating insight into the psyche of Hotel Mira vocalist Charlie Kerr, who…
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