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Album Review, Alt- Pop, electro- pop, Electronic, Indie Pop, New Music

The Ting Tings ‘The Black Light’ Album

The Ting Tings are back with their fourth studio album ‘The Black Light’. Best known for their massively successful 2009 debut album ‘We Started Nothing’ which boasted the hit singles ‘That’s Not My Name’ and ‘Shut Up & Let Me Go’ the duo have been on a rollercoaster 10-year journey gaining their desired independence. Releasing a further 2 studio albums after their successful debut and adapting their sound to reflect their experiences, the pair were led to their latest work The Black Light, which holds a noticeably darker edge with a mix of Manchester inspired guitar patterns and captivating vocal phrases melded with harsh beats, synths and bass. 

‘The Black Light’ is a dark concoction that wriggles and wraps around swirling electronics and alternative pop experimentation. The shadowy riff of  ‘Estranged’ twinkles the album into motion. The Ting Tings present their delicate emotional side. Layering their brooding electronics over a melancholic melody this duo build an atmosphere of tension and unease. The haunting dark quality continues with  the chilling ‘Earthquake’ and smokey toned ‘Fine & Dandy’.The band shake the album up a bit with ‘Basement’ and ‘Word For This’ which are reminiscent of The Ting Tings debut album- driving through with buoyant rhythms and exuberant energy to have your feet tapping and head bopping. Filled with attitude and swagger with catchy lyrics and jagged guitars these tracks give a danceable quality to the album and lighten the cloudy atmosphere of the previous tracks.. ‘A & E’ and ‘Blacklight’ push through with an almost trip hop beat slapping against frenzied electronics giving a dazzling club night vibe making for a smooth transition into the upbeat ‘Good Grief’ which features a vibrant guitar riff and shuffle ready beat taking the album to a danceable fun finale.

The Ting Tings ‘The Black Light’ has a decent mix of everything from electronic to attitude soaked alternative rock and punk to bouncy infectious pop. The tracks smoothly flow from one to another making for a satisfying listen.

Stream ‘The Black Light’ below


Alt- Pop, electro- pop, Electronic, Indie, Indie Pop, indie rock, New Music

Color Palette ‘Chelsea’

Washington, DC. indie electronic band Color Palette have released their new single ‘Chelsea’, another gripping ethereal number filled with rich instrumentation creating the perfect aerial backdrop to the pop sprinkled sombre melody. Icy electronics swirl and consume the smooth chilled melody with flashing scintillation and enthralling cinematic soundscapes as lush harmonies, riveting darkly hued key progressions and weaving guitars create the most bewitching, majestic foundation for this captivating lush tune. The chorus develops and grows steadily becoming more intense and magnified until it finally blossoms into an epic almost anthemic outburst. This striking track is a refined piece of work that showcases Color Palette’s fine crafted musicianship with grace. elegance and captivating splendor.

Stream ‘Chelsea’ below


90's Grunge, Alt- Pop, Indie, Indie Pop, Indie Psychedelic, New Music, Psych-Pop, psychedelic

Violet ‘Heaven Adores You’

Midlands five piece Violet have released their new single ‘Heaven Adores You’ out on ‘HolyHowl’ Records, following on from their debut singles ‘Feel’ and ‘Jaded’ which was rotated on Steve Lamacq’s 6music show.This new psych hued number floats in with marshmallow softness filled with sugary sweet pop melodies over graceful elegant instrumentation. Lush smooth vocals bounce along the creamy melody while delicate guitars twinkle throughout this ethereal gem. The track builds becoming more heavy and mind crushing as the guitars waver into a stinging weave of distortion over punchy drums and a grunge tinged soundscape that renders this tranquilizing number a little harsh. Driving on a powerful bass line with glorious sun kissed guitar entwining blissfully and playfully around the sedating melody- this track lifts you into an aerial state of euphoria before spiraling into a climatic whirl of psychedelic pop. Blending the soft pop tones and heavier 90’s  grunge seamlessly this band have produced one heck of a track to calm and expand your mind.

About the track Luke Brickett Haycock said “This song is one we all hold a little closer to our hearts and we spent so long drifting in and out of the studio to make it sound perfectly like it did in our heads. The song is a kind of retrospective view of an entity that you admire that isn’t on this big floating ball we call earth anymore, how they perceived themselves whilst affecting the world around them, and for us that was a message to Elliott Smith.”

Stream ‘Heaven Adores You’ below


Alt Rock, EP Review, Indie, New Music

Seprona self titled EP

Liverpool based five piece Seprona have recently released their self-titled debut EP. Delivering a distinctively northern style, Seprona have seen support from the likes of BBC Radio 2 with previous singles. After gaining a solid fanbase and performing across the UK, the demand for an EP was clear. Recorded in Parr Street Studios (Blossoms, Coldplay, Justin Bieber, Rihanna), each track displays the versatility of the four piece.

Their self titled EP presents five drum driven diverse tracks that bounce along a compelling backdrop with gripping melodies beautifully folding and enveloping sublime guitar moments. ‘Mystery Moves Me’ kicks the EP off with its moody strikingly riveting atmosphere as a delicate melody floats around eerie guitar refrains and an explosive rhythmic foundation.Filled with ominous mystery, this track displays the rich splendor of Seprona’s musicianship. ‘Who Won The War’ and ‘In The Heat Of The Moment’ continue the sinister vibe with stinging guitars wandering between the stomping drums and chilling vibes. The tracks are composed with refined grandeur that makes every song creep and crawl yet pack in an immense hefty instrumental backing. They keep the tunes catchy with a subtle anthemic persona. ‘Fragile’ takes the roll of the more tender emotional ballad as they strip things down to a soft beat, twinkling guitars and a delicate vocal delivery before building to its mighty passionate crescendo. The bands knack with melody is top notch and the velvety dynamic vocals pack in oodles of emotion that cut deep. I love the guitar elements in these tracks they are crisp and immaculately laid out with warm honey tones that make them so sweet on the ears. ‘You Know You’re Wrong’ closes the EP with an adrenaline rush of instrumentation. Sharp guitars crash against the snappy drum whacks and groovy danceable foundations while the eerie melody lingers around this vigorous soundscape. The guitars stride through a dark yet infectious melody before the track builds onto a hopping mosh ready crescendo. It’s a thrilling well crafted end to what is a wholly consuming EP.

Seprona’s self titled EP creeps, crawls and glides with energetic indie and musicianship to make you dance, mosh and sway. Filled with detailed lyricism, gripping instrumentation and mystery this EP takes you on a journey with each sublime track.

Throughout the coming months, the band will also be embarking on an extensive UK tour. You can catch them live here

20th – Red Rum – Stafford

21st – The Salty Dog – Northwich

27th – Undegun – Wrexham

NOVEMBER

2nd – The Grand Vault – Wigan

5th – Night People – Manchester

10th – The Lounge – Warrington

16th – The Newbridge Inn – Newbridge

29th – Nice n Sleazy – Glasgow

Stream Seprona below

 


Alt Rock, Alt- Pop, Indie, Indie Pop, indie rock, New Music, Worth A Listen

Worth A Listen

Our Worth A Listen Track This Week Comes From Jack Perrett

Newport newcomer Jack Perrett has released his new single ‘Like A Fever’. Ahead of its release the track had already been played by Janice Long on BBC Radio Wales and Charlie Ashcroft on Amazing Radio.Set in the his hometown Newport, Jack Perrett’s previous single was a parody based on Blur’s Parklife. ‘Portlife’ went viral, reaching more than 100,000 views.Since then Jack has been busy recording his latest bombastic indie anthem at Rat Trap Studios in Cardiff with producer Steffan Pringle.

‘Like A Fever’ is a scalding invigorating indie anthem that steam rolls straight in, taking no prisoners as it obliterates your mind with blistering guitar, punchy drums and fiery adrenaline. It’s an energetic number that relentlessly slices through at a brisk exhilarating pace while a catchy pop sprinkled melody takes its infectious hold, rendering you powerless to its fiery seduction. The snappy rhythm creates a buoyant foundation for the shrilling guitar riffs and intoxicating soundscape to spring and ricochet off. This is a well crafted intense song that is sure to have a live audience going crazy. With swagger soaked vocals, stomping attitude and panache sprinkled all over the catchy lyrics while the instrumental assault batters your skull with feverous mania this track makes Jack Perrett one to keep an eye on.

About the track Perrett explains “The song started off with a guitar riff that I had. Then I had a couple of verses with lyrics based around chord progression. Lyrically, the song is about the people who go out in their own city centers every Saturday night and get into trouble after not handling their drink. It is sort of me saying ‘Why waste your money every weekend on drinking in the same nightclub surrounded by the same people who you don’t even like?’ After a few practices in the studio I started playing it live with the band and people watching us were loving it so it had to be the next single.”    

You can catch Jack Perrett live at:

20th October – Pen And Wig, Cardiff

4th November – Tiny Rebel, Newport

9th November – 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff

15th November – The Assembly, Leamington Spa (From The Jam Support)

16th November – Clwb Ifor Bach

17th November – Pen And Wig, Cardiff

18th January – Cheltenham Town Hall (From The Jam Support)

19th January – Cheese and Grain, Frome (From The Jam Support)

23rd March – Memorial Hall Theatre, Barry (From The Jam Support)  

Stream ‘Like A Fever’ below


electro- pop, Electronic, Indie, Indie Electro, New Music

Jamie Adam ‘Last Ones Down’

Meath Electronic Artist Jamie Adam has released his new single ‘Last Ones Down’ taken off his debut album ‘Melodic Electronic’, scheduled for release in early 2019.This release follows Adam’s two previous single releases, ‘The Power’ in February 2018 and ‘Cool Blood’ in July 2018, the latter of which was picked up by 8radio, 98fm, 2fm and  Wandsworth Radio London on it’s release. The new single chronicles the nights out Adam experienced while still in College. Written in 2016,the song is a recount of his ability to stay up all night, the magic of the afterparty and those moments where he found himself alone when the fun had surpassed him in the early hours of the morning.

‘Last Ones Down’ is an exhilarating electronic number that twists and turns, merging ethereal synths with sticky beats and rooted bass lines. The swirling synths playfully wisp about the track creating a breath-taking flourishing soundscape between the sweetly delicate melody as smooth vocals coo over a glistening guitar feature and slapping beats. The protruding bass sets a groove laced foundation for the invigorating atmosphere to rebound and excel off. The track builds becoming more dynamic and gripping as it swirls into its crescendo, perfectly creating the heightened emotions a night out produces. The twinkling keys sprinkle special little moments of magic throughout the track as its blossoms into a danceable refreshing slice of electronic indie bliss.

Jamie Adam will be supporting the release of his latest single with a headline show upstairs at Whelans on tonight, Thursday 18th of October. The show is entitled ‘NOCTURNAL NIGHTS VOL II: ‘Last Ones Down Single Launch’ with support from Sonif.

Stream ‘Last Ones Down’ below

 


Alt- Pop, Indie, Indie Pop, indie rock, New Music

The Burma ‘Quicksand’

Cork indie rock n’roll band, The Burma have released their new single ‘Quicksand’. The Burma released their debut EP ‘Her Eyes On Horizons’ in June 2017 and embarked on a successful Irish tour, headlining venues such as Whelans, Roisin Dubh and Coughlans. They have supported the likes of The Academic, The Strypes, Delorentos, The Blizzards and Ryan Sheridan in the past and have a run of Irish dates coming up in November to support the single.

‘Quicksand’ showcases The Burma’s invigorating indie sound in all its illustrious glory. Swirling with ethereal soundscapes of jangly guitars glistening and soaring over a punchy drum and buoyant bass foundation this track is a refreshing melodic offering from the band. The biting guitars weave zesty stings between the aerial backdrop providing a zealous sharpness and bitterness superbly contrasting  the smooth vocals and laid back melody which rest comfortably in your ears. The track progresses steadily into an exhilarating breezy crescendo as The Burma layer their crisp gripping sound meticulously creating a satisfying and fresh number. These guys are ones to keep an eye on.

You can catch The Burma live at:

Kennys, Lahinch – November 24
Crane Lane, Cork – November 27
The New Bar UCC, Cork – November 29
The Underground, Dublin – December 16


Watch the video for  ‘Quicksand’ below


Alt Rock, Alt- Pop, Indie, Indie Pop, indie rock, New Music, Pop Punk, Pop Rock, Worth A Listen

Worth A Listen

Our Worth A Listen Track This Week Comes From BRONCHO

BRONCHO have released their new single ‘Keep It In Line’ from the upcoming album ‘Bad Behavior’ out tomorrow October 12th via Park the Van Records. The Tulsa, Oklahoma-based band of Ryan Lindsey (vocals/guitar), Nathan Price (drums), Ben King (guitar), and Penny Pitchlynn (bass), has toured the U.S. and Europe extensively over the past few years, including arena shows with the likes of Queens of the Stone Age and Cage The Elephant. The band have now gifted us another soothing, blissfully sweet number to keep those summer glistening sunny days implanted in our minds.  Lindsey’s soft, velvety falsetto vocals drift and delicately float over the dreamy delicious melody as twinkling guitars shimmer between a snappy buoyant beat and glittering bass. BRONCHO have created their own glorious world of euphoria to keep us calm and sedated with their sugar sprinkled groove infested tunes that make you want to dance and bop while the sway-able hazy melody swoons you into a delightful stupor. There is no denying when these guys want to crush your brain with fuzz filled tunes they can do it superbly however, this track shows us just how slick, luscious and tightly woven their musicianship can be and it’s beautiful.

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Alt- Pop, Indie, Indie Pop, indie rock, New Music

The Covasettes ‘Wild’

Manchester indie-rock band, The Covasettes​ are set to release their fourth single tomorrow October 12th. Following the success of their last single ‘Top Drawer’, which achieved over 200,000 plays on Spotify. The band comprised of Chris Buxton (Lead Vocals/Guitar), Matt Hewlett (Lead Guitar/Vocals), Jamie McIntyre (Bass/Vocals) and Matt Buckley (Drums/Percussion) are back with their new single ‘Wild’.

‘Wild’ is an invigorating  buoyant slap of indie that pogo’s you into a danceable state of delight. It’s catchy and vibrant with a delicious melody gliding along a bouncy rhythm and punchy drum foundation as ethereal guitars soar and playfully weave around this exhilarating backdrop. This upbeat number is exactly why this four piece grab attention. The hooks are glorious, the bridge ready for mass clap alongs and the chorus is frenzy inducing bliss. From the groove infected jangly verses to the explosive crescendo- the track maintains its high intensity and vibrant persona that is perfect for a bouncing live setting. It’s a radio friendly, dazzling little number that fills your ears with sweet melodic elation.

Commenting on the track, The Covasettes said:  “From the minute we finished Wild, it was a song we were immediately excited about and it quickly became a staple in our setlist. We’ve been sitting on Wild for a while now and we’re so excited to be finally releasing it, it’s definitely the most hyped we’ve been for a song. Whenever we play Wild live, people always seem to get behind it and it creates such a great atmosphere in the room, so releasing Wild after Top Drawer was the obvious next step for us and we’re looking forward to seeing what the world has to say about it!”

‘Wild’ is released tomorrow for more information follow The Covasettes on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/thecovasettes/

 


Alt- Pop, Indie, Indie Pop, New Music

Young Rising Sons ‘Scatterbrain’

New Jersey’s Young Rising Sons have released their new single ‘Scatterbrain’. The band have seen success performing across the globe with the likes of Halsey, The 1975, & The Neighbourhood. In 2014 Young Rising Sons signed with Goodman & Accettas’ production company, Dirty Canvas Music, and released ‘High’. It garnered the attention of fans and industry executives alike. The band ultimately signed with Interscope Records and released their self-titled EP shortly after. Following their signing, Young Rising Sons played to the world through placements in Toyota, Pepsi & Hulu commercials, trailers – like Universal Picture’s “A Dog’s Purpose,” the Guitar Hero video game, and ESPN broadcasts of NCAA Football.  Young Rising Sons have garnered over 20 million streams on Spotify alone.

‘Scatterbrain’ is an adrenaline surge of whirling indie wrapped in a compact blanket of infectious musicianship. Driving drums springboard the track into its gripping anthemic outfit as it bubbles through the verses before the catchy chorus propels the song into a sing along gem. Gritty guitars crash and stride between the ethereal excitable soundscapes while a luscious melody weaves a sweet honey drizzled thread holding all the chaos and instrumental intensity together. It’s both velvety smooth and breathtaking as Young Rising Sons flesh out their ability to pound hair raising emotion through every pulse and note creating a meaty satisfying rich sound that is sure to ignite a live audience.

About the track the band explain “It’s the byproduct of being an emotional hoarder and carrying baggage that you know you shouldn’t. Scatterbrain is about trying to balance the outside work when you’re living inside your head”.

Stream ‘Scatterbrain’ below