One of the most unlikely musical mutations of recent years has to be Jack Steadman’s successfully transformation from frontman of indie-pop band Bombay Bicycle Club to mastermind of Mr Jukes. A project that completely caters for his love of funk, soul and jazz, with a range of guest singers…
Formerly the hang player with the instrumental ambient-jazz groovers Portico Quartet, Nick Mulvey struck out on his own in 2012, keen to release his own material, as a singer/songwriter and acoustic guitarist. His debut album First Mind was Mercury Prize nominated in 2015 and Wake Up Now, his follow…
Following in the footsteps of the magnificent 69 Love Songs, an album in which musical maverick Stephin Merritt focussed on love from every possible angle, the leader of The Magnetic Fields released 50 Song Memoir back in March of this year. It’s a musical autobiography of sorts in which Merritt…
Brighton’s Thyla have recently been carving a reputation for themselves nationwide with a flurry of singles that have been well-received in the online world. Having met at music university, the band have guided themselves through the woods of dark-indie rock to produce a finer, more agile beast, a sound taken…
Australian post-punkers Gold Class have gone deeply personal for their new record Drum. Whilst their second release still showcases their dark, strident, riff-heavy sounds, the four-piece are this time exploring conversations surrounding queer history and the ideas of silence, evasion and transgression within this. They will be bringing these new…
This week sees the release of All We Know Of Heaven, All We Need Of Hell, an album which is sure to define Pvris as one of the leading rock acts in the world. A huge progression sonically on their first album ‘White Noise’, it is a fascinating evolution…
The long-awaited return of Beach Fossils, Somersault exhibits a band in bloom. Moving into new musical territory with a refined songwriting style, it’s an album that captures flashes of life in New York grounded in personal experience. The Brooklyn band will be showcasing it to Brighton at the beginning of…
South East London’s Inheaven are one of the leading lights in the thriving UK shoegaze movement with their My Bloody Valentine and The Jesus & Mary Chain influenced compositions. Ahead of the release of their debut album and headline show at The Haunt I caught up with Chloe…
Nashville born and bred, Kurt Wagner is anything but your typical country and western artist. Although loosely associated with the alternative country genre, he and his band have always been interested in all sorts of music; from post-punk, to soul and lounge, as well as developing a love affair with…
Coming all the way across the Atlantic from Nashville, Soccer Mommy (Sophie Allison) is embarking on her first ever UK tour to coincide with the release of her latest album, Collection. Sophie’s sound is one laced with sombreness, yet meets audiences with an airy feel that is simply infectious.