San Francisco duo Girls follow up their debut record ‘Album’ with this sophomore effort, an immaculately-crafted rock record that spirits forth a combination of freshness and classic rock nostalgia, which is absolutely central to the album’s success. The songwriting and production on show here evoke an all-encompassing montage of classic rock and pop moments,...
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Since forming in Doncaster two years ago, Bang Bang Romeo have been honing their craft and the results can be heard on their self-released debut album ‘Divided Together’. Their sound is an eclectic mix of electro-tinged indie rock and synth pop that is dominated by the impressive talents of vocalist Anastasia Walker and the...
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Though the (seemingly-shortlived) reformation of Pulp over the summer may have grabbed the headlines, Artery, one of Sheffield’s seminal post-punk bands recently re-emerged into the spotlight with this, their follow-up record to 1984’s The Second Coming. Though over 25 years have passed since then, the band has remained faithful to their sound and Civilisation...
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While he may look like just another singer-songwriter, Richard Warren is a different prospect altogether. Anybody whose live shows have been described as Lynchian immediately rises in our estimation, and the nine tracks showcased here certainly offer something out of the ordinary. The opening instrumental ‘Rivington Street’ is a cinematic tremolo-laden gem, and though...
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While his band’s output has always felt slightly out of place on Warp Records, Grizzly Bear bassist Chris Taylor’s debut effort fits far more comfortably in amongst the label’s roster. There’s still a fairly organic feel to it, but Dreams Come True takes a far more electronic approach, concentrating on spirals of synthesiser melodies...
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When a band is at the top of its game, the question arises as to where to go next. If you’re LA-based punks The Bronx, you adopt an authentic Mariachi-style (almost by accident) while retaining the fury and emotion that attracted audiences in the first place. This lot have been performing in their current...
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The debut album from Toast’s favourite new band was an exciting prospect in the office, and after buying it on the day of release, we excitedly whacked it into the office CD player. As the first track Blues Hand Me Down begins, our memories of the band’s sweat-drenched gig at the Forum back in...
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