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'SEVENTEEN' IS THE NEW ANTHEMIC SINGLE BY ALICE PISANO

London based, Italian born singer-songwriter Alice Pisano released new pop ballad, ‘Seventeen’,

'MY ANTHEM' IS THE NEW SINGLE FROM SODA CRACKER JESUS

Solo artist, Soda Cracker Jesus, who started to pursue a solo career as a way to challenge himself, has released his debut single. 

'8AM' IS THE DEBUT SINGLE FROM CHERRY SERAPH

Cherry Seraph is also known as Sophie Russell, a musical twenty-one year old songwriter and performer from West Yorkshire. Her debut release, '8am', is a soothing synth driven track complete with etheral vocal layers.

WES KING IS SET TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE 'LOADED GUN'

We have all the info on the follow up to his incredible debut release 'Living Strange'.

SINGLE REVIEWS 13/04/21

NORTH PARADE PROVIDE OUR SINGLE OF THE WEEK WITH A PHENOMENAL TUNE AS WE GO THROUGH THE LATEST RELEASES INCLUDING THE SHERLOCKS, THE LATHUMS, APOLLO JUNCTION, LATE FEES, JAMES BURT, AFTERNOON PEOPLE, STATIC SATELLITES, THE VCR, BANDICOOT, FELIX HILL, THE PARTY SLOGAN, FORTY FOOT, THE CORONATIONS AND MAYSTONES.

CORAL PALMS TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE 'OPEN ROADS' THIS FRIDAY

The follow-up to the indie rock band's debut single is another energetic guitar song. We preview the release.

INTRODUCING: JAMES MACKENZIE

Scottish singer-songwriter, James Mackenzie, has continued to develop his folk inspired sound in recent weeks and has his eyes set firmly on the future

20 QUESTIONS WITH THE SHERATONS:  “WE'RE NOT A STEREOTYPCIAL ROCK BAND!"

Tom Farmer spoke with band guitarist Finley Ryan ahead of the release of their new single 'Her Mind'.

OLLIE WADE HAS RELEASED A CLASSIC SINGLE IN 'LOST YOU IN LONDON'

The track is an example of both Ollie’s eagerness and his ability to connect with his audience on a personal level.

ED COSENS - FORTUNES FAVOR

Cosens has shown he has the strength to stand on his own two feet and has produced a very promising debut album. READ OUR REVIEW.

DYSTOPIAN POST PUNKS VEX MESSAGE RELEASE DEBUT SINGLE 'DATA REGIME'

A new wave inspired song that despite its dark undertones remains accessible and not without a hint of glam rock.

RISING STAR TOM BRIGHT RELEASES GREAT NEW SINGLE 'HOW YOUNG WE WERE'

Derby based performer Tom Bright has today released his gripping new single - WE FIND OUT MORE.

LINA AND THE LIONS HAVE RELEASED THEIR NEW SINGLE 'WORTH THE WAIT'

Sheffield Alternative New Wave band Lina And The Lions have today released their new single 'Worth The Wait', a dreamy synth track - WE FIND OUT MORE.

EMMA GALE IS STILL WOWING NEW LISTENERS WITH 'LET'S SEE WHAT THE EARTH HAS TO SAY'

The talented songwriter is still receiving plaudits for her stunning debut single. 

'ONE FROM THE MODERN' IS A BAND AT THE HEIGHT OF ITS POWERS

Paul Laird looks back at what he deems to be Ocean Colour Scene's strongest output, on the anniversary of the band's much acclaimed 'Moseley Shoals' album. 

TILLERMAN RELEASE NEW SINGLE 'RAINBOW'

TILLERMAN are a no nonsense rock guitar band who wear their influences on their sleeves.

MIKE CLERK - THE SPACE BETWEEN MY EARS

There are eleven tracks to delve into, giving you a range of sounds. READ OUR REVIEW.

DUBLIN NEW WAVE ROCK BAND HAVE RELEASED THEIR BEST WORK TO DATE

We take a look at 'Best Days' a song that is a fusion of new wave, punk and grunge. 

PG CIARLETTA TO RELEASE NEW ANTHEM 'LET GO' THIS FRIDAY

With tongue-in-cheek lyrics in the familiar Scottish tongue and an ability to get the room moving, fans of Gerry Cinnamon, Jake Bugg, Paolo Nutini and The View are sure to rally behind Ciarletta. 

THE OSM PODCAST EPISODE 5

This week we are joined by author Lucy Nichol to discuss her new book 'The Twenty Seven Club', we have an exclusive track recorded for the podcast from our Artist Of The Week SINKA, we reveal both our Single Of The Week and Hottest New Track Of The Week plus we play some great new releases from Jess Kemp, Columbia, Taxi Rank and Shaun O'Reilly. Hosted by oursoundmusic.com Deputy Editor Adam Jackson-Wright, this episode is a great listen~!

 

SINGLE REVIEWS 04/04/21

'CITIZEN 202' IS THE WHIRLWIND OF A TUNE BY KAVANAGH THAT TAKES OUR SINGLE OF THE WEEK WHILE WE ALSO WRITE ABOUT NEW RELEASES FROM RECLAIM VIENNA, GUN, HARDWICKE CIRCUS, ROSELLAS, COLUMBIA, BEORMA, JESS KEMP, HOOK, ST PETER'S DREAM, SHAUN O'REILLY, TAXI RANK, SIROCCO AND PENNY EYES. ALL THE LATEST TUNES IN ONE PLACE~!

CHLOE HEPBURN RELEASES NEW INDIE POP EP 'NEVER ASKED FOR THIS'

We take a look at the new three track EP and her career so far.

ALBUM REVIEW: WARREN DUNES - GET WELL SOON

"Arguably, the best thing about this meritorious release is not just the diversity in sound but Massey’s polished voice." Read our review of the Seattle bands eclectic new album.

SINGLE REVIEWS 29/03/21

BIGFATBIG ARE OUR SINGLE OF THE WEEK WITH THE INCREDIBLE 'DON'T WANNA BE SAD' IN A WEEK THAT ISN'T SHORT ON OTHER STRONG RELEASES FROM THE CLAUSE, SHADE, THE UTOPIATES, THE CHASE, RIVAL SHADOWS, SIUNDS LIKE A STORM, CODY FEECHAM, VELA INCIDENT, THE SPARKLE AND FADE, UV-TV, AMOS THE KID, ABNORM AND THE LILLY WAVE.

EPISODE 4- Host Adam Jackson-Wright has an early play of 'Joker' the upcoming new single from Reclaim Vienna, Tom Farmer interviews Karla from SPRINTS, bigfatbag taker our Single Of The Week, additions to the All Day Gig with tickets now on sale now plus plays of the latest indie releases. A great show, check it out~!

AMBER JAY 'NEVER TO FAR FROM A DARK THOUGHT' EP REVIEW

Liverpool based singer-songwriter Amber Jay released her debut EP ‘Never Too Far from a Dark Thought’, earlier this month. The bedroom-pop artist fuses electronica and alt-pop to create an original sound unlike anybody else. 

GRACE SAVAGE DROPS NEW SINGLE 

The new track, titled ‘Rag Doll’, builds and maintains her electro-pop sound and features an infectious chorus and pop infused rhythm and catchy lyrics. 

THE CHASE HAVE RELEASED THEIR EXCITING NEW SINGLE

Indie-Britpop quartet, The Chase, have today dropped their new single, ‘I Just Can’t Believe That We Share The Same Name’ . We take a look.

TIM'S LISTENING PARTY - A SPECIAL FEATURE ARTICLE AS THE LISTENING PARTY CELEBRATES ITS FIRST YEAR

Paul Laird writes poignantly about the Twitter listening party that us curated by The Charlatans' Tim Burgess. An amazing read.

James Allan: “I used to think playing guitar was the most boring thing in the world”  

Read our in-depth interview with the GLASVEGAS front man ahead of the release of the bands new album, 'Godspeed' on 2nd April.

ALBUM REVIEW: LOSSLINE - 'FADING AFFECT BIAS'

Robin Mumford reviews the debut album from the Mancunian duo.

SLEEPER: THE MODERN AGE

PAUL LAIRD CELEBRATES THE ALBUMS SECOND BIRTHDAY WITH HIS REVIEW OF THE 2019 ALBUM FROM ONE OF BRITPOPS MOST IMPORTANT BANDS

TEST CARD GIRL RELEASES HER BOUNCY NEW SINGLE 'DON'T GO' THIS FRIDAY

WE FIND OUR MORE ABOUT CATHERINE BURGIS AND HER NEW SINGLE

THE OSM PODCAST EPISODE 3

JOIN US FOR AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH PEARCE MACCA FROM THE CLAUSE, WE PLAY AN EXCLUSIVE IN SESSION TRACK FROM OUR ARTIST OF THE WEEK PHILIP KANE, REVEAL OUR SINGLE OF THE WEEK AND OSM EDITOR KEVIN MALTON JOINS THE SHOW TO REVEAL DETAILS ON THE INDIE ALL DAYER

SINGLE REVIEWS 20/03/21

MORE IN LUV RUNAWAY WITH OUR SINGLE OF THE WEEK AS WE COVER SIXTEEN OTHER SINGLES FROM GLASVEGAS, THE CLOCKWORKS, SAM LAMBETH, BUEL, THE DEAD FREIGHTS, LAURYN MACFARLANE, BETWEEN/ROADS, LOVEBREAKERS, FLO GALLOP, PARIS YOUTH FOUNDATION, AUDIOKICKS, THRILLHOUSE, SINKA, JUNKHEART AND HARLEE ROSANNA. A GREAT READ ~!

20 QUESTIONS WITH: BAXTR "We write about our experiences and we’re not being afraid to share that”

WOLF ALICE 'THE LAST MAN ON EARTH'

ALYCE RUBY REVIEWS THE NEW SINGLE BY THE SENSATIONAL WOLF ALICE

REGRESSIVE LEFT DROP NEW SINGLE 'TAKE THE HIT'

Adam Jackson-Wright takes an in-depth look at the Stevenage based trio and their new single.

NOISY MANCHESTER DUO SIGN WITH DISOBEDIENT RECORDS

SLAP RASH have signed with a label and are ready to unleash their brand of punk rock as seen on latest single 'Cimmerian'. We have all the deets.

BRIGHTON DUO THRILLHOUSE READY TO RELEASE 'WHERE THE ROADS DON'T GO'

Their cinematic new single is out this Friday - we preview the release here.

ALBUM REVIEW: DEATH THREAT CASSETTE - USE YOUR DELUSION

Welcome to Hermit Rock. 

FLO GALLOP RELEASES VIBRANT NEW SINGLE 'CAN'T BE FRIENDS'

We find out more about the twenty-one year old pop princess and her new release.

THE OSM PODCAST EPISODE 2

This week we have an early play of the upcoming new single from GLASVEGAS, go through the week's new releases, exclusively reveal another performer at our Indie All Dayer and play both our Single Of The Week and Hottest Track Of The Week.

DIVISIONS - DIVISIONS 

London based quintet, Divisions, have been on their way to discovering their sound for a few years and might just have done in with only their second album. READ THE OUR SOUND MUSIC REVIEW

SINGLE REVIEWS 12/03/21

THOSE FINE GENTELEMEN SHADER EARN OR SINGLE OF THE WEEK WITH 'RUNAWAY'. WE ALSO DIG INTO THIS WEEK'S OTHER NEW RELEASES FROM KING NO-ONE. HEADSHRINKERS, CORAL PALMS, NEEVE, THE HACIENDAS, SKI LIFT, THE LOTTS, IN EARNEST, PAUL NIXON, JACKO HOOPER, FUTURE RADIO AND LIAM HILLYER. 

INTRODUCING: THE SUGAR PETALS

The band have told Our Sound  Music of their plans to burst out of lockdown with some brand new material following their splendid debut EP release 'Better'.

20 QUESTIONS WITH: SPRINTS - “I don't want to be like a superstar!”

In the latest of our 20 Questions series, Tom Farmer grills Karla Chubb from SPRINTS

THE OSM PODCAST EPISODE 1

STREAM OR DOWLOAD OR NEW INDIE PODCAST HOSTED BY ADAM JACKSON-WRIGHT. IN THIS DEBUT EPISODE WE PLAY OUR SINGLE OF THE WEEK PLUS A FINE SELECTION OF THE NEWEST AND HOTTEST INDIE TUNES.

DIVISIONS ARE SET TO RELEASE THEIR AMAZING SECOND LP THIS FRIDAY

We find out more about the band and the upcoming album release here.

ALBUM REVIEW: CARPOOL TUNNEL - BLOOM

It is a release that sets in stone our desires for a long summer of freedom, following the torrid times that has bereft us of positivity. Sun, sea, and beer gardens are on the horizon, let ‘Bloom’ take you on a journey to the near future - READ OUR REVIEW HERE

THE YEAR IN PICTURES UNVEIL THEIR DEBUT EP

We take a closer look at the Norwich trio and their debut EP release, 'Alternative Endings'

COLCHESTER BASED ROCK BAND, PILOT CAN, HAVE RELEASED THEIR DEBUT EP

Deputy Editor Adam Jackson-Wright dives headfirst into 'Faces Are Hard To Find'.

JACKO HOOPER TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE AND BRILLIANTLY DARK MUSIC VIDEO THIS FRIDAY

We find out more about Brighton based performer Jacko Hooper.

SINGLE REVIEWS 05/03/21

THE A.V CLUB TAKE OUR SINGLE OF THE WEEK WITH ' MEMORIES'. OTHER NEW RELEASES THIS WEEK COME FROM: NO ROME/THE1975.CHARLIE XCX, MICHAEL GALLAGHER, GRAYWAVE, LA CLUB ROYALE, TERRIFIED DAISY, ,MEGA HAPPY, SEROTONES, THE PERPS, GRACIESOUZ, THE CROOKS, BIG DAISY,  REGION, PHILIP KANE, THE PALE WHITE AND STAARKS. YEAH, WE'VE GOT THIS HANDLED.

THE TWENTY BEST OASIS SONGS

Feature writer Paul Laird digs deep into the Oasis catalogue and comes back with twenty of the best Oasis songs.

20 QUESTIONS WITH: BILK

IN OUR FIRST EVER '20 QUESTIONS', TOM FARMER SITS DOWN WITH ESSEX LADS BILK

Cardiff based indie rock band, Sienna, are set to release their first track of 2021

ALBUM REVIEW: PALE WAVES - WHO AM I?

Three years after the release of their debut album ‘My Mind Makes Noises’, Pale Waves are back with the highly anticipated ‘Who Am I?’ - READ OUR REVIEW NOW.

HYDE AWAY have added to the two singles they dropped in 2020 with brand new track, ‘HURT’ - we go deeper on this amazing new release.

LAURA ELIZABETH HUGHES RELEASES HERE NEW EP 'WE, MYSELF, I' THIS FRIDAY - WE DISCOVER MORE ABOUT THE DUBLIN SONGWRITER AND GO THROUGH THE THREE TRACKS.

SINGLE REVIEWS 28/02/21

GAZ PRICE TAKES OUR SINGLE OF THE WEEK WHILE WE OFFER OPINIONS ON FURTHER RELEASES FROM THE OFFSPRING, JAY TENNANT, FLECHETTES, THE SHED PROJECT, DEATH THREAT CASSETTE, THE ANDERSON TAPES, INDOOR FOXES, HAWKE, BANDIT, YOUNG DECADES, THE CHASE, NOYOU AND WES KING. 

COME HOME: A Poignant, Biographical Trip Through Adolescence, Sound Tracked by JAMES.

An incredibly personal and moving read from Paul Laird.

VIDEO PREMIERE: WATCH THE EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE OF THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR 'HONEY PIE' THE NEW SINGLE FROM MEGA HAPPY RIGHT HERE ON FRI 26/02 AT 6PM.

YOUNG DECADES RELEASE THEIR FIRST SINGLE OF THE YEAR - 'LET YOU DOWN' IS A GUITAR ANTHEM.

WE TAKE A LOOK AT THE BAND AND THE SONG HERE.

INDIE-BRITPOP BAND THE CHASE HAVE DROPPED THEIR SECOND SINGLE OF THE YEAR. WE LOOK AT 'BLACK CLOUD' AND UNVEIL THE MUSIC VIDEO

INDIE ROCKERS NOYOU TO RELEASE THEIR TREMENDOUS NEW SINGLE 'UNDERNEATH THE PAIN' THIS FRIDAY

WE PREVIEW THE SOARING RELEASE HERE

'NOXVILLE' THE GREAT NEW SINGLE FROM THE TALENTED JAY TENNANT DROPS THIS FRIDAY

WE PREVIEW THE RELEASE HERE

WES KING TO RELEASE HIS DEBUT SOLO SINGLE THIS FRIDAY

'LIVING STRANGE' IS A TENDER AND POIGNANT RELEASE. READ OUR PREVIEW.

THE REYTONS: THE MOST EXCITING BAND IN BRITAIN

BELIEVE THE HYPE. 

TALENTED SINGER/SONGWRITER, FLEURR, HAS ADDED TO HER DISCOGRAPHY WITH BRAND NEW SINGLE 'ANGELS'

WE TAKE A LOOK HERE. MUSIC VIDEO INCLUDED.

INDIE ROCKERS FORGETTING THE FUTURE ARE SET TO BUILD ON THEIR RECENT SUCCESSES WITH BRAND NEW TRACK 'LATCH'. WE PREVIEW THE RELEASE HERE.

SINGLE REVIEWS 20/02/20

LYON TIDE ARE OUR SINGLE OF THE WEEK WITH 'BLIND', A PERFECT ELECTRO POP ANTHEM WHILE OTHER NEW RELEASES THIS TIME AROUND COME FROM RICHARD ASHCROFT, AMY SHARK, ELECTRASY, CHAY SNOWDON, MARTIN LEARY, MIKE CLARK, VICTORIA SPONGE, GARDEN PARTY, NOVACAIN, ARTESAN, PANIC STATE AND TONS MORE 

CHAY SNOWDON RELEASE PARTY ANTHEM 'LOUD SHIRTS'

WE HAVE THE SCOOP ON THIS GREAT GLAM ROCK INSPIRED TRACK FROM THE BANDS UPCOMING DEBUT EP

JAMES - 'SEVEN'. 

PAUL LAIRD WRITES A MOVING BIOGRAPHICAL TAKE ON THIS LANDMARK ALBUM. IT IS 1992 IN PAISLEY, SCOTLAND. AN INCREDIBLE READ.

JAMIE HOLMES TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE 'FROM THE BOOTS' THIS MARCH

HIS NEW SINGLE IS MUSIC WITH A MESSAGE. READ OUR STORY ON HOLMES HERE.

HAVE YOU MET LYON TIDE? THE ALTERNATIVE SYNTH POP TRIO RELEASE 'BLIND' THIS FRIDAY

WE FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE BAND AND THEIR CAPTIVATING NEW SINGLE

MARTIN LEARY TO RELEASE HIS NEW SINGLE 'WATCH THE SUN BURN YOUR EYES THIS FRIDAY'

WE DISCOVER MORE ABOUT THE GLASGOW BASED ROCK N ROLL SINGER SONGWRITER AND HIS NEW RELEASE.

INDIGOS - ALWAYS.WHENEVER

Overall, the album does a god job of showing off Indigo’s sound and shows them to be a well practiced and confident band - READ OUR REVIEW

DISTANCE FROM ZERO - PILOT ERROR

Distance From Zero are back with their fourth album; it’s melodic and soothing on the ears, simple and effective. READ OUR REVIEW

HOLLIE SHEARER HAS RELEASED HER NEW SINGLE 'UNLUCKY IN LOVE'

WE FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE TALENTED SONGWRITER AND HER NEW RELEASE

BRADFORD 'SHOUTING QUIETLY' - A PERSONAL REFLECTON

READ PAUL LAIRD'S BIOGRAPHICAL PIECE ON BRADFORD'S CLASSIC ALBUM 'SHOUTING QUIETLY'. 

INDIGOS: DISTORTED AND DRIVEN INDIE ROCK

WE LOOK AT INDIGOS AHEAD OF OUR REVIEW OF THEIR NEW ALUM 'ALWAYS.WHENEVER'

SINGLE REVIEWS 12/02/21

YNES TAKES OUR SINGLE OF THE WEEK WITH 'BETTER JOB' WHILE THE OTHER NEW RELEASES THIS WEEK COME FROM ARCHITECTS, HOLLIE SHEARER, KOMBAT, DICTATOR, NARCISSUS, WEEKEND DEBT, TAXI WITH STRANGERS, EIGHTY NINETY, MIDNIGHT ALLEYS, TROPICAL BOYFRIEND CATALOGUE, DROOL, WATERMARK, BAXTR, THE THIEVES, SAGES OF THE SUBWAY AND MORE. AN ESSENTIAL READ.

THE ED COSENS INTERVIEW

Tom Farmer interviewed The Reverend And The Makers bassist and co-songwriter ahead of the release of his debut solo album. The Beatles. Alex Turner. Oasis. Ed Cosens.

SAGES OF THE SUBWAY HAVE RELEASED LIVE FAVOURITE 'LIGHTS GO DOWN'

This The Killers-esque anthem is a hit live and we can hear why. We talk to the band and discover more about the song and what the future holds for them.

SCOTTISH GROUP VICTORIA SPONGE TO RELEASE THEIR FIRST SINGLE OF 2021

Following on the heels of their triumphant 'FILTHY PURE' EP, the band are releasing their new single 'Talk About Tonight (Radio Edit)'. We have videos, pre-save links and the scoop on the new release.

 

NARCISSUS FEAT. BECKI FISHWICK - 'CUTTIN' THRU RED TAPE'

WE REVIEW THE NEW SINGLE FROM THE 42S RECORDS SIGNED BAND

FRIENDS OF THE LATE VIOLA BEACH ARE RELEASING A COVER OF 'SWINGS & WATERSLIDES' TO COMMEMORATE THE FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PASSING OF THE BAND AND THEIR MANAGER

WEEKEND DEBT PAY OFF WITH UPCOMING SINGLE 'WHY DON'T YOU REALISE?'

READ ABOUT THE GLASWEGIAN BANDS UPCOMING INDIE POP RELEASE

SINGLE REVIEWS 06/02/21

IN A WEEK THAT HAS SOME INCREDIBLE RELEASES WE CAST OUR EYE OVER NEW MUSIC FROM THE UNDERCLASS, THE VOYD, REGENT, THE JUICE, VIOLET, JONNY ASH BAND, CHRIS PIDSLEY, GRACIE SOUZ, CHARLE CLARK, THE DIVISIONS, NO VACANCY, VICE KILLER AND TONS MORE

BIRRELL OR BISCUIT IS 'TOP OF THE POPS' WITH HIS LATEST RELEASE

IMPRESSIVE THREE PIECE LYENA  HAVE RELEASED THEIR COMPELLING NEW SINGLE 'KEEP SWIMMING'

PLUS WATCH THEIR LIVE SET FOR HOT BOX AS PART OF INDEPENDENT VENUE WEEK

SCALLY ROCKERS THE JUICE IMPRESS WITH LATEST SINGLE 'TELL ME TINA'

THE MANCHESTER LADS ARE IN FOR AN INCREDIBLE 2021

VICE KILLER AMAZE ON DEBUT RELEASE 'COMMONPLACE'

THE NO NONSENSE NORTH EAST BAND IMPRESS - WE TAKE A LOOK AT THE QUARTET HERE

'WITHOUT YOU' IS THE SUBLIME NEW SINGLE FROM MANCHESTER BAND NO VANCANCIES.

THIS ONE ROCKS. REALLY ROCKS. THEN ROCKS SOME MORE. READ OUR STORY.

THE DIVISIONS - TOO GOOD TOO SOON

WE TAKE A LOOK AT THE DIVISIONS - A BAND ON THE RISE WHOSE LATEST RELEASE 'TOO GOOD TOO SOON' IS AN IMPRESSIVE ROCK N ROLL TUNE WITH VARIED INFLUENCES.

ALBUM REVIEW: SHAME - DRUNK TANK PINK

Musically, the album is a rollercoaster of sound and styles. 

READ OUR **** REVIEW NOW

THE UNDERCLASS TO RELEASE THEIR INCREDIBLE NEW SINGLE 'THE ONE' THIS FRIDAY

WE TAKE A LOOK AT THE NEW RELEASE FROM ONE OF THE COUNTRIES MOST EXCITING INDIE ROCK BANDS.

TIED TO THE 90'S PART FIVE: 1994

PAUL LAIRD CONTINUES HIS AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL JOURNEY THROUGH THE 90'S. THE STONE ROSES. PULP. TLC. SUEDE. PORTISHEAD. ESSENTIAL READING.

SINGLE REVIEWS 29/01/21

JOIN US AS WE GO THROUGH THE WEEK'S NEW SINGLE RELEASES INCLUDING AND NOT LIMITED TO: PALE WAVES, HONEY MOTEL, LUMER, THE SHOP WINDOW, THE MONO LPS, TIM WELSH, AUDIOTOWN, DEATH THREAT CASSETTE, SLONK, NO DEAL DISCO, PARIS YOUTH FOUNDATION, ONLY SUN, LAYAWAY AND JAKE WHISKIN. A MOUNTAIN FOR SURE.

ALBUM REVIEW - THE STAYAWAKES - 'POP DREAMZ'

With a helping hand from Jimmy Cooper, The Stayawakes have released a punk-pop album that promises to keep you up at night, while maintaining a certain level of euphony, as well as immersing you back to the punk-era. - Read the review.

GEORGIE SHARES THE MOVING VIDEO TO 'SIMPLE THINGS'

THE FAN SUBMITTED CLIP VIDEO ALSO FEATURES ACTRESS BELLA RAMSEY

SLOWRIDE HAVE RELEASED THEIR DEBUT SINGLE 'I FEEL LIKE YOU'

WE TAKE A LOOK AT SYNTH INDIE POP ANTHEM HERE

HAWKE THE BAND RELEASE THEIR NEW SINGLE 'GONNA BE ALRIGHT' THIS FRIDAY

THE PROFILIC IRISH BAND ARE SET TO TAKE 2021 BY STORM.

TOM WELSH TO RELEASE POIGNANT NEW SINGLE 'YOU CAME TO TALK'

THE NORTH WEST SINGER SONGWRITER IS DRAWING PLAUDITS WITH HIS TALENTED SONGWRITING.

TIED TO THE 90'S PART FOUR: 1993

JOIN OUR SOUND WRITER (AND SOON TO BE PUBLISJED AUTHOR) PAUL LAIRD ON HIS RETROSPECTIVE JOURNEY FROM ADOLESCENCE INTO ADULTHOOD VIA SOME OF THE MOST IMPORTANT MUSIC OF THE 1990'S.

SINGLE REVIEWS 23/01/21

OUR SINGLE OF THE WEEK IS REVEALED AS WE GO THROUGH THE WEEKS NEW RELEASES FEATURING THE REYTONS, BE GOOD, ROSELLAS, FIVE O FIVES, THE STRIFES, THE FULLERS, APOLLO JUNCTION, LYERR, THE ROTANAS HELLO COSMOS AND MORE.

REALMA TO RELEASE CINEMATIC DEBUT SINGLE 'A HINT OF PINK' THIS FRIDAY

WE ARE NOW PARTNERS WITH MUSOSOUP -LET WEBSITES, BLOGGERS, PLAYLSTERS AND OTHER CREATIVES DISCOVER YOUR MUSIC - CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION

ALBUM REVIEW: MIA STEGNER - SCRIBBLED PLEAS ON YELLOWED KEYS

"This is a brilliant album that warmed our ears up, and it is perfect for any music listener." Read our review here. 

Words by Robin Mumford Of The Indie Plug.

'THE CRYSTAL PALACE' IS THE NEW SINGLE FROM SOUTH LONDON'S THE FULLERS

WE TAKE A LOOK AT THE NEW FOLK INSPIRED SINGLE HERE

'DAMAGED' THE NEW SINGLE FROM INDIE ROCK BAND ROSELLAS IS OUT THIS FRIDAY. WE CAUGHT UP WITH DREW SELBY OF THE BAND TO HEAR ABOUT THE TRACK AND THE IMPORTANCE OF B-SIDES. PLUS WE GIVE OUR VERDICT. WORDS BY ALYCE RUBY.

SINGLE REVIEWS 15/01/21

BLAB ARE OUR SINGLE OF THE WEEK IN A WEEK OF STRONG RELEASES INCLUDING NEW TUNES FROM PALE WAVES, FOO FIGHTERS, MOGWAI, THE NOTION, MIA STEGNER, THE STATION, SAM LAMBETH, MATT MCMANAMON, FUTURE RADIO, GOOD DELUSIONS AND MORE. A TERRIFIC READ.

FORMER DEAD 60s SRONTMAN MATT MCMANAMON TO RELEASE DEBUT SINGLE 'JUMPIN' THE GUN' - WE TAKE A LOOK AT THE STUNNING POWER POP NEW RELEASE.

ALBUM REVIEW: TJ ROBERTS - LOVE, LOSS & OTHER THINGS

Transatlantic indie-folk rock has arrived on the shores of South Wales and, while there are improvements to be made, TJ Roberts has set the standard for future bands through the release of 'Love, Loss, & Other Useless Things.' - Review by Robin Mumford.

SISTER PSYCHOSIS LIVE THE DREAM ON DEBUT CREATION 23 RELEASE

A MEETING WITH NOEL GALLAGHER SPURRED THE BAND TO CHASE THEIR DREAMS - READ THE STUNNING STORY HERE

A LIFE OF MUSIC: NEW OUR SOUND WRITER ALYCE RUBY SHARES THE MUSIC THAT HAS HELPED SHAPE HER LIFE - FROM ARCTIC MONKEYS TO PULP AND ALL THAT IS INBETWEEN.

THE NOTION ARE ARE SET TO RELEASE THEIR NEW SINGLE 'CRUSADE' THIS FRIDAY

WE TAKE A LOOK AT THE MANCHESTER BAND AND THEIR UPCOMING RELEASE.

INTRODUCING: COLLAPSE THE ARCADE

WE DISCOVER THE PROMISING YORK BASED INDIE ROCK BAND AND LOOK AT THEIR STORY SO FAR.

SINGLE REVIEWS 08/01/20

Read our rundown of the weeks new releases including such icons as Kings Of Leon, Tom Grennan, Andrew Cushin, Black Honey, Shame, Broozer. Nixer. Wonk Unit, The Jobs and more. Happy New Year!

SCOTLAND'S LATEST REVELATION SHAMBOLICS CALM THE STORM WITH ICONIC LIVESTREAM

Read our review of the live show here. Words by Tom Farmer.

THE OUR SOUND 2021 HOTLIST

WE TAKE A LOOK AT SOME OF THE BANDS WE ARE TIPPING TO BLOW UP IN 2021.

THE PASSING OF TIME - A LOOK AT THE 1995 MUSIC PAPERS ALBUMS OF THE YEAR

PAUL LAIRD QUESTIONS WHETHER BRITPOP REALLY WAS ALL THAT AND WHETHER THESE LISTS MISSED THE BOAT. TREMENDOUS READ AS ALWAYS.

THE OUR SOUND TOP FIFTY

WE HAVE COMPILED A LIST OF THE TOP FIFTY SINGLES OF 2020. BROWSE THE COMPLETE SELECTION, COMPLETE WITH STREAMING LINKS. WHICH TUNES MADE THE TOP FIVE? CLICK HERE.

TIED TO THE 90's PART THREE: 1992

Paul Laird's autobiographical journey through the 90's reaches 1992. The year that gave us some great music from the likes of R.E.M, Nirvana, Denim and Annie Lennox. With added Mormonism. A tremendous journey that you can join right here.

SINGLE REVIEWS 18/12/20

New Glasgow band Audio Town take our Single Of The Week meanwhile we go through the weeks other releases including Eminem, Lauran Hibberd, Marlee, The Skinner Brothers, Callow Youth, Garden Party, Velvet, Dead Freights, 20th Century Son, Panic State, SLUGS, Jonny Ash, and The Lovechilds.

MISAO McGREGOR - KID IN THE CORNER

Could this be THE under the radar album of the year? Robin Mumford of The Indie Plug dives in. Click to find out.

GEORGIE AT HOME ONLINE SHOW REVIEW

Georgie celebrates the physical release of her album At Home next month. Last Friday she played an intimate online gig showcasing her huge talent.  Read our review here.

PYLON POETS 'LUCID HALLUCINATONS' EP REVIEW

The Devon alternative rockers unleash four tracks upon the ears of new Our Sound writer Alyce Ruby. Click to read.

MARLEE TO RELEASE HER TUNEFUL NEW SINGLE 'ROOM OF MINE' THIS FRIDAY

WE FIND OUT ABOUT THE ISLE OF WIGHT BASED THEATRICAL PERFORMER AND HER NEW SINGLE.

ARCTIC MONKEYS LIVE AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL

The Indie Rock legends make Our Sound writer Tom Farmer miss live music even more. Read his review.

SINGLE REVIEWS 11/12/20

Last Time Forever by The Islas is our Single Of The Week. We also run down the other new indie releases including efforts from Night Bus Revival, Vansleep, Vela Incident, Radegunds, The Capollos, One Cure For Man, Oya Paya, The Haciendas, Circumnavigate, The Dunts and New Town. Clickity click click.

RADEGUNDS RELEASE MELODIC NEW SINGLE HOW IT IS

WE GET THE BACKGROUND ON THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE BAND AND THEIR CRACKING NEW RELEASE.

BRITS & PIECES COMPILATION ALBUM REVIEW

READ OUR TAKE ON THIS EIGHTEEN STRONG AMBITIOUS ALBUM THAT FEATURES SOME OUR SOUND FAVOURITES. CLICK.

THE ISLAS ARE SET TO RELEASE THEIR NEW SINGLE LAST TIME FOREVER THIS FRIDAY

WE TAKE A LOOK AT THE BAND AND THE NEW SINGLE HERE.

EXPLORE THE NEW SINGLE FROM SAID SARA - 'I STAR AS YOU'

VIEW THE STUNNING LYRIC VIDEO RIGHT HERE PLUS WE FIND OUT MORE ABOUT I STAR AS YOU FROM THE MAN BEHIND THE PROJECT.

SINGLE REVIEWS 05/12/20

Can you believe it The Reytons give us our Single Of The Week with Shoebox in a week of some very strong releases including RIVVER, Amy Shark, Jess Kemp, Snoop Dogg, Sean SImmons, Said Sara, The Trusted, Hook, The Excerts and so many more. Enjoy.

RIVVER TO RELEASE STUNNING NEW SINGLE 'SMILE BACK' THIS FRIDAY

THE WIGAN BAND ARE SET TO RELEASE THEIR THIRD SINGLE. WE HAVE ALL THE INFO HERE

I DON'T RECOGNISE YOU...I KNOW YOU - INTRODUCING NEWDAD

PAUL LAIRD HAS HIS FINGER FIRMLY ON THE PULSE AS HE INTRODUCES A BAND DESTINED TO SHIMMER AND SHINE - NEWDAD

 

SINGLE REVIEWS 30/11/20

SHADER are our Single Of The Week with a blinding cover in a week that also sees new music from Jade Bird, Liam Gallagher, Tom Swan, The Shop Window, Regent, Pinlight, Paul Nixon, Pioneers, Honey Motel and tons more. A packed read, check it out.

TIED TO THE 90'S PART TWO: 1991

IN THE SECOND PART OF OUR AUTOBOGRAPHICAL LOOK BACK AT THE 1990'S WE REACH 1991. WORDS BY PAUL LAIRD

THE SHOP WINDOW ARE SET TO RELEASE POIGNANT NEW SINGLE SAD EYES THIS FRIDAY

READ OUR PREVIEW AHEAD OF THE RELEASE HERE

 

REFECTLING ON ONE OF THE BEST ALBUMS OF THE YEAR - CORNERSHOP - ENGLAND IS A GARDEN

OUR SOUND FEATURE WRITER PAUL LAIRD TAKES A DEEP DIVE INTO ONE OF THE BEST ALBUMS OF INDEED ANY YEAR. READ HERE.

SHADER TO RELEASE COVER OF  SIMPLE MINDS  80'SCLASSIC

THEIR COVER OF DON'T YOU (FORGET ABOUT ME) IS IN AID OF TWO GREAT CAUSES. READ ABOUT THE RELEASE HERE.

TOURISTS - ANOTHER STATE

Torquay post-punkers Tourists serve up a dark twisted fantasy like no other- but it’s brilliant. Words by Tom Farmer.

SINGLE REVIEWS 20/11/20

Mike Clerk with his amazing Keep Movin' is our Single Of The Week in a week where we cast our eye over new releases from Slow Thai, Vistas, Shame, Tom Grennan, Five O Five's, Civic Green, The Drives, Jay Tennant, Reilly James and more.

JOE WRIGHT TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE 'WAY OUT' THIS WEEKEND

We take a look at Joe's career so far and preview his cracking new release.

SHIIINE ON WEEKENDER 2021 TO TAKE PLACE AT BUTLINS MINEHEAD

Find out who is confirmed to play as the weekender heads into its 6th year plus package and ticket details.

HOME IS A QUESTION MARK - MORRISSEY DROPPED BY LABEL BMG

By Paul Laird. 

An insightful look at Morrissey amidst him being dropped by his label.

FUTURE RADIO - FREEDOM

Robin Mumford reviews the new concept album from Future Radio. Read our verdict here.

The New Nostalgia Amaze On New Release 'Millennial Love' (With Video)

The band have released an absolute anthem. Read more.

FEATURE: BRITPOP FIFTY

Our Sound writer Paul Laird tells a Britpop story in fifty songs. From Suede to The Verve, fifty of the era's most important releases are covered. 

LIAM GALLAGHER TO RELEASE NEW MUSIC

We have the release date, the title and info on the video here.

SINGLE REVIEWS 13/11/20

Pale Waves are back and collect our Single Of The Week with new somg Changes. We go through a mountain of new indie releases including Gerry Cinnamon, The Shed Project, The Institutes, The Rosadocs, Daydream Runaways, Sleemo, TV People, Lovebreaks, Jody & The Jerms, Victoria Sponge, Late Fees, Chris Conroy, Cross Wires, Kat Saul, Black Bear Kiss, Dizzy and Phil Cooper.

PALE WAVES ARE BACK

The band yesterday released new single Change along with a music video that you can view here. We also have the release date and track listing for their new album Who Am I?

EP REVIEW - HAYLEY ROSS - MOVING ALL AROUND

We review the new EP from Hayley Ross and find out about the video for the title track which Hayley directed herself. Click here.

TIED TO THE 90'S: 1990

Our Sound feature writer Paul Laird travels back to the 90's in his fascinating series of articles on what was perhaps the greatest decade for music. Here in part one he looks at the music of 1990.

LIAM GALLAGHER SET TO PERFORM LIVE ON THE THAMES

The live streamed gig will take place next month - read on to find out what we know so far.

SINGLE REVIEWS 06/11/20

Indoor Foxes with Peach Stone is our Single Of The Week, a stormer of a tune in a week that also features new music from Jade Bird, Blossons, The Clockworks, The Outcharms, Pylon Poets, Weekend Debt, Not Now Norman, Bradford, First Frontier, Tropical Boyfriend Catalogue, Crytal Tides, Tankus The Henge and As We Leave. Phew!

THE CLOCKWORKS BOW OUT OF 2020 WITH A BANGER

Enough Is Never Enough is out this Friday. We preview the release with words from frontman James McGregor.

DONCASTER BAND THE OUTCHARMS TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE THIS FRIDAY

The band release To Be Young And In Love this Friday and we have had a sneak preview.

SINGLE REVIEWS 01/11/20

The amazing The Reytons and Red Smoke is our Single of The Week amongst a week with a few other great tracks including new music from CAT SFX, The VCR, Vela Incident, The Dead Freights, Kyris, The Mono LPs, Ed Nash and tons more.

BEABADOOBEE - FAKE IT FLOWERS 

The South-West Londoner dons her eyeliner and releases a rip-roaring, stomping debut album.
Words by Tom Farmer

JIMKATA RELEASE NEW SINGLE 'WEIGHT OF PARADISE' AHEAD OF NEW ALBUM (INCLUDES VIDEO)

The LA band have a new album coming in early 2021 & have also released a video to accompany new single Weight Of Paradise.

SINGLE REVIEWS 23/10/20

Our Single Of The Week is History from Northern Revelation in a week that has strong releases from Skylights, The Fullers, St Buryan, Ed Cosens, Amy Shark, Orchard, Charlotte Betson and more. Read on.

ED COSENS ASTOUNDS WITH DEBUT SOLO SINGLE IF

The Reverend & The Makers guitarist has released his debut solo single ahead of a full album, complete with a captivating video.

ALBUM REVIEW: TUGBOAT CAPTAIN - RUT

Tugboat Captain brilliantly blends together a concoction of meaningful lyrics and joyous orchestral layers to craft an uplifting and fresh first album. Read Robin Mumfords review.

ANDREW CUSHIN TEAMS UP WITH NOEL GALLAGHER

The Oasis legend produced and played guitar on new single Where's My Family Gone. Read the story here.

SKYLIGHTS SET TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE DARKNESS FALLS THIS FRIDAY

After the success of previous release Enemies , the northern lads get emotional on upcoming release Darkness Falls. We've had a preview listen.

CREATION DAY 2021 ANNONCED FOR MAY NEXT YEAR

A new music festival curated by Alan McGee has been announced for May next year featuring CAST, Editors, Sleeper, Shambolics, Echobelly, Ash and Friendly Fires. Read on for full details plus ticket information.

SINGLE REVIEWS 16/10/20

Children Of The State and the blistering Hot Money is our Single Of The Week this week plus we give the once over to releases from the likes of Eighty Ninety, Circus Wolves, Tropical Boyfriend Catalogue, Hello Cosmos, Sentient Robot, Dizzy, Peak Low, Thrillhouse & Future Radio. Read here.

ALBUM REVIEW: THEATRE ROYAL - PORTRAITS

‘Swinging 60s’ produced with modern sounds, Theatre Royal’s newest album is a time capsule of brilliance that would fit perfectly into any era of music. Read our review.

TROPICAL BOYFRIEND CATALOGUE CAN RUN FASTER THAN YOUR CAR

The London quartet start a new era with new release I Can Run Faster Than Your Car. We take a look at one of 2020's most eclectic bands.

FEATURE ARTICLE: ARCHIVES OF PAIN

On World Mental Health Day read this very moving story from Our Sound writer Paul Laird soundtracked by The Manic Street Preachers 'The Holy Bible'.

EXCLUSIVE ALBUM REVIEW: SLEEPER - THIS TIME TOMORROW

Our Sound writer and Sleeper aficaondo reviews the new album from Britpop legends Sleeper. Read our exclusive review. 

SINGLE REVIEWS 09/10/20

Read our weekly take on the weeks new releases featuring KOMBAT, The Lathums, DMA's, Lauran Hibberd, In Earnest, Regent, SCARLET, Ed Nash, Mellah and more.

FEATURE ARTICLE: THE INSPIRAL CARPETS

Read a poignant biographical story on one young man discovering The Inspiral Carpets.

REGENT SET TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE TODAY THIS FRIDAY

Read about the fantastic new single including words from frontman Ben Rooke here.

SINGLE REVIEWS 04/10/20

Have a read of our take on this weeks single releases including new music from Shambolics, The Snuts, Tom Grennan, Tugboat Captain and The Strifes.

SHAMBOLICS - The Fife lads are back with new single Love Collides

Signed to Alan McGee label Creation 23, the band have today released their blistering new single Love Collides.

THURMAN - THE BEST BAND TO NOT MAKE IT

Our Sound writer Paul Laird has written an excellent feature on Britpop era band Thurman; From Camden to MTV - read the story of a band that is remembered fondly.

FENNE LILY - BREACH- ALBUM REVIEW

Fenne Lily delivers a cacophony of catharsis in easy-listening second album - words by Our Sound writer Tom Farmer. Read on.

SINGLE REVIEWS 29/09/20

With new music from The Posies, SHADER, The Islas, Vistas, Heavy Salad, Tom Welsh, King Mala and tons more.

COMPETITION: WIN A COPY OF LUNCH WITH THE WILD FRONTIERS

For your chance to win a copy of this excellent Britpop era book, head over to our competitions page.

FEATURE: INTRODUCING THE WHA

The Irish newcomers have a released a video for their new single Young Skins. We take a look at the new alternative stars on the rise.

SINGLE REVIEWS 18/09/20

Real Thing from Johnny Lloyd (a must listen) is our Single Of The Week while we also run down new music from Bang Bang Romeo, Black Honey, Abnorm, Tugboat Captain, The Trusted, Bradford, Darling Boy, Lucy Deakin and tons more. A packed week.

 

DOVES - THE UNIVERSAL WANT ALBUM REVIEW

Robin Mumford of The Indie Plug reviews the new album from Doves.

DECLAN MCKENNA - ZEROS - ALBUM REVIEW

Declan Mckenna loses record-breaking charts battle, but cements the affection of music lovers in sensational glam rock thriller.

 

SINGLE REVIEWS 11/09/20

Borderlines by Apollo Junction is our Single Of The Week and we welcome you to join us as we go through more releases from Shame, Sam Fender, Tina Boonstra, TV People, Doves, Crossfire Eagles, Bonze, Narcissus and more.

RETRO REVIEW - BLUR - THE GREAT ESCAPE

We take a look back at a classic album from twenty years ago this month - September 1995 when Britpop ruled the world and Blur released The Great Escape.

WAR CHILD - HELP - ALBUM REVIEW

Re-released to celebrate its twenty fifth anniversary, Help features Oasis, Blue, Suede, The Stone Roses and The Charlatans amongst others. What could possibly go wrong?

2021 NEIGHBOURHOOD WEEKENDER

A phenomenal line up has been announced. Have a click to read all the details.

MERCURY MUSIC PRIZE 2020

Here are the details on this year's awards including where and when the winner will be announced and who is in the running.

THE gig of 2021 has been announced.

Read on.

SINGLE REVIEWS 04/09/20

An absolute stacked week with releases from Shade, BAXTR, Tropical Boyfriend Catalogue, Red Cavalry, Nada Robot, Jimmy Herrity, Aidan Tulloch and more. 

The Smiths' Drummer Mike Joyce Raffles 'The Queen Is Dead' Platinum Disc In Support Of Back on Track

ALBUM REVIEW - THE GRAVITY DRIVE - THE WILDLIGHT

We review the new one from The Gravity Drive here

ALBUM REVIEW - BLOXX - LIE OUT LOUD

Tom Farmer reviews the vibrant debut album from BLOXX.

Liam Gallagher and Richard Ashcroft are both to release new albums in 2021. 

This is what we know so far.

THE HEADLINERS FOR READING & LEEDS HAVE BEEN REVEALED

A male heavy line up has been announced, causing uproar in some circles. Read on to discover who will be performing.

SINGLE REVIEWS 28/08/20

Read our verdict on this weeks single releases with tunes from Bark Mailey, The Magic Gang, Heavy Salad, Vela Incident, Robson, Lauren Lakis and more.

ALBUM REVIEW - BULLY - SUGAREGG

Robin Mumford of The Indie Plug reviews a sllice of sizzling hot grunge rock here.

'HELP' SET FOR A RE-RELEASE

The charity album celebrates its twenty fifth anniversary this year and is being released on vinyl and streaming services for the first time. Read on for the full tracklisting and further release details.

 

ALBUM REVIEW - THE KILLERS - IMPLODING THE MIRAGE

Brandon Flowers and the Killers bloom in trying times, releasing their strongest record in fifteen years. Read the Our Sound review by Tom Farmer here.

The Cribs are back with tour dates for next year plus a new album Night Network coming this November. Read on.

IDLES have announced a UK & Ireland tour for next year plus details on you can pre-order their new album ULTRA MONO on limited edition vinyl and exclusive CD. Read all about it here.

SINGLE REVIEWS 21/08/20

The Rosadocs with Say Something is our single of the week in this busy week for releases with other standout releases from Tom Swan, St Peter's Dream, The Shed Project, Civic Green, Cucamaras, The VCR, Allison Leah & more. Click here.

ALBUM REVIEW - SEA GIRLS - OPEN UP YOUR HEAD 

Sea Girls rock the boat with waves of mosh pit-worthy anthems. Read our review.

DEATH THREAT CASSETTE ARE READY TO BLOW UP WITH NEW SINGLE TANK GUN SOLDIER 

We caught up with the man behind the music to discuss his time in Solanoid, what we can expect from the upcoming new album and the story behind the blistering new single Tank Gun Soldier. Read here.

Indie pop starlet Charlotte Betson is set to release new single 'Important To Me'.

Read about her inspiration for the new release and how she has kept busy during the lockdown here.

YANA FESTIVAL

Manchester music festival YANA Fest is taking place on Sunday 29th November. We caught up with the organiser of one of he UK's first post Covid-19 music festivals Ben Taylor and speak to performer Jess Kemp on what it means to her to be playing the all day event. Click here to read.