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

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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.