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SHED SEVEN Announce 'Change Giver' tour - Paul Laird Reflects Upon Their Debut Release & An Early Encounter With The Band
FADED SHADES Impress With Energetic Release 'What I'm On About'
HOTEL MIRA Launch UK Assault With Flag-Cementing Track 'Waste Away'
LONG ISLAND Released ‘Homewrecker’ - Another Excellent Step In The Huddersfield Band’s Continued Emergence
CAMENS Release Cracking Second Single From Forthcoming New Album
BÖHMEN Release Frenetic Single ‘SEDATE’ Ahead Of Exciting Era And Huge Hometown Show
Impressive Beyond Her Years: EDIE YVONNE's Current Track 'Delusion'
'Get Your Attention' Is The Latest Slap-In-The-Face Single From MATYA
THE ROLLING PEOPLE Continue Their Ear-Catching Rise With 'I'll Be There'
STUART LAWRENCE Opens 2024 With A Snapshot Of 'Paradise'
ALEXA VILLA Produces Vocally Masterful Track 'My Kind Of Damaged'
THE AVELONS Deliver With Latest Anthemic Single 'Chit Chat'
JOSH HOLMES Brings Proud Connotations To The Fore In The Recent ‘Everything’s Changing’
OLI BARTON Puts Upbeat Spin On Dwelling On The Past With ‘It’s Over Now’
ROOUE Hit Likeable Vocoded Notes In Recent Release 'Overdraft'
2079 Look To Add Plaudits In 2024 With Latest Single 'Sky Blue Happiness'
BOSOLA Approach 2024 With Renewed Vigour On Latest Track 'Truth Man'
JONNY SWIFT's 'Camelot': Come For The Rides, Not For The People
JOSHUA WOO Reflects Independent Electronic Mastery In His Latest Single 'Wings'
CAMENS Reach Anthemic Highs In Their Latest Driving Number: 'Cynical'
DUDE SAFARI Emanate Anthemic Greatness With 'High In The Clouds'
Los Angeles' ARO Continues Her Foray Into Pop Rock With 'Crazy'
MOLLY BAKER Tells A Brilliant Story Of Love, Rejection, And Self-Worth In Latest Track 'One Year'
THE TRUDY Transition Nicely Into 2024 With New EP 'Outside Time'
SONGS OF THE YEAR -2023
The Avelons Pay Homage To 1960s Cinema In Latest Single ‘Blondie’
LITTLE STRANGE’s ‘Hard Days Hard Times’ Marks Welcomed Return of Guitar Music
CHAIDURA's 'The Light': A Shot Of Electropop Energy
SARAH ROSE Presents Introspective Track 'Love I Never Wanted'
A Bit Of Notts Nostalgia: MAGENTA DUSK's 'Time'
Discover Unit 17's Fresh And Melodic Single 'Tongue Tied'
LAUREN MINEAR's November Track 'The Way It Was' Still As Poignant Now As It Was Then
BINGO BOYS' 'Oh Yeah': A Punch Of Punk From Indianapolis
GLASS VIOLET Present The Incredible 'Oxygen Machine'
KOALRA Play With Euphoria And Melancholy On Their Single 'The Clouds Still Hang On You'
LILO POWDER Shine On Latest Track 'Sun Sets Just Like Heaven'
THE WORRY PEOPLE's Crisp New EP: 'Always Sunny In My Mind'
'Queen Bee' Delivers Pop Goodness - A Brilliant Cut From Edie Yvonne's Catalogue
LYFORD Are At Their Very Best On Rock Release 'Right Now'
Music's Class Ceiling: THE ROLLING PEOPLE Release Rebellious New Single 'Grateful For Nothing'
Boxes… Boxes Everywhere: Belgians BAÏKI Think Outside The Bo- (well you get it) In ‘Les Boites’
ABOUT-FACES Continue To Impress With Latest Synth-Dipped Single ‘Cinematic and Chrome’
MAGDALIA Explores A Doomed Relationship In Latest Single ‘Fault Lines’
MUTES Unleash Fiery Track 'Mere Slaughter'
NICOLE SOPHIA Unveils New Indie-pop Single ‘Small Talk’
MONROE MOON Impress On Latest Track 'Smoked A Cigarette Instead'
'Every Story Ever Told' Is A Mesmerizing Cut From THE TRUDY'S New Mini-Album
MAT HOOK Releases Comforting Latest Single 'Alone You Go' With Poignant Music Video
DIRTY MITTS Present 'Ride the Storm' - Taken From Their Brilliant EP
Yoshiki: Under The Sky Review
The Highly Talented HILLARY CAPPS Has Released Her New Single 'Smokescreen'
THE TRUSTED See Out 2023 With Great Single 'Burning The Night'
LIZZIE ESAU Is Triumphant On Latest Release 'Roadkill'
KAI-OTEE Unleash absolute Monster 'About It All'
THE AMBER LIST Forge New Ground On New Track 'Thousand'
COLOUR TV - Band Of The Year
Indie-Rock Pioneers BLUEPRINT TOKYO Offer 'Stand and Deliver' - A Brilliant New Release
EDIE YVONNE Reveals Her Darker Side On 'Darkness Bliss'
PAUL BIBBINS Releases Guitar-Driven EP
TELLING SECRETS Release Labour Of Love 'Falling Behind'
GHOST PROM Release Moving New Countrygaze Single 'Gramma' Ahead Of Debut Album
ALEXANDER JOSEPH Unveils New EP That Features Four Unique Tracks
LUKE BOOR Cements His Credentials With Latest Release 'Queens'
LORE Release Beautiful And Personal New Track 'I'm Right Here'
TELEVISED MIND Unleash An Aural Assault With Latest Single 'Masks'
KEYSIDE Present Their Melodic Anthem 'Angeline'
FAKE PLASTIC Deliver 'Endless No' Taken From Self-Titled Album
PLASTIC BARRICADES Present Artistically Brilliant Latest Single 'For The Brave'
S J DENNEY’s Excellent Autumn EP: ‘The Trouble With Me’
Discover CLARE EASDOWN’s Latest Dose Of Emotive Medication: ‘Scopolamine’
CARLEY VARLEY Releases 'Home Sick' - The Title Track From Her Latest EP
Talented DAISY GILL Explores Heartache on New Track 'Don't Wanna Know'
HONEY MOTEL Return With Brilliant New Track 'The Matinee'
ROSANNA Stuns With Glorious Second Single Release
ETTIE's 'Marty McFly' Is A Great Slice Of Sentimental Pop
‘People Like Us’ – THE HORN’s Superb Single From September Is A Must Listen
EMILY NICOLE GREEN’s 'Thief': A Tender Track For The Vulnerable Victims Of Abandonment
Discover CROOK ON THE WALL’s Superb Debut Single ‘Imperial Mind’
Paul Laird Visits The Ill-Fated Romo Scene In This Detailed Feature
'Frank Says' Delves Into The Creative Mind Of BALLOON SHED
LUCY CRISP Turns A Negative Into A Positive On New Pop Release 'Locked Down'
CRUX Appeal With Latest Single Release 'Lost Souls'
THE ROUTINE Revolutionise Their Sound On Latest Release 'Don't Give Me Hope'
Discover CELESTIAL NORTH's Dreamy-Pop Escapism Via Latest Single 'Olympic Skies'
MORGAN PAROS Raises The Bar For Contemporary Pop On Latest Release 'What Love Is'
THE HEAVY NORTH’S Latest Single ‘Give A Little Love’ Sets The Tone For Recent New Album
THE LAST DINNER PARTY: Blood, Sweat and Corsets
CS HELLMAN's 'Postcards' Is A Testament To His Musical Journey
'Touch', The Latest Release From LILAC Is An Incredible Must-Listen
BLACK SURF Unleash 'Lights Out' Taken From Their Forthcoming EP
THE TRUSTED's Mesmerizing Track 'Marrow' Delivers Authentic Feels
Gifted, Thoughtful, Modest: BLACKSHEEPLAD’s Brilliant EP ‘Lost Time’
ALICE PISANO’s September Single ‘Back To Her’: Mood-Boosting Pop In Light Of Relationship Drama
The 'Pink Pop Princess' Mara Liddle Releases New Pop Single ‘All Over The Place’
THE CRYSTAL TEARDROP Bring Unsigned Psychedelic Supremacy To The Fore With ‘By The River’
'(What's The Story) Morning Glory?' - In The Week That Oasis' Second Album Celebrate Its 26th Birthday, Our Paul Laird Has Written This Compelling Take
A High Point Off Their Fresh Summer Album ‘Pacific Standard Time’: VELVET STARLINGS’ ‘Turning Point’
CHASING SHADOWS’ ‘Emily’ - A Clean Cut Slice Of Indie Rock
CLARE EASDOWN Shows Off Her Raw Talent On Latest Release 'I Break'
Discover 'Hypocentre', The Latest Ethereal And Absorbing Release From MOLLY WILLIS
Pop Pioneers MY LIFE STORY Return With Modestly Titled Single 'I'm A God'
‘Empty Home’: An Entropic Evaluation By The Prog Rock, Grunge Loving CRUX
FRANKIE BIRD’s Jangly Guitar Fuelled ‘Grassroots’ EP Proves A Glimpse Of Her Raw Talent
HANNAH ROBINSON Continues To Forge Her Atmospheric Sound With Latest Single ‘Rosie’
QUIET TONGUES Are At Their Loud And Atmospheric Best On Summer Release ‘She’s Velvet’
THE HYBRIS’ Intriguing Dialogue With Darkness Itself: ‘Hey, Death!’
ALEX JAMES’ Crisp, Clear and Direct Sound Is Displayed On Latest Release ‘Waiting For Something’
DANIEL LERNER’s ‘Good Game’ EP – A Perfect Collection Of Songs Headed By Stand Out Track ‘Haymaker’
EWAN SIM Proves Why Clash Magazine Are Fans Of His With Latest Track ‘Meaning of Life’
Asking The Killer Questions… VICE KILLER’s Latest Release ‘Where Can I Find Some Peace?’
THE THIRD MAN’s ‘What She Wrote’: A Lesson In Ethereal Feeling From 4-piece From Edinburgh’s College Of Art
FEATURED EDITORAL: Archives Of Pain - The Holy Bible
'Electric Nights' Is The Entrancing Latest Release From EMMROSE
AMBER T’s ‘Why Try’: A Forward Surging Track That Defies Its Title
LISSY TAYLOR Adds To Her Astounding Catalogue With Latest Addictive Release 'Feel For Me'
TOM SPEIGHT’s ‘Trick of the Light’: A Glistening Acoustic Anthem
VANDA’s ‘Fairytale’: The Third Single Release That Teases Upcoming Album
LIZZIE ESAU's Debut EP Showcases Her Rising Talent Over Five Stunning Tracks
THE LUNAR KEYS’ Captivating Commute: ’88 Train
THE ULTRA VIOLETS And ‘Sex’: The Latest Single That Pitches Eroticism Alongside Awareness
ALICE PISANO Is Upbeat But Doesn’t Want To Be A ‘Part-Time Girlfriend’ As She Challenges Commitment Issues
Thirty Definitive Records/Artists Of The True Britpop Moment
A Britpop Revival: The Emperors New Clothes. The Same as the old ones. A piece by Paul Laird.
They were Britpop before the phrase was coined. And still ruffling feathers almost thirty years later. A piece by Paui Laird.