The Chakras
We Are The People
self-released
Despite the football connotations, ‘We Are The People’ is almost a flawless debut for The Chakras. more… “The Chakras”
Hungry Ghosts
By The Bridge
Animal Farm
Embracing a bit of tremulous Johnny Borrell vocals, Hungry Ghosts get zero points for their pacman-inspired name more… “Hungry Ghosts”
Lotus Mason
Rust and Roll
Glowb
The fantastically wavering voice of Blair Jollands is easily comparable to David Bowie with all the dreamy soundscapes of Empire of the Sun more… “Lotus Mason”
Boy Mandeville
Gorilla
Around The Dial
Blending calypso sounds with indie-pop sensibility is a dangerous game to play more… “Boy Mandeville”
Miniature Dinosaurs / Wake the President
Fight or Flight / Elaine
Electric Honey
There is substantial amount of hype around for Miniature Dinosaurs but I’m still failing to see the overall appeal of the young group. more… “Miniature Dinosaurs / Wake the President”
The Kingfishers
Deep In My Bones
Creeping Bent
It’s not the most promising sign of a great artist when the press release repeats the band’s name seven times more… “The Kingfishers”
Owen Franklin
Not-So-Great Gatsby
Tinged with an element of lyrical humour, ‘Not-So-Great Gatsby’ never really reaches its full potential more… “Owen Franklin”
Toy Horses
Toy Horses
Albino Sparrow
Nothing particularly good or sustainable ever comes out of Wales more… “Toy Horses”
The Domino State
You Are Winter
Exhibition
The second single to be released from The Domino State’s debut album, Uneasy Lies The Crown is the infectious ‘You Are Winter’. Not seasonal by any stretch of the imagination, The London based outfit have afflicted 80s vocals onto this dreamy shoegaze number that does well to sound nothing like the Editors; commendation that is worth its weight in gold.
Mind Museum
Rat Race EP
self-released
Ironic that ‘Rat Race’ really sums up the genre that Mind Museum are trying to break into. more… “Mind Museum”