What do you get if you combine the untouchable finesse of The White Stripes with the bratty and brash sound of The Hives? Pennsylavian trio Eastern Conference Champions and a bit of a headache. more… “Eastern Conference Champions”
Awesomely charismatic and powerful vocals that stand The Rivers apart from the influx of indie mush going around. more… “The Rivers”
When you hear that a singer has been raised entirely on a diet of Michael Jackson, it’s got to be said that about the last person you’d expect this one to sound like is little Kyle Falconer. more… “Lead Balloons”
When this writer was in school the computerclub was where geeks went. Now, of course, being a geek is cool and being cool is passé. more… “Computerclub”
Friends of Flaming Lips, the band share a similar outlook on life – did Timothy Leary pay a visit to the Oklahoma water supply? more… “Star Death and White Dwarfs”
What is it about Wolverhampton? Long the butt of jokes, the Midlands city seems to have acquired an intrinsic comedy value. Mention the place to virtually anyone in Britain and you’ll be greeted by a toe-curling impersonation of Slade. more… “The Lines”
If you ever heard Turner’s previous band, post-hardcore outfit Million Dead, then it might seem quite a shock, not only the difference in style of his solo work, but how his new material completely outclasses his former band. Photosynthesis is a powerful sing-along alt-country classic. more… “Frank Turner”
Symbolics have produced two highly infectious, catchy tunes on this Lucky Number Nine Records release. ‘Social Dancing’ is a bit of an indie floor-filler with hooky guitar and an incessant beat. more… “Symbolics”
Right – I know I’ll be in the minority of one because over two million hits on My Space can’t all be made, like I did, solely to confirm just how overrated this band is. The ‘Starlett Johansson’ track made these Anglo / French synth –popsters a bit of a cyberspace phenomenon more… “The Teenagers”
Now THIS is more like it! Without doubt the best single / EP I’ve listened to for ages! Probably not everyone’s cup of herbal (what am I saying – definitely not to everyone’s taste) but I guess Plaaydoh never set out with that being their intention. more… “Plaaydoh”