Superkings
Hit The Ground Running
Feedback
Forget any preconceptions you may have about a band called Superkings – these are no Oasis wannabes, no beer swilling, stage-strutting pub rockers. more… “Superkings”
Single reviews
Gold Sounds
Sneinton Boulevard / You're A Vision
A is for Artist
Opening a four track CD, ‘Sneinton Boulevard’ is a cheery wee affair by Nottingham’s ‘Gold Sounds’ (whose intent is signalled before a note is sung by virtue of their being named after a Pavement song). more… “Gold Sounds”
The Lazarus Plot
Doesn't Change A Thing
Illuminated
‘Doesn’t Change A Thing’ is the debut single from London three piece the Lazarus Plot, who having already toured with established acts like the Bluetones and played live on BBC radio, look destined to have a crack at the big time. more… “The Lazarus Plot”
TheDominoState
Iron Mask
Club AC30
‘Iron Mask,’ apparently a hymn to agoraphobia, is the debut single from London five piece theDominoState. more… “TheDominoState”
Bonde Do Role
Solta O Frango
Domino
On a label somewhat more renowned for dowdy indie-schmindie than upbeat party tracks, Solta O Frango by Bonde Do Role is a pulsating little number more… “Bonde Do Role”
Paul Weller / Graham Coxon
This Old Town
Regal
The phrase ‘supergroup’ can get bandied around too easily these days, but if the dictionary was illustrated this lot would have their faces right next to that particular tag. more… “Paul Weller / Graham Coxon”
Loney, Dear
Saturday Waits
This is reminiscent of Joni Mitchell at her most carefree, the kind of blissful musical arrangement the peace and love generation frothed over. more… “Loney, Dear”
Bat for Lashes
What’s A Girl To Do?
Echo
If there’s one thing you do today you have to check out the video for this song, it’s absolutely as cool as ice, much like the song it accompanies. more… “Bat for Lashes”
Malcolm Middleton
Fight Like the Night
Full Time Hobby
The third single from Malcolm Middleton’s acclaimed album, A Brighter Beat, is another contemplative affair. more… “Malcolm Middleton”
The Electric Soft Parade
Misunderstanding
Truck
Tom and Alex return with another slice of sweet melodious fun from their latest, and by far their best album, ‘No Need to be Downhearted’. more… “The Electric Soft Parade”