New Single From Ellen & The Escapades

Without You is the second single of bittersweet folk-pop to be released from Ellen and the Escapades debut Album All The Crooked Scenes. It is officially released on the 21st October. Listen for yourself. a Catch them live: Thu 25 Oct – The Wilmington Arms, London Sun 28 Oct – Pocktoberfest, Pocklington Mon 29 Oct – The Cluny 2, Newcastle Wed 31 Oct – Louisiana, Bristol … Continue reading New Single From Ellen & The Escapades

Mega Roundup

Having abjectly failed to regain control of our In-box since returning from holiday, we are still working our way through a sackful of new bands, new albums, new singles, new tracks, new demos and everything in-between. So with apologies for the delay in posting some of these, here is one awesome round-up of stuff that has caught our ears, our imagination, or, best of all, … Continue reading Mega Roundup

Free Download From The Spinto Band

Forged in their Delaware studio, the latest release from the Spinto Band titled Shy Pursuit may well be their most exciting and inventive set of recordings to date. Since 2006, the five-piece have been providing fans with their own unique style of pop music that has been compared to everything from The Strokes to Sparks. Grab yourself a free download of the acoustic guitar driven, … Continue reading Free Download From The Spinto Band

Free David Tattersall Single

Having succumbed wholly and without reservation to the Wave Pictures most recent album Long Black Cars, we were intrigued to hear the first fruits of lead singer David Tattersall’s solo album Little Martha, (named after a Duane Allman tune, and released on the anniversary of his death, 29th October) via WIAIWYA. It is an album of guitar instrumentals and this is first single, The Sunshine Hotel. Watch … Continue reading Free David Tattersall Single

Guest Post: Big Sair’s TFI Friday (5th October)

Mrs Mackerel has decided to take a short sabbatical and invite some friends, relatives and countrywomen to takeover her Friday night post, a Friday routine as regular in this household as a G&T with lime, or pizza Margherita for the sprats. For week three, we hand over the reins to Big Sair… And with a flourish of my long fishtail, I take the baton for … Continue reading Guest Post: Big Sair’s TFI Friday (5th October)

More “Deathpop” From The Shamefaced Sparrows

Back in February we gave a warm welcome to the brilliantly named Shamefaced Sparrows and their own particular brand of ‘deathpop’. After too big a gap, they have thankfully got back in touch to say “…and now that we have emerged from our makeshift den, built amid an unmapped, tree-ringed field, that time has come.,..mop your brow with relief, pour yourself a stiff iced-drink, have … Continue reading More “Deathpop” From The Shamefaced Sparrows

Jemez Mountain Hawkz Release (hey-mez) EP

Jemez Mountain Hawkz is single-handedly blurring the lines between Americana and indie pop with their debut EP, Hey-Mez, which the band released yesterday. The brainchild of former Scared of Chaka bassist Dameon Lee Waggoner, the group has created a sound that is reminiscent of classic Southern California interwoven with southern rock circa 1969 and contemporary indie vibes. Think a modern day Flying Burrito Brothers, and … Continue reading Jemez Mountain Hawkz Release (hey-mez) EP