On boldness alone it gets top marks
Read MoreInterview/Listen: Human In Bloom - Late Ol' Night
We chat to Human In Bloom ahead of their EP release and find out about some of the existential angst fuelling their new EP.
Read MoreLive review: Habitats at Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen, 3/3/16
A hugely enjoyable night, rich in good old indie sounds with a blend of psychedelic influences and ecstatically dancing fans
Read MoreLost In Transmission 5: 18/12/15
In need for some summery tunes? Head no further, our latest playlist features the latest sounds from Jude Woodhead, EPISODES, Haize, Labradoor and Childcare. Wrap your ears around it...
Read MoreLost In Transmission 4: 11/12/15
It may not be remotely festive, but this set of sonic baubles is most definitely a gift. Our latest playlist unwraps new sounds from The fin., St Tropez, Paddy Hanna, Ecca Vandal and Zaflon. Just press play...
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Watch/review: High Safari – Find Your Way Back
"The song has a real sense of maturity and ease, delivering the message with eloquence. It proceeds to get brighter and sunnier as it progresses, reminiscent of Sixties British pop in its rhythm and melody, plus some modern influences"
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Photos: The Happy Hollows, Reykjavik Kids, Crash Island, Long Teeth – The Finsbury 9/6/2015
Exclusive shots from a brilliant four-band showcase at The Finsbury, topped by California's Happy Hollows on the last date of their UK tour to promote new single 'Astrid'
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Watch/Review: Holy Holy – You Cannot Call For Love Like A Dog
"One can imagine driving along the motorway on an August afternoon when everyone has their windows down and this song is drifting out of every car stereo while fingers are drumming along on steering wheels."
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Live review: Happyness at Boston Music Room, London 13/5/15
Everything about the band was endearingly lo-fi, even down to the way they introduced themselves to the audience – "Me, him and him are called Happyness" – and their audience banter was yet more proof that Happyness are just three silly dudes who'd be a right laugh to hit the pub with.
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Listen/Review: Happyness – A Whole New Shape
Watch/Review: Horse Party – Out Of Sight
If Jason Loewenstein from Sebadoh picked up PJ Harvey in his beaten-up Dodge van on a first date, you might expect the soundtrack to be something along the lines of the new Horse Party single ‘Out Of Sight’ – visceral, emphatic and stimulating just about every sense an alt-rock fan would desire.
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Photos: Rad Fru, High Safari, The Yes Mess - 24 Jan 2015, The Finsbury
Photos by Chris@lostinthemanor.co.uk
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Watch: Happyness - Anything I Do Is All Right
Review: Happyness – Anything I Do Is All Right
Watch: High Hazels - Summer Rain
In the same vein as classic northern greats such as The Smiths, The Coral, Arctic Monkeys et al, this Sheffield four-piece are looking to capture that bittersweet nostalgic vibe and make it their own. 'Summer Rain' is the lead single from the band's debut EP, 'In The Half Light', released this week on Heist Or Hit Records.
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