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Tag: songwriters

Skyfever – ‘Signs’

March 28, 2018

Check out ‘Signs’, the latest single from the new EP, ‘Rear View Mirror’, by Dublin rockers, Skyfever. The track comes with a rollicking good video directed and produced by Ray Keogh.

Six Quick Questions With :PM

March 22, 2018

Following the success of their debut single ‘Grown Ups’ and emotive B-side track ‘Goodbye’,:PM kick-start 2018 with another solid pop smash, ‘Feel Like A Fool’. The fivesome are lined-up to support The Vamps on their headline UK tour this April/May.
‘Feel Like A Fool’ reaffirms :PM’s effortless talent to take their energy-packed sound to create ultimate pop gems with instantly infectious hooks. The single is packed with the northern mischief that we have come to know and love the boys for, with playful, witty lyrics that tell the story of young, unrequited love and all that comes with it.
We caught up with :PM and found out how they tick.

Montauk Hotel – ‘Hands’

March 22, 2018

With a sound that’s not too dissimilar to the late and much lamented Dolores O’Riordan of The Cranberries, Montauk Hotel are back with their new single, ‘Hands’, which follows on from the success of their debut self-titled EP and single ‘Sense Of Place’.

‘Ro Sham Bo’ From Beaux Cheveux Is Very Fine Indeed

March 22, 2018

“Beaux Cheveux” translates as “beautiful hair” in English and the band comprising Adrian Conner and Clementine could as easily be named “Beaux Voix” as they also have very fine voices.

The Suburbs – ‘When We Were Young’

March 20, 2018

Legendary Minneapolis band The Suburbs are back with their new album, ‘Hey Muse!’, and the single, ‘When We Were Young’.

Suzi Island – ‘Show Me the Way’

March 10, 2018

Brighton based duo Suzi Island serve up a piece of alt-rock perfection with their debut single, ‘Show Me the Way’.

Jonny Shitbag & The Smokes – ‘You Could Not Have Given the Slightest of Fucks’

March 5, 2018

Jonny Shitbag and The Smokes release their first (and quite possibly last) album, beautifully titled, ‘You Could Not Have Given the Slightest of Fucks’. Go on, take a second to appreciate that name. All done? Then we’ll begin…

Third Smoke – ‘Maya’

March 2, 2018

Irish band Third Smoke have released their new single, ‘Maya’, ahead of their concert date at Whelan’s, Dublin, on 10 March.

Deleo – ‘Cosmic’ and ‘Game Lover’

March 2, 2018

Indie-rock duo, Deleo, present their latest releases, ‘Cosmic’, and ‘Game Lover’. The band is made up of multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter Denis Navarro, (identified through his pseudonym, Later) and singer Eléonore, and are currently based in Montpellier, France.

Hymner – ‘Bicycle’ (ft Alessandra)

February 22, 2018

This second single from the Swedish duo really hits the mark. Alessandra’s haunting vocal really adds a pained, almost lamenting quality to the song.

a-ha Ask London To ‘Take On Me’ With O2 Final Concert On MTVUnplugged Tour

February 19, 2018

Legendary Norwegian band a-ha wowed everyone at London’s O2 Arena on Valentine’s Night.

Six Quick Questions With British Folk Three-Piece Tors

February 19, 2018

Devon-based folk band, Tors return with their highly-engaging folk-based harmonies on their new single ‘Wilder Days’, following a sold-out tour supporting Tom Walker in November last year. Malvika asked them Six Quick Questions.

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