Words by Nikki Ruijter / Photography by Matt Crockford The crooner vocals have been traded in for the romanticisation of Birmingham, putting down the thesaurus of pet names and instead creating a narrative that embodies the sounds of the city in Fat Cat‘s latest single ‘Lost’. The four-piece have moved from over-sexualised pop vibes to tight […]
Words by Abi Whistance It feels necessary for this review to come with a cover letter of sorts. When it comes to Pixies, I’m a diehard. In my eyes, Francis can do no wrong. Yet, on receiving a copy of new album Beneath the Eyrie, I knew I needed to put my Surfer Rosa loving, […]
Words by Abi Whistance ‘Tunes that connect with people have always been the main focus.’ – Grant Nicholas, Feeder It’s been a pretty wild ride. With over two decades in the making, Feeder have lived a life long enough to suffer turbulence like you wouldn’t believe; their career tackling the highs and the lows, the […]
Words by Charlie Culverhouse Sam Hollis released his debut album, If Ever, Could You Imagine?, earlier this year and isn’t wasting anytime releasing even more music. His new single, ‘Miranda’ – featuring Harry Price, Lewis Pick and Nep, produced by Hollis and Ego Boy – doesn’t disappoint. ‘Miranda’ follows the same new wave/low-fi jazz genre […]
Interview by Abi Whistance/To the Local – Pic by Jessica H Ingram Photography In June 2019, The Cosmics released their self-titled debut EP – a six track eponymous monster of noise rock, twisted indie, a splodge of Mazzy Star and some of the fastest guitar feet in the Midlands. We salute you and your ten […]
