Quarantine Dreams
It is in our idleness, in our dreams, that the submerged truth sometimes makes its way to the surface. – A Room of One’s Own, Virginia Woolf The world is in crisis and our dreams are talking to us. This […]
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY : ist ist – Architecture
Manchester four-piece ist ist have finally released their highly anticipated debut album, Architecture. Over the past six years the band have released a succession of singles and EPs garnering a loyal fanclub and organic popularity in the busy Manchester music […]
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY : The Howl & The Hum – 27
Finding a specialism in storytelling, The Howl and the Hum are back with a sad disco track for fans of crying in the club. For those not familiar with York-formed 4 piece, The Howl and the Hum are a testament […]
OUTPOURING : Western Shirt
Today when I walked into that shop the smell reminded me of you. The way that you smell in the morning after we kiss and fall asleep in each other’s arms; the smell of dust and clothes that have been […]
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY : Nile Marr – Still Hearts
Mancunian music veteran Nile Marr is back with his latest EP Still Hearts. This is the newest musical labour from Marr’s solo career, following the 2019 release of single Part Time Girl. Of course, we must address this charming elephant […]
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY : Green Gardens – Buried In Snow
Self-proclaimed pastoral four-piece Green Gardens are offering up a rapturous introductory single to their upcoming EP. Before we talk about their newest release, Buried In Snow, some context is needed. It would be easy to expect tradition from the band. […]
Whatever You Say, Say Something : An Audio Documentary
CW: This post deals with abortion, please be careful with your heart Whatever You Say, Say Something is an audio documentary produced by Kizzy Bray, narrated by Kizzy’s informant Siobhán. The project was Kizzy’s master’s thesis which explored the silences […]
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: Florence and the Machine – Light of Love
I think, at a time when everyone feels distant physically and mentally, music is one of the only things that can bring people together. Before I played the Light of Love, a new and timely offering from Florence and the […]
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: MINT – Turbulence
MINT, a Grimsby based foursome, are bracing the perils of the pandemic and coming through with a very aptly named new single Turbulence. Following their single Goodbye Beautiful, the band implores further socio-political issues, albeit doused with angst and nostalgic […]
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: Chloe – Slow Fade
The Scottish singer emits a combination of melodrama and mystery, creating the ideal bop for any indie-pop night-owl. The long-established relationship between driving and music is a harmony of exploration, creativity, and release. The very act itself involves a consistent […]