Pollyanna Blue are an alt-rock duo from Bristol, made up of Zoe Collins on Guitar/Vocals and Rich Earle on Bass/Vocals. The name was apparently inspired by a self help book called ‘Feel The Fear and Do it Anyway’, the book makes reference to something called a ‘Pollyanna’ which is a name given to someone who … Continue reading Single Review: Pollyanna Blue – Haunted
Tag: Alternative Rock
Album Review: Bastille – Give Me the Future
Bastille, often stylised as BΔSTILLE, are an indie pop/alternative rock outfit formed by Dan Smith back in 2010. Bastille was originally a solo project, but was later expanded to include other members, specifically Will Farquarson on Guitar/Bass, Kyle Simmons on Keyboards and Chris ‘Woody’ Wood on Drums. To date they’ve released four studio albums, including … Continue reading Album Review: Bastille – Give Me the Future
Album Review: The SoapGirls – In My Skin
The SoapGirls consider themselves to be Alternative Rock/Punk Post Grunge musicians with pop sensibilities, and it’s fair to say that they really run the gamut as I’ve covered their music across several years as they’ve developed and explored various genres and styles of music. They are made up of French-born, South African raised sisters, Noemie … Continue reading Album Review: The SoapGirls – In My Skin
Album Review: Shadow Academy – Self-titled Album
Shadow Academy are a progressive rock duo, based in Los Angeles, made up of Dan Avidan, noted for being one of the hosts of the popular Let’s Play Channel Game Grumps, and for a fairly prolific music career which includes being a member of The Northern Hues, Skyhill, Ninja Sex Party and Starbomb. Joining him … Continue reading Album Review: Shadow Academy – Self-titled Album
Single Review: Heavy Broken Machines – We Are Here
Heavy Broken Machines are an Alt-rock/Darkpop four piece made up of Dav on Vocals, Graham on Guitars, Kev on Bass and Graham on Drums/Percussion. Today, I will be reviewing their single ‘We Are Here’ which was released on the 16th April 2021. ‘We Are Here’ opens with a deep, gritty instrumental backing, a powerful fusion … Continue reading Single Review: Heavy Broken Machines – We Are Here
Single Review: Waxlimbs – Dead in the Water
Waxlimbs are a four piece theatrical alt-rock outfit from Toronto, Canada made up of Will Jarvis on Guitar/Vocals, Lex Metcalfe on Bass/Vocals, Olivia Claire on Keys/Synth/Vocals and Paul Geldart on Drums. Today I will be reviewing their latest track ‘Dead in the Water’ which was released on their 30th October 2020. ‘Dead in the Water’ … Continue reading Single Review: Waxlimbs – Dead in the Water
Single Review: Bling Rodent – Constant Smile
Bling Rodent are a four piece alt rock/dream pop group from Sweden and today I will be reviewing their debut single ‘Constant Smile’ which was released on the 25th September 2020 and is going to be featured on their upcoming EP. ‘Constant Smile’ fades in slowly with an ambient guitar riff that breaks for just … Continue reading Single Review: Bling Rodent – Constant Smile
Single Review: Two Tone Television – Old News
Two Tone Television are a five piece, alternative/indie punk group from Glasgow made up of Liam McCombie on Vocals/Rhythm Guitar, Craig Bronsdon on Backing Vocals/Lead Guitar, Dave Murray on Bass Guitar, Neil Lovett on Keys and Chuck McAulay on Drums. Today, I will be reviewing their single ‘Old News’ which was released on the 3rd … Continue reading Single Review: Two Tone Television – Old News
Single Review: Stealing Signs – The Coast
Stealing Signs are a four piece Alternative Rock outfit from South Woodham Ferrers, Essex made up of Nick Acton, George Wood, Steve Wheate and Will Daly. Today, I will be reviewing their single ‘The Coast’ which was released on April 10th 2020. ‘The Coast’ has a nice driving bass line, and percussive core that leads … Continue reading Single Review: Stealing Signs – The Coast
Single Review: Anna Eisch – Rebreak Me
Anna Eisch is an alternative pop/rock singer-songwriter and today I will be reviewing their single ‘Rebreak Me’ which was released on November 15th 2019. ‘Rebreak Me’ opens with a light, jangling melody that perfectly supports Anna’s voice, which has tremendous depth to it. It’s one of those voices that just bleeds feeling, and I’m not … Continue reading Single Review: Anna Eisch – Rebreak Me
Single Review: Vulpine – Days Like These
Vulpine are an alternative rock group from Aberdeen made up of Pete Fox on Guitar/Vocals, Oliver Hamlet on Guitar/Backing Vocals, Duncan Caird on Bass and Stuart Campbell on Drums. Today I’ll be reviewing their single ‘Days Like These’ which was released on 30th March 2020. ‘Days Like These’ opens with a light, melancholic melody that … Continue reading Single Review: Vulpine – Days Like These
Single Review: The Party Slogan – The Man I Would Hate To Be
The Party Slogan are a five piece Indie/Alternative/Garage Rock/Post-Punk outfit from Edinburgh and if you would like to find out more about the group then check out the interview I did with them a while back by clicking here. You can also check out my review of their EP ‘Reasonably Good Indie Music’ by clicking … Continue reading Single Review: The Party Slogan – The Man I Would Hate To Be
Single Review: Vola Tila – All Alone
Vola Tila is an Alternative/Indie/Pop band from Stockholm, Sweden made up of Richard Andersson and Johannes Henrikson. Today I will be reviewing their single ‘All Alone’ which was released on the 13th December 2019. ‘All Alone’ has a very atmospheric, electronic intro that swells and builds around you, becoming subtly more complex, and easing you … Continue reading Single Review: Vola Tila – All Alone
Single Review: SPIRITBOX – The Burner
SPIRITBOX are an five piece indie/alternative rock group from The Netherlands made up of Ruben Schimmel on Guitar/Backing, Nick van Eekelen on Guitar, Hans Meertens on Acoustic Guitar/Keys/Vocals, Jasper Janssens on Bass/Backings and Tomas Dekkers on Drums/Percussion. This isn’t the first time I’ve reviewed SPIRITBOX either and you can check that out here. Today I … Continue reading Single Review: SPIRITBOX – The Burner
Single Review: The Naked Feedback – Echo Echo Echo
The Naked Feedback are a Glasgow based four piece alternative rock group made up of Dean Anderson on Guitar/Vocals, Callum Anderson on Guitar/Vocals, JackΩ on Bass/Vocals and Derek Whiteford on Drums. This isn’t the first time I’ve reviewed the band and if you want to check that out then you can click here and here. … Continue reading Single Review: The Naked Feedback – Echo Echo Echo
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