Penny Mob are a three piece indie rock outfit, it was formed in London in 2016 by Glaswegian Vocalist/Guitarist, Jamie Quinn and Lincolnshire Vocalist/Drummer, Andrew Mullan. They fleshed out their sound with the addition of Vocalist/Bassist, Jay Luther. I was already familiar with Jamie Quinn because I was a fan of his acting, specifically his … Continue reading EP Review: Penny Mob – Party Animal
Tag: Indie Rock
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
EP Review: The Northern Hues – Self-titled EP
The Northern Hues were a six piece indie rock outfit from Philadelphia formed in early 2002 by Aron Brand and Jeff Rains, both of whom were guitarists. Shortly afterwards, responding to a Craigslist ad they were joined by Dan Avidan as lead vocalist. In spring 2003 they were subsequently joined by keyboardist Alex Yaker, bassist … Continue reading EP Review: The Northern Hues – Self-titled EP
Single Review: Waverley – Missing Thing
Waverley (stylised as waverley.) are a four piece indie rock outfit from Edinburgh who formed back in 2018. Today I will be reviewing their single ‘Missing Thing’ which was released on June 11th 2021. ‘Missing Thing’ starts slow with a sustained but building note, light percussion layered on top, quickly joined by strings, as the … Continue reading Single Review: Waverley – Missing Thing
Single Review: Lucas Penner – So Well
Lucas Penner is an experimental indie rock artist based in British Columbia, in Canada. Today I will be reviewing his single ‘So Well’ which was released on October 27th 2020 after a break by the artist from releasing music online. ‘So Well’ has a dark and heavy intro, a building suspenseful note, that’s drawn out, … Continue reading Single Review: Lucas Penner – So Well
Single Review: Meg Lawrenson – Use My Body
'Use My Body' is the latest single from Meg Lawrenson. She is taking the pop scene by storm, and it is clear to see why. She has a pop edge which makes her stand out. She does not boast the cheesy pop which we hear all too often these days, and that is what makes … Continue reading Single Review: Meg Lawrenson – Use My Body
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: Chris Greig and The Merchants – Colours
Chris Greig and The Merchants are a Glasgow based four piece Indie-rock group made up of Chris Greig on Lead Vocals/Guitar, Chris Johnstone on Lead Guitars/Vocals, Donald Russell on Bass/Vocals and Daniel Jack on Drums/Vocals. ‘Colours’ has a really fun, fast paced intro, a lot of vibrant chords and high intensity, it’s a really strong … Continue reading Single Review: Chris Greig and The Merchants – Colours
Single Review: Offline – Seasons
Offline are a four piece Indie/Alt Band from Aberdeen made up of Dean Walker on Vocals/Guitar, Fraser Gow on Guitar, Ryan Whitmore on Bass and Daniel McDonald on Drums. Today I’ll be reviewing their single ‘Seasons’ which was released on the 15th February 2019. ‘Seasons’ is a high energy track that opens with heavy fire … Continue reading Single Review: Offline – Seasons
Band Interview: Dogtooth
Tell me about yourselves? How did you all meet? Where are you all from? John is from Kilbirnie, Craig is from Larkhall, and Robert is from Linwood. John and Craig met at Millport Scooter rally August 2013, they met Robert at a rehearsal studio in Paisley in April 2014. What are your names and what … Continue reading Band Interview: Dogtooth
EP Review: The Dollymops – Gap Year Tourists
The Dollymops are an indie rock band from Oxford, with Sean Stevens leading the charge on vocals, Tom Hadfield on the guitar, Jacob Appleton supplying the Bass and last but not least Simon Calver filling out the four piece group on Drums. If you want to find out more about the band then check out … Continue reading EP Review: The Dollymops – Gap Year Tourists
Single Review: Swearwolves – Strings
Swearwolves are a three piece, Indie rock band based in Glasgow and today I’ll be reviewing their debut single ‘Strings’. ‘Strings’ opens with some smooth guitars and some incredibly strong vocals, they alone would make this a great track, but the rhythm of the guitar really packs a wallop as well. I tend to review … Continue reading Single Review: Swearwolves – Strings
Single Review: Start Static – Take Your Place In Line
Start Static are a four piece Indie Rock outfit from Glasgow made up of John on Vocals, Stephen Tap on Guitar, Chris Kay on Bass and Michael on Drums. Today I’m going to be reviewing their single ‘Take Your Place In Line’ which you can check out below. ‘Take Your Place In Line’ opens with … Continue reading Single Review: Start Static – Take Your Place In Line
Band Interview: The Dollymops
So first of how did you all meet? We formed unglamorously from the placement of an ad online and a series of replies. We were going to try and come up with something a bit more romantic, like how we formed in the camaraderie of a police demonstration or in the melee down at the … Continue reading Band Interview: The Dollymops
EP Review: The Dollymops – Fields of Wheat
The Dollymops are an Oxford based Indie Rock band made up of Sean Stevens on Lead Vocals, Tom Hadfield on Guitar/Backing Vocals, Jacob Appleton on Bass and Simon Calver on Drums. If you want to learn more keep an eye out the the interview I did with the band that’ll be going up on the … Continue reading EP Review: The Dollymops – Fields of Wheat
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