Interview: SCRIBER
Illustration: Mary Machin SCRIBER (a.k.a. Joshua Price) deals in the combination of delicate melodies and honest lyrics on his most recent release Every Particle (Rocking Chair Records). EP favourite, ‘Bethlehem’ strikes a particularly resonate chord on account of its building depth, and it’s clear from the get-go SCRIBER is an economic and songwriter. Whilst he was on his recent tour with Among Brothers, we sent some questions... Read More
Interview: Cayucas
Illustration: Mary Machin California’s Cayucas recently graced Manchester’s Soup Kitchen with their enjoyable melodies and distinctive take on nostalgia. The group’s recent release Bigfoot (Secretly Candian) was penned by lead singer and guitarist Zach Yudin and covers subjects such as childhood and his time in education, something that doesn’t sound like it was a very studious period…We caught up with Zach ahead of... Read More
Interview: Casual Sex
Illustration: Mary Machin Casual Sex are a group from Glasgow we recently happened upon in our journeys across the depths of the internet. The four piece specialise in urgent and engaging music that has a suitably sleazy feel to it. Their single ‘Stroh 80′ was recently released as part of Moshi Moshi‘s single club and the group are currently working toward a full-length album. We sent some questions on band names, impulsiveness and... Read More
Photos & Review: Bushstock 01/06/13
As with the past couple of years, June beckoned us down to London to hear some beautiful hand-picked music from the UK and beyond at Communion’s annual Bushstock festival. The festival makes fantastic use of four of Shepherd’s Bush’s perfectly placed venues, Ginglik, Bush Hall, St Stephen’s Church and Defector’s Weld, and means that attendees don’t end up spending a small fortune on food and beer, nor do they have... Read More
Interview: Sivu
Photo: Victoria Schofield Sivu (a.k.a James Page) is a 24 performer from Cambridge. He’s recently been on tour with The Staves and is currently working towards the release of his Bodies EP. Sivu has been working closely with producer Charlie Andrew with brilliant results since the beginning of his solo work. His music has an economic use of lyrics that ties in well with the intricate layers of melody and rhythm. Songs like ‘Better Man... Read More
Interview: Joe Banfi
Illustration: Mary Machin We first heard Joe Banfi, one of Communion‘s freshest voices, over the summer at this year’s Bushstock Festival. Before this, the Northern born Deftones and Bruce Springsteen devotee had been working with Ian Grimble developing his work, a process that has resulted in Joe Banfi’s Iron EP, released yesterday. If you haven’t heard Joe’s music up until now, imagine understated instrumentals fronted... Read More
Interview: Blind Atlas
Illustration: Mary Machin Manchester’s Blind Atlas are a six piece who take after the likes of Phosphorescent, Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy and Neil Young. With members whose hometowns are both here in the UK and across the pond in the US their pooled voices and instrumental styles exert a dexterous and enticing blend of rock that has its fair share of sombre moments (see ‘My Humble Mountains’). We sent some questions to singer... Read More
Interview: Ed Black
Illustration: Mary Machin Ed Black is an emerging artist currently based in Liverpool during his studies at LIPA. He has an EP release scheduled for November that will feature his song ‘Same Old Story’, which you can listen to below. ‘Same Old Story’ is a heady track despite its minimalist leanings and displays promise in Ed Black’s writing. We sent some questions over to Ed about LIPA, future plans and the music he’s... Read More
Interview: The Deadline Shakes
Illustration: Mary Machin Glasgow four piece The Deadline Shakes caught our attention recently via their new single ‘Sweeten the Deal’, which comes out digitally on the 5th of November. The single features feather light melodies that form an odd partnership with the punctuating, and ballsy, guitar riffs. These components, along with others, combine to expel an infectious, 60s atmosphere with a modern twist or two for good measure. We sent... Read More
Interview: Wild Smiles
Illustration: Mary Machin Wild Smiles is the brainchild of Chris Peden, currently based in Southampton. Peden’s music plays off of his palette of musical interests which includes The Beach Boys, Nirvana and The Troggs, meaning songs like ‘Tangled Hair’ and ‘Twisted Hair’ come out of the other end of the writing process sounding not too far flung from Odonis Odonis, only with more gritty surf pop leanings. We sent some... Read More