Interview: Nick Mulvey
We recently headed over to Leeds to interview Nick Mulvey following his set at the Holy Trinity Church. The performer has made a name for himself via his intricate melodies (see ‘Juramidam’ and ‘Lonely Moon’) and joyous lyrics (see ‘Fever to the Form’), and really impresses live. His second EP, Fever to the Form, is out next month and promises to wow as much as recent featured track from the EP ‘Juramidam”... 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
Three Blind Wolves: ‘Gold on the Cross’ stream and May UK tour
Later this month Three Blind Wolves will be releasing their debut full-length album, Sing Hallelujah for the Old Machine. The album, due on the 27th of May on Instinctive Racoon, sounds like it will be a big progression from what the four piece have already achieved with their well-structured, robust blend of music. ‘Gold on the Cross’, taken from Sing Hallelujah…, was recently premiered over on This is Fake DIY, and continues... Read More
Review: The Staves @ Gorilla 03/05/13
Photo: Dan Massie, 2013 We’re well acclimatised to The Staves‘ live brilliance, and yet, we just keep coming back for more. Whether it’s the clever quips the sister trio and their band make in between songs, or the actual songs themselves, The Staves are hands down one of the best live bands about these days. We arrive early to catch support Sivu (a.k.a. James Page)’s set, which is accompanied by two stellar string players.... Read More
Interview: The Dirty Beggars
Illustration: Mary Machin Hard-hitting yet tender quintet The Dirty Beggars need no introduction to those well versed in Glasgow’s music community. By way of their enthusiasm for the blending of Americana and traditional Scottish music, they’ve created a niche for themselves that has turned heads at Celtic Connections and the Edinburgh Fringe to name but a couple. Pedro Cameron, the group’s fiddle player, answered our questions about... Read More
Interview: Greenwich Tea Party
Illustration: Mary Machin Greenwich Tea Party are amongst the bands playing at Bushstock next month and epitomise the Communion ethos of bringing superb new talent to larger audiences. The quartet produce a beautifully soulful brand of music that brings together intricate piano melodies and haunting vocals, amongst other components, to a fabulous end. In light of Greenwich Tea Party’s brilliance, we sent some questions regarding soundtracks... Read More
Review: Communion Glasgow @ 13th Note 19/05/11
Knowing of the compromised size of 13th Note as a venue and having witnessed the audience that came out in support of the Communion Glasgow launch last month, it’s understandable that a fair few people were turned away at the door to the heaving evening on reflection. The four groups billed to play were a mixture of local and transatlantic artists, making for highly anticipated listening. Read More Read More
Photos and Review: Young the Giant @ The Ruby Lounge 06/05/11 & Captain’s Rest 08/05/11
Photo: Victoria Schofield California’s Young the Giant have fast become a favourite at TLS and we were finally able to see them play in both Manchester and Glasgow earlier this month at The Ruby Lounge and Captain’s Rest. Victoria took some pictures at the Manchester show that capture the group’s onstage persona perfectly, whilst Mary reviewed the guys’ Glasgow show a couple of days after. Read More Read More
Interview: Little Kicks
Illustration: Mary Machin Aberbeen’s Little Kicks are currently giving away their single ‘Call of Youth’ on Soundcloud, Bandcamp, Facebook…you name it, the mp3 will be there. Should you be interested, you can find a link to the download after the link! The four piece are also supporting Bear Bones at tomorrow’s Communion Glasgow along with In Flight Safety and The Echoes. We conspired with lead singer and guitarist... Read More
Interview: Bear Bones
Illustration: Mary Machin In two days’ time Bear Bones will headline the second Communion Glasgow at 13th Note and, with their third single due after summer, the group are finding new levels of greatness to explore, much to the delight of our ears. As a way of getting under the group’s skin, close to the bone you might say, TLS sent the group a few questions, answered by songwriter Ben Harrison… Read More Read More