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Reviews
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Review: Just Jam / Sugarlesque
February 18, 2012Last Wednesday, Don’t Watch That TV, an online TV channel streaming live sessions to the masses and doing a damn good job, saw a collaboration like no other between JUST JAM and Sugarlesque. Sugarlesque is a lingerie boutique, which Who’s Jack has shared with you before. Owned by Miss Ruka Johnson, Sugarlesque is solidifying itself as a … read more»
Turnpike Glow, 1986
After the devastating news that Canadian alt rock collective Broken Social Scene had parted ways at the end of last year it was somewhat of a consolation that Turnpike Glow emerged with the help of BSS producer Dave Newfeld. Their latest single 1986 is an addictive 3 minutes 45 seconds with a familiar twang. Capturing the end of a … read more»
Singtank, The Party EP
Not content with totally owning the modeling world, Joséphine de la Baume aka Mrs Mark Ronson, has joined forces with her brother Alexadre to create Singtank, their first foray into the work of music. With influences from Pulp to The Pixies, this brother/sister duo blend quirky gypsy folk, electro pop and moments of sweetly twee melodies … read more»
BOY, Jazz Café
If this is your first encounter with the musical outfit BOY, what springs to mind? George? Zone? In Da Corner? Well forget all that because soon this Swiss/German duo will be the first and foremost that Google spits out at you. Valeska Steiner & Sonja Glass make up one of the most refreshingly talented and captivating new bands on the … read more»
The Misfits (Live)
Whether you’re part of the die-hard Misfits Fiend Club or not, you’ve come to expect one thing from this Horror-Punk outfit from Lodi, New Jersey: an unconventional, blow your-Mohawk-off horror punk marvel. Almost 35 years after stepping in front of the microphone and an astonishing 13 albums later, they’re still as relevant now to the … read more»
Foxes!, Foxes!
The header to Foxes! self titles debut sounds like it could be the theme to a magic roundabout inspired psychedelic kids show. This can only be a good thing. The guitar-synth 4 piece then break into a body of up-tempo indie pop tunes that are as sweet as they are twee. The harmony laden’ Welcome To The Jivin’ conjours memories of … read more»
Skeletons On Holiday
Skeletons On Holiday are a 4 piece hailing from Ireland and the USA, currently wooing the capital with their softly alluring and driving riffs. The band mix Muse’s Resistance-era marching anthemic guitar lines with dynamic and seductive vocals in the vein of Howling Bells‘ Juanita Stein. Despite being in their infancy, the band … read more»
Straylings, Wallpin
During June last year, we saw the highly anticipated release of Straylings debut EP which gained them high praise from the likes of Steve Lamacq and Kramer. They have a very experimental way of recording and trying to capture the natural ambiance of places such as hallways and basements. After a Summer of hard work they have completed their … read more»
Autoheart, Control
Autoheart mix dark inspiring piano licks with rich heartfelt vocals culminating in a decidedly simple but alluring pop sound. Their latest single Control was produced by Danton Supple who leant his hand to Coldplay’s X & Y and has the mellow hooks of Guillemots with a counting Crowes-esque ballad-anthem ending. Autoheart, formerly … read more»
Collectable Few, Model Behaviour
The Collectable Few have just released their second single, the aptly titled ‘Model Behaviour’. Following the commended debut ‘Headstrong’, which gained positive reviews from the likes of 6Music, XFM and NME, the band will also play a selection of live shows nearer the single’s release, including a single launch party at London’s … read more»
