Hello there! Apologies for the radio silence! To make it up to you, we’ve decided to pick an entire album for your listening pleasure: “Life Is Not Linear” by the amazing “Arcade State”. This is a really beautiful album dedicated to the memory of Ciaran and Jordan’s sister, and it gets two thumbs up from Leah and Hamish (yes, we know owls don’t have disposible … Continue reading Album of the Month – March/April
Hello, music enthusiasts! In February, we’re spotlighting “Yes to Rest” by the fantastic Scottish alternative indie pop duo “Feels Like Pluto.” This track dropped at the beginning of the month, so it’s still fresh off the press and sizzling hot! Huge thanks to Katie from WEE PR for sending this track over for us to listen to – we love it!(Hamish is certainly embracing this … Continue reading Track of the Month – February
How is it almost the end of August already? That means it’s almost time to grab your jumpers and get ready for Pumpkin coffee season (even though I’m more of a caramel hot chocolate kinda gal). I also need to take down my Happy Birthday sign in the kitchen. If ever there was a time to reminisce about being a teen, it’s the year I … Continue reading Stay For Tomorrow – Lipstick Lips
Oooooooh, another live review! It’s a very warm Thursday evening in August (the 11th to be exact), and I’ve toddled down to The Cluny for Newcastle’s lastest indie night, run by Shy Bairns Get Nowt. There’s already a great atmosphere, as when I arrive, everyone and their gran appears to be out enjoying the weather. I head straight in to grab myself a carbonated beverage … Continue reading SHY BAIRNS GET NOWT: Kites, Sarah Johnsone, Spilt Milk and Vennels
It’s 20 odd degrees outside and as we’re (mostly) unaccustomed to this kind of weather, we’re struggling. Bedsheets in the freezer anyone? What’s equally as hot (off the press) and downright more pleasant, is the debut single Deadweight from British pop-punk newcomers Deadlock (UK). This another one of those songs that teenage year old me would have been straight into the mosh pit for (I’d … Continue reading Deadlock (UK) – Deadweight
Hello again! As promised, we have returned! But fear not, as an apology for being AFK for so long we have an absolute BANGER of a track for you! I’m fairly sure my other half knows all of the words to this track by now. Newcomers ‘In Waves’ don’t do things by half with their debut single ‘Head Above Water’, (premiered as ‘Record of the … Continue reading In Waves – Head Above Water
Yes, you read the title right. This is a LIVE REVIEW! Wow, I haven’t written one of these in a long time. I actually wasn’t even approached/asked to do this one, I just really enjoyed the gig and thought I’d share my thoughts with you all. So, without further ado, let’s dive right into it! I’ve been a fan of Talisk since 2017, when Spotify … Continue reading Talisk + Folkestra @ Sage Gateshead – 20/05/22
Howdy! We’re back again, this time with a song that will 100% blow away those Monday blues. If you’ve been following us for a while, you may remember the wonderful people from Cornfield Chase from Part 4 of our 2017 mini live stream series The Captain’s Log. With an ethereal-esque intro, elements of which resonate throughout the rest of the track, Rise Again is absolutely … Continue reading Cornfield Chase – Rise Again
Hello April! As we experience some totally wacky weather here in the UK (sun and t-shirt weather last week, snow and winter coats this week), and as things continue to reopen and get ‘back to normal’, it’s important to remember to sometimes just switch off and enjoy the moment. This is exactly what The Often Herd‘s new single Inner Peace is all about. (“This one’s … Continue reading The Often Herd – Inner Peace
Words: The Captain FFO: Blossoms, Tame Impala, Inhaler How is it already 8.5 months into 2021? It feels like only yesterday that we all got the message to go home, and stay there. As things are ‘slowly’ getting back to normal, you need something to narrate all this change, right? If yes, I have the perfect thing for you. If not, well then I’d recommend … Continue reading CALM – Is There Anybody Alive Out There / Something’s Changing
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