iremembertapes.
iremembertapes. is an indie-electronica out-fit from Brighton in England. The trio of Tom Ferry (Vocals), Al Tutt (Guitar / Programing) and Ben Airey (Bass) released their new LP Human Architecture on the 13th March 2012 through The Animal Farm Records. I was taken in a time-capsule to the ’80s New Wave scene when never mind remembering tapes, most [...]
Soul Circus
Soul Circus an indie rock band from Leeds in England is working hard in the recording studio this year as the quintet of Lloyd Bradley (vocals), Paul Wainwright (guitar), Tom Matthews (guitar), Adam Marshall (bass) and Martyn Guy (drums) have a double A side scheduled for the 14th May Burn The Map / The Consequence of Youth and an EP [...]
The Chapman Family
The Chapman Family from Stockton-on-Tees in England burrowed away out of recorded sight for a couple of years, but the expanded line-up of Kingsley (Vocals / Keys), Pop (Lead Guitar), Owen (Guitar), Scott (Drums) and Kevin (Bass) haven’t been disappeared, they have been working on new material and on 18th June will be releasing their new EP Cruel Britannia. What [...]
Tyson
Electro-funk/disco isn’t a genre I ever anticipated typing on a review, but the solo artist Tyson from London in England just needs to be added to the Indie Bands Blog. An hypnotic dance-floor rises out of the ashes the moment the play button is hit. Generous layers of velvety electro-mix smoke the room and all [...]
Civil Love
Civil Love from Peckham, London in England is a three piece indie-pop ’60s influenced band, though regularly use a fourth player and the trio are on the look-out for a full-time fourth member. The current line-up comprises James Rowland (Guitar / backing vocals), Dan Hale (Drums / keys / backing vocals) and Urko Eizmendi (Bass / percussion / melodica) the [...]
Rollor
Rollor is a two piece industrial rock band from Glasgow comprising Matt Harris (Vocals / Guitar) and David Collins ( Bass) and a certain drum machine aka Dr Drumrollor. Detuned instruments clatter in to the room and an engaging mix of frantic energy is let loose. The Bass reminds me of Jean-Jacques Brunel of The Stranglers, [...]
Live Politics
Live Politics is an indie band from South London in England with soul in the spirit. Dan Bridge, Phil Luen, Sam Pavey and Steve Quirk have been around since 2006. During the latter part of 2011 and early 2012 they buried themselves in the studio and on 27th April a new release Heavens Hangover will be unveiled. Adding a [...]
Groovy Star
Groovy Star is the vehicle the singer / songwriter / guitarist Michael Featherstone from Ilkley in England uses to reveal his psychedelic electronica to the world. Swirling sounds emerge from the speakers, with electronics accompanied by fused guitar generating a space which reminds me of Celtic folk combined with funk. This is music which [...]
Sonner
Sonner from Sunderland in England deliver an emotional heart to rock music as Mick Corkhill, Gareth Ord, Tom Elliott and Gary Partridge reflect the world around them. The more I hear musicians from the North East of England, the more I question my long-held perceptions. I am wondering whether this really is the hardened face of industrial deprivation as many [...]
The Novellos
The Novellos is an indie band from Stoke-on-Trent in England which first rose to prominence back in 2008, after personnel changes and a new focus they have been under the radar for a while. Adam Steele (Bass and Vocals), Sam ‘Fingers’ J Walker (Keys, Brass and Vocals), Eddy Gillespie (Drums, Percussion and Vocals) and Mike Thomas (Guitar and Vocals) [...]
