Ambershift
Ambershift from Newcastle in the UK, have undergone a couple of iterations since their formation in 2007, but now comprise: Dave Lord (lead vocals and bass), Phil Hodgson (Drums), Andy Green (Electronic keys) and Ben Clement (Guitar). Another middle of the rock band on the site, you may wonder why, but just taken a closer [...]
Kettle’s Yard Cambridge | March 2010
A while back, early March on a bright Sunday morning I headed the few miles to Cambridge to take a a listen to some experimental music and in particular Pete Um. One of the great things about living near Cambridge is the easy access to the experimental music scene, this does has have an horrific [...]
The Paraffins
The Paraffins from Knockentiber in Scotland is driven by Billy Paraffin, which can loosely be termed a collective, as his creative songwriting and arrangement draws in a range of musicians to work with him on various projects. Self described as ‘acoustic/casio powered psychedelic pop’, The Paraffins successfully make my life seem a more fulfilled place [...]
The Heartbreaks
The Heartbreaks are a four piece band based in Manchester in the UK. Matthew Whitehouse (vocals/guitar), Joseph Kondras (Drums), Ryan Wallace (Guitar) and Deaks (Bass), originally all from Morecombe got together last year and set about creating their music which reflects on everyday life situations and have the single Liar, My Dear, due for release [...]
Paul Liddell
Paul Liddell from Sunderland in the UK, started life as a trumpeter in an Orchestra, before spreading his wings and creating his own sound as a solo artist. An accomplished Guitarist with a strong voice, Paul is a work-horse, typically playing 15 gigs a month (pushing The Steep Water Band the ever tourists from the [...]
Pete Um
Pete Um is a solo artist from Cambridge in the UK, who takes the concept of experimental music to a new plane. His tracks are recorded directly to a computer, a 4 track or reel to reel tapes. Pete uses his computer as an 8 track machine adding his own inimitable instrument playing in real [...]
Fez
Fez, who originate from Chepstow comprise: Jon Chantarasak (Drums / backing vocals), Mike Clarke (Bass / Backing vocals), Will Jacks (Vocals / rhythm guitar) and Alex Smyth (lead guitar), have moved to London, where the group of friends who have known each other since school are beginning to stretch their musical wings, with gigs in [...]
The Swing Movement – New release – Keep your eyes Down
The Swing Movement continue with their spate of released material, this time a more melodic rounded sound comes from the band in the shape of Keep Your Eyes Down. The track opens with the guitar and drum off setting each other, before the voice of Ben Walker takes a grip on the track, with some [...]
Elspeth
Elspeth from Belfast and Newry, Northern Ireland, have been around for less than a year. Gerard (Vocals, Guitar), Leo (Guitar), Jonny (Guitar), Davy (Bass) and Phil (Drums), got together in March 2009. Having received national airplay and gigs on the mainland, locally and in Ireland, they have quickly gathered momentum and have an LP – [...]
Richard Jay
Richard Jay from The UK is a solo artist who writes his own material, plays all the instruments and sings. What always impresses me with artists like Richard is the absolute commitment and self-belief that is required. I had a phone conversation with Richard and inevitably asked him why he had chosen the solo route [...]
