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Posted by Angela on May 16, 2012

We Barbarians

Sporadic in nature, it’s every so often that a band renders remarkable Ep’s, albums, and captivating live performances that ensnares the attention of many. We Barbarians are one of these rarities- leaving their introspective lyrics and euphonious melodies engrossed in the minds of their listeners. April/May 2012 saw the Brooklyn based trio set sail across the Atlantic for a UK tour with Foster The...

Posted by Brett on May 4, 2012

To Kill A King

Following on from the recent post of Emily & The Woods I’d like to introduce you another artist that was on the amazing lineup of the recent London Sofar Sounds gig. It was the perfect setting for London folksters To Kill A King with a stripped back, vocal dominant ambiance. I’m not even going to try and detail the state of rapture felt by all who were present in the small lounge room...

Posted by Brett on May 2, 2012

Ocelot Eyes

Formed in 2010, Ocelot Eyes a three-piece from Minneapolis made up of Brady Lundy, who’d been playing small gigs and open mic nights for a year previous to forming the band, with Donald Lawson IV and Luke Nelson. Their first single “Hide” is unique. With beautiful, odd and slightly philosophical lyrics about being “On the run from the Holy Ghost”, set to prominent acoustic guitar and a catchy...

Posted by Jake on Apr 20, 2012

Ben Wells & The Middle Names

Six-piece indie rock band Ben Wells & The Middle Names have been gathering quite a following in their native Australia, and are about to embark on a nationwide co-headline tour with Kate Martin. For the time being, those of us further afield will have to remain content with the bands excellent debut EP House, Come Home. Opening with Robin Hood, the first single from House, Come Home, the band stake...

Posted by Kiri on Apr 12, 2012

Sleepy Sun

Sleepy Sun are another one of those bands bred out of the San Francisco school of cool. Mixing 60′s style psychedelia, with hazy sun drenched vocals; they produce a sound that will transport the listener back 40 years to when flower power, free love and mind expanding drugs were the order of the day. Spine Hits is the third offering from the San Francisco five piece; and the big question we have to...