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Melody J. Myers

Nov 5, 20206 min read

Making Noise 003: Neelam Khan Vela

Hi Neelam! Thank you so much for taking the time out to answer my questions, how are you? Hey! It’s no problem at all! I’m great :) For...

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REVIEW: baby queen's highly-anticipated track, "want me," is finally here

Emily Marshman

Nov 5, 20202 min read

REVIEW: baby queen's highly-anticipated track, "want me," is finally here

Having only just recently joined the Baby Kingdom, I haven't been one of the fans who's spent the last couple (?) of months (??) waiting...

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FFO: fun and fresh portsmouth natives, FLOWVERS

Emily Marshman

Nov 3, 20202 min read

FFO: fun and fresh portsmouth natives, FLOWVERS

A couple of weeks ago, FLOWVERS' "Throwaway Generation" was the last track on my Discover Weekly playlist and from my first listen I knew...

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REVIEW: LÉON’s sophomore record delivers more gorgeous vocals, but doesn’t quite exceed expectations

McKinzie Smith

Oct 30, 20204 min read

REVIEW: LÉON’s sophomore record delivers more gorgeous vocals, but doesn’t quite exceed expectations

LÉON’s chill, confessional tracks have been an indie-pop staple for half a decade now. After “Tired of Talking” became a huge hit in...

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Melody J. Myers

Oct 28, 20209 min read

MAKING NOISE 004: Dani Bennett-Spragg

Hi Dani! Thank you so much for answering my questions! How are you? My pleasure & I’m very well thanks! For people who don’t know you,...

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FFO: liverpool's-by-way-of-kaua'i eli smart

Emily Marshman

Oct 27, 20201 min read

FFO: liverpool's-by-way-of-kaua'i eli smart

I think, on a daily basis, about how much good music there is in the world that I still haven't listened to it. Every time I think about...

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REVIEW: the super late night releases newest track, "mess"

Amiee Bolger

Oct 23, 20201 min read

REVIEW: the super late night releases newest track, "mess"

"Mess" has taken the top spot as my favourite release from Manchester based, one-man-band-and-producer extraordinaire, The Super Late...

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REVIEW: "rosy cheeks," the new single from london-based band lock-in

Emily Marshman

Oct 23, 20201 min read

REVIEW: "rosy cheeks," the new single from london-based band lock-in

2020 truly has been the year of the guitar band (despite, you know, the apocalypse and whatnot), and Lock-In's latest contribution to the...

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REVIEW: "the storm," the debut EP from scottish alt-pop artist dylan fraser

Emily Marshman

Oct 23, 20202 min read

REVIEW: "the storm," the debut EP from scottish alt-pop artist dylan fraser

The musical geniuses seem to be getting their start earlier and earlier these days. At just 18 years old, Dylan Fraser has released one...

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Amiee Bolger

Oct 23, 20203 min read

REVIEW: "remote," the brand new EP by wallows

“Virtual Aerobics” kicks off the EP with a simple piano riff that doesn’t take long to get stuck into the indie pop sound we’ve come to...

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REVIEW: kelsy karter releases the music video for her single "goodness gracious"

Emily Marshman

Oct 22, 20202 min read

REVIEW: kelsy karter releases the music video for her single "goodness gracious"

You must not be paying attention to rock and roll if you're not aware of Kelsy Karter and her antics. Championed by the likes of TIME...

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FFO: galway-based alternative rock, newdad

Emily Marshman

Oct 20, 20201 min read

FFO: galway-based alternative rock, newdad

We all know this by now - I'm someone who prides themselves on being able to clock great new bands. NewDad are one of my favorite finds...

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REVIEW: inhaler release atmospheric new single, "when it breaks"

Emily Marshman

Oct 16, 20203 min read

REVIEW: inhaler release atmospheric new single, "when it breaks"

Written alongside Pulp's Anthony Genn, "When It Breaks" is a guitar band fan's wet dream.

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MAKING NOISE 002: music photographer Kayla Fernandez

Melody J. Myers

Oct 15, 20207 min read

MAKING NOISE 002: music photographer Kayla Fernandez

Hi Kayla! Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions :) for those who don’t know who you are, can you give them a little...

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Socially Distanced Gigs and Gender Distanced Bookings

Bri Jacobs

Oct 13, 20203 min read

Socially Distanced Gigs and Gender Distanced Bookings

Music is used as a form of expression and storytelling, and what kind of story are we telling if just one narrative is heard?

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FFO: dublin-based garage punk, tv people

Emily Marshman

Oct 12, 20202 min read

FFO: dublin-based garage punk, tv people

I'm not sure if you've noticed - or if you even knew you needed to be paying attention - but the recent (and by recent I mean within the...

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REVIEW: "sleep walker," the new, nostalgic single from bedroom / boredom

Amiee Bolger

Oct 8, 20201 min read

REVIEW: "sleep walker," the new, nostalgic single from bedroom / boredom

"Sleep Walker" is a song that masterfully ebbs and flows, making perfect use of giving everything the band has all at once and then...

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REVIEW: the latest track from southampton's the manatees, "know you"

Emily Marshman

Oct 8, 20201 min read

REVIEW: the latest track from southampton's the manatees, "know you"

The band's follow-up release to this summer's "Have It All" reflects a deeper darker side of romance - and of The Manatees.

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MAKING NOISE 001: Bree Wilkinson, PR Extraordinaire

Melody J. Myers

Sep 23, 202010 min read

MAKING NOISE 001: Bree Wilkinson, PR Extraordinaire

Welcome to the first interview for Making Noise, a segment where I interview women who work in music (mostly behind the scenes). I...

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REVIEW: "comfort," the latest single from scottish indie band vistas

Amiee Bolger

Sep 23, 20202 min read

REVIEW: "comfort," the latest single from scottish indie band vistas

Vistas have this way of coming for your neck with hard-hitting lyrics but disguising them with big indie-rock backing music. What results...

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