Lyca Sleep – Closer In
Lyca Sleep have been working on their sound for the past year and a half. They really seem to have something here. “Closer In” which is very Verve, but they pull it off because they make the sound into their own. The guitars are huge swirling affairs that just intertwine so well with the vocals. It’s so well produced, that the song doesn’t really seem to be six minutes long. The B-sides here are exceptional and worth mention as well. “Falling On Cedars” slows things down a bit, it takes the sound of more Elbow at their most powerful moments. It’s an emotional and gripping song. It is impressive for a b-side. This is a fantastic look into a band that you will surely be hearing about more in the future.
By John Siwicki
The Subways – Rock And Roll Queen
The Subways have a great story about their rise. They won the Glastonbury competition and the rest was history. “Rock And Roll Queen” will be their third single; it isn’t nearly as good as the previous efforts. The track has a Von Bondies feel to it. It’s full of energy and power but lyrically it is a bit daft and it’s hard to look past that at times. There is a nice power riff there, something to really sink your teeth in. But though with that said, it is a fun song and you will sing a long with us all.
By John Siwicki
Tom Vek – CC(You Set The Fire In Me)
CC(You Set The Fire In Me) is one of the highlights and standouts from Tom’s debut “We Have Sound.” The track is easily the most accessible, and radio friendly of the album. The organ is a class touch. The bass and beat are very dance oriented. The hook is as infectious and catchy as you can get and you will be humming it for days. As the days keep getting hotter, this is a track to have on your stereo. Its deep and full of great instrumentation but also damn catchy.
By John Siwicki
Nine Black Alps – Not Everyone
This Manchester four piece, following the top 25 success of “Shot Down” the boys are back with a new single. This will be their third single off their forthcoming LP “Everyone Is”. “Not Everyone” is tight blast of rock that fuses Sonic Youth, Pearl Jam and a dash of The Pixies all together. It’s a tasty fiery little number that gets the job done. If you want a quick fix of fast energetic rock here it is.
By John Siwicki