F.O. Machete – Sleeper Cell

F.O. Machete returns with their new single ‘Sleeper Cell,’ showcasing a vibrant sound and playful lyrics. Their reunion after a long pause reveals a band rejuvenated and eager to create more music.

Hammock – The Second Coming Was a Moonrise

The Second Coming Was a Moonrise marks a profound introduction to Hammock’s expansive sound, blending personal stories of loss and belief with atmospheric music, captivating newcomers with its emotional depth and intricate textures.

Fir Cone Children vs The Real World

The twelfth album, vs The Real World, by Fir Cone Children reflects on the evolving experiences of childhood and adolescence through a father’s loving lens, blending punk energy and nostalgic themes.

Fir Cone Children – St Vincent – Single Premiere

Alexander Donat’s latest single, ‘St Vincent’, showcases a collaboration with his daughter, bringing fresh emotional depth while maintaining the signature sound of Fir Cone Children, reflecting their evolving family narrative.

Thought Bubble – Who’s To Say?

Thought Bubble have become one of those acts I look forward to hearing from because they always seem to arrive with fresh ideas and a slightly different angle on their own sound. Back on A Made Up World I wrote about the trust at the heart of the trio and the way Peter Gelf’s arrivalContinue reading “Thought Bubble – Who’s To Say?”

Studio Kosmische – Caramel

Studio Kosmische’s new 7 inch ‘Caramel’ creatively reinterprets Cluster’s original, balancing softness and tension in two contrasting tracks. It intertwines respect for the past with fresh musical exploration, captivating both new and seasoned listeners.

a murphy- haunt

I’m a bit of a late-night writer. It’s when I can get complete peace and quiet to focus on the amazing music I’m sent. Last week though I was casually scrolling through my Instagram feed when I heard a song that stopped me in my tracks. I sat there soaking up the wee clip theContinue reading “a murphy- haunt”