Author: Harriet Heywood

First year at Salford University studying Broadcast Journalism at Media City.
Single Review: BÖHMEN – Wildside
January 27, 2021 No Responses

Single Review: BÖHMEN – Wildside

Manchester-based alt-rock band, BÖHMEN, are diving headfirst into 2021 with their new, self-produced single, ‘Wildside’. It’s a true indie bop drawing influences from the likes of Catfish and the Bottlemen, The Clause and Inhaler but adding a little BÖHMEN flare along the way.  With gritty...
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Interview: Apollo Junction talk latest single ‘On the Ropes’
January 22, 2021 one Response

Interview: Apollo Junction talk latest single ‘On the Ropes’

New Order vs U2. 90’s Britpop vs 60’s rock n roll. Motown vs Synth-pop. Add it all together and meet Apollo Junction.  The five-piece indie rock band from Leeds have been working non-stop this past year both in creating new...
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Single Review: Joeys – I Found You
December 23, 2020 No Responses

Single Review: Joeys – I Found You

If like me you’re looking for some new sounds to fill these uncertain times, Liverpool’s 4-piece band, Joeys, may have a solution with their latest release ‘I Found You’.  It brings an alternative rock, Kings of Leon style rasp and...
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Single Review: The Big Peach – Sad
December 8, 2020 No Responses

Single Review: The Big Peach – Sad

Manchester band, The Big Peach, are bringing a refreshing wave of old music to new ears in a retro nod to bands like The Beatles and The Monkeys.    The classic sounds of the 60’s and 70’s with an authentic Mancunian...
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Single Review: The Pretty Visitors – Head in the Sand
December 2, 2020 No Responses

Single Review: The Pretty Visitors – Head in the Sand

The Pretty Visitors. If you didn’t already know their name, their second single release has a strong chance of changing that.  The four-piece band, hailing from Brighton, are nothing short of indie rock gold. Kicking away from new wave music...
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Album Review: Twist Helix – Machinery
November 25, 2020 No Responses

Album Review: Twist Helix – Machinery

The time has come! Twist Helix have finally released their second album ‘Machinery’.  After our past reviews of ‘Frida Kahlo’ and ‘Vultures’ it has been a long time coming but we have finally got the whole album.  With 11 tracks...
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Single Review: Tom Lumley & The Brave Liaison – Better Than This
November 24, 2020 No Responses

Single Review: Tom Lumley & The Brave Liaison – Better Than This

Zero hesitation and instant power. There is none of the ‘usual’ creping power with Tom Lumley & The Brave Liaison’s latest single, ‘Better Than This’.  It is a direct middle finger to the ‘that’s life’ kind of attitude seen throughout....
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Single Review: Fading Blonde – 25
November 17, 2020 No Responses

Single Review: Fading Blonde – 25

Nottingham’s Fading Blonde have released their latest single ‘25’ and it is going down a storm!  The single, which has been a staple in the bands live sets explore the anxiety and fear of growing up and how quickly time...
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Single Review: Crystal Tides – ‘Courtney Love’
November 16, 2020 No Responses

Single Review: Crystal Tides – ‘Courtney Love’

Crystal tides have not stopped since we last reviewed their single ‘Monday’ and they are back again with another smashing indie-rock bop, you won’t forget.  Having been released on the 6th November, ‘Courtney Love’ has already taken the world by...
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Interview: Lucy Spraggan talks upcoming album ‘Choices’ and more!
November 13, 2020 No Responses

Interview: Lucy Spraggan talks upcoming album ‘Choices’ and more!

Tours, gigs and live performances all feel like a distant memory at the moment, but one talented singer-songwriter is not letting the second lockdown get the better of her. Lucy Spraggan has come a long way since her debut on...
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