Cold Specks

With a creaky yet tranquil voice that sounds like it should belong to a 43-year-old, British music moguls are expecting big things from 23-year-old

Woman’s Hour

When The xx won the Mercury Prize in 2010, the UK knew they had a winner. When “Shelter” became a pivotal track to feature

Ghost Beach

In the wide realm of ’90s TV shows for kids, with the limited acting skills and ridiculous plots, Goosebumps was one of the most

The Arcadian Kicks

Birmingham five-piece The Arcadian Kicks recently released their newest single, “You Play the Girl”. This new offering is a noticeable step towards the mainstream

Sunbears!

When I first listened to Sunbears!, I thought I somehow managed to get lost on my drive home and ended up in the ’70s

Little Majorette

I’m considering a move to Sweden. It’s not because I’ve decided to start an ABBA tribute band, or since my obsession with sturdy wooden

A British Introduction…

Tim Osbourne takes a look at some emerging acts from his native UK, including Acoustic Jim, Male Bonding, and Zuby. They each present different

Oh Ruin, Eoin

I don’t know about you, but I love a nice poetic story about the creation of an equally poetic band. Something that makes the

The Carpels

The Carpels represent a new era for the Birmingham music scene, one that looks set to grab the ears of London and the nation.

Jethro Fox

The wonderfully named Jethro Fox, originally born in Essex but now based in Liverpool, is creating a sound influenced by ‘60s pop, nostalgic both