Valley Taylor: “I’m really drawn to music that feels imperfect, intimate”

Bay Area songwriter, producer, and visual artist Valley Taylor produced and mixed his album himself, having elaborated on his existing … More

Paul Archer: “I see music very much in terms of (sonic) colour/s and feeling”

Belfast-born musicians and visual artist known for his emotionally charged sound and vivid visual art Paul Archer has collaborated with … More

Angus & Julia Stone’s ‘Karaoke Bar’ is an evocative, boundary-pushing album that effortlessly blends hazy folk pop with warm, rhythm-driven … More

Hailing from Paisley, Scotland, indie rock outfit The Cuts are breathing fresh vitality into the music scene with their brand … More

It was a close call. On a Wednesday evening, the thought of making the trek out to Middlesbrough almost lost … More

Words by Joanna Long Eleven tracks of an emotional wrecking ball that moves through love, heartache, recovery and revenge, sometimes … More

There is an undeniable warmth radiating from Live Oak Sunburst’s ‘The Feathered Moth’, a soft, comforting slice of alternative folk … More

Few bands manage to stay true to their original identity while continuously expanding their sound, but DMA’S make it look … More

Welcome to June’s Misfits Round Up! We kick things off with Kelsey Olivia’s soft, soothing ‘I’ll Come Over’, a warm … More

Words by Sally Hirshman For many, me included, festivals are the highlight of the summer. Being in a field with … More