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Album Review: The Amazons - 'Future Dust'

The Mic Magazine

May 22, 2019
2 min

Album Review: The Amazons - 'Future Dust'

The Amazons’ latest album Future Dust makes obvious the importance of their two years off. Although their debut provided indie rock classics such as ‘Black Magic’ and ‘In my Mind’, it is clear that The Amazons have stepped their game up; their newest album is holistically sexy, gritty and raw – how all indie rock should be. ‘Mother’ is one of the pre-release singles and starts the album in classic Amazons style with a deep bass and guitar riffs – a classic indie rock song tha

Bangers from Down Under: Sticky Fingers

Patrick Donnelly

Apr 7, 2019
3 min

Bangers from Down Under: Sticky Fingers

This week I’d like to introduce you to Sticky Fingers, one of the best Aussie bands out there right now. Fusing reggae with soft rock, Sticky Fingers produce fantastic, laid-back songs that you’ll find yourself bobbing your head to. The five-piece band, introduced to me once again by my Kiwi flatmate, consists of Dylan Frost (vocals/guitar), Beaker Best (drums), Seamus Coyle (lead guitar), Freddy Crabs (keys) and Paddy Cornwall (bass) and formed in Sydney in 2008. They have r

Bangers from Down Under: Mako Road

Patrick Donnelly

Mar 31, 2019
3 min

Bangers from Down Under: Mako Road

As of February 7th, 2019, I have been studying in Christchurch, New Zealand for a semester. Although New Zealand has a thriving, international reputation for beautiful lakes, impressive mountains and fantastic beaches, it is somewhat under-represented as a source of exciting new music. In fact, I would wager that most of you reading aren’t too familiar with modern Kiwi music (past Lorde, Kimbra and maybe even Flight of the Conchords). However, in my short time here so far, I

Tristan casts an eye to the journey of Two Door Cinema Club following the release of “Talk"

Mar 24, 2019
2 min

Tristan casts an eye to the journey of Two Door Cinema Club following the release of “Talk"

An otherwise dreary Friday morning was spruced up by the news that the indie ever-presents “Two Door Cinema Club” were back. Billed as headliners for two of the UK’s fastest growing festivals, ‘Truck’ and ‘Y Not’, fans no doubt will have been expecting new music. After all, ‘Gameshow’ was nearly two and a half years ago. An album which produced mixed impressions, ‘Gameshow’ didn’t reach the heights of ‘Beacon’ and ‘Tourist History’ in my opinion – yet what it lacked in memora

The Half Eight @ Rough Trade

Mar 23, 2019
4 min

The Half Eight @ Rough Trade

Three weeks after the release of their EP ‘Rose Tinted Soul’, The Half Eight hosted their EP release tour at Rough Trade with support from local singer Holly Fallon and pop-punk singer Bronnie. Firstly, as you walked into Rough Trade it was clear to see that The Half Eight had put a lot of time and effort into dressing the venue. For those that are familiar with the venue, you will already know that it is an intimate size with the stage down one end, cut off from the bar area

Sports Team @ The Bodega

Mar 20, 2019
3 min

Sports Team @ The Bodega

I’d never seen upstairs at The Bodega as packed as just before indie-rockers Sports Team graced its intimate stage for a sold out show on the second night of their UK headline tour. But that’s not to say the crowd were all there purely for them; the first support, Chappaqua Wrestling, were greeted by a decent amount of people who came down early- some clearly straight from work- and rewarded us with a mellow set of seemingly effortless indie. Next up were Walt Disco, who inst

Mar 18, 2019
5 min

Album Review: Anteros - 'When We Land'

Rising London-based indie outfit Anteros offer an enjoyable but all too familiar collection of dreamy guitar-based pop on their long-awaited debut record. Given the dire status of British indie rock, aside from a handful of artists in the first decade of the twenty-first century, it feels almost as if the genre has been both resurrected and repaired to its prime and glory over the last six or seven years. Bands like The Magic Gang, Blaenavon and The Big Moon have all provided

Album Review: Foals - 'Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost Pt. 1'

The Mic Magazine

Mar 13, 2019
2 min

Album Review: Foals - 'Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost Pt. 1'

Foals are the best version of themselves in this instance of momentary bliss, reflecting the anxiety of the world’s current climate. Foals truly foregrounded the 8th March, stamping their return across the music scene and rising from their hiatus surrounded by rose-red palms and flora. ‘Part 1: Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost’, the half-dose of their double release, is all that you expect from the Oxford band, with the benefit of a contemporary perspective: this album encap

Palace @ The Bodega

The Mic Magazine

Mar 8, 2019
2 min

Palace @ The Bodega

On the 19th of February Palace, a four-piece hailing from London, delivered a sublime set of atmospheric rock for a sold-out night at The Bodega. This second date of their tour saw a Palace banquet served with some tasters from their much-anticipated upcoming album. Hot Dreams quite literally warm up the place. You can see a compatibility with Palace which extends beyond their friendship – they are certainly neighbours in the alternative genre. We enjoy their pleasing harmoni

Interview with Palace

The Mic Magazine

Mar 8, 2019
9 min

Interview with Palace

We spoke to frontman Leo Wyndham and drummer Matt Hodges of Palace before the show: So, you guys have known each other for a long time, do you think that has had an influence on your bond as a band? Leo: Yeah, definitely. I guess the chemistry with how we play together and being relaxed and having fun – it all plays a big part. We’ve known each other since we were like 13 or 14. Matt: It’s just like being on tour with your brothers, you know? You can say anything, do anythin

The Rifles @ Rock City

The Mic Magazine

Mar 5, 2019
2 min

The Rifles @ Rock City

Mods of all ages took to Rock City on the 23rd of Feb to welcome back The Rifles nearly 3 years after their last Nottingham gig. The 4 piece band from Chingford opened with the brilliant “She’s Got Standards” – the first track on their debut album ‘No Love Lost’. The sea of parkas were then gifted with the lively “Heebie Jeebies” which led to a paisley shirt being whipped in the air round the head of some individual somewhere in the middle of the floor. Their reputation for

Album Review: Sundara Karma - 'Ulfilas’ Alphabet'

Mar 3, 2019
4 min

Album Review: Sundara Karma - 'Ulfilas’ Alphabet'

Reading indie-rock idols offer a majestically grander adventure into unchartered territories for a sophomore record emblazoned with emotional intelligence and obsessive hook-laden offerings A spiritual awakening has swept across Reading’s budding music scene since Sundara Karma’s foundation in 2013. Following the release of three sublime EPs, the four-piece brought out debut record ‘Youth Is Only Ever Fun in Retrospect’ to widespread acclaim, establishing the band as a breat

Live and in Interview: Middle Kids @ The Bodega

Dec 5, 2018
3 min

Live and in Interview: Middle Kids @ The Bodega

Australian indie trio Middle Kids are currently touring their debut album ‘Lost Friends’, bringing them to The Bodega. Beginning their set with “Bought It” it was instantly clear their set would be just like the album, a performance packed full of beauty, emotion, and energy, and the crowd duly responded, immersing themselves in the performance. With lead singer Hannah Joy and bassist Tim Fitz married, it seems obvious that the band has incredible chemistry, but this can’t be

Interview with Sea Girls

Sep 30, 2018
4 min

Interview with Sea Girls

Fresh from a jam-packed festival season boasting Reading and Leeds, Citadel, and Neighbourhood Weekender, we caught up with the lead singer of Sea Girls, Henry, ahead of their October headline tour to talk festivals, favourite bands, and Frank Sinatra. So, how did the band form? Well we all knew each other from school, and we all were in different bands with each other. After we left university, we just all moved to London and started it again – we got it together! Who inspir

Album Review: Miles Kane - 'Coup de Grace'

Aug 23, 2018
5 min

Album Review: Miles Kane - 'Coup de Grace'

Last Shadow Puppets member and celebrated indie rocker Miles Kane steps out of the shadows on assured third album. There are some artists who are able to live a relatively peaceful and mundane lifestyle, opting to produce and release new material at a pace of their own choosing. Then there’s Miles Kane, the enigmatic and ever excitable troubadour, who first tasted success as a musician playing lead guitar on Arctic Monkeys’ iconic 505. Since then, the incredible rise of the M

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