This is the second single from the critically acclaimed long player Bland Bland Bland by the Leeds Based outfit. The quartet make anti pop which has received play across Europe and college stations in America. The Track is an intense wail of disco beats, discordant guitars and knock out lyrics. It is pretty good but it is never earth shattering but they are better than the Snow Patrols of the world, which they are to be commended.

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Fresh from SXSW festival success, the Austin based outfit release this attention grabbing slab of garage rock. It is taken from their self produced debut album and it was recorded in a vintage trailer in Texas. On the strength of this single, the trio will be gaining a wider audience with their Minuteman via MC5 Punk.

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The hyped London quartet have been making quite a name for themselves on the back of couple of singles.Ex Pipettes drummer, Joe Lean is amiable frontman veering between annoying posing and cool rock swagger. What about the songs, well they all blur into one and variety is lost amongst the Razorlight/Libertines-esque tunes. I think the main point is they aren’t massively life changing but they are pretty good but they never take it to that next level, they are never exciting. Track closer, Where do you go? is a powerful end to the set and highlights they have a few killer tracks in the armoury. Whether they have what it takes to go the next level and not been an amusing blip in indie history depends on festivals and their long awaited long player out in August.

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Critical Mass | Listen Here
Ponyland Records
Out Now

The Scratch release their long awaited new single Critical Mass after last year’s single 'Numbers' walked straight on to many University radio playlists and was added to playlists on Orange Radio, 2XS, CRMK Radio and dozens more. A succession of live acoustic sets followed on radio shows around the UK, culminating in the band playing an acoustic set on XFM and also appearing on Channel M TV late last year. The band can now name check Clint Boon (XFM) as a fan of the band, after he appeared on TV with the band to rubber stamp what the bands fans already knew as the band were crowned XFM’s Unsigned Band of the Year.

Return single from the Leeds based quartet after their amazing word of mouth success of their debut long player. The track was first played on their sell out dates last year. Is a piece of catchy indie which will loved radio stations and trendy indie fans alike. It’s not amazing and not rubbish, its not that memorable, it is very now. Catch them at Newcastle Carling on May 18th.

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To celebrate the release of Moby's new album we have three copies of 'Last Night' to give away. All you have to do is answer this one simple question:

Who sung the lead vocal on the Moby single, 'New York New York'?

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Beverley Folk Festival is expecting a massive demand for tickets after three of its major acts booked to appear at this year’s event swept the board at the BBC Radio 2’s Folk Awards. Martin Simpson scooped Best Album and Best Original Song, Andy Cutting won Best Musician while rising stars on the scene Rachel Unthank & The Winterset ran away with the Horizon Award for emerging new talent. Scunthorpe born Martin was also nominated for Folk Singer and Musician of the Year while Rachel was nominated for three other awards, Best Group, Best Album and Best Live Act. Festival Organiser Cally Barker said “We are delighted that our festival programme will combine such a mix of experienced and new talent on the folk scene. There will be something for everyone at this 25th birthday extravaganza.”