Leeds trio PEAKES follow-up their AA-side release 'On The Other Side / A Sacred Place' with a new track dubbed 'We'll Talk'. Stacked with haunting synths and at times foggy drums, the tune shifts into a vibrant dash of synthpop, creating new textures and an alternative mood to the initial darker tones.
Katie Harkin aka Harkin hits us with another cut dubbed 'Dial It In', which is taken from her upcoming, debut self-titled LP, out April 24th on Hand Mirror. The song follow her previous singles 'Up To Speed' and 'Nothing The Night Can't Change'. Another riveting shot of indie magic, the production bursts through the speaker with Harkin's lush vocal performance adding the cherry on top. From the looks of it, Harkin's forthcoming debut will definitely be one of the highlights of the year.
Leeds band The Golden Age of TV have released their self-titled debut EP. The 4-track record is a graceful sliding of art-rock, pop and indie. Led by witty vocalist Bea Fletcher, whose flashes of pure charm is complimented by slick production, the EP is a lush, breezy and remarkable presentation from the promising outfit.
Leeds artist Harkin has announced the release of her self-titled debut album, landing April 24th on her imprint Hand Mirror. To coincide with the news, she has unveiled her new single 'Nothing The Light Can't Change'. The track features Stella Mozgawa of Warpaint, as well as Jenn Wasner of Bon Iver and Wye Oak fame.
Last year Leeds band Talkboy made their debut with the exceptional song 'Mother'. Following-up the track with a number of consistent singles, the group now return with their latest offering titled 'Hollow Spheres'. The moody cut transitions from simply vocals and guitar play to a grand and ethereal indie handing that is pure magic. Packed with beautiful harmonies and gorgeous instrumentation, Talkboy is surely at the top of their game with 'Hollow Spheres'.
Leeds band Talkboy make their return with the single 'All Works Out'. The song comes after the release of their track 'Wasting Time', which landed a few months back. Incorporating a bit more bite in the instrumentation of 'All Works Out', these shimmering yet feisty guitar lines zip through the cut, whilst Katie Heap and Calum Juniper pair up their breezy vocals at times, balancing out the harder hits of the single.
Leeds band Party Hardly have released their sophomore EP 'Modern Strife is Snobbish'. Consisting of four songs, the record features the previously shared cuts 'The Hopskotch Man' and 'Rats In The Kitchen'. Perfectly merging the sounds of punk, post-punk, noise, and lush, obscure pop, the band demonstrates the ability to turn up the heat when needed, as well as scale back, allowing the needed breathing room throughout each song. The storytelling element of the EP is utterly captivating, as the sing-along hooks add a balance of lightheartedness to the songwriting.
After sharing their easing cut 'The Hopskotch Man' last month, Leeds band Party Hardly turn up the heat with their latest single 'Rats In The Kitchen'. An energetic and racing bblast of post-punk, the song drives with fiery guitar lines and thundering drums as a continued build-up throughout the tune creates explosive reaches. With some of the vocal bits reminiscent of The Fall's Mark E. Smith, 'Rats In The Kitchen' finds Party Hardly totally in-sync, delivering one dynamic single.
Leeds band Far Caspian have released their second EP 'The Heights', the follow-up to their 2018 debut 'Between Days'. The new record consists of five tracks intertwining breezy shoegaze, indie and atmospheric pop. Dreamy in sound, there are elements of an 80s pop layering that foster a hazy and joyous nostalgia.
Leeds band Party Hardly have shared their new song 'The Hopskotch Man'. A mellow taste of post-punk and dream pop, the track is sprinkled with breezy guitar riffs, catchy melodies and creative song-writing that harks back to a distinct period in punk where storytelling was key. An infectious handing, you can stream the single below.
