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Thursday 03 November, 2011

If I Had A Heart by Fever Ray | Single Review

Every now and then you hear one of those records that pauses time right where you stand, sit or lounge. This time for me it came from the television whilst watching one of the planets most gripping dramas. This song added further intensity to an already seriously intense programme.

Indie

thetruejoe90

Monday 17 October, 2011

The Eleventh Hour by The Birthday Suit | Album Review w/ Free Download

From sweet harmonies with pure heartfelt passion to passive-aggressive melodic statements, this album is almost a musical montage paying homage to bands we should all be into by now whether they be more indie-rock or acoustic-folk artists.

Acoustic,Freebies,Indie

thetruejoe90

Saturday 10 September, 2011

Days Are Forgotten by Kasabian | Single Review | Official Music Video

The track itself has a lot of energy as we would all expect. Vocals that sound like they are coming from a public speaker and then harmoniously into the chorus. Drumming that resembles a tribal march. Deep, supporting bass and guitars that are quite simply Serge signature, funky rock with soul.

Indie,Rock

thetruejoe90

Tuesday 06 September, 2011

Introducing | Modern Faces

The day was a touch gloomy, clouds all over the place and then when the first couple of bars at the start of their set which stopped a few people in their tracks whilst wading through the potentially muddy surroundings. Immediately, they managed to captivate the audience.

Indie,Introducing,Rock

thetruejoe90

Wednesday 24 August, 2011

What The Water Gave Me by Florence And The Machine | Single Review | Official Music Video

It is unmistakably Florence And The Machine. After her small stint with a Rascal and her award winning debut ‘Lungs’, this lady is most definitely welcomed back with open arms.

Acoustic,Indie,Pop

thetruejoe90

Monday 08 August, 2011

Homeward At Daybreak by Big Mosey | EP Review

Conceived in Brooklyn, New York, this pairing of “delirious and victorious” alternative rockers have a vibe which I feel is best matched to Stiltskin, singers of the ’94 Levi’s Jeans commercial with their one hit wonder ‘Inside’. With Big Mosey having influences like Pearl Jam, The Black Keys and Kings Of Leon, we already have an idea of what their musical sound resembles.

Indie,Introducing,Rock

thetruejoe90

Thursday 04 August, 2011

Pineapple Girl by Mister Heavenly | Single Review | Official Free Download

This tune in particular ‘Pineapple Girl’ resembles The Black Keys but more rockier and in places Frightened Rabbit but not as soft and also British bands such as The Fratellis. All in all, indie rock that is jovial and sweet in nature.

Freebies,Indie,Introducing,Rock

thetruejoe90

Wednesday 27 July, 2011

The Death Of You And Me by Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds | Single Review | Official Music Video

The ‘High Flying Birds’ are not 6 air-hostesses, they are all quality musicians in their own right who, in a way, simply asked to be in Noel’s band. The ‘Birds include Mike Roe who played keyboards on the ‘Be Here Now’ tour for Oasis, Russell Pritchard from The Zutons and even a Liverpudlian guitarist named Macca

Acoustic,Indie,Pop

thetruejoe90

Tuesday 05 July, 2011

The Future Is Medieval by Kaiser Chiefs | Album Review | Official Music Video

Now they’ve gone through to their 4th LP after a gap of almost 3 years they appear to be back refreshed, revitalised and very much full of new material. 20 new tracks fill up the digital release so they have definitely been stock piling their work.

Indie,Rock

thetruejoe90

Thursday 30 June, 2011

Bon Iver, Bon Iver by Bon Iver | Album Review

The sweet and serene vocals are similar to the harmonies of the Fleet Foxes and the electro-acoustic, chilled-out melodies are calming, soothing and rather paternal. With twinkling triangles, bicycle bells, electronic sound effects all wrapping around the impeccable acoustic guitaring the overall sound is nothing short of majestic

Acoustic,Indie

thetruejoe90

Monday 13 June, 2011

Suck It And See by Arctic Monkeys | Album Review

This being their fourth band release – whilst under other guises and side projects others have been unleashed – here we have a more mature and subtle sound than previous works. They have already been out and about and impressed many in the press, media and fans. Here it seems that they are simply making music that they currently enjoy creating and performing. Still stylishly sensitive. Still executed with an elegant swagger. Still lyrically cultured. Still Arctic Monkeys.

Indie,Rock

thetruejoe90

Wednesday 01 June, 2011

One Big Family by Templecloud | Single Review | Official Music Video

This indie-acoustic record was picked for them and is fact covered by new Polydor signing Templecloud – Hannah Symons, Simon Gwilliam, Steve Evans – who are finalising their debut album.

Acoustic,Indie,Introducing

thetruejoe90

Thursday 26 May, 2011

Counting What Ifs by boyChild ft. Soundmouse | EP Review

With the seraphic vocals of Soundmouse you begin to immediately slumber down, relax and you can feel the weight on your shoulders disperse into the air. The sombre vibe from this ambient electro-acoustic work is filled with minimal yet carefully constructed orchestration with some Burial crackling effects giving it a rawness, an authenticity, even making it moody.

Indie

thetruejoe90

Monday 23 May, 2011

Mona by Mona | Album Review | Official Music Video

I like hearing bands that sound like other bands, but better. Having that little bit more off something whether it be an ecstatic drum beat, a funkier bass, a more frantic guitar riff laden record or more powerful vocal strength.

Indie,Rock

thetruejoe90

Monday 23 May, 2011

Rome by Danger Mouse & Daniele Luppi ft. Jack White & Norah Jones | Album Review

The thing I like most out of a majority of collaborative works I have heard is that you tend to get the best from one person, the best from another and then they join forces to produce something which is far better than what could have been done by one person alone. Here is Rome.

Indie,RnB

thetruejoe90

Monday 09 May, 2011

The Good, The Bad And The Dread by Dreadzone | The Best Of | Album Review

Can you remember your first gig, concert or festival? There you were watching and listening in admiration to this particular band. A momentous occasion in your life that will stay with you forever.

Dance,Indie

thetruejoe90

Tuesday 03 May, 2011

Smother by Wild Beasts | Album Review

One of the best pieces of musical poetry ever released in the whole wide world ever in my opinion is Grace by Jeff Buckley. Imagine what he would be like now if he hadn’t so tragically been taken away from this Earth and also, in a band. Perhaps an unfair comparison in some peoples eyes and/or ears but I believe that the Wild Beasts are a delightful act that have striking similarities to the passed away maestro.

Indie

thetruejoe90

Tuesday 03 May, 2011

Good For Nothing by Hard-Fi | Single Review

With a touch of northern soul on the intro and the weaving feel of the madchester scene of time gone by this indie band who many of us thought we now gone, Hard-Fi are on the return with a new album, a fresh sound and new focus.

Indie,Rock

thetruejoe90

Tuesday 03 May, 2011

Wounded Rhymes by Lykke Li | Album Review

Angels are in fact, a myth. Not real. Fiction. Made up. Or are angels in fact what we depict to be someone who is or appears to be a divine messenger or a darling beauty? If that is the case, then this is in fact an angel. With a sweet voice of appearing of naive innocence, Lykke Li has the look of an celestial being and a sound to match.

Indie

thetruejoe90

Sunday 24 April, 2011

Blow by Dawn Golden and Rosy Cross | EP Review

I seem to be bumping a lot of electro-acoustic work. The perfect stuff for hangovers and comedowns on a Sunday afternoon from the mayhem of the night and early morning just passed before. My darling lady and partner agrees totally being as she has just returned from a ravers reunion with her old school mates. The ‘Blow EP’ by Dawn Golden and Rosy Cross is perfect for this afternoon and any.

Indie

thetruejoe90

Thursday 21 April, 2011

Walk The River by Guillemots | Album Review

When listening to lots of music, sometimes I get stuck for words. Trying the find the right descriptive words is not always that easy for me. I can find the right words to use for describing this profound, earnest and affectionate album by the Guillemots. They are the only words I need to use, or their derivatives.

Indie

thetruejoe90

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