Single Review

Fontaines D.C. have always sounded like a band caught between movement and inertia- five musicians pushing forward while staring hard at everything they've left behind. 'Marianne' captures that tension beautifully. It's a tune that feels both intimate and massive, built from the kind of momentum that has become central to the band's appeal. There's a familiar bluntless to Grian's delivery, but here it feels less confrontational. His voice carries the weariness of someone tryi

Words by Milly Nicholson Image by Arune Daukantaite M. Woodroe's 'Carte Blanche' arrives with a kind of effortless cool that makes a song feel instantly familiar. It's a considered, atmospheric release that unfolds gradually, balancing understated instrumentation with a strong melodic pull and a vocal performance that speaks for it's self. There's a warmth to the production, while the lyricism carries a quiet sense of tension that keeps the listener engaged. The track draws

@caitlinbarlow._ This raw, grunge inspired track by Sunderland band, Red Remedy, is set to release June 17, 2026. Ahead of its release, I spoke to the band about the inspiration for the number, and which songs from their own playlists influenced its creation. Lead guitarist, Zach Barlow, stated his main influences were ‘Screaming’ by Loathe and ‘Here’s the Thing’ by Fontaines DC. ‘The crushing weight in ‘Screaming’ was a big inspiration for the guitar tone and overall feeli

With powerful vocals and fluid guitar, ‘Fortune’ is Slate Label’s heaviest song yet. Following the story of a troubled soul through depression; this track has a melancholier undertone, which is certainly juxtaposed by the bands’ forceful performance. The overarching theme of men's mental health and suicide is perfectly encapsulated in this release, as the band highlights an underrepresented issue in such an important and unavoidable way. Beginning with tender guitar picking,

Michael Gallaghers “Home” is an American influenced indie rock song conveying a love letter to his hometown and to the people who have made it special for him. When listening to this song I was instantly hooked by the lyric “ And I’ll spend the night dreaming of the place that I left behind ” as it shows the feeling of homesickness and the separation that’s born out of the emotional experience of moving away from familiar surroundings into someplace new and daunting. The

A single review of The Rolling People's latest tune: 'Your Take'.