Newcastle-based indie-rock quintet Cat Ryan return with upbeat new single, "Lost My Connection". Released on September 22nd, the buoyant and bright track simply oozes creative vision. Cat Ryan refuse to be pinned down to a single genre (I had trouble dubbing them as "indie-rock" as they are so much more than that!) Their off-kilter art-rock... Continue Reading →
Tyne/Tees-based indie-rock triad Olympia Palace return with lively sophomore singled titled, "Must Be Tokyo". Released on October 14th, the exhillerating track is a strong addition to the bands budding discography and a must-add to any towngoer's playlist. Penned by Will Clucas, the track playfully captures the chaotic motions of a passion-fulled (and albeit wild) night... Continue Reading →
Last night (October 25th), I had the pleasure of attending Melts' live performance at the Head Of Steam. The show was part of the Dublin-based psychedelic-rock band's UK/Ireland tour celebrating their debut album titled Maelstrom. The band was joined by two emmerging local acts, NOVYI LEF and Silk Road, both of whom perfectly complimented Melts'... Continue Reading →
OK, OK - I know it is a little unorthodox for Sly Gigs to venture from music news & reviews, but I just feel the overwhelming urge to write up my experience of Lintz Hall Farm's annual "Scream Park". So here you go. Growing up I always loved going on Halloween/Horror themed "interactive" experiences, from... Continue Reading →
Emerging indie trio, Olympia Palace etch their name onto the local music scene with energetic debut single "Cruel Paradise". Released on August 5th, the sun-tinted and colourful "Cruel Paradise" is a must-add for any indie lover's playlist. From long-hot summer road-trips, to lively student house-parties, this anthem is ripe for any occasion. Penned by frontman... Continue Reading →
★★★★ Released on June 3rd, 'Horizon' is the perfect addition to Pensacola Mist's growing arsenal of glossy, high-contrast synth-pop. Inspired by action-filled cop movies of the 80s, the adrenaline fuelled track delves into the mind of an anti-hero narrowly escaping the police after a bank robbery goes awry. 'Horizon' is chock-full of energy and finesse,... Continue Reading →
★★★★ Following the success of his most recent single 'Hermit Phase', Amateur Ornithologist reveals he has an exciting new single in the works. Set for release on June 17th, 'I Told A Lie' beautifully demonstrates how far the soloist has come since his debut back in 2021. The dreamy (yet sometimes nightmarish) track is packed full... Continue Reading →
★★★★ Holiday In Tokyo tease their upcoming album with dazzling new single 'White Marquee'. Ripe with summer-tinted melodies and warm vocals, the sentimental track follows vocalist Matty Rogers down memory lane as he recounts a core moment from his childhood. The single encapsulates the band's signature mellow lo-fi-esque beats, husky vocals, and kitchen-sink lyrics to... Continue Reading →
Newcastle-based alt-rock outfit, Honeyflux returned the local music scene this summer with their sparkling second single, 'Hourglass'. Released on July 2nd, the visually inspiring track is overflowing with fictitious imagery that effortlessly paints a vibrant, picturesque, and sun-tinged landscape. (Image: Honeyflux) Composed of members from Backyard Rhythm Orchestra, The Baghdaddies, Prudent Primate, and Shields UK,... Continue Reading →
Back on April 30th, Sunderland-based indie-rockers, Docksuns dropped their latest single titled 'So Cold Love'. The retrospective track sees the band look back upon, and candidly open up about, unstable past relationships, serving as a sequel to their passionate previous single, 'Blew Up A Kiss'. Docksuns is composed of: James Baxter’s vocals and guitar, Adam... Continue Reading →
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