Chris Mackrell

‘Recovery’ is the latest single from English singer songwriter Frank Turner. The track is the first single taken off his album ‘Tape Deck Heart’ and is available to download NOW! I was lucky enough to see Frank at his gig last year in The Picture House. It was a great night and a lot more energetic performance than I was expecting. If you too want to see Frank live then […]

Normally I don’t pick talent show acts as ‘single of the week’ however this song caught my attention on the first listen. Those of you who watch ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ may recognise Manchester band ‘The Mend’ from their audition last year. ‘Where Were You’ will be the bands debut single, however they are yet to announce an album. With a lead vocal that sounds like a cheerier Maverick Sabre it’s […]

Our single of the week comes from a TV soundtrack (words I never thought I would write) Best known for her role in ‘Heroes’ Hayden Panettiere has also voiced characters in various animated films including ‘A Bugs Life’ and ‘Alpha and Omega’ she is now in the ABC (More 4 and Sky in the UK) musical drama ‘Nashville’ based around the US’s country music scene. Hayden is releasing tracks from […]

From Laura Mvula's EP 'Sing To The Moon' Green Garden sounds like the kind of song which should be on a mobile phone advert (listen up O2, EE, Vodaphone and the rest) with its repetitive xylophone background. Laura is picked out as one of the BBC's 'Sounds Of 2013' so you are sure to hear and see more of her this year. You can find out more on her website […]

Taken from their new album ‘Holy Fire’ which débuted at number two in the album chart this weekend ‘My Number’ is a great single which makes me want the summer to be sooner! With elements of Two Door Cinema Club, Bombay Bicycle Club and Foster The People this track is right up my street. Don’t take my word for it though, have a watch of the video. This band are […]

Chocolate is the latest track from Manchester band The 1975, released ahead of the bands second EP ‘Music For Cars’ which will be out on the 4th of March. I love the intro to this track and the band will defiantly be one to watch in the future. Unfortunately the furthest north the band are venturing in their tour is Preston, with no Scottish dates (sort it out guys) You […]

Make A Little Room is the latest single from Al Lewis a singer-songwriter from North Wales. His new album 'Battles' is available from the 18th of February. I'm sure we will hear more great tracks from this album soon! To find out more visit his website www.allewismusic.com

Lose You Tonight is the latest track to be taken off of Kristina Trains album 'Dark Black' To find out more visit hhttp://kristinatrain.com

Ever since the album ‘Becoming The Jackal’ I have been waiting for new material from Villagers their latest single ‘Nothing Arrived’ is a warm-up for their new album ‘Awayland’ which will be released in January. The band will be touring the UK in 2013 coming to Glasgow and Newcastle in February (not Edinburgh! SORT IT OUT GUYS) To find out more about the band visit http://www.wearevillagers.com and Buy Gig Tickets HERE!