The Cloud is the long awaited debut single by Leeds based James Owen Fender after a lengthy and somewhat difficult and troubled gestation period since James first appeared back in 2008. Back in 2007 James decided to go solo after spending his teens fronting a number of different bands, he quickly recorded a demo that he landed up emailing to Atlantic Records, who a mere five minutes later contacted

Last week Rhythm & Booze hosted a night of live music at Drummonds as part of the Worcester Music Festival and being the crazy man that I am, I decided it would be a little more interesting to book bands that on the whole don't perform that often locally and out town acts that have either never played or rarely play Worcester. On the whole it was a long but triumphant gig with all the bands and

Lonely the Brave a four-piece group hailing from Cambridge, that are beginning to create quite a buzz, already they've recorded a four-track live session for Dan P Carter of Radio One fame (quite unheard of for a band so early in their career) as well as being invited to play at the renowned I The City event later this year.To date the band have released a demo back in 2009, that quickly sold out along

Calamatuer is the work of Scottish singer-songwriter Andrew Howie, a highlands based maverick who combines a love of folk, rock and electronica to create a compelling sound has in the past found favour with the likes of the late John Peel, The Late Junction on Radio 3 and the Scottish Evening Session on Radio one among others.Each Dirty Letter is Andrew's fourth full length album and the first to have

Francis Neve, I'm sure, will be something of a new name to pretty much one and all, however this Essex born singer-songwriter could well be on the tip of your tongues in the not too distant future.Francis was born and raised in Hornchurch, Essex and started writing songs at the tender age of 12, he formed his first band, Next Of Six at 16 and then had a brief stint in indie outfit The Last (who also

The Way We’re Made was released back in June, but at time, I managed to misplace it, but having listened to the track I thought I ought to revisit this brilliant driving urban rock number by the brilliant Missing Andy. Missing Andy are a five-piece indie rock act that are riding on the crest of a wave, having performed at the renowned SXSW festival alongside the likes of The Wombats, Pigeon Detectives

Christina is the debut single from the latest in a fine line of London based indie pop heroes, Boy Manderville. The four-piece weld together off-kilter melodies with killer pop hooks and infectious yet abstract vocals to create a fresh, unique and contagious sound that's already found favour with local radio and press, as well hot new record label Voga Parochia (home of both recent Rhythm & Booze

Back in March of this year Shabby Rogue unleashed a critically acclaimed gem of an album entitled By Hook And By Crook, their second to date welding a potent mix of country, blues, pop and punk finding favour from the likes of 6Music, Radio 2 and Artrocker among others.Old Man is the second single to be lifted from the aforementioned album and one of the highlights of a release littered with instant

Ignition are a three-piece hailing from County Armagh in Northern Ireland, the band bonded over the love of Oasis and all things Brit-pop, to date the band have sold out two previous EP's and supported the likes of Alabama 3 and Peter Hook among others, as well as being featured on national television station UTV. In recent times the band have been working with producer Iain MacDonald and renowned

Swing Youth are a Twickenham based four-piece who have been busy lighting up venues across the capitol as well as captivating the likes of Steve Lamacq and Tom Robinson, both adding their debut single Blade Of Glass to their respective playlists, helping the release sell out in less than two weeks. Since then the band have received interest from ambassadors of taste Moshi Moshi and Artrocker magazine

Marvin B. Naylor was born in England, raised in Canada who first began his love affair with music back in the early seventies, discovering the delights of The Beach Boys, Pink Floyd, Scott Walker, The Beatles and the twelve string jangle of Roger McGuinn. Marvin taught himself to play twelve string in his parents basement and has used it as the foundation for his music ever since.Marvin has a brief

Victoria And Jacob are an duo specialising in delicious dreamy electro pop full of evocative vocals, intricate whirling synths and delicate blips that has seen the band receive comparisons with the likes of Animal Collective, The Knife and The Postal Service among others. To date the band have supported the likes of Mystery Jets, Jeremy Warmsley and Broadcast 2000 among others whilst being championed

Juliet The Sun are a five-piece hailing from Northampton and Time For Heroes is the groups debut single, the song and band have been receiving tons of press due to the fact that the band are fronted by professional Northants cricketer Steve Crook, whilst the song has been played in the England dressing room for inspiration when the team faced Australia in their triumphant Ashes series apparently helping

As I've said before, when I review an album I listen to it a good few times, I sit there with no distractions just allowing the music to really take hold and command my attention then after three, maybe four listens I settle down to try to put into words what I think to the release. Now on occasion there are releases that are so instant that it's easy to churn out a review in mere minutes explaining

Ok Surrender, the second single from Liverpool/Wigan based four-piece The Troubadours actually came out a month or so ago, but rather typically of me I managed to lose it under a rather huge pile of CDs and I've only just re-found it, so I'm reviewing it fashionably late.The Troubadours formed only a year or so ago but have already courted the attention of legendary music producer John Leckie, renowned

I bet everyone of you reading this site has either stood in front of the mirror striking your favourite rock pose or talked about forming a band, come on you can admit it to me, personally I've had many a pretend band in the past, in fact I even managed to be involved in a nearly real band for all of about an hour.Why do I speak of these never realised bedroom projects I hear you cry? well Lulu & The

The Love Is Blind EP is the first material I've ever heard from London based quartet, The Haunts but having listened to this five track collection I'm now a little obessed by the dark indie rock group and I'm already planning to pick up their debut album in the very near future.To date the band have already clocked up appearances with the likes of White Lies, The Eagles Of Death Metal, Crystal Carpets

Title:  Renee Loves Losers/OK Let's TalkArtwork: Type:  SingleRecord Label:  Ctrl. Alt. Del.LR Rockets are a London based quintet who are currently ripping up the dancefloors across the UK with an infectious blend of indie pop, new wave electro and disco rock.Since the band's formation back in 2006 they've been wowing audiences with their quick paced sharp angular riffs and relentless

Title:  Lover, KillerType:  SingleNow this could get a little confusing, a couple of weeks ago I reviewed a single by a band called Foxes!, well The Foxes are an altogether different entity, in fact the only thing this bunch of rebel rousers have in common with the other Foxes! is their apparent love of all things furry, oh yeah and they're both bloody brilliant bands.The Foxes are an energetic

Title: Gregory And The BirdsArtwork: Type: SingleRecord Label: Bedfellow RecordsThe Guilty Hands are a London basedrowdy indie rock four-piece who have received plenty of plaudits from the likes of Artrocker and Subba-Cultcha before their debut single has even dropped.Gregory And The Birds should see the band consolidate their position of "ones to watch", their debut is a brilliant indie anthem

Title: Flight PathsArtwork: Type: AlbumRecord Label: How Does It Feel To Be Loved?Pocketbooks are a woozy indie-pop band who bring a ray of sunshine to our otherwise dark capitol city, the band formed a few years back and since then they've played all over the UK, taking in support slots with the likes of Fanfarlo, The Wedding Present and The Pains At Being Pure At Heart among others, they've also

Title: Sunk Soul SongArtwork: Type: SingleRecord Label: Self ReleasedThe Lucky Face is the work of one Tim Mullineaux, who writes and performs all of this single my himself, although Tim is currently looking to expand his line-up to play a number of gigs towards the end of the summer.Listening to Sunk Soul Song is an incredible experience, Tim constructs a wonderful laid-back summery 60/70's retro

Title: Who killed Rob?Artwork: Type: SingleRecord Label: Catcutter RecordsFoxes! are a Brighton-based twee indie-pop band that since their formation back in 2006 they've been busy building a loyal fan base and releasing glorious jangly lo-fi pop records on such aclaimed hip indie labels as Shift Disco and Alcopopular as well as supporting the likes of Art Brut, Emmy The Great And Wild Beasts among

Title: A Candid History Of Faith, Hope, LoveArtwork: Type: AlbumRecord Label: The Stereo TreeA couple of months back I reviewed Sending Cards by rousing indie four-piece The Gentlemen (checkout the review elsewhere on this site), well now they're set to unleash their second album, A Candid History Of Faith, Hope, Love and what can I say it's something of a corker.A Candid history Of Faith, Hope,

Title: Alchemy/Words Are WordsArtwork: Type: SingleRecord Label: MI7 RecordsThis single kind of got accidently lost in the over growing pile of CDs that are all striving for my attention and only got rediscovered by chance (I knocked a load of CDs on the floor and there it was).Alchemy/Words Are Words was released back in February but personally I think it's a worthy release that deserves to get

Title: DreamphoneArtwork: Type: EPRecord Label: Loud Horizon MusicVendor Defender are a four-piece indie pop band hailing from Glasgow, the band formed in the early months of 2008 and since then have received praise from the likes of NME whilst playing a number of high profile gigs across Scotland.On the evidence of the four tracks on here it's easy to see why the band are creating great waves,

Title: Low HundredsArtwork: Type: SingleRecord Label: Crash RecordsThe Lights are a Birmingham-based five piece-who blend together indie pop and folk to create a bright and summery sound that's perfect for those lazy afternoons sat in the garden with a cool beer.The title track Low Hundreds is a decent enough, breezy indie-pop track complete with nice harmonies, melodic riffs and a relatively catchy

Title: You've Created A MonsterArtwork: Type: AlbumRecord Label: Pop ArtA whilst back I picked up a handful of Brontosaurus Chorus badges and gave them out to whoever crossed my path proclaiming them to be one of best up and coming indie acts in the world today. Of course back then I hadn't actually heard the band, I just loved the name, however now, having listened to the band's seven-track debut

Title: No More LiesArtwork: Type: SingleRecord Label: Fill The Void RecordsThe wonderfully named Slashed Seat Affair are a four-piece indie rock band who first formed back in 2003, since then the band have been busy gigging and recording for their debut album, Noises, which is set to be released later on this year.No More Lies is the second single to be lifted from the forthcoming full-length release

Title: I Am Alive And You Are DeadArtwork: Type: AlbumRecord Label: Fourth Floor MusicLast year as we wandered around our favourite festival Summer Sundae on a damp Saturday morning we stumbled into the Phazed And Confused tent and bore witness to one of the most interesting bands I've ever had the fortune to see.A band that mixed spoken word poetry with loud guitars, clattering drums and soaring

Title: All ControlArtwork: Type: SingleRecord Label: Tast MusicHackney (East London)based indie rock four-piece released their debut single Big Impression to critical acclaim a few moths back and now they've returned to the fray with a brand new indie anthem in the shape of All Control.Imagine if you will a combination of XTC and The Mystery Jets, imagine a bouncy quirky track full of infectious

Title: The Hi-Fi Low LIfeArtwork: Type: AlbumRecord Label: PopArtIf you're from the same neck of the woods as me (as in Worcester) you've been waiting bloody ages with baited breath for the debut album by And What Will Be Left Of Them? (or Awwblot as they're more commonly known in their hometown).Awwblot are local Worcester heroes, they make music to shout, sing and maybe even screw to, punky riffs

Title: Sending CardsArtwork: Type: SingleRecord Label: Stereo TreeThe Gentlemen are a four-piece indie rock band hailing from the music hotbed that is Sheffield, the band released their debut album back in 2007 that sold by the bucketload (1o,ooo plus copies) and since then have been busy gigging and writing new material.Sending Cards is the first single to be taken from the band's forthcoming second

Title: Four Track PromoArtwork: Type: EPA couple of years back I reviewed a double A-side single by London five-piece, Above, both of the tracks, At Arms Length and Hide both found favour with this reviewer, back then the band produced stirring and emotion fuelled indie blending infectious melodies and passsionate vocals to stunning effect.Since that release the band have been performing sporadically

Title: SuckArtwork: Type: EPRecord Label: Self ReleasedThe Rapscallions are a debauched three-piece hailing from Dartford who blend indie, punk, a touch of ska and a ton of tongue in cheek Cockney attitude to create one of the most infectious and unique sounds known to man.Since the band's formation a few years back they've already performed with the likes of Lupen Crook, The Holloways and the Buff

Title: AcrobatArtwork: Type: AlbumRecord Label: Cleanfect RecordsI don't know what I was expecting when I received this album but in all honesty it's taken me a little by surprise, the album cover is a cheesy drawing that had me fearing the worst but upon spinning the disc I've discovered an unexpected gem that I simply can't get enough of.Jo Webb & The Dirty Hands are a five-piece power-pop outfit

Title: HomesickArtwork: Type: EPRecord Label: Animal FarmThe Amateurs are a Birmingham based four-piece who since their formation a few years back they've managed to perform with Robert Plant on his Tsunami Relief project, perform across the Midlands and make the odd jaunt down to perform in London (performing at The Astoria 2) and further afield. And if that wasn't enough Back in 2007 the band

Title: The Kundalini TargetArtwork: Type: AlbumRecord Label: Moseley Shoals RecordsIt has always been an unwritten, immutable truth that Steve Cradock cannot sing. This view had been substantiated by the argument that if he could hold a tune half as good as his buddy and the Ocean Colour Scene front man, Simon Fowler. Then surely, given Cradock’s undoubted status as one of the best guitarists

Title: ColoniaArtwork: Type: AlbumRecord Label: Reveal RecordsA re-union of an intriguing off-shoot group featuring members of 90s legends groups such as The Cardigans (Nina Persson) and Atomic Swing (Niclas Frisk), who dazzled and slightly confused an unprepared music public in 2001. With a debut album representing for them, a calming down, chilling out and a contemplative turn.Nearly eight years

Title: A Little LateArtwork: Type: SingleMorning Call are a Blackburn based indie rock four-piece whose main current claim to fame is that the band have recorded a version of the Blackburn Rovers classic The Wild Rover, which has been played at Ewood Park on a number of occassions.A Little Late is the band's debut single and as such is a decent introduction to the musical wares of the group, both

Title: Don't Say GoodbyeArtwork: Type: SingleLong Day Gone are a four-piece indie rock band hailing from the Midlands who have in the past picked up a great deal of support from Kerrang Radio as well being regular performers across the Midlands and the rest of the UK.The band's debut single Live Or Die made number 27 in the UK indie charts, Don't Say Goodbye is the follow up as the band look to further

Title: FadeArtwork: Type: EPRecord Label: Self ReleasedZenith are Gloucestershire based duo, Sam Hudson and John Tierny, together they create emotion-filled, down tempo electro trip-hop blended with with a touch of indie and a liberal dashing of pure pop, forming a wonderful and unique sound that simply begs to be heard.The Fade EP is a stunning introduction to the band, the opening title track

Title: Ten Stories HighArtwork: Type: AlbumSince our website update I've been trying to work through a backlog of albums, singles and demos, it's an ever ongoing task and as I've done a handful a load more drop through the door, but I shall continue to climb the mountain.Ten Stories High is the debut album by Midlands based four-piece The Irony, a band who first formed back in 2007, since then they've

Title: Me & My Mate (from a council estate walking down Seven Sisters Road)Artwork: Type: SingleThe Brainchild are a London based five-piece who deal in quirky Cockney influenced indie rock who are set to release their debut Conversational Tennis in the early months of this year.Frontman and guitarist Brian Dowling, has something of an unusual musical background, he was taught guitar in his formative