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Harry Smith - Forget Your Name

'Forget your name' is the charming debut track by native Cramlington lad Harry Smith. After supporting acts such as Raglans and playing at various venues including The Sage in Gateshead and Newcastle's THINK TANK , the young musician's demo is a promising step forward. The track itself is very intimate, with Smith's lilting vocals only being accompanied by delicate yet peppy acoustic guitar. The lyrics convey a sincerity without conforming to a sugary sweet register, addressing the mentality of a break up, opposed to spieling on about self-pity. The line 'what's the point reading everyone's destructions down to the letter' is particularly poignant and resonates with a candid charm. Smith's performances are elevated when accompanied by his tight-knit band and I can envisage this track becoming a powerful component of his set whilst enabling him to beguile vast audiences. Overall a solid 4/5 stars for the singer-songwriter.

The SSS - Love, Lust, Loss EP Review

'Love, Lust, Loss' is the latest four track EP from native Sheffield lads  The SSS.  The dynamic five-piece already have an impressive track record under their belts, winning 'unsigned track of the year' for their song 'Snake in the Grass' in 2013 and the group were voted 'Best Unsigned Band' by Exposed Magazine in 2015. The EP opens with the feel-good track 'Eighteen'. The song narrates the indie trope of being infatuated with a femme-fatale through catchy lyrics (executed by Josh Coddington and his Turner- esque tones) and even catchier bold guitar riffs. The ebullient drums and subtle bass cement a sturdy beat that will undoubtedly get crowds moving, long before the killer guitar solos send you into an indie infused bliss. The second track on the EP 'Calm before the storm' conveys a edgy tranquillity that is utterly charming. Fuelled by lilting vocals and mellifluous guitar, the band evoke a serene ambience. However the sturdy drum