Sounds of an Eccentric

'Goodnight, Vienna!' is the latest single from dynamic indie rock group Nettles .  The Newcastle based trio gained popularity after they released their debut single ' What Did You Do' and have supported acts such as Colour of Spring , BLESH ,  and Trudy and the Romance . The track opens with a gritty yet oh-so-catchy lick  before welcoming front man Louis Gomes' reserved, suave snarl. The first verse serves as a dramatic, elongated crescendo; fuelled by an armada of lo-fi guitar, ebullient percussion and enigmatic vocals. The track then explodes into a bold fusion of powerful riffs, intrepid bass and herculean beats, engulfing the listener a colossal wave of ballsy attitude. The lyrics of the track are more light-hearted than 'What Did You Do', allowing the track to possess a more upbeat vibe, with the lines 'Cause you're the King of No One, Goodnight Vienna' and 'Boys you'll go far' resonating the most poignantly. Overall, it...

'Like You Do' is the latest single from Newcastle based singer songwriter Simon Taylor, who has recently performed acoustic performances for BBC Introducing and 2016's Oxjam Gateshead. Taylor definitely needs to tweak some of his lyrics to enable the song to sound like a sincere love song. The track opens with the line: 'is it indecent to say you turn me on in every day' , which when combined with a very synthetic sounding string and piano melody, comes across as quite sleazy and crude  (and most definitely 'indecent'!) It is particularly uncomfortable to listen to and temporarily distracts the listener for the first few lines of the first verse. Fortunately however, Taylor redeems himself buy featuring some quite sweet and sincere lines, allowing the track to actually sound somewhat romantic. The original line is repeated later in the song, however it doesn't sound so blunt and crass later in the song. Additionally, the song would sound more o...

'Be Forever Mine' is the latest single from Sunderland based indie rock group Social Room. Since forming in 2015, the six piece band have earned a loyal following, playing countless shows around the North East, as well as shows in Liverpool and London. The track opens with a pounding beat, before welcoming an engaging lick and front man Matty Smith's husky vocals. As the track progresses, it crescendos into a rich sound, fuelled by gritty bass lines, enigmatic riffs and bewitching harmonies, engulfing the listener in an impressive wave of bold indie rock. The balance of all the intricate riffs and enchanting harmonies is fantastic, showcasing skilled musicianship and creating a sophisticated edge that the saturated indie genre is so desperately craving. My only criticism of the track is that the vocals could be a bit more expressive, which would enable Smith to emphasise his gorgeously suave tones. Regardless, 'Be Forever Mine' is a great addition to their set...