You wouldn’t expect heavy, distorted guitars being supported by the sound of trombones, trumpets and a sax would actually work. The Hostiles are indivually talented musicians and being the collective, modern day ska/reggae/punk band that they, they are truly a fresh introduction to something which to some people thought had perhaps died many blue moons […]
James Chapman is one of those musicians which I hail a true talent. Performing under the title of Maps, his warming “everything is going to be alright” sound is really, quite lovely. Being he emotional bloke that i am i’m finding it difficult to put across the masculine breakdown of structure, layout and levels of sound [...]
Pitchtuner have a certain sound which I cannot quite put my finger on. Is it Gary Numan? Is it Whomadewho? Robots In Disguise? Or is it just similar but still managing to be that little bit more so, individual? Or is it Erasure with aggression, distortion and a faster beat? Or better still, Scissor Sisters [...]