spot on: trophys
There’s so many bands out right now and it really is hard to stick out amongst the numerous others. Trophys are one of those young British groups having that little extra potential and I’m also firmly convinced that they sound a little bit like “Cajun Dance Party with Synths” – some might disapprove. They definitely [...]
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spot on: bear driver
Bear Driver was already featured on the Guardian’s new band of the day in 2010 and since then the line up changed, nevertheless ’Never Never’ is the first release from Bear Driver’s forthcoming as-yet-untitled debut album. Taking influence from bands such as Sparklehorse, The Flaming Lips and Yo La Tengo, Bear Driver write loved-up, fuzzed-up pop [...]
FAMP on Indie music and Lamborghinis.
First of all, I’d be best saying sorry for taking so long to publish this interview – time wasn’t exactly on my side lately. Which is basically why this interview took me 3 months to transcribe and translate. It was also my first interview in German ever which was a bit of a premier as well. [...]
spot on: Zulu Winter.
Who knows who really will be responsible delivering the hot new shit of the British island? Well we hope we do! There are a few clues why – the Guardian’s Paul Lester featured them, they have played an enormously promising first headline gig in London last November so far, they release on Double Denim, have [...]
the kills. into the unknown.
via This little short film of 7 minutes is actually out since before Christmas but I’ve only just discovered it know. It’s called “Into The Unknown” and shows little snippets of how The Kills prepare for a gig backstage. Jamie & Alison are talking about stagefright and rituals ahead of entering the stage. Definitely worth [...]
spot on: Baptism.
Baptism, hailing from Birmingham and consisting of one member only – caught our attention with a short email only. Well or with the link to soundcloud… and the cross with palms in it. Anyway, hear what Luke Morgan has to say about Baptism! What’s the story behind the name of the band? Well, it’s taken from [...]
spot on: victories at sea
Currently I’m trying to put together a list of the bands and artists, I think, who we will hear a lot more from in the coming year 2012. The list is quite long – the upcoming frock&roll issue has a little shorter one. But before that I want to introduce you to Victories At Sea [...]
spot on: The Savage Nomads
A band of which Artrocker says that they have released the best debut album from a British band this year, is always worth a mention. A band that gets a plug from the NME will always gain a few more fans and if the band members bother to clutter your facebook then you know there’s heart in it. They sound quite different to the 70s new-wave and 90s shoegaze bands that suddenly seem to pop out from every corner -…
Spot on: Johnny Foreigner
Johnny Foreigner return with their third album proper, “Johhny Foreigner vs. Everything”, released through Alcopop! on November 7th. Speaking about their new album, guitarist and singer Alexei says: “We are bursting with excitement to be able to start talking about our wonderful record. It was made this spring and summer in our hometown by our [...]
