V V Brown - The Apple

Video released August 14th 2013

V V Brown is one of those singers you can mention to someone and have nothing in response but a blank stare and further questioning about whom you’re talking about, however name her debut track 'Crying Blood' and you’ll have a reaction of how they love that song. This to me is a shame, she’s a fantastic talent and one the UK should be extremely proud of, while she’s got her fan base it baffles me why it’s not considerably larger. Her new single and music video was released August 14^th with very little publicity, and it shows exactly why I feel she should be huge because the track is a fantastic piece of work. Taken from the new album 'Samson and Delilah' we've got something that sounds genuinely beautiful, the beat and music works in to a perfect combination, Brown's voice displays both grace and power while almost blending into the music. Another fantastic track from a singer who I believe really deserves more recognition. 

Panic at the Disco - This is Gospel

Video released August 11th 2013

Panic at the Disco were always one of those bands I thought of as mine, when I was a lot younger I saw how everyone was getting into Fall Out Boy and decided the mainstream option was too boring so found what seemed like Fall Out Boys younger brother band then immediately hated everyone who liked them too because I thought it would make me less different. Yes, I was a weird kid as you can get a gist of with that last statement but Panic were always a great band, catchy hooks, good vocals and imaginative videos, their new track 'This is gospel', taken from the upcoming album 'Too Weird To Live, Too Rare To Die' is no different. The video opens with Brendon Urie on a hospital bed, he then fights with some doctors, then gets buried, then swims out and breaks through some walls then ends up dying on a hospital table, there's some rope fighting along the way too. It's got a lot going on through it's three minute run. They've not lost any of their charm with age, it's still catchy and it's a sure fire hit in the right circles.

Babyshambles - Nothing Comes To Nothing video release

Video released August 11th 2013

I recently reviewed the new Babyshambles track 'Nothing Comes To Nothing' with just an audio video, and very impressed was an understatement. We've now got a video *waits for applause to die down*, it's added something more to the track, improved it and showed that Babyshambles are back and better than ever. The video is pretty down to earth affair, no storyline gimmicks or dramatic acting scenes just the band fucking around and performing, we've got footage of Pete fighting basically everyone, including a fellow band member and a mannequin. Another addition which I find particularly welcome is the inclusion of audio from the video over the top of the music, there's gig goers declaring their love of a live show and the band having a laugh. It shows the band are getting along and everyone is happy which, even if not completely true is nice to see. Great track and a fantastic video thrown in, welcome back Babyshambles.

Max Raptor - Breakers

Video released 26th June 2013

Unique vocals, fantastic instrumentals and copious amounts of creativity, Max Raptor are making a mark on the British punk scene and from this video you can see why. The video is filmed in black and white and breaking into colour throughout the video's run time, it features clip after clip of politicians and political journalists from BBC, Sky and other news sites as well as footage of Wil Ray and the rest of the band performing. Fantastic track from one of my favourite bands around at the moment.

Natives - Stand for Something

Video released April 3rd 2013

Natives are one of those bands I've heard of but never really listened to, my girlfriend has mentioned them a few times but I've never really gave them a chance. The New Hampshire four piece alternative rock and pop group's new track Stand for Something, taken from the new EP of the same is not quite what I was expecting. It's an upbeat and rather inspiring piece of music, it's message is to find something in your life that is worth living for and working towards it to give yourself focus, and it's a great basis. The video follows the songs message, it features people holding cards with signs on about what they're reason is, it's very similar to All American Rejects video for Dirty Little Secret, I imagine this is was a big influence on them when making the video. Great track from a band with a great future ahead of them.

Lightning Dust - Loaded Gun

Video released July 16th 2013

Lightning Dust are one of those bands I always feel are unfairly overlooked in the UK, while I'm sure they have their fair share of fans here I don’t really know anyone who knows them which is a real shame. Loaded Gun is their new track taken from their new album, Fantasy, the first new release in four years and as usual it’s a beautiful. Amber Webber’s voice is spot on; she delivers such delicate vocals which gives the song a distinctive mark while working in perfect harmony with the music. The band have taken a slightly different direction with their new material, it’s slightly more spacey, not to the extreme Tom DeLonge went to after putting Blink 182 on hiatus but a definite sound has been created. Overall I like the change of direction, I consider this band to be one of the only bands out there making something a lot different, it’s indie at its finest.

We Are Scientists - Something About You

Released 11th of June 2013

With their first new material since 2010’s Barbara, We are Scientists are back with Something About You, a retro feeling rock track very much in the spirit of their previous material. It’s got a real nostalgic feel about it; I particularly liked the opening drumming. Overall it’s great to have the band back, I've loved them for years and if their new material lives up to this track we've got a fantastic album to look forward to.

Eyes On Film - Waking Up Dead

Video released March 4th 2013

Highly recommended by Carl Barat of The Libertines and Dirty Pretty Things fame Eyes on Film already have a lot of buzz surrounding them and after listening to this track you’ll see why. Powerful moody vocals come thanks to Dan Mills and Daisy Palmer, when paired up with Ryan Andrews’ video the tone of the track is shown perfectly. The video has a very dark tone, the band are seen energetically performing behind a chain fence with little to no colour on show, paired with the song this video works amazingly. The band show a very Horrors-esque sound which I really liked, if the album lives up the hype surrounding them at the minute it’s going to be something really special.

Kids In Glass Houses - Drive

Video released June 5th 2013

From my previous review of You Me At Six's most recent effort Reckless you may be surprised to see me actually putting myself through more pop punk, however this is different for many reasons and I will go through these before I start the main body of the review. 

1. I've seen this band live recently at Slam Dunk festival and was actually quite impressed, they had great crowd interaction, a good stage persona and a lot of energy.

2. They're less of a pop punk band now days, they seem to have grown as a band and show a lot more maturity in their song writing.

3. I heard this song playing earlier and actually liked it.

This is their newest track, it's taken from the upcoming album Peace, follow up to 2011's In Gold Blood and it's actually fairly good. The video is minimalist, filmed in black and white with the band members shown as well as a female character the song is wrote about. The song is the classic template, love and angst, perfect for their teenage fans to get to grips with.

I think this song show's how much the band have grown and matured over their ten year history with the song being comparable to Foo Fighters in a lot of ways. While they will never be my go to band you can't argue with a good sounding track from a band that seems to know their core market and how to adapt to other genres while still keeping their individuality.