Richard Byers
- Feb 28, 2021
How TikTok Could End Up Saving Creativity
This sounds at first like quite a hot take. I can hear the skin above your eyes crinkle as you squint at your phone in disgust, recalling the hits produced by TikTok and its trends, and how annoying they are, and how rapidly irrelevant they become. How can an algorithm that rewards short, loud, garish and simple music be positive for the deep-thinking, Dark-Side-Of-The-Moon-ers who want to re-invent sound every time they hit the studio? Well, I’m going to spend most of this a
Josh Crowe
- Feb 26, 2021
In Conversation With Goat Girl
Goat Girl are a band who's latest release poignantly dissects the most claustrophobic period of our lives, portraying a potent urgency through jangly melodies, buoyant rhythms and masterful lyricism, Their recently released album 'On All Fours' has without a doubt been one of the highlights during my lockdown. The album takes the heart of the new millennium and turns it into a fury of bouncing guitar, rolling drums and slurring harmonies. "We've been blown away by the respons
Ruby Savill-Downs
- Feb 26, 2021
Organic New Music Friday #22
The weekend is here, which means that another round-up of the latest releases is due. Catch some of the hottest producers in the scene at the moment proving themselves once again, with this week's New Music Friday. Scart Lead - The Frenchman [GIMME A BREAK] Scart Lead steps up for the Gimme A Break boys' second EP premier, Wheelin n Dealin, with its first track The Frenchman. The London-based producer combines the sounds of UKG, breakbeat and dubstep for what is set to be a h
Josh Crowe
- Feb 22, 2021
Tracks That Shaped Our Sound: Dude Safari
Alt grunge rock outfit Dude Safari have recently released the explosive ‘I’m No Good (At Any Sports)’, the relentless follow up to September’s ‘Doom & Gloom’ which saw the band receive huge editorial and radio support. Bursting with infectious grunge hooks, massive choruses, and a relentless rhythm section, Dude Safari isn’t playing around with this latest single. We talked to the band about the tracks that have helped shape their sound. Enjoy! Foo Fighters – Monkey Wrench I
Ruby Savill-Downs
- Feb 19, 2021
Organic New Music Friday #21
Welcome back to your New Music Friday, rounding up the hottest tracks to see you through this weekend. Pixie Cola - You're living in Pixie World (vol.1) Readymeal Sound's very own Pixie Cola has dropped her debut EP today, You're Living in Pixie World. The much-anticipated four track release features the talent of Ben Nimmo, Fin Woolfson and Alfie Aukett - all heavily involved in the Leeds-based record label. Pixie's soulful voice carries all the way through the tracks, still
BabyStep Magazine
- Feb 19, 2021
PMIX Presents: Pick n Mix
PMIX have been releasing music for the last few years primarily on their Soundcloud, they’ve been supporting up-and-coming producers by premiering their tracks on their Soundcloud and their ever-growing community. if you’re after House/ Disco edits, minimal and anything in-between this is the album for you. Meg Ward- Fantaloop Flip The first track of 12, a bit of a cheeky garage/techno-influenced track with house influences flowing freely and thoroughly, the vocal cut during
Josh Wheatley
- Feb 19, 2021
Feeding Experience With Chez Joel
Food is completely subjective, yet entirely relatable. You have to eat, but how and what you eat is up to you. It’s your prerogative. As we long for a meal out, what we really miss is the experience. We miss the feeling of being stumped by a meal; being intrigued by each bite. This can be hard to replicate with a takeaway, but you’ve got try haven’t you? For me, it boils down to balancing flavour and price, and nobody in Leeds can compete with Chez Joel. It’s food that you te
BabyStep Magazine
- Feb 17, 2021
Jade Moss, Releases Neo-Vintage Pop Gem, ‘Hey Babe’
Jade Moss made her name as a fearless entrepreneur in the world of fashion and textiles and her music career looks to continue the trend, wowing audiences with her mix of nostalgia, glamour and attitude. Her new single, Hey Babe, talks about true love in a disposable and shallow world and about meeting someone new and making it clear to be careful how they play their cards when they have a queen in their hands. Wrapped up in a sound which blends classic, sultry jazz with pop
BabyStep Magazine
- Feb 17, 2021
Wavewulf Announces New Album
Synth wizard, Wavewulf, is to release his latest album, Space Art and Angels, on 22nd January, an analogue journey through space, time and life! Following from the success of his previous album, Green Decay, which received radio play and rave reviews around the world, Space Art and Angels sees Wavewulf once again powering up his bank of synths to explore the outer reaches of the galaxy whilst also delivering tracks that also have a real emotional punch in our world. Based in
BabyStep Magazine
- Feb 17, 2021
Cleveland-Based Indie Artist Jordan Dean Aims to Replicate Success of UK Heroes with New EP
Jordan Dean may well have grown up in Cleveland, Ohio but his musical heroes are very clearly on the other side of the pond, as evidenced by the tracks on his new EP, Local. With his own take on indie pop which incorporates a raw, live sound, he draws influence from all the music he comes across but you’ll be quick to pick up on the melodies and sounds of artists such as Jamie T, The Kooks, and Arctic Monkeys. However, Local is distinctly Jordan Dean, comforting and familiar
