Month: August 2012

Echoes are Jon Beck and Dave Fawbert. Together they have one foot in the dark, lush recesses of the gloom synthpop of Hurts and the Pet Shop Boys’ darker moments, but also one foot in the uplifting club pop of Calvin Harris and Erasure. Echoes aim to match the

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Beans on Toast isn’t just a tasty and convenient snack. We all know that it’s very much that, the king of convenience food which brooks no rival, but it’s also – and this is important, so don’t let those hunger pangs distract you – Jay

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Named after a track by legendary bluesman Howlin’ Wolf, Killaflaw inhabit the electronic/rock interzone. They’re from Liverpool, and consist of Benn Helm (vocals, guitar) and Andy Paton (electronics, trumpet). Killaflaw have been likened to a number of other acts – “like Led

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Cork’s Toby Karr is part of the wave of Irish electronica now gently lapping against our shores. Spearheaded by the likes of Moths, this resurgence in electronic music is nevertheless deeper and more diverse than the tip of this particular iceberg might suggest. … Read

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Leeds born and London based music star Saskilla first emerged on the music scene in 2004, developing as an artist on the same renowned underground circuit that has already bred musical successes such as Tinie Tempah, Dizzee Rascal and Chipmunk. It was during these years that

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When we arrived at And So I Watch You From Afar HQ, we had a feeling from their band name that they may be loquacious. And so it proved: the post-rock outfit were in fine fettle. What is your first memory or experience of Camden Town? It was probably with the lads in the

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Detroit born Mayaeni, the daughter of a West African mother and a Jewish father – a former guitar player who played with Sylvester, Carl Carlton and Jimmy Ruffin – has travelled far and wide, bringing a depth to her music and lyrics that belies her 26 years. After a hip hop

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