Nichola Eastwood | MTTM - More Than The Music

Nov 1, 2010

Gregory and the Hawk Interview

With her new album, Leche, having just had it’s launch party, we took the chance to speak to Gregory and the Hawk about tours, pseudonyms and the new album. MTTM: It’s been two years since your last full length album. What have you been up to in between times? Gregory and the Hawk: Played a few different tours, wrote the new album, life MTTM: The launch party for your new...

Oct 21, 2010

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Ethan Ash – No Early Nights EP

When it comes to chilled out folk pop Ethan Ash certainly excels, still, you can’t shake the niggling feeling that he can do a lot better than what we’re presented with on No Early Nights. Opener Take Some Time is the highlight of this four track offering. It’s a punchy start, Ethan’s vocals are laced with attitude and catchy guitar, teamed with a chorus that it’s...

Oct 19, 2010

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Aaron Wright and the Aprils – Behold A Pale Hors...

With the likes of Belle and Sebastian and Camera Obscura lending Aaron a vote of confidence, this five song, debut offering is proof that good things come in small packages. Aaron’s vocals are distinctive from the off, blending together with a sound so sweetly upbeat and innocent you’re transported back to the days when you watched Postman Pat and sang along to...

Oct 6, 2010

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Carl Barât – Carl Barât

Freeing himself from The Libertines and Dirty Pretty Things, Carl Barât has just released his self titled debut solo effort and it’s not half bad. Imagine The Jam, Oasis and the Gorillaz shoved in a blender and the sound that comes out is something akin to what we have here. The Magus is a refreshingly quirky and original track, deviating away from the more guitar led sounds...

Oct 4, 2010

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The Hundred In The Hands – The Hundred In The Ha...

The Hundred In The Hands gave themselves quite a challenge in following up brooding debut EP, This Desert. With their minimalist electronic rock like a hybrid between Bats For Lashes and The Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs, this initial effort gained the pair critical acclaim and a dedicated following. Expectations then for the self titled LP are daunting, to say the least. However, the...

Oct 3, 2010

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30/09/2010 | Aaron Shanley – No Alibis Books...

Possibly the smallest and most intimate gig I’ve ever been to, tonight is the launch party for local talent Aaron Shanley’s debut album, Let The Sun In, which we’re all given a free copy of. Transforming itself into a random, make shift gig venue for the evening, No Alibis is filled with a promising crowd. For those lucky enough to grab a seat, there’s barely space for...

Sep 9, 2010

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Hurts – Happiness

Happiness is the debut album from Manchester duo Hurts. A synthpop pick and mix that the intimidatingly pair can be proud of. Polished vocals adorned with smooth electronics and guitar, this full length studio effort is a heartfelt return to the classic sound evoked by the likes of Depeche Mode, The Pet Shop Boys and New Order. Opener Silver Lining showcases the silky smooth...

Sep 6, 2010

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Red Returned Interview

More Than The Music was lucky enough to catch up with the recently reformed, Belfast based, Red Returned. Now fronted by female vocalist Taryn Walker they’re quickly taking the music scene by storm. With their brand of alternative rock in huge demand by venues all over the city they don’t look set to remain under the radar for long. So meet Taryn Walker, Shea Braniff,...

Aug 30, 2010

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28/08/2010 | Biffy Clyro & Lostprophets ̵...

Tonight Custom House Square, Belfast plays host to every rock fan’s dream. A line-up featuring Welsh rockers, Lostprophets and the incredible Biffy Clyro with support from Twin Atlantic and local thrash heroes Fighting With Wire. Twin Atlantic have the daunting task of opening the night. The Scottish foursome make an admirable attempt at the challenge with their short but...

Aug 26, 2010

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Mice Parade – What It Means To Be Left Handed

What It Means To Be Left Handed is the eighth album from Adam Pierce’s Mice Parade. At first it seems easy to class this latest offering as a pleasant smattering of world music, especially with opening track Kupanda, an upbeat, African inspired number with rhythmic vocals and considering the globally varied collaborators Pierce has assembled for this project. But What It...