Howler: This One's Different

Ironically, this one is nowhere near different. Like a reblogged, re-owned Tumblr picture, it's a shoddy attempt at being The Drums in a lower octave. And what is with the fake blood/gloopy red paint? I'm afraid Twinkle Dwivedi has beaten you to it, dearest Howler frontman, Jordan Gatesmith.

It's a shame really as I was a little bit in love with another song of theirs, Back of Your Neck. With a stroke of luck, however, you can get it for free on their website (by subscribing to their newsletter). Click here to have a look, and if in fact you do like them despite my pitying review, a listen too.

Dog is Dead: All Our Favourite Stories

Dog is Dead are releasing an album! Finally! After so many indie-pop, happiness-filled EPs, it's about time they gave their bandwagon of fans an album full of their trademark chant-along songs. All Our Favourite Stories will be out in the ambiguously named "autumn", but if you can't wait that long, pop over to their website where you can sign up to their mailing list and grab yourself a copy of their Talent Show EP for free!

Rae Morris: Blueprint Demos

Rae Morris seems to be following in the lovely Lucy Rose's footsteps; a quick succession from popular videos to sell-out performances, she's slowly becoming more and more well-known - and rightly so! With such a wholesome voice, down-to-earth manner and a talent for piano, she's one of my favourite artists that I have seen live (even if it was only a song and a half!)

I'd definitely recommend having a listen to some of her music, and if you're quick she's also offering a free download of "Blueprint Demos" on her website right now. Click here to go have a listen!

To Kill A King: Howling

To Kill A King are a great band that have been scoping around just under the radar for a little while now, making songs with deep lyrics and phenomenal guitar solos. They're releasing another EP soon called Word of Mouth and are giving us all a sneak peak and free download too! How nice. Click here to have a listen and download, or go straight to their official website here.

little update

For those of you wondering where I have disappeared off to, I do apologise. I didn't get lost out in the Cornish countryside (however tempting that sounds), but in fact I've now migrated to university in the heart of Birmingham. Not the most beautiful city to have picked but I'm really having a great time. Plus, (if not a shameless plug), I am now the music editor for iAston Magazine, so if you do happen to stumble across the publication pick it up? Or even have a peek at it online here!

Keep an eye out on my YouTube page, as that's still running in real time (unlike this blog, though I'll still try to update it from time to time) and my Twitter, @besmalucy. Sorry to those lovelies who have been wondering what ever happened to me, I'll repay you one day.