Penfriend: Exotic Monsters – album of the month

Welcoming the listener in to her fireside, opening her heart, and sharing her soul over a supremely listenable electro-pop-rock soundscape is Penfriend’s speciality. This album was written in pandemic isolation, and reflects on on a journey that many of us have been on in recent times – shedding dead skin, looking to the light, and reminding ourselves of the strength to be found within. That, plus animal masks. Continue reading Penfriend: Exotic Monsters – album of the month

The LOUD WOMEN Fest 3 line-up revealed!

This year’s final line-up for LOUD WOMEN Fest has just been announced, and now includes worldclass artists She Makes War and Efa Supertramp! Here’s a taster of how it’s going to look … This, the 3rd annual LOUD WOMEN Fest will showcase 21 punk and indie acts in 1 day, over 2 neighbouring stages – The Dome and the Boston Music Room, Tufnell Park, London. Last … Continue reading The LOUD WOMEN Fest 3 line-up revealed!

She Makes War makes 20 at LOUD WOMEN Fest

SHE MAKES WAR – just confirmed as our final booking for LOUD WOMEN Fest! British ‘gloom pop’ artist, described as blending “the emotional resonance of Elliott Smith with the barbed vigour of Sleater-Kinney”. Laura Kidd’s latest album “Direction Of Travel” includes guest appearances from Tanya Donelly (Belly, Throwing Muses) and Mark Chadwick (The Levellers). Continue reading She Makes War makes 20 at LOUD WOMEN Fest

interview: she makes war

by hannah lucy Bristol-based indie-pop artist She Makes War – aka Laura Kidd – released her third album, Direction of Travel, in April, and followed it up with a tour of the UK. After watching her play an amazing set at the Sebright Arms in Hackney, Hannah Lucy caught up with Laura to talk about the album, life in Bristol and what’s coming up next. hannah lucy: Your new album, Direction of … Continue reading interview: she makes war

20 recommended recents

by kris smith Deux Furieuses Tracks of Wire LP (May 2016) Fight Rosa Fight / Little Fists Split EP (Aug 2016) Charla Fantasma No Excuses, Baby! EP (Aug 2016) Actual Crimes Ceramic Cat Traces LP (Aug 2016) Towel Wipe Me Dry EP (April 2016) Peach Club The Bitch Diaries EP (April 2016) As Ondas Marés LP (June 2016)   She Makes War Direction of Travel LP (April 2016) Twistettes Jilt the Jive … Continue reading 20 recommended recents