Tag: The Test Drive
The Test Drive: The Retinas – Chaba
"Chaba", the new EP from the Philadelphia based band The Retinas, really surprised me. And I mean REALLY surprised me. I have to confess, I have become a little leery of albums with obscure names...
The Test Drive: Clifffs – Bill You’re Only Human
Simple in delivery yet complex in emotion is the best way to describe "Bill You're Only Human", the new album from Cliffs. These retro-contemporary tracks have all the hooks and drive that make everything...
The Test Drive: Pathos Pathos – Pet Names
It’s in circuses and festivals where every view that greets the eye is spectacular and alluring. Abnormality is celebrated and human dilemma, outside the fair gates, becomes an afterthought.
Beneath these carnival lights, Pathos, Pathos...
The Test Drive: Electro London – Synth Wave Volume 1
In line with the release of the 'Synth Wave Volume 1' vinyl compilation Electro London have come up with a unique way to both target a new audience and help the likes of Sue...
The Test Drive: Mouselion – Woe to the Poor Knight
You may remember our feature on the Mouselion track for "Eye’s on the Prize". To say Mouselion has evolved since then would be an understatement. They haven't just evolved, they've matured. Matured into such...
The Test Drive: The Goood Things – EP 3
Tokyo's own The Goood Things have looong (see what I did there?) been a favorite of Jammerzine. Just check out our reviews for their first two outing "EP #2", which made out "Top 25 Best...
The Test Drive: Rude Audio – Rudest
Electronic in simplicity and eclectic by execution, Rude Audio have delivered a sonic dreamscape of longing and yearning for the days of good House/Electronica, because that what this is. With memorable beats, thrillpacked rhythms,...
The Test Drive: The Explorers Club – Together
Currently based in Nashville, Tennesee, The Explorers Club are a pop/vocal harmony band who formed in the coastal town of Charleston, South Carolina in 2005. Heavily influenced by the vocal harmony styles and production...
The Test Drive: Caustic Roll Dave – Approaching Noise
Rough, raw, cathartic, and gutsy. This is the best way to describe "Approaching Noise", the new album from the multi-talented Caustic Roll Dave. Actually, it's more like approaching brilliance. This has every element I love in...
The Test Drive: Michael Forsyth – Stop For the World
Last week, not many people outside of a small Scottish town had heard of singer-songwriter Michael Forsyth. This week his second album 'Stop For the World' reached number five in the UK iTunes Singer...
The Test Drive: Niamh Crowther – Niamh Crowther
Following the runaway success of 'Little by Little', Niamh Crowther, releases her new single 'I’ll Be' taken from her eponymous EP, on May 20th.
Niamh came to prominence aged sixteen when she beat over 15,000 other...
The Test Drive: Penny for the Workhouse – Sneaky Peekers
Formed in 2012, the band's unique ‘Folk ‘n’ Roll’ style marries the energy of Indie rock with the captivating storytelling of Folk. With catchy lyrics and toe tapping drum beats, Penny For The Workhouse...
The Test Drive: The Fontaines – II
If, after listening to The Fontaines’ debut EP, you find yourself at a loss for how to describe them, don’t worry. The brother-sister duo (Charlotte, 21, sings; Hank, 26, plays guitar) don’t want to...
The Test Drive: Mayflower Madame – Observed in a Dream
Psychedelic post-apocalyptic punk with a heavy dose of groove and guts is the best way to describe the latest outing from the Norwegian band known as Mayflower Madame. Some of you may remember the...
The Test Drive: Manon Meurt – Manon Meurt
This is shoegaze with the sensibility and ability to overcome the common pitfalls that shoegaze artists can sometimes inadvertently stumble into and that is sounding like other shoegaze artists. Manon Meurt has no trouble...
The Test Drive: Zublue – Change the Channel
Zublue are a high energy three piece Garage Rock band from Essex, UK. Influenced by the likes of Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Foo Fighters and Sonic Youth, the band's debut EP 'Change the Channel' is...
The Test Drive: The Broadcasts – The Broadcasts
The Broadcasts are a four piece Alt Rock/Acoustic band who are based just outside of Cardiff, South Wales. Previously signed to indie label Right Recordings, the band released a double A side single recorded...
The Test Drive: Greaver – The Faun
Greaver are set to release their new album titled "The Faun" on Cardigan Records. This is not you typical metal release, to say the least. This album has every bit of the power, grit,...
The Test Drive: Meter Bridge – Filter/Kite
Electronica with passion is the best way to describe the latest outing from Canada's own Meter bridge. Melding the eclectic with the melody and adding a bit of beat, Meter Bridge once again prove...
The Test Drive: Jack Hardy – For the Sake of Finding Your Clothes
Jack Hardy continues the evolution of his revolution with his new album "For The Sake Of Finding Your Clothes", due for release tomorrow. And to say that he has evolved would be a massive...
The Test Drive: Sykoya – Strange Night
Sykoya may be new to the scene, but are already receiving high praise for their distinctive sound and timeless mixture of indie electronic and dream pop tracks. Drawing comparisons to the likes of London...
The Test Drive: The Rainband – Satellite Sunrise
Spring sees the band touring their new album across the UK as well as headlining the Italian Moto GP. As 2016 progresses, The Rainband will be returning to Glastonbury before playing alongside Paolo Nutini...
The Test Drive: The Verigolds – For Margaret
This is one of those rare moments when an album comes across my Outlook and I listen to it and I think to myself "They get it." This is one of those times. Sombre...
The Test Drive: Spells and Curses – Suadade
I would consider "Suadade", the new album from Spells and Curses, to be a very thoughtful album. Almost to the point of a true concept. The album, as a whole, is certainly diverse, but,...
The Test Drive: Stuart Masters – Mystic Blue and the Black Balloon
If Syd Barrett and Nick Drake had been Davey Graham’s brothers and a fourth sibling had access to a time-travelling record player with the albums of Michael Hedges and Radiohead, it’s just possible his...