A new era with New Divide. Whilst many bands have made their peace with oblivion, New Divide still seem determined to put a ding in the musical universe. ‘Delora’ is their latest offering. It’s moody, expressive and totally gripping. Singer Charlotte delivers a fine vocal performance, adopting an easy-going style to convey the dark messageContinue reading “New Divide – Delora”
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Towhead – Stranger in the Mirror
On a recent night out at Corporation in Sheffield I had the pleasure of listening to an excellent band called Towhead. They describe their music as Alternative rock with a Yorkshire bite, and that’s not a bad description. A lot of Yorkshire bands cash in on the dialect whilst singing in ‘Yorkshire isms’, but inContinue reading “Towhead – Stranger in the Mirror”
The Blues Emergency – The Machine
It’s classic rock Friday here at makeit-loud.com and today we have The Blues Emergency from Toronto. Their debut album ‘The Machine’ demonstrates the band’s extensive talent. Take opening track ‘Head On’, with its whiskey soaked intensity and guitar notes that are as bent as a politician. Quite an apt analogy, given the socially conscious lyricsContinue reading “The Blues Emergency – The Machine”
A Ukulele and Her Orange Coat
Do musicians choose their instruments, or do the instruments choose them? This was something I was pondering whilst watching Her Orange Coat busk in Leeds recently. A Ukulele isn’t the regular weapon of choice for high street troubadours, but in the hands of Her Orange Coat it’s remarkably effective and perfectly complements her songs. HerContinue reading “A Ukulele and Her Orange Coat”
swim school
Swim school once described themselves as “Tesco value Wolf Alice”, but this Edinburgh based band have moved way beyond the value aisle. It all begins with singer and guitarist Alice Johnson; whose vocals emanate a kind of nonchalant power. Combine this with the crystal clear delivery and you have an intoxicating blend. The hook friendlyContinue reading “swim school”
3 For 2023
3 bands to look out for in 2023. It’s that time of year again! Time for music publications around the world to offer their insights in to who will be the breakout acts in 2023. Many publications opt for an extensive list in a kind of ‘spray and pray’ approach. Well we don’t operate thatContinue reading “3 For 2023”
TRUNC – Zombies
It’s that time of year again, when the dead come back to life and terrorise us. But hey, that’s enough politics. Zombies is the debut single from TRUNC, a well-armed trio of troubadours on a mission to save our musical souls. Zombies kicks off with an eerie intro: “They’re coming to get you Barbara”, rippedContinue reading “TRUNC – Zombies”
PROJECTOR – Live in Leeds
Brighton alt-rockers PROJECTOR brought the noise to Oporto in Leeds last night, and left the crowd shouting for more. Autumn is upon us and it seems like lethargy and wistfulness are the order of the day. Good job then that PROJECTOR rolled in to town and shook the folk of Leeds out of their slumber. Continue reading “PROJECTOR – Live in Leeds”
Seraina Telli – I DARE TO
Seraina Telli packs a punch with her latest release I DARE TO. This is arena-rock at its ass kicking best. Seraina Telli is an artist at the top of her game; confident, expressive and ready to take the world by storm. I DARE TO has the feel of a classic rock song from the likesContinue reading “Seraina Telli – I DARE TO”
Freak Slug – Sorry, Not Sorry
The arc of the musical universe is bending towards Freak Slug. With over 370,000 monthly listeners on Spotify Freak Slug are going places, and you should be on the journey with them. Freak Slug is the brain child of Xenya Genovese, a twenty-something force of nature from Manchester. Freak Slug’s latest release is ‘Sorry, NotContinue reading “Freak Slug – Sorry, Not Sorry”
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