Posted: June 30th, 2018
”The Three Minute Heroes project really appealed to me, because it presented a different angle to raising awareness to a set of issues that are overlooked in [...]
Posted: June 21st, 2018
‘Working on Humans was an incredible experience. I’m really grateful for the experience and can’t wait to do more TV in the future’ – Liv Austen
Our very [...]
Posted: June 18th, 2018
”It’s a danceable, club-ready track that aims to bring people to the dance floor” – PRI
All of us in the Futureproof office have reason to be excited [...]
Posted: June 14th, 2018
“I really dug these guys” – George Clinton
The ‘mojo’ of Hull funk collective Young Jack has been in full swing lately – the band have recently received [...]
Posted: June 4th, 2018
”Ancestry will get everyone talking about their heritage and cultural affiliations” – The Low Down Under
Having previously collaborated with Damon Albarn (Blur, Gorillaz), MIA and DJ Shadow, Olushola Ajose – aka Afrikan [...]
Posted: June 4th, 2018
I had to get the joint . . . this is fire, Banger!” - DJ Semtex
After steadily climbing the Urban Club Chart for the weeks after the release [...]
Posted: April 30th, 2018
“Georgia Meek is on fire. This is epic new pop” – BBC Introducing
Revealing all about her latest single Bare in an interiew with leading UK women’s magazine Stylist, Georgia [...]
Posted: April 23rd, 2018
“A music biz take-down dressed up as a tribute to Taylor Swift . . .
you may even laugh!” Ben Homewood / Music Week Playlist editor
“I like Taylor Swift, [...]
Posted: June 30th, 2018
”The Three Minute Heroes project really appealed to me, because it presented a different angle to raising awareness to a set of issues that are overlooked in modern society” – Elwhaeko
The latest release to come from stigma-shattering mental health and arts initiative Three Minute Heroes, Elwhaeko‘s extraordinary video for their thoughtful, sentimental track Over Think has been given its world premiere by XS Noize. For Over Think, the indie folk troubadours were tasked by The Warren Youth Project to soundtrack lyrics penned by young people from the Hull area, on the topic of mental health wellbeing and ”the worries and concerns of their generation”. The video features a group of ballet dancers led by Grace Walsh from Skelton Hooper School of Dance and Theatre: their choreographed movements capturing the melancholic poignancy of Elwhaeko‘s music, and illustrating the trials and tribulatations of mental health in an inspired fashion.
Speaking on his involvement with the Three Minute Heroes project, Elwhaeko described that he ‘felt compelled to take the opportunity to get involved’ upon reading the brief – ”Normally, musicians get opportunities to raise awareness for a cause by playing a set at an event. This project offered us the chance to get involved in the essence of the project by providing an accessible platform for the thoughts, feelings, frustrations and anxieties conveyed in the writings of the young people involved”.
Taking influence from acts such as Bright Eyes and Fleet Foxes, Elwhaeko’s artistry channels the energies of primal forest and lupine folklore, reflected in the band’s charmingly mellow sound. Changing his musical approach from years previous, Elwhaeko‘s frontman Lee Atkinson assembled a pack of versatile musicians in Laura Dowse (bass, vocals), Jack Husch (lead guitar), David Tomlinson (drums, vocals) and Roy Leo Lyon (harmonica, vocals) to bring his expressive compositions to life. Their finessed live performances have also been acclaimed - Browse Magazine have lauded Elwhaeko’s live act as ”so beautiful they could leave you stood, fixated in a trance”. The transition from ‘lone wolf’ has very clearly paid off for Elwhaeko, one of the UK’s most enchanting acts as of current.
Check out the video premiere for Elwhaeko – Over Think over on XS Noize here.
Posted: April 23rd, 2018
“A music biz take-down dressed up as a tribute to Taylor Swift . . .
you may even laugh!” Ben Homewood / Music Week Playlist editor
“I like Taylor Swift, and I don’t care who knows it” sings Charlie Laurence aka/Coach Hop on this effervescent and lighthearted mocking ode to the pop queen. Dripping with irony I like Taylor Swift is an exclusive Record Store Day release & the first single on the new Singles Club from Independent label Scratchy Records.
Alongside big names like Nicki Minaj, and Miles Kane, Coach Hop‘s catchy 3 minute debut has scored them a well deserved place on the UK trade mag Music Week Playlist. Backed by the likes of Radio X‘s John Kennedy, who’s been playing the tune on his show and saying “You’ll be hearing that again, a bit of an instant classic”. John also shouted out the pink vinyl release for Record Store Day and its Hope & Anchor release party.
Evoking elements of the 90′s American pop-punk sound, we can hear aspects of Weezer, Green Day, and Fountains of Wayne. With frontman Laurence’s tongue in cheek take on fans’ guilty affinity for Swift’s music, this debut single is only the beginning of what Coach Hop have to offer
Click here to view the Music Week Playlist page.
Posted: September 29th, 2016
Alexis Kings are on their way up. The St Albans five-piece have built their name on the London gig circuit with a slew of successful shows at venues like Nambucca, The Enterprise, and The Garage. The band’s live CV also boasts a sold-out performance at Proud Camden for the launch of their Squire EP and a ram-packed slot at Barfly (now Camden Assembly) during Camden Rocks. Their growing profile has come hand in hand with a shift in Alex Kings’ sound, as they craft singalong anthems that carefully balance youthful energy with sophisticated polish.
The lead single and title track of their EP has pushed the band into the spotlight after it soared into the top ten on Spotify’s UK Viral Chart. Squire has also garnered support from high profile radio shows, including BBC Introducing and BBC Radio 1. The single was recorded during Alexis Kings’ EP sessions at the prestigious Chapel Studios, where the debut albums by both indie heavyweights Arctic Monkeys and their successors Catfish and the Bottlemen were recorded. With Richard Ashcroft producer Chris West at the mixing desk, the exuberant Squire has a sleek sheen that acts as the icing on the cake. The single has been described as a ‘summer soundtrack’ by gig goers, with its syrupy guitar riff and nostalgia fuelled lyrics winning fans’ hearts across the country. Alongside the single, the EP features Chivalry, a lust-driven grunge track, as well as the pared back Morning Diana, and Strawberry Blonde’s ode to young love and companionship. Together these tracks build an original offering that cements Alexis Kings’ position as one of the UK’s most promising new acts.
So what’s next for Alexis Kings? With UK and European tour plans in the works and a follow-up single in the pipeline, it looks like they have a busy few months to come. Keep an eye out for updates and don’t miss out. 
Posted: May 27th, 2016
AFFAIRS have it all to play for with their Stained Gold EP. After a triumphant London debut at the Old Blue Last, the band are now gearing up for the record’s release. The EP is currently available to stream on the Clash Music website, alongside a rave live review. With sleek hair and even sleeker tunes, the Hull to Manchester transplants are primped, primed and ready to go.
The Stained Gold EP is a dark indie dream, with James Robinson’s rich vocals buoyed by roiling synths and percussion. The EP traces a path through the haze of youthful intoxication and the devastation of mental illness, and on to the importance of close male relationships. Latest single ‘Runaway’ celebrates the freedom of youth and the rush of a chemically fuelled night out. Previous singles have drawn support from Steve Lamacq and John Kennedy, so it’s a sure bet that AFFAIRS will be pumping on your stereo this summer. The Stained Gold EP campaign carries the band through to July 15th when they headline John Kennedy’s Remedy at Tooting Tram and Social. With Robinson’s stage presence often drawing comparison to Future Islands’ Samuel T Herring, it’s no doubt going to be a captivating show.
The stage is set for AFFAIRS to step into the light. A crowd is forming, the house lights are down, and the amps are plugged in. So get on your dancing shoes and ink John Kennedy’s Remedy in your diary. It’s a night not to be missed.’
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