Indie
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Video Vault – Cosmo Sheldrake
Cosmo Sheldrake’s music video for his new single “Pilocene” sees him take off and play the track live in a hot air balloon. Following in…
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Introducing… Mystic Peach
Mystic Peach are a rock trio from the South Coast of the UK and they take what’s best of psyche-rock and then condenses it down…
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Elza – Nothing’s Wrong Review
If The Cranberries were Latin and likes bluesy pop Independent self-released alt-pop-rock artist Elza launched her new album “Nothing’s Wrong” last week and it’s a strong…
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Video Vault – Frauds
Frauds are a Croydon based post-punk duo who like to rock hard and roll around in complete lunacy. Their act might have a huge slice…
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Introducing… Soft People
I’ve featured husband and wife duos on Higher Plain Music before but today I’ve discovered the first Husband-husband duo that I want to share with…
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Elsiane and Rich Shapero – Rin, Tongue and Dorner Review
Scoring a novel with your own album and sound Writing a soundtrack for a novel must be quite a challenging experience as you have only…
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Tom Rosenthal – Z-Sides Review
Taking anthems to slumberland Tom Rosenthal has always gone a bit against the grain. His style of indie folk-pop has always been very self-contained to…
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Raoul Vignal returns with new album and preview single
One of my favourite discoveries of 2017 was the hushed beauty of Raoul Vignal’s melodic guitar and voice. His ability to make music that is…
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Lydmor – I Told You I’d Tell Them Our Story Review
Turning the Asian dancefloor into indie pop gems Lydmor’s music popped onto my radar when her first single for this album showcased her chilled out…
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Introducing… Katie Mullins
Katie Mullins uses her voice as a multi-layered instrument in a beautiful way that I’ve not often heard. Katie loops her voice over and over to…
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Chances – Traveler Review
A fantastic mash-up of indie-pop and corners of the world Alternative Montreal based trio Chances released their debut album “Traveler” earlier this year and it’s…
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Galapaghost – Sootie Review
Ghosts in the frequency Galapaghost’s previous music has usually revolved around a guitar and piano based rock ala Wainright. With his second release of 2018 “Sootie”,…
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Mitski – Be the Cowboy Review
Mitski rides all genres firmly in the saddle It’s always fantastic when you stumble across an artist whose several albums into their career and has…
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Introducing… VALLEY
Sunny, shiny indie-pop-rock to brighten your day with happy hooks but sad and reflective lyrics, VALLEY return from their 2016 EP “This Room Is White” which…
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Gazelle Twin – Pastoral Review
Social Anxiety and a Pointed Finger from the Piper Herself Knowing how to describe what Gazelle Twin does with sound is a bit like asking…
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Introducing… Ah! Kosmos
Multi-instrumentalist and producer Başak Günak, also known as Ah! Kosmos, popped onto my radar with her new single from her forthcoming album “Beautiful Swamp”. Her moody…
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Lissom – Lissom Review
A collaboration in intimate sound design and crystalline vocals Lissom is a collaborative work between French pianist & composer Julien Marchal and British songwriter Ed…
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Caroline Rose – Loner Review
A diverse rock album whose hidden depths will pull your triggers… TO DANCE! Caroline Rose’s new album for 2018 is an interesting crossover album of…
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Chelsey and the Noise – Blank Frames Review
When gothic electronica meets guitar noise in a dance hall showdown Chelsey and the Noise is what I’d imagine would happen if St Vincent turned…
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Dentist – Night Swimming Review
Dentist invent a new genre of rock – and I am a fan This year I’ve enjoyed many fantastic records but one genre that hadn’t…
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Greg Laswell returns with new album of melancholy anthems for the jaded
Greg Laswell’s last album “Everyone Thinks I Dodged A Bullet” was bitter, angry, pointed and a snake recoiled. I loved it as I was similarly…
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Introducing… Habberdash
Anthemic rock to launch an uprising Habberdash hail from South Yorkshire in the UK and clearly the fields are alive with the sound of…
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Kathryn Joseph – From When I Wake The Want Is Review
A 1-2 punch to the mind and soul – utterly glorious Kathryn Joseph pretty much burst into my musical world in 2016 with her stunning…
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Video Vault – Marissa Nadler
Marissa Nadler has been on the fringes of my musical catalogue for years and I keep meaning to check her out. With her new album…
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Introducing…Caoifhionn Rose
Caoilfhionn Rose (pronounced Keelin) hails from Manchester, UK and that’s also the home of the label she is releasing her debut single and album with –…
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Introducing…. Restorations
Restorations are a wonderfully raucous quintet who’ve been rocking their brand of pointed and punk-tinged rock since 2011. Back with their fourth album though, they appear…
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Live Vault – Minute Taker
Minute Taker aka Ben Garvey is always paying tribute to all the different musicians that has influenced his ethereal dreamlike piano synth pop. He often…
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Wild Pink – Yolk In The Fur Review
Wild Pink’s music has a timeless wonder to it. The band’s cinematic indie rock manages to be delicate and warm with its quiet moments but…
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Liars showcase their haunting film soundtrack with three chilling music videos
Liars last month released a trilogy of music videos that showcase just how creepy and haunting they can make an original soundtrack. Whilst the band…
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Video Vault – Árstíðir
I’m a sucker for massive panoramic scenery shots and I’m also a huge fan of Icelandic music with a symphonic edge to it. Welcome to Árstíðir! Returning…
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Jenny Hval – The Long Sleep EP Review
I stumbled across Jenny Hval’s highly abstract dreamlike rock last year and her brand of angelic singing and spacey monologues really took me by surprise.…
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Sleepspent – It’s Better If You Don’t Speak or Think Review
It’s not often I hear of a band from El-Paso popping onto my radar but that is where our trio of today’s music hail from.…
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Introducing… Gabrielle Sterbenz
Brooklyn based singer/songwriter Gabrielle Sterbenz is today’s artist whose latest single “The Laundress” explores relationships in transition. Whilst the lyrics over the mid-tempo track may initially…
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Introducing… Broken Baby
Need a politically pointed rock band that’s not afraid to push out some huge punk elements as part of their angst? Broken Baby is an…
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Introducing… Future Generations
Future Generations are a five-piece indie rock band from New York City. Their merge of catchy rock, jittery bleeps and synths and a certain feel of…
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VTR – Soul to Skin Review
VTR’s EP “Soul to Skin” is a lesson in less being more. The duo’s electronica roots veer away from beats and huge moments entirely. Instead,…
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Introducing… Majken
Majken first intrigued me with her SoundCloud genre tag. Gospel-grunge. It’s not even a concept that had crossed my mind but it perfectly describes Majken’s work…
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Fred Abong – Homeless Review
Former Throwing Muses and Belly band member Fred Abong has been in around music for over 30 years but this marks his first real release…
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Gregory Douglass – Live From The Chapel Review
One of the most talented underground singer/songwriters I’ve come across over the last decade is Gregory Douglass. His vocal gymnastics emphasis heartfelt songs along with…
