Niche Vinyl

Sneaks - It's a Myth

Sneaks - It's a Myth

By Joe Thompson


Eva Moolchan delivers a groovy collection of minimalist post-punk tracks that in total don’t even reach 20 minutes on the unconventional ‘It’s a Myth’

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The Last Shadow Puppets - Everything You've Came to Expect

The Last Shadow Puppets - Everything You've Came to Expect

By Joe Thompson


In honour of its first birthday we look back at The Last Shadow Puppets long awaited sophomore effort ‘Everything You’ve Came To Expect’, an incredibly self-indulgent, confident, and overall fairly enjoyable record.

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Kelly Lee Owens - S/T

Kelly Lee Owens - S/T

By Joe Thompson


Welsh musician Kelly Lee Owens combines her beguiling voice with an astute, broad knowledge of electronic music to deliver a multi-faceted and impressive debut record.

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VANT @ Plug, Sheffield (March 2nd 2017)

VANT @ Plug, Sheffield (March 2nd 2017)

By Joe Thompson


With a knack for combining garage rock, punk, and indie rock musical sensibilities with pop hooks that are politically charged.

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The Moonlandingz - Interplanetary Class Classics

The Moonlandingz - Interplanetary Class Classics

By Joe Thompson


Sheffield based/semi-fictional psych-pop band The Moonlandingz deliver the most bizarre record of the year yet with a collection of crazy, twisted, and catchy tracks.

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Formation @ Brudenell Social Club, Leeds. 25/3/2017

Formation @ Brudenell Social Club, Leeds. 25/3/2017

By Joe Thompson


Formation finished off their U.K. tour with a raucous set full of cowbells, good vibes, and alternative dance bangers.

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Peace @ Foundry 24/3/2017

Peace @ Foundry 24/3/2017

By Joe Thompson


Peace rocked Foundry with an uneven but enjoyable performance

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Formation - Look at the Powerful People

Formation - Look at the Powerful People

By Joe Thompson


London-based quintet Formation deliver an infectious collection of alternative dance bangers that are heavy on politics and more importantly, the cowbell, on their debut full-length record ‘Look at the Powerful People’

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Little Commets - Leadmill, 18th February 2017

Little Commets - Leadmill, 18th February 2017

By Ria Steel


Little Comets...

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ESTRONS Interview


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Idles @ Plug, Sheffield

Idles @ Plug, Sheffield

By Joe Thompson


IDLES brought their firebrand punk attitude to Plug recently for a wild night of moshing and great music.

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IDLES - Brutalism

IDLES - Brutalism

By Joe Thompson


IDLES’ blistering combination of punk attitude and post-punk sensibilities results in an incredible debut record

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Hippo Campus - Landmark

Hippo Campus - Landmark

By Joe Thompson


High production values, catchy melodies, and relatable lyrics are the ingredients for a solid debut record from Hippo Campus

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The Amazons Interview

The Amazons Interview


We chatted to The Amazons about their current tour and their self-titled debut album which comes out June 2nd.

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Jay Som - Everybody Works

Jay Som - Everybody Works

By Joe Thompson


Melina Duterte delivers a brilliant, emotionally vulnerable, and sonically enchanting record under her Jay Som moniker with ‘Everybody Works’

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Spoon - Hot Thoughts

Spoon - Hot Thoughts

By Joe Thompson


To absolutely nobody’s surprise, art-rockers Spoon deliver another fantastic collection of songs with their ninth record ‘Hot Thoughts’

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Circa Waves @ O2 Academy, Sheffield

Circa Waves @ O2 Academy, Sheffield

By Joe Thompson


Circa Waves kicked off their ‘Different Creatures’ tour in Sheffield with a well-received, impressive performance

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Dutch Uncles @ Plug, Sheffield

Dutch Uncles @ Plug, Sheffield

By Joe Thompson


In support of their fifth album ‘Big Balloon’, Manchester based outfit Dutch Uncles brought their art-pop stylings to Plug, here’s our review

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Milky Chance - Blossom

Milky Chance - Blossom

By Joe Thompson


Infusing their folktronica tunes with world music influences produces an enjoyable second effort from Milky Chance

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Circa Waves - Different Creatures

Circa Waves - Different Creatures

By Joe Thompson


A much hyped grittier, darker tone doesn’t mask an incredibly derivative sound on Circa Waves’ disappointing sophomore effort ‘Different Creatures’.

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Little Comets - Worhead

Little Comets - Worhead

By Joe Thompson


Little Comets remain as idiosyncratic as ever on their fourth record, but a lack of cohesion hinders an otherwise impressive effort.

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The xx @ Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham

The xx @ Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham

By Joe Thompson


March 4th 2017

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VANT Interview


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Temples - Volcano

Temples - Volcano

By Joe Thompson


Thanks to a perfectly prescribed dosage of synths and a dive further down the psychedelic rabbit hole, Temples skilfully avoid the sophomore slump on their new record ‘Volcano’

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Sundara Karma @ The Leadmill, Sheffield

Sundara Karma @ The Leadmill, Sheffield

By Joe Thompson


February 13th 2017

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VANT - DUMB BLOOD

VANT - DUMB BLOOD

By Tom Walch


VANT's pulsating rock music and politically charged lyrics make this a debut album to remember.

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