Port O’Brien has been making waves (no pun intended) for a couple of years, helped along by touring slots with acts like Bright Eyes and Modest Mouse and being outed as M. Ward’s “favorite new band” last year. And now they’ve successfully furthered their own cause with ‘All We Could Do Was Sing’.
ReviewsAuthor Bridget Helgoth
The Ascent Of Everest – How Lonely Sits The City
“Writing about music is like dancing about architecture.”
MIT – Coda
“Coda” is a sparkling debut, with virtual webs of sound that present new layers to be discovered with each listen. Bridget Helgoth reviews.
Girl Talk – Night Ripper
Bridget Helgoth discovers that “Night Ripper” is the ultimate mashup album that boasts plenty of surprises, twists, turns, and ever-so-brief journeys down our musical memory lane.
Does It Offend You, Yeah? – You Have No Idea What You’re Getting Into
After a string of remixes for a host of prestigious acts, the Reading electro-rockers finally get round to releasing their debut album.
Grand Archives – The Grand Archives
Bridget Helgoth reviews one of the most anticipated releases of the year. Ex-Band of Horses’ Mat Brooke releases his debut album with new band Grand Archives. Can it cut the mustard though?
I Was A Cub Scout – I Want You To Know That There Is Always Hope
After a host of singles and EP’s, I Was A Cub Scout finally release their debut. Was it worth the wait? Bridget Helgoth decides…
The Cave Singers – Invitation Songs
With all three band members hailing from very art/post-punk and garage rock roots, The Cave Singers are an unlikely bunch to unleash a folk record. Do they manage to pull it off? Bridget Helgoth reviews.
School Of Language – Sea From Shore
The debut album from Field Music’s David Brewis is a Jekyll and Hyde affair. Bridget Helgoth reviews.
Evangelicals – The Evening Descends
If you like a lot of psych in your pop and a bit of freak in your folk; step right up and meet the Evangelicals.
Harrisons – No Fighting In The War Room
The Harrisons bare a resemblance to another Sheffield based guitar band… the question is, can they find their own voice? Bridget Helgoth finds out.
Bodies Of Water – Ears Will Pop & Eyes Will Blink
The songs contained within Ears Will Pop & Eyes Will Blink are joyful and raucous and will worm their way into your head before you know it. Bridget Helgoth tells all.
