New Music Review #56

Another ten songs you need to hear!

The Amazons - Junk Food Forever

Crossing over between indie and rock the latest from the Amazons has a fun sing-a-long sound and a quirky video to go along with the simple but involving song. (6.5/10)

Biffy Clyro - Friends and Enemies

It's not really a huge departure from their trademark sound so doesn't really stand out from their regular discography, but it's a fun enough inclusion to their inevitable singles collection. (6/10)


Hurts - Beautiful Ones

You can often rely on Hurts to bring you a catchy pop-indie crossover and 'Beautiful Ones' is no exception, mixing in their older sound with more electronic twists. (7.5/10)

Jack Savoretti - We Are Bound

Having been on heavy radio circulation recently this is another solid pop-indie number from the gruff vocal-ed singer. Throw in some subtle strings and a catchy tempo and you get a hit from Savoretti. (7.5/10)

Kelsea Ballerini - XO

Finally landing on our radar, this country-pop crossover has plenty of poppy catchiness, attitude and great vocals to make a perfect storm for a hit. (7.5/10)

Lindsey Buckingham & Christine McVie - In My World

Two musical heavyweights come together on this cut back, gentle number that has a surprising catchiness in its simplicity. (7/10)

Low Roar feat. Jófríõur Ákadóttir - Bones

Having already reviewed the album from this is taken, this is one of the most beautiful and enjoyable songs on the album, the two contrasting vocals heartfelt and delightful. (7.5/10)

Niall Horan - Slow Hands

Though perhaps not as genre-bending as his former bandmates Styles' number this is a much more accessible and poppy number with a catchy pop chorus and fun modern-sounding production. (7/10)

Tom Chaplin - See It So Clear (Acoustic)

Tom Chaplin, the voice of Keane, gives us this delightful acoustic take on his new single, the dual vocals lifting up the song and giving some bite to this touching and personal number. (7/10)

TYNE - Girly

Cut back and not showy this is a fun little song held together by TYNE's delightfully Lily Allen-esque lyrics and clean production. Fun. (7/10)