Album Review: Palma Violets - 180

Palma Violets - '180' (UK Release: 25 Feb '13) // Words: Rajan Lakhani

Palma Violets are the latest in a long line of artists to be hailed as the ‘Best New Band in Britain’. However, this moniker has become a poisoned chalice, with bands more often than not failing to live up to the accolade. The group has largely gained this reputation on the back of their live performances so can they transfer this energy and momentum to their debut album?

Playlist: Emily Solan's Top Tracks Of 2012

Words: Emily Solan

To accompany my top ten albums of 2012, here are my top ten tracks of the last year. From older acts like Blur to the brand spanking new Palma Violets, listen to the ten tracks below. Watch out for a couple of surprise appearances....

Playlist: Howard Gorman's Top Ten Tracks Of 2012

Words: Howard Gorman

The FADED GLAMOUR Top 25 Tracks Of 2012 were published earlier in the week but here's my top ten of the last year. Watch videos of the ten tracks below, featuring the likes of Muse, BASTILLE and The Crookes.

Ed's Note: BBC Sound Of 2013 Poll Longlist

Words: Saam Das // Photo: bbc.co.uk

The latest installment of the BBC Sound Of poll was unveiled this week, to the usual mixed reaction ranging from joy to horror, by way of disinterest. I'm generally one of the more interested parties - indeed, I was even one of the "tastemakers" in the BBC Sound Of 2010. Listen to tracks from the fifteen-strong longlist below.

Ed's Note: Blog Sound Of 2013 Longlist Announced

Words: Saam Das

People tend to get a bit worked up about tips for [insert forthcoming year]/bands to watch, especially when the BBC Sound Of poll appears. For the most part, I quite enjoy it, and being invited to take part in the BBC Sound Of 2010 poll has probably been the pinnacle of my blogging career. For those looking for a variation on the theme, you can find the second annual Blog Sound Of 2013 longlist below.

Listen: Palma Violets - Best Of Friends [Debut Single]

Words: Howard Gorman

Already labelled as the saviours of indie rock after only having a couple of tracks to their name on the net, Palma Violets really have their work cut out to live up to the hype. 'Best Of Friends' is the band’s first single proper, aptly blending garage and indie rock.