• Before Machines announce split

    Having released their superb debut album, Tundra, at the start of the year, Belfast indie-rock four-piece Before Machines have announced that they are to part was after a final Belfast show next month. The band released the following statement: “On October 2nd, Before Machines will play Limelight 2. This will be our last performance. A few weeks ago the two Dans (Dan Larkin, Dan Black) announced their intentions to leave the band, confirming what we had all been feeling in our hearts for some time – that Before Machines are over. The release of the Tundra album earlier this year was…

  • EP Stream: Feet For Wings – Homes

    Having released a studio single and live track over the last year,Belfast alt-acoustic four-piece Feet For Wings have unveiled their debut five-track EP, Homes. Recorded and produced by Andrew Dougherty of Sonic Visuals Recording Studio, the band are streaming the release via Bandcamp. It is also available to purchase a minimum of £4. The artwork for the EP was painted and designed by Glenn Kennedy. Check out his stuff here. Stream Homes in full below. Homes by Feet For Wings

  • Birth of a Label: Broken Melody Records

    Having recently released their first ever compilation – featuring tracks from seven of the country’s best unsigned band including Seven Summits and Hurdles – Broken Melody Records is a brand new record label based in Belfast City Centre that has got off to an extremely promising start. We chat to the guys about the first few months of the imprint, what lies in store over and their passion for showcasing the very best in homegrown untapped talent. Hi guys. First off, could you tell us how Broken Melody Records come about and what is the “mission statement” so to speak? Broken Melody…