MRG Music Reviews

Monday 1 February 2016

Hi and welcome back to another post from MRG Reviews. Today we will be looking into the highly anticipated single from the Leeds Indie 4-Piece band, 'The Paisley Royals.' The band formed towards the end of 2014, and have since gone from strength to strength, and this single is living proof of how far the band have come in just over a year.

Keeping Off The Track

The track as a whole is a very pretty and upbeat song, full of tight and intricate little guitar riffs and hooks. The drums, rhythm guitar and bass lines are kept straight forward and simple, so that the lead guitar lines can really shine through, and I find this very effective throughout the song, as the different aspects help the listener's attention to remain on the song. The backing 'Whaaooo Whaaoo's' help to highlight the chorus vocals very well, and with the very faint piano/ keyboard and crash cymbal highlights, it makes for a really memorable chorus that you will find yourself singing to yourself hours after listening to the song.

If you are into your Indie, Pop, Brit Pop or even Rock music, I am sure that you would love this song, but don't just believe what you read, because as of Tuesday 2nd February 2016, you can hear the song through the Soundcloud link below, and if you would like to purchase the track, then you can buy it from the Bandcamp link below when it goes live on Friday 5th February 2016.

Give them a follow on Twitter here:

https://twitter.com/Paisley_Royals

Give them a 'Like' Here:

https://www.facebook.com/thepaisleyroyals

Listen on Soundcloud here:

https://soundcloud.com/the-paisley-royals

Buy their music here:

http://thepaisleyroyals.bandcamp.com/releases

Thanks very much for reading,

Until next time

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Saturday 30 January 2016

In this review, we will be looking into the new and upcoming band originating from the town of Leeds, called 'The Dangerhounds,' Debut 3-track EP, titled 'Big Bad Wolf EP.' The Dangerhounds originally started out as a 3-piece, before finding a new member to aid them in filling out their sound and making their music more versitile.

The EP itself is a very nicely balanced blend of energy, pace and charisma. It's upbeat and uplifting lyrics mixed in with the high octave guitar chords and riffs really have the pace and the personality to get any indie music fan up and dancing (or jumping if that's more your thing).

MRG's Top Tracks:

3: Stop Crying;

Bold and full of life right from the beginning, the high guitar riff mixed with the lower octave of the bass riff really help to create that extra dimension and make it sound massive, this especially works well in the catchy "DaDa, DaDaDa," breakdown and build up towards the end.

2: Santiago;

A very Strokes-esque song here, absolutely love the energetic start to the song with the fast-paced indie guitar-styled chords, which then flows into a nice open/close hi-hat beat which nicely slow the tempo for the verse, before a little drum fill into an emphatic chorus of catchy lyrics and punchy guitar work.

1: Big Bad Wolf;

The EP titled track, and, in our opinion, the best track on a very strong debut EP. This song is different from the other two tracks on the EP, the others are upbeat and written in a higher octave, whereas this one is very low, dark and powerful, (almost like a Wolf? Don't know if that was meant, but that is the impression that we get). Anyway, I love how the guitar comes in strong straight from the start, but once the verse kicks in, it quietens down into single notes rather than chords. Also have a lot of respect for the vocals in this song, strong and a little gravelly in parts, really brings out the tone of the song well.

So, overall, a very impressive debut EP from the lads from Leeds, and I think I can safely say that if they manage to keep this quality of music coming, that they definitely have a bright future ahead of them!

Listen to their EP here:

https://soundcloud.com/thedangerhounds/sets/big-bad-wolf-ep

Follow them here:

https://twitter.com/dangerhounds

Give them a 'Like' here:

https://www.facebook.com/thedangerhounds/?fref=ts

Thanks very much for reading

Until next time

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Sunday 24 January 2016

In this review, we will be looking into the EP titled 'Can't Stop, Won't Stop EP,' by the Manchester 3-piece Indie band The Mantells. The EP has everything you would expect it to have from a top indie band, including witty lyrics that stick around for hours after you have heard the song, strong and leading bass lines with little intricate runs and licks, fast and sharp sounding guitar riffs and chord progressions and well placed drum fills which lead nicely into the next part of the song.

MRG's Top Tracks:

2: Such A Shame:

Loving the feel to this song, it starts off very quietly, until the drums properly kick in, and the whole song comes to life. Another aspect of the song that I really find interesting is how the guitar riff evolves throughout of the song, and gets more and more prominent. The best part of the song, however, has to be the bass guitar breakdown in mid song, and the vocals are very well written which really helps to emphasise the feel of the build up back into the song, but don't take my word for it, go and listen, any Indie fan will love this song!

1: Stop To Think:

Great start to the EP, with a very strong fuzz bass line running the song, while a clean guitar adds to the overall feel and emotion of the song with a little riff overlaying. The lyrics are also very clever throughout this song, almost telling a story from start to finish.

This EP is being released by the band on 29th January 2016, but if you would like to have a listen to it beforehand, follow the soundcloud link below, if you are a music fan, then we would highly recommend that you do, you will not be disappointed.

Listen on Soundcloud here:

https://soundcloud.com/themantells

Follow the band on Twitter here:

https://twitter.com/TheMantells

That's all for now, thanks very much for reading,

Until next time

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Welcome back to MRG Reviews, this time we look at the 5-piece band 'Dirt' and their debut EP 'Mirrors'. This EP is definitely for the rock fans among us and for people that appreciate great vocal range. The three songs on this EP will leave you wanting more and wondering when the next will be released. Each song on this EP is an absolute tune and is very well crafted, making for an EP that will be set on repeat until your whiplash claim comes through for head banging too much.

MRG's Top Tracks:

3: Time To Grow This song starts with a nice chilled piano riff with vocals complimenting it to kick the song off. After the piano cuts out the song kicks in using a fast-paced drum fill and really starts to bring an angry element to the song, a cool contrast to the start of the song. This whole song is instrumentally so well thought out and the vocals just reinforce the song and really make it awesome. A really nice range of vocals is used in this song too! 2: Bonds This song begins with an amazing drum effect that echoes until the vocals bring the instruments in and it all comes in to a very catchy and punchy intro as the lead singer climbs the scales. The song then moves to a fast paced, melodic verse and smoothly runs into the chorus, another head banger for sure! This song in particular shows the effortlessness of the vocalist's switching between screams and clean vocals, true talent. 1: Fade This song leaves no room for a build up and kicks off from the start. This song was the first song I heard by them and is my personal favourite from this EP. This song has very clever, well thought-out lyrics along with very well structured instrumentals and this makes for another very catchy and head banging song that you can really belt out. This song has everything from good lyrics, to good instrumentals, and even a face melting solo towards the end! Beautiful. There is no point in this EP where I felt like skipping a song and would definitely recommend it to any rock fan that is looking for a new band to listen to! This band has turned heads at the festivals they have performed at and have even managed to maintain great energy in their recorded tracks.

Follow the band on Twitter here:

https://twitter.com/dirtbandUK

Give them a Like on Facebook here:

facebook.com/wearedirt

Thanks for reading

Until next time

MRG Reviews

Friday 22 January 2016

Today we are looking into an EP titled, 'A King In All Of Us,' written and performed by the band 'Buckle Tongue'. A four piece band that are from a North-Western town called Ellesmere Port. Since their formation in their mid teens the band have supported the likes of 'Madina Lake' and 'Neck Deep' and continue to raise the bar with every new song they release. Their music consists of catchy riffs and lyrics that tell a story. These guys put the 'banger' in head banger!

MRG's Top Tracks:
4: Wayside In my opinion there are no weak songs on this EP so it was hard to pick an order of which songs I prefer. This song starts off with a pop-punk guitar vibe and an intricate drum fill that slowly gets a little heavier as the song goes on until it reaches the breakdowns. This song does have a very catchy chorus and the lyrics are clever. A well written song all round. 3: Embers This song starts with a fast paced drum roll following a catchy guitar riff and then kicks in with a short bridge until the lyrics come in to kick the song off. This is another one of Buckle Tongue's cleverly written and catchy songs. The chorus is one that you can belt out in the car and you won't feel embarrassed by it. 2: Tidal This song starts with a guitar riff that induces head banging immediately. The whole vibe of this song is quite badass and the aggressive tone on the vocals really makes the song have so much more depth to it. This is the most fist-pumping song on the EP although it all tones down to a very chilled, clean vibe at the end of the song. 1: You're Saving Me I'm not sure what it is about this song but this is my favourite song on the EP. The intro is well written with the drums following the punchy guitar riff and the vocals to begin the song. The song is fast paced and the vocals really lift the song and the chorus is yet another catchy, sing along one. The song is nicely broken up using licks on the guitar and even has a slow section to wind down before it builds up to the solo and then finally winds down to end the EP. A really well-written EP from the band and is definitely recommended to listen to if you're a fan of rock music. If you haven't already you should check them out and if possible see them live!

Give them a Follow on Twitter here:

https://twitter.com/BuckleTongue

or a Like on Facebook here:

https://www.facebook.com/BuckleTongue/?fref=ts

All of the tracks mentioned are on Youtube, check them all out here:

https://www.youtube.com/user/buckletongue

Thanks for reading! Until next time... MRG Reviews

Monday 18 January 2016

So today we decided to look into a band that is beginning to make a bit of a name for themselves, known as "Seven Hills." Within the "Better Late Than Never EP," The band cleverly combine happy guitar melodies with nice pacy drum beats and well thought out lyrical structures to create some very nice and catchy tracks.

MRG's Top Tracks:

3; Days Like These

With a strong lead guitar running throughout the song, which matches the vocal patterns really helps to bring them out and highlight them, this mixed with catchy chanting backing vocals, mixed with a very nice little breakdown half way through the song helps this track into number 3 position in our top 3 of the album, you will be humming this tune to yourself for weeks once you have heard it, so be warned!

2; Hunter With A Gun

This song is full of energy right from the start, and has a bit of everything packed into it, it starts off with A very nice 2-guitar riff to start off with, but once that drumroll and off-beat drumbeat start, you have no choice but to concentrate on them, this leads nicely onto a bass guitar breakdown, which kicks back in with a very nicely written guitar solo. This is again another song that you will probably be humming back to yourself for weeks after hearing it.

1; Assassin In Black

After listening to the album a number of times, I have to say that this one by far stuck out to me, the overall feel of the song reminded me of a beautiful blend of indie and Ska that created something special here. I believe that this is down to the pace of the song, mixed nicely with guitar riff and the slight delay on the vocals.

A nice album from Seven Hills here, really like their take on matters, and the way that they have managed to convey their ideas through their tunes, a very nice album and well worth a listen if you have a spare half hour!

Thanks for reading!

Until next time...

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Visit their Twitter here:
https://twitter.com/SevenHillsO

Buy the EP from iTunes Here:
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/better-late-than-never-ep/id1051029171

Sunday 17 January 2016

Ok, so in this post I am going to review a new and upcoming band that I have heard a lot about over the past few weeks called, "The SSS," you may or may not have heard of them, but they are most definitely worth a listen if you haven't listened before. Catchy melodies mixed in with hard hitting high-octave riffs and indie-style of beat make this one of the freshest bands around at this moment in time, don't just take my word for it, go and listen to the EP for free on Spotify, or buy it from iTunes or Amazon.

MRG's Pick of the EP:

I have to say that I loved this full EP, and it is a great effort from the band, but my highlight track is the track:

Track 1: Eighteen

This song is a great little 2-minute wonder, just like 'Blur's' "Song 2" back in the '90's, it has attitude, punch, and energy to spare. the song manages to move with seamless effort, from main melody, to strong punchy breakdown and then back to melody for an emphatically strong finale. It is safe to say that from the start of the song to the end, it maintained my full attention, I would fully recommend a listen of this song if you have a spare 2 minutes, and you will not be disappointed.

This is my view of the EP, I believe that, in conclusion, the guys from "The SSS" have created a very strong base here for themselves to work on, and I am very much looking forward to hearing alot more from them in the future!

If you like what you hear, here is the link to their Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/TheSSS14/

Thank you very much for reading, until next time

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