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EXCLUSIVE: Kermes Debut EP You See Others Seeing You

It’s one to watch Wednesday, and shortly following the release of their first single ‘Here’, one of Leicester’s most exciting alternative-indie bands have been working up to releasing their debut EP You See Others Seeing You, on the 24th June 2016. Kermes are releasing the debut via Robot Needs Home this Friday, but have given Lippy an EXCLUSIVE sneak peak into the magic via the private stream above which, as a Lippy reader, you have the ability to access! Head over to the Lippy website here, to read what we have to say about the debut, whilst listening to the EXCLUSIVE STREAM before it’s release date.

Madi Brown

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In the run up to our Journeys themed print edition launch, we've created a playlist to get you in the mood! From physical journeys across the world, or down the street, to emotional journeys in our lives, and the journeys we've experienced to get us where we are today - reflect back and to the future with these tracks!

The Lippy Team x

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‘Phenomenal Woman’ by Laura Mvula

This is such a joyous song, her last on her imminent CD which will definitely raise your spirits – and believe it, apparently Mvula woke up in the middle of the night and just couldn’t herself but dance to the infectious rhythm she had created. In her own words she ‘wanted to make an anthem celebrating womanhood’, which she has certainly achieved – her now-recognisable and unique way of blending and building layers of her voice will definitely make you feel empowered just by listening to it. Read the full review over at Feel Good Friday!

Catriona Gilmore

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We're in the last week of LAL playlists in the run up to Live at Leeds festival this Saturday 30th April, and this time we've given you a taste of the international artists from all over the world taking to Leeds this weekend. From the Australian DMA's, to iconic Californian We Are Scientists making a return to our grounds, grab this chance to see these talented lot whilst they're here! Madi Brown and Samantha Cabral

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We're in the last week of LAL playlists in the run up to Live at Leeds festival this Saturday 30th April, and this time we've given you a taste of the international artists from all over the world taking to Leeds this weekend. From the Australian DMA's, to iconic Californian We Are Scientists making a return to our grounds, grab your chance to see these talented lot whilst they're here! To give you an idea of what to expect from the international musicians, listen to a few of their songs here!

Samantha Cabral and Madi Brown

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Blue Neighbourhood by Troye Sivan

It’s that time of the term when long nights at the library, last minute study sessions, and endless cups of coffee become part of your regular routine. Having the perfect soundtrack to help you power through those exams and dissertations is essential, and YouTube sensation Troye Sivan’s 2015 debut album Blue Neighbourhood does the trick. Read the full review over at Love Music Monday!

Karishma Karia

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‘Magnetised’ by Tom Odell

Three years since ‘Can’t Pretend’ and ‘Another Love’, Tom Odell is back with a new upbeat sound. His brand new single ‘Magnetised’, released on YouTube less than a week ago, contains similar themes to his old songs such as love and heartbreak; however, it has evolved into more of a dance track with a happier tone and lively beat. The song ‘Wrong Crowd’ came just before and also shows signs of this new direction, which allows fans to listen to him no matter what mood they are in. As we edge closer to summer these songs are perfect for dancing, blasting out of your car and singing along to the catchy choruses. Listen to the track here this Feel Good Friday.

Lucy Ingram

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 It’s Thursday and we’re still getting ready and excited for this year’s Live at Leeds! This week we’re looking at the rest of the UK artists outside Yorkshire that will be playing the festival. We’ve put together a 3-hour long playlist filled with brilliant music just for you – from the soft acoustic vibes of Matt Wills, to Mullally’s groovy beats, and The Boxer Rebellion’s hypnotising guitar effects and great vocals, here’s this week LaL UK Playlist [Part 2]. We hope you’ll enjoy listening to our LaL playlists just as much as we do, you might even discover new talented artists around the UK. So head down to Spotify and get your headphones ready!

Madi Brown & Samantha Cabral

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‘Kill It’ by Delamere

Stoke lads, Delamere, have supported well established indie icons such as Peace and Palma Violets, and have been featured on the likes of Made in Chelsea. And now they’re back with another track to add to their catchy ‘Bright Young Things’ and ‘Heart’, with ‘Kill It’ via Scruff of the Neck Records. ‘Kill It’ is a slow track, but holds an atmosphere typical of their style with melodic guitar hooks and shimmering synth. Think M83 gone indie rock. Listen to the track here. 

Madi Brown

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‘Waterfall’ by VITAMIN

It’s Feel Good Friday! They’re back with another glittering electro-indie track (if you can really fit VITAMIN within a genre) and it’s called ‘Waterfall’. In a similar fashion to the tropical melodies of ‘This Isn’t Love’, the band layer electronic sounds and sparkling riffs alongside the unique, melodic vocals of frontman, Jared. As he belts ‘so throw me in the waterfall’, we’re inspired to dive head first into our fears and come about a stronger person than before – a similar kind of energising message as in to ‘To Believe’. VITAMIN’s quirky sound has been carried through their 2015 EP Giving It Up to the few tracks they have released this year. Like a Bombay Bicycle Club with a bit more quirky electronic spice, which has come about in the new generation of alternative indie bands including Delamere, Sundara Karma, and Fickle Friends.

Madi Brown

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We're back with some more artists soon to be playing the famous Live at Leeds festival! This week we're looking at the first bunch of UK artists, outside of Leeds. From upcoming bands featured on Flying Vinyl like Asylums, iconic rockers including Band of Skulls, established pop sensations like Jess Glynne and Izzy Bizu, to the more chilled acoustic Allbis. One city, one weekend, a range of blistering talent from across the UK - who would miss it?

Madi Brown & Samantha Cabral

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‘No Money’ by Galantis

After the huge success of ‘Runaway (U & I)’ last spring, borderline summer, it seems only fitting that the Swedish duo bring out another tropical explosion of dance-pop to get us in the mood for the warmer months. Co-written by Digital Farm Animals and Bullysongs, nothing is held back in terms of electronic production in this track. The euphoric explosion of synth-pop comes in the form of catchy hooks, tropical house drops, and melodic instrumental that consumes the listener. Read the full review over at Love Music Monday, and listen to the track here!

Madi Brown

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‘Control’ by Chase & Status ft. Slaves

When drum and bass sensational duo collaborate with the icons that brought punk to the present, becomes a harsh, vicious, fiery track of powerful speak-like vocals and fulfilling Prodigy-like beats. Perhaps this track is a lean towards the Prodigy’s unique vicious electronic style. The aggressive shouting that Slaves are known for echoes “that’s not my plan, I don’t wanna be that man” before a gritty drop that rings out essences from The Prodigy’s latest album The Day is My Enemy, and even The Qemists, who it doesn’t seem either artist have been influenced by before now. Is this a progression towards the barrier breaking between the original British rave atmosphere of Chase & Status, and the rock gone punk theatrics of Slaves? Read the full review at Feel Good Friday here.

Madi Brown

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GO LIVE: The Front Bottoms - “Cough It Out” from London

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One Not To Miss: Live at Leeds 2016 – 30th April

Every year, Live at Leeds presents an amazing line-up showcasing emerging artists alongside more established acts from around the world. Over 200 artists will be playing across town in venues like the Headrow House, the O2 Academy, Leeds University Union, Leeds College of Music, Leeds Beckett University, Brudenell Music Hall, the Faversham, the Wardrobe and others. Read more about the festival, celebrating the LaL 10th anniversary, and the full line up over at Lippy’s website here!

Samantha Cabral

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With the 10 year anniversary of Live at Leeds festival just around the corner, what better way to spend this month than getting to know some of the artists playing across Leeds, April 30th? This week we explore some of the local talent in and around Leeds and Yorkshire. From the hard edge rock of Fizzy Blood and Where Fires Are, the alternative vibes of Forever Cult, alongside the melodic indie synth of VITAMIN and a number of talented acoustic artists; Leeds sure does have some talent! Check out the full line up and more about the festival over on the Lippy website here, and the full list of our favourite songs from the local bunch here!

Samantha Cabral & Madi Brown

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A bunch of our favourite electro indie tracks to jam to. Featuring local Leeds lads VITAMIN, the up and coming (and about to hit blast off) Sundara Karma, Scruff of the Neck's Delamere, and your more well extablished icons such as Swim Deep and Spector. This is the best electro indie across the radar!