FAULT Favourite KAV to support KASABIAN & Band of Skulls @ Brixton Academy

  FAULT Issue 10 star KAV is fast becoming one of the UK’s most exciting live acts. After releasing single ‘Blaggers N’ Liars 2012’ back in March the Leicester born musician received high praises for his authentic rock sound. KAV’s music is full of edgy guitar riffs, dirty baselines and backed by a strong raspy vocals. This has led to him being compared to some of rock music’s biggest…

Sundara Karma – Live at Brixton O2 Academy

Reading four-piece Sundara Karma played their biggest ever headline show on 5th October to a delirious crowd at Brixton O2 Academy. Comprised of vocalist/guitarist Oscar Pollock, drummer Haydn Evans, bassist Dom Cordell, and guitarist Ally Baty, the indie pop/rock band has been making music since the tender age of fourteen. With support from Willie J. Healey and The Magic Gang, the quartet…

HONNE in Conversation with FAULT Magazine

HONNE Photo: Will Coutts HONNE are a British alt-pop duo whose global fanbase delights in their ability to skilfully weave elements of R&B, soul, funk and more into their signature, slick electro sound. In the near-decade since the release of the Warm on a Cold Night EP (2015), Andy Clutterbuck and James Hatcher have amassed hundreds of millions of streams, and can boast of devoted…

Low Island on their new single, ‘Search Box’, Google therapy, and adult breastfeeding

Low Island are an indie rock and electronica four piece band hailing from Oxford, UK. The city of dreaming spires has paid its dues to the broader British music scene in recent times, with the likes of Radiohead, Supergrass, and (more recently) FAULT featured acts Foals and Glass Animals all launching stellar careers from within spitting distance of this less-than-humble base.  …

FAULT Interviews: cult NZ band Fat Freddy’s Drop

Fat Freddy’s Drop have come a long way since their early years as a jam band in New Zealand. Their 2003 single 'Midnight Marauders' catapulted them into the musical consciousness after it was championed by Germany’s top DJs, winning the band a new legion of fans all over Europe. Fast forward a few years and they’ve got some formidable achievements under their belt, from playing at the Cannes Film…

FAULT of the Day: Fat Freddy’s Drop – ‘Clean the House’

Dub/rhythm & blues/fusion impresarios Fat Freddy's Drop have dropped an instant classic in the form of 'Clean the House'.  A perfect midweek track that showcases all of the Wellington seven-piece's disparate musical styles, 'Clean the House' is smooth, soulful and bluesy without feeling old-fashioned. Oh, and the music video features a grindhouse version of marionette theatre. Need we say…

GRIZZLY BEAR PREMIERE “YET AGAIN,” NEW SINGLE FROM FORTHCOMING LP ‘SHIELDS’

Grizzly Bear have recently revealed their new single, 'Yet Again', which featured as Huw Stephens' 'Hottest Record in the World'. The track is taken from their new album entitled 'Shields' which will be released on September 7th. The band is also set to perform the song on leading US satirical show, 'The Colbert Report' this month as part of StePhest Colbchella RocktAugustfest, taking place…

THE KILLS – “Baby Says”

The Kills The Kills new short-film for their latest single "Baby Says’ was recently released and was directed by Ben Crook. The band are currently on tour in Europe. The tour will conclude with their biggest UK show to date at London’s Brixton Academy on December 3rd. The duo's set at Brixton will include an appearance by Black Rooster Drum Corps and Choir as well as a special guest support. The…