‘Equals have a stunning melodic touch, an ability to craft furiously intelligent R&B melters that cut deeper than most’ CLASH
‘Music that resonates with feeling’ Line Of Best Fit
‘The track's musicality is intensified further by Omotayo's astonishingly soulful and raw lead vocals’ Indie Shuffle
Read More‘Somewhere between Caribou, Tame Impala and Sufjan Stevens.’ Highclouds
‘Layered vocals dripping in melancholy and some rather captivating nocturnal production’ Pressplayok
'KYLYPSO have solidified their place amongst all that is great and good about pop music.' Wonderland Magazine
‘Kadija Kamara has soul’ CLASH
'Sensational neo-soul vocalism' Raw Ramp
'Pumping attitude and urgenc' The Autumn Roses
‘An infectious and original sonic delight’ Gigslutz
'Technicolour Native' has a subtle charm’ Clash
‘The big time beckons JR Green’ The Line of Best Fit
'A thumping return ' Clash
'"Summer Rain", is a bold and brazen track that presents a more psychedelic slant on the classic rock formula' The Line of Best Fit
'Eat The Evidence blend danceable rhythms with genuinely thought provoking lines' Gigslutz
'Satirical ska-punk that sticks two fingers up at Theresa May' Clash
Read More'New cut 'Falling' opens his forthcoming EP, and it's a nimble introduction to his feverish imagination.' Clash
'The simplicity of the lyrics is refreshing' Turtle Tempo
'Single Of The Week' The Vinyl District
“As debuts go this is bloody smashing... one that lifts the band onto a new platform”
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“A curious alt-post-punk-pop hybrid… with an experimental edge” Little Indie Blogs
"Heart-racing, anthemic number that will get you out of your seat" The Revue
‘Ferocious energy of punk against sharp-edged Jamaican rhythms’ CLASH
'Evident punk rock influences with a flair of reggae' Gigslutz
'London based Jamaican infused punk sensations' Huffington Post
'An uplifting, dance-able delight' Gigslutz
'Extraordinarily good ' Glamglare
‘A voice that makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up’ BBC INTRODUCING
‘Neat, funky German psych’ CLASH
‘Retro rarely sounded that fresh – and awesome old ideas are better than boring new ones.’ Rolling Stone
“Perfectly oddball pop” Clash
“Powerful and impressive” Louder Than War
”Fantastic” Indie Shuffle
“Can’t be described but need to be heard, again and again” Right Chord Music
‘Instantly infectious while retaining layers of suggestion’ CLASH
“Sharp and captivating” The 405
‘If the resistance is this beautiful then we surrender already’ PresplayOK
Premiere: PressPlayOK, GigSlutz
For the second year running, Lost In The Manor has been asked to curate a stage at the Great Escape Festival in Brighton, the UK’s premier showcase of upcoming talent and buzz-making bands. Following a great day hosting the acts at the Queens Hotel in 2016, we’re moving up to The Hope on Queens Road, the main drag linking Brighton’s station and sea. Taking the stage on Saturday 20 May will be label signees Bokito, CHILDCARE and Cocoa Futures plus guests to be announced. The day kicks off at 12 midday. Fellow LITM band The fin. are also performing at The Alternative Escape. Keep it locked for further announcements.
Reflecting on a cracking year for Lost In The Manor, with a big-up to all involved
Read More“Epic, widescreen indie” Clash
“Funereal and thoughtful lyrics echo early Arcade Fire, but there's an undeniable pop sensibility to their music, with catchy choruses adding a lacquered sheen to their harmonies. Impressive” The Telegraph
"Escapists prove there's still a place for intelligent guitar-driven indie pop music" The 405
Premieres: We Close Tonight; Clash; GlamGlare
Read MoreTwo of the bands on our label played supreme London gigs last week to support recent releases. First, CHILDCARE headlined The Waiting Room in Stoke Newington, performing a set that included new single ‘Film Club’ to a sweaty full house. The band were ably supported by Bokito and Sad Palace.
The following Saturday was Cocoa Futures’ turn to roll out EP ‘Blue’ with a rammed show at The Sebright Arms in Hackney, going down a storm with a performance sprinkled with the four tracks from the release. Coby Sey and KYLYPSO had ignited the party vibes before them.
More good news for The fin. as the Kobe/London quartet have sealed a slot at next year’s South by Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas, the planet’s major new music showcase. This follows the band’s recent release of a remix EP, featuring versions by The Field, Ten Fé and All We Are, and launched with a sold out all-nighter in East London. The Lost In The Manor signees were also chosen as one of the key acts to launch Spotify in Japan, and have just featured on two official UK playlists. Access ‘Through The Deep’ below: