It's been something of a whirlwind year for the Leeds- based quartet Battle Lines. Coming out of nowhere they've managed to get slots at Reading and Leeds festival, secure multiple high profile support slots throughout the UK and released a highly sort after, limited edition 7" vinyl. They've been more productive than I have, that's for sure.

The heartbreaking lyrics of 'Colonies' are coupled with driving cerebral pop that includes droning guitars and booming drums to create a dream like song that will utterly disarm you. I see big things for Battle Lines in the future, so it's probably for the best if we get into them now and save ourselves some future embarrassment.

posted by Staff
August 2013