Pure unaltered dirty rock ‘n’ roll is what The Hijacked are accustomed to serving up, and they haven’t strayed from this ideology yet. With one EP already under their belts, and another on its way, this four-piece from West Yorkshire have delivered a knockout track. ‘Not This Time’ is a stick-it-to-your-ex anthem, filled with menacing hooks, […]Read More
The Bloom is a three piece band who formed in East London in early 2014. About a year later, their debut single, ‘How It Starts’ was released. On the band’s Facebook page, they say that their genre is “indie rock/pop with a few surprise twists along the way,” and, quite frankly, this isn’t too far […]Read More
October Drift take their influences from The Smashing Pumpkins, and My Bloody Valentine. Hailing from London, the band have kept a mysteriously low profile, however despite this, their reputation has blossomed through word-of-mouth and this has culminated in the band selling out their debut tour. Recently, they released their new single, ‘You Are, You Are’. […]Read More
Born in Slough, Breakage is an artist who was introduced to music at a young age and – after moving to the heart of London in his teens – became “enamoured with the city’s jungle scene”. This fascination with the urban atmosphere is evident in the undeniable understanding of drum and bass appearing in his […]Read More
The 48ks are a 5-piece Rock/Indie band from Doncaster, who have been described as “The greatest indie band Doncaster has every produced.” Their last EP, Caught Up In The Wrong was released a few months ago and is available to listen to on their SoundCloud. The title of the EP connotes excitement tinged with dark […]Read More
Channelling chilled yet energetic low-fi indie pop vibes, Isle of Wight based XOCKHA use their debut Sleeper EPto exert the sheer enthusiasm acquired from their fresh formation at the beginning of 2015. Having been on the scene for such a short amount of time, XOCKHA show a relatively remarkable level of maturity, combining catchy guitar […]Read More
A kind of neo-conglomerate of rock ‘n’ roll, garage and Chuck Berry, The Bohicas are laser-guided in their approach while maintaining the authenticity of their influences. With only one EP and a couple of singles to their name, the band are very much the new kids on the block, though without the implied immaturity. The […]Read More
Hailing from Washington D.C, post-punk band Dot Dash do a great impression of the Britpop era in track ‘Rainclouds’, which is as energetic as it is infectious.Taken from their fourth studio album, Earthquakes & Tidal Waves, ‘Rainclouds’ is one massive groove. Its hook-filled axe riffs and vigorous drum playing conjure up images of long road trips […]Read More
Marking a return to his indie-folk roots, American singer-songwriter Sufjan Stevens’ track ‘Death With Dignity’ is a hauntingly beautiful tale of bereavement. The melancholy tune is taken from Stevens’ new album Carrie & Lowell, dedicated to his mother Carrie who suffered from a number of illnesses, passing away in 2012, and his stepfather Lowell. Stevens’ breathy […]Read More
Australian five-piece indie rock band, Art of Sleeping have released their latest single ‘Voodoo’ and it’s killer. Much like their previous hit ‘Crazy’, this track embodies the group’s love of layered arrangements and pop riffs, fans have come to expect from the Brisbane boys. Straight off the bat, we’re introduced to an eerie reverb of […]Read More
SURGE’s aim is simple. They want to “help rejuvenate the somewhat drab state of today’s ‘ruled by manufactured-pop’ music industry” and their new track ‘Tears of Joy’ will certainly invigorate not only a music chart but the dance floor of any venue its played in. The first release for the four piece since forming, ‘Tears […]Read More
‘Please Say You Will’ is the edgy new single from indie rock trio Pablo’s Monkey. From the offset, this band have created a fun, easy-going feel for themselves but despite the humour, ‘Please Say You Will’ is a legitimate, proficient track exhibiting the band’s fondness for classic indie rock stylings while offering a rhythmic, catchy […]Read More
Ian Roberts is, shockingly, an unsigned singer/songwriter as well as a father of one. He is a strong believer in writing music he wants to hear himself, a message that some may say is lacking within the industry these days. When people like Roberts come along, you grasp on tight and hope they don’t go […]Read More
Since forming in 2014, Liverpool five-piece Cavalry have been producing a unique brand of alt-folk that definitely doesn’t fail to disappoint the ears. Garnering support from the likes of Radio 1’s Huw Stephens and Radio 2’s Janice Long, Cavalry look set for great things and, listening to their latest track ‘An Understanding’, it’s not a […]Read More
Name: Hannah Boleyn Hometown: London Download: ‘When You’re Gone’ Soul/Pop singer-songwriter Hannah Boleyn is a rising vocalist with a vintage feel. Having been featured on various BBC radio stations, she’s well on her way to her share of notoriety. Hannah’s signature style is most definitely clear; her fun, upbeat tracks combined with quirky music videos, as […]Read More
