Chicago’s Twin Peaks have become infamous for their loose basement rock n’ roll sound and their energetic live performances to match. The band have been playing together for a decade and with each new release their production has felt richer, songwriting more nuanced and song craft more complete. Even as they evolve and amass a […]Read More
Treehouse are a three-piece hailing from Slough, London and Southampton. The band consists of Max Whitby (guitar), Billy Young (drums/vocals), and Dominic James (bass/vocals). They’ll release their highly anticipated second EP Unappealing in July, following from their raw debut EP, Thanks For Everything / Thanks For Nothing. In contrast, Unappealing is bigger and more powerful. […]Read More
ard Arms has managed to capture a real sense of nostalgia and bittersweet hope that is extraordinarily appropriate for a record released during lockdown. Read More
Sometimes all it takes is one pivotal moment for musician to get noticed. For Tristan Harris, (aka DJ Boring) it was one particular track in 2016 that propelled him from bedroom DJ to one of the most sought-after names in electronic music right now. Said track was ‘Winona’: eight minutes of deep, elegant and affecting […]Read More
Scott Howard has a distinctive voice that reminds me of Cat Stevens. Following the success of his previous album Ascended Man, which received over six million streams on Facebook, he’s back with a new EP The Language of Clouds. His music is tuned to 432 Hz (the same frequency as composers Beethoven and Bach), which […]Read More
KennyHoopla has come bursting into this fragmented world with intense open eyes and a gaping heart with debut EP how will i rest in peace if i’m buried by a highway? //. Kenny La’ron is an Alternative and Indie LA-based artist born in Cleveland. After his first single ‘Waves//’ released in 2017, he has created […]Read More
Formed in Hampshire, The Straights are a rock ‘n’ roll band with a unique sound for their generation. They consist of George Years (vocals), Billy May (lead and rhythm guitar), Michael Arthur (bass guitar and backing vocals), and Jack Crash (drums and percussion). The band have gained a loyal following around Hampshire, releasing their debut […]Read More
God Alone, from Cork, Ireland, have a range of influences stemming from black metal to indie rock. Widely praised by the likes of Overblown, they released their self-titled EP in November. The themes on the EP include depression and insomnia, but the music is both fast-paced and upbeat in equal measure. The song titles show […]Read More
Fonzy comes from a diverse background of metal punk and ska. He launched his indie – americana project, Fonzy and Company in February this year, and they released their debut EP Last Birth in August. The album isn’t strictly americana however, and there are a range of influences that make it fun. ‘Queen of Nothing’ […]Read More
The Covasettes play energetic indie rock in the spirit of fellow Mancunians, The Courteeners, but they add their own flavour with a sound that reflects British summertime. Their recent EP, It’s Always Sunny Above the Clouds is an upbeat release full of passion, that is guaranteed to put a smile on your face. The opener, […]Read More
Betty Moon is a unique force. Her music incorporates a wide range of influences including electro-pop, rock, and soul. On her new EP Hellucination, she allows these sounds to manifest into a driving passionate listen. The EP opens with ‘Save My Soul.’ It is a strong combination of an infectious synth melody and a driving […]Read More
Blood Command are a raucous offering, writes Ermis MadikopoulosRead More
Weekend Recovery are building a growing fanbase up and down the country. They’ve toured constantly, playing a whole range of dates this year in support of their debut album ‘Get What You Came For.’ The album itself had strong influences of both garage rock and Hole, yet still contained some refreshing individuality. They played a […]Read More
Ben Parker, who performs as Lost Like Alice, is one of the best songwriters in the Welsh music scene. Ermis gives us his thoughts on the EP, 20. Read More
Manchester’s great goth hopes may paint it black, but there’s a blindingly brilliant sheen to their debut EP. The best new band in the country? They are so much more than that. Sam Lambeth reviews.Read More
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