Formed back in 2011 by Brian Semple and James Grisbrook, Arêtes are a five-piece band creating alluring amalgamations of shoegaze, folk and electronica that will tingle the spine and haunt the soul. Now, with the addition of Daryl Sweet (guitar,…
Organised in connection with Blastbeat UK – a charity working with young people to create their own social enterprises, with a focus on music – ‘Hard Daze Night’ promises to be an impressive occasion, featuring three young, upcoming bands from…
I was born, raised and still live in Manchester – only a bit too late to see the Madchester bands of the late ‘80s and ‘90s perform in their prime. It’s absolutely gutting for my generation and I know I’m…
You would think that being likened to Richard Ashcroft – with a swirl of Nick Cave, a splash of Jim Morrison and a sprinkle of Elbow – would be enough to drive any youthful ego into oblivion… Rupert Stroud however,…
Made Violent – the criminally underexposed band I discovered by chance when they followed me on Twitter – are back with their third single, and ‘Dirty’ may just be their best yet. With an untamed vivacity comparable to that of…
This is one of the stranger but more charismatic nights Gigslutz has covered over the last year. Tonight’s venue happens to be an anchored boat on the River Thames on the iconic Embankment of London. Sea legs at the ready…
Indie-Mod trio, Bullets With Blue Eyes, are currently being hailed as “The next band for the people, with future anthems…” And it’s easy to see why. With their unique and eclectic sound, soulful dedication and with some help from Brian Cannon…
Reporters have done a lot in the last year: as well as releasing a 7 track mini-album, receiving acclaim from various magazines, critics and sites, they have also attended multiple BBC Introducing sessions. James Reynolds decided to check out what…
Once again indie club night, This Feeling, does not disappoint. Gigslutz is no stranger to having a stomp around the dark corners of the various London venues playing host to This Feeling and tonight is no different as we take…
It’s a sad irony of the music industry today that the boldest artists seem to gain the least recognition. The Darlingtons are the latest in a prodigal string of unsigned bands blazing a trail through the uncharted depths of the…