Genre is often hard to define these days, but Hartlepool newcomers PLAZA have pinned themselves and debut single ‘Totem’ as “post-indie”. I like it, for many the term ‘indie’ is now synonymous with generic guitar music, hipsters and dickheads on…
For young artists, finding a sound that is ‘yours’ can be quite difficult and not being too overtly influenced by those who have gone before you is a tricky challenge. But for 22-year-old folk-rock artist Tadhg Daly, it seems to…
Do you feel chewed up? Restless? In need of a pick-me-up? Well, Dark Science have the answer: ‘White Drugs’ – but don’t worry, their variation of the substance is completely legal and 100% free. They’ve recorded the aural equivalent of…
London-based Benedict Benjamin (Benedict Rubinstein) releases his debut album Night Songs on March 25th. This incredibly individual LP features the brand new single ‘My Feet Have No Need For The Ground’. Somehow, this track blends the genres of folk, rock and country –…
Consisting of the thoroughly talented Mike Garbutt, Andy Pennell, Martin Boyle and Tom Klymkiw, St Albans band Daytona Catchups have recently released their powerful, passion-enthused LP Let It Go. This unsigned band integrate their scratchy vocals with complimenting raw toned…
FLESH launch a mix of their fellow Mancunians – Happy Mondays, Stone Roses and Oasis – in their attention grabbing tracks. Seeing FLESH perform in their home city itself, the band has even introduced their own version of Bez – fashioning an…
Innovative and inventive band names are harder and harder to come up with. Using multiple letters or numbers to differentiate yourself is becoming the norm, for example Chvrches or even A$AP Rocky. However, this week’s discovery have gone a step further……
Nothing But Thieves play Manchester Academy 3 tonight, this small room at the top of a student union is sold out, packed with fans to see these boys play some tunes. Their debut self-titled album has gone to number 7…
Chelmsford rock duo The Midnight Barbers have arrived back after debut single success of ‘Business’ with another cracking track. Ben Rowntree and Jack Pepper come together to make and mould real nostalgic classic rock, with twists and hints of old…
If you were asked to name a UK hotspot for rock music, would you pick Bury St Edmunds? Well, you should. It’s where Horse Party hail from, and – without the ‘Washing Machine’ club night in this market town – Ellie…