Irresistible lo-fi funk from Leeds, mashing up choppy guitars and a hypnotic chant into a monstrous groove. For fans of: Talking Heads, Circa Waves, Cornershop, Parquet Courts, The Orielles Photo: Sam Potter Words: John Earls
Storming it live with everyone from Sleaford Mods to Space, the Derby gents capitalise with gorgeous laidback vibes building to a mighty chorus. For fans of: The Who, Blur, Paul Weller, Jake Bugg, Shambolics Photo: Jason Bridges Words: John Earls
Epic Edinburgh lads’ pure anthem is made even bigger by deliciously dark guitars. For fans of: The Cure, New Order, The View, The Snuts, The Dunts Photo: George McFadyen Words: John Earls Live: Oct 10 Edinburgh Sneaky Pete’s
Captures the intensity of the Londoners’ gigs and adds a massive radio-friendly chorus on top. For fans of: Courteeners, The Rifles, Milburn, Twisted Wheel, The Holloways Photo: Andy Short Words: John Earls
West London boys brutal attack packs a mighty tune beneath their menace. For fans of: Arctic Monkeys, The Libertines, The Snuts, Himalayas, Voodoos Photo: Jojo Danielle Words: John Earls
Living up to Liverpool’s acoustic pop heroes this beauty will continue an unstoppable rise. For fans of: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Shack, Gerry Cinnamon, Cast, The La’s, The Coral Words: John Earls Live: September 04 Newcastle Think Tank 05…
Perfect for the sunshine Manchester’s new pop queen spins heartache into heavenly summer vibes.For fans of: Blossoms, La Roux, The Big Moon, Dream Wife, Zuzu, Lauran Hibberd Photo: Charlotte Rudd Live: July 31 Truck festival 31 Tramlines festival 28 Live…
A ridiculously catchy rapidfire racket which shows why the Sunderland sensations are storming it wherever they play. For fans of: Courteeners, Catfish and The Bottlemen,The Sherlocks, The Snuts, The K’s Photo: Isaac Johnson
Produced by James Skelly, Irish marvel Lucy turns heartbreak into blissful pop on a sensational debut. For fans of: Fleetwood Mac, Amy MacDonald, Haim, The Big Moon, Hayley Mary Photo: Charlotte Patmore Words: John Earls Live: September 18 Liverpool Arts…
On an EP full of epics, this hypnotic ballad is the biggest and best of all. For fans of: Oasis, Richard Ashcroft, Ride, DMA’s, Rats Words: John Earls Photo: Samantha Meuleman Live: September 03 Leeds Brudenell Social Club 04 Sheffield Leadmill…