Sam’s brand of stylish, storytelling rock ‘n’ roll captures the widescreen romanticism of hitting the road and dreaming of a better future. For fans of: The War on Drugs , Sam Fender, The K’s, The Clause Words: Ben Hopkins…
A voice of rare, tender beauty – and it shines bright on ‘Goodbye Lavender’, a song as gloriously laidback as lounging in the midsummer sun. For fans of: Mazzy Star, The Sundays, The Breeders, The Smashing Pumpkins Words: Ben Hopkins…
Throwback dream-pop elegance and the crunch of Wolf Alice’s more caustic moments makes newcomers Lois Leon ones to watch. For fans of: Radiohead, Wolf Alice, Drugstore, Blondshell Words: Ben Hopkins , picture by Alfie Winters
Cusp come of age with an instant indie-rock classic – hit play and discover why Noel Gallagher thinks they’re great. For fans of: Bruce Springsteen, Richard Ashcroft, Shack, The Clause Words: Ben Hopkins LIVE: June 18-21 Isle of Wight…
Big emotions, bigger riffs and beguiling vocals make Office Party an appealing alternative to working from home. For fans of: Wolf Alice, Basement, Florence Road, NewDad Words: Ben Hopkins , picture by Sophie Buckley LIVE: July 23-26 Truck Festival –…
Soulful and sophisticated Masi Masi’s downtempo ‘Daylight’ is the sweetest of slacker-pop delights. For fans of: Beck, David Bowie, The Strokes, CQ Wrestling Words: Ben Hopkins , picture by Barnaby Fairley LIVE: June 11 London – The Finsbury 12 Manchester…
With a killer chorus, boundless energy and a blur of melody, The Cases again prove they’re destined for greatness. FFO: Arctic Monkeys, The K’s, The Royston Club, The Lilacs Words: Ben Hopkins , picture by Ewan Ogden LIVE: June 18-21…
An intoxicating psychedelic acid house trip inspired by Primal Scream’s breakthrough ‘Screamdelica’ era. For fans of: Primal Scream, Happy Mondays, UNKLE, The S.L.P. Words: Ben Hopkins , picture by Henke Luhr
Pablo’s soulful, bruised indie-folk exudes heartfelt passion with lyrics which live up to its title. For fans of: Gerry Cinnamon, Jake Bugg, Jamie Webster, Finn Forster Words: Ben Hopkins LIVE: October 10 October – Headline show
Twisting anguish into audio addictiveness, The Ariston are polished, poised and bursting with potential. For fans of: The Cure, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Inhaler, The Clause Photo: By Dominic Le Brun, Words: Ben Hopkins LIVE: June 18-21 Isle of…