Australia's track record for rock singer-songwriters could be about to change with the emergence of Cleo Alexandra, whose style has been aptly described as a 'grungy rock version of Rihanna.'
Introducing: Cleo Alexandra
New Band of the Week: SINKA
The hard-hitting sound of Watford newcomers SINKA has given us plenty of reasons to get excited about the trio.
Introducing: The Varletts
Leeds-based The Varletts are intriguing concoction of screaming guitars, raw vocals and in their words - a head-case on drums, over a heavy alt-rock base.
Introducing: Pacific
When we first heard the phrase "piano-driven alternative indie" we'll freely admit we didn't have a clue what to expect. But the result, courtesy of Manchester band Pacific, is highly enjoyable.
Introducing: Climate Of Fear
It's a bold claim to make but Manchester's Climate Of Fear have been widely acclaimed as "the UK's angriest new metal band." So we had to, albeit tentatively, have a chat to discover just what was getting these lads so angry.
Gig Review: Skarlett Riot, Fahran & Sertraline @ O2 Academy 2 Islington
Anyone looking for a quiet Monday night in London was in the wrong place if they headed for the O2 Academy 2 in Islington as Skarlett Riot, Fahran and Sertraline put on a fine show of energetic rock and metal.
Introducing: CityLightz
Merging rock or metal with rap isn't exactly a new concept, but we are certainly noticing a steady uprise in the trend in the last few months. What may potentially be new to you, however, is fusing indie rock and rap - which is exactly what we get from Wolverhampton band CityLightz.
New Band of the Week: Kaiber Koi
Manchester's Kaiber Koi are far from your run-of-the-mill progressive metal band, promising an ethos of 'breaking down the boundaries that lie between the generic and oversaturated.'
Introducing: Run Home Jack
Expect energy and plenty of it from North Carolina emo-rockers Run Home Jack, who aim to emulate the good old days of 2000s rock with modern production adding a bit of extra spice.
Introducing: Revolvers
London rockers Revolvers bring us an intriguing modern indie rock sound that offers undertones of the 60s and 70s, which they describe as "loud, heartfelt and glorious."
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