We're bringing you something a little different today with a rave, rock and electronica fusion that Scotland/Kent trio STREAMER summarise as "indie trance" and describe to us as "intense, joyful and epic."
New Band of the Week: LAKE ACACIA
Banbury duo LAKE ACACIA are out challenging conceptions with a sound built on powerful basslines, synths, drums and harmonic vocals, which they describe as "huge, melodic and ambitious." And not a guitar in sight.
Introducing: The Fires Below
London band The Fires Below have concocted a delicious sound that fuses metal fury and punk rock energy with stoner groove and technical djent, and they describe as "fierce, energetic and groove."
New Band of the Week: Tiberius
Edinburgh band Tiberius have crafted an engaging fusion of anthemic rock, progressive metal and hooky metalcore in a sound they describe as "thought-provoking chaos."
Introducing: Re:O
Japanese/British quartet Re:O have honed a fascinating and diverse sound that fuses a wide range of sounds, from dark pop and J-Pop to rock and metal, and they describe as "dark, energetic and intricate."
New Band of the Week: Vanitas
If you've dreamt about fusing djent and prog riffs, anthemic symphonic metal and orchestral sections, then we're pretty sure you'll be hooked on the sound of Birmingham's Vanitas.
Introducing: Final Thirteen
Northern Irish power trio Final Thirteen blend elements of metal, rock and indie into their engaging sound. The three-piece are rallying strong support with their powerful vocals and raucous instrumentals, which combine in a sound they describe as "M'indie rock."
New Band of the Week: Call Of Sirens
Porstmouth quartet Call Of Sirens have crafted a catchy and engaging rock sound led by powerful vocals and punky instrumentals, which they describe as "attitude, emotive and different."
New Band of the Week: Self Torque
Brighton band Self Torque offer up a catchy and lively punk rock sound that specialises in short and sweet songs led by feisty shouty vocals.
New Band of the Week: Defaced
British rap metal newcomers Defaced offer up an intriguing sound that toes the line between nu-metal and metalcore and they describe as "dark, aggressive and intense."