Bristol band Birdman Cult have crafted an intriguing sound bordering on noise rock and indie doom led by engaging vocals and fuzzy riffs that they describe as "pre-apocalyptic doom boogy."
Introducing: Quiet Pills
Cheltenham band Quiet Pills offer up an enthralling indie sound with edges of rock and shoegaze that they describe as "angsty Joy Division."
Introducing: HeadAche
If you prefer your rock to be a bit weird, eclectic, random and guided by the advice of an alien then Hertfordshire quartet HeadAche are going to be the band for you.
New Band of the Week: Black Pines
London-based band Black Pines have mastered the art of anthemic rock in a powerful and encapsulating sound that they describe as "bold, broody bangers."
New Band of the Week: Lilac
Reading band Lilac have crafted a musical genre we've never heard of before, "floral indie." But dispel any preconceptions you have of what indie sounds like, as the band aims to change all that with engaging vocals and big guitars that embrace the spirit of rock'n'roll.
New Band of the Week: Death Of Me
Aggressive but romantic may sound like the ultimate musical oxymoron, but Stoke-on-Trent band Death Of Me have achieved it in style with an encapsulating post-hardcore sound that they describe as "atmospheric, aggressive and emotional."
New Band of the Week: ForeignWolf
Northern Irish band ForeignWolf have honed an explosive and diverse sound that draws on elements of punk, rock and metal and is as punchy as it is deliciously captivating.
Introducing: Skies Turn Black
British band Skies Turn Black offer up a fun and approachable power metal sound that boasts powerful vocals, infectious melodies, intricate guitar solos and, in what we're pretty sure is a GigRadar first, a keytar.
New Band of the Week: Idle Tongues
Cornish band Idle Tongues have honed an engaging modern hard rock sound that aims to take the listener on a rollercoaster of emotions and they describe as "emotive, punchy and dynamic."
Introducing: Ninebanks
Sunderland band Ninebanks offer up a catchy alternative sound that'll transport you back to the good old days of early 2000s pop-punk.