Lincoln band Borders combine elements of alternative metal, hardcore, grime and hip-hop in a ferocious nu-metalcore sound they describe as "fresh, exciting and heavy."
New Band of the Week: Borders
Discover This: Mark Hamilton
Mark Hamilton turned to his first love of making music to manage his mental health when he discovered that he certainly wasn't alone in being affected by the pandemic.
New Band of the Week: Miles From Home
South Wales newcomers Miles From Home have honed an intense yet infectious modern metal sound that combines full-throttle riffs, vicious vocals and engaging melodies, and they describe as "catchy, harsh and modern."
New Band of the Week: Seething Akira
Portsmouth six-piece Seething Akira offer an escape from the monotony of normality with an electronic nu-core sound that they describe as "Balls.To.The.Wall."
Introducing: Atomic Whimper
Newcomers Atomic Whimper will delight you with filthy riffs, searing solos and engaging vocals in an old-school heavy metal sound that they describe as "pure, honest and strong."
New Band of the Week: Television Screams
London-based punk newcomers Television Screams have honed a riotous sound that they describe as "spooky, sexy and fun."
Introducing: Drag Me Down
Swindon band Drag Me Down offer up an aggressive and fast-paced combination of pop punk and melodic hardcore that they've termed "whatevercore."
New Band of the Week: Shadow Smile
Alternative metal band Shadow Smile formed to offer a voice for the voiceless with music that carries a message and meaning to provoke independent thinking.
Introducing: Backyard Casino
Hull newcomers Backyard Casino have honed a catchy indie rock sound led by engaging, colloquial vocals that they describe as "raw, electric and charismatic."
New Band of the Week: Beneath The Ruin
Liverpool band Beneath The Ruin offer up an intriguing fusion of aggressive metal, Djent grooves and huge breakdowns with engaging vocals, melancholy shoegaze and clean post-rock elements, which they describe as "progressive, melodic and melancholic."
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