Brighton trio Maisonette have honed a catchy but edgy fusion of punk rock and emo, which they describe as being "melodic, DIY, aggressive but also kinda chill."
New Band of the Week: Basement League
East London-based Basement League have built on a pop-punk and emo foundation with heavy guitar influences and catchy, harmonic dual vocals.
Introducing: Quorum
Devon band Quorum have honed an anthemic indie rock sound with elements of alternative, pop and punk influences, which they describe as "fresh, current and exciting."
Introducing: Young Pretorians
South coast band Young Pretorians fuse elements of punk and rock in an engaging, feel good throwback sound. In their words, "It’s guitar music and for us that’s the best music" and we certainly can't disagree with that.
New Band of the Week: Memorist
Exciting emerging British band Memorist have conjured up an epically dramatic sound that fuses metalcore and nu-metal foundations with influences from cinematic composers and electronic music.
Introducing: Blessings of Mara
London newcomers Blessings of Mara have honed an interesting sound that blends full-on metalcore with more melodic moments and meaningful vocals.
New Band of the Week: Parrilla
Prepare yourself for industrial metal "unlike any other band out there" from Essex-based newcomers Parrilla.
Introducing: Azure
Brighton band Azure offer up fascinating fantasy rock with progressive elements in a sound that fuses unusual harmonies, odd time signatures, virtuosic guitars, wild synthesisers and a whole load of fun.
New Band of the Week: The Late Aprils
Hertfordshire newcomers The Late Aprils have emerged from the pandemic-enforced lockdown armed with hard-hitting riffs and engaging vocals in an intoxicating sound that they describe as "soaring, anthemic and riff-tastic."
New Band of the Week: The Best Medicine
Hertfordshire metal newcomers The Best Medicine have honed a powerful but engaging fusion of blues-fuelled rock and metal in a sound they describe as "bluesy, ballsy and boozy."