Kent rockers Salvation Jayne have honed an excitingly eclectic sound of effortlessly cool indie rock and absolutely filthy guitars under the deliciously hard-hitting vocals of Chess Smith. They initially formed as a concept back in 2013 but the current line-up, completed by guitarist Holly Kinnear, bassist Dan Lucas and drummer Tor Charlesworth, only came together last... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Say The Word
Having gigged relentlessly across their home city of Nottingham, Say The Word are bringing their catchy rock meets punk sound to a wider audience with Saturday's launch of new single Toe The Line. The band began when Olly Parr (lead vocals and guitar), Louis Hope (guitar and vocals) and James Komarek (drums) discovered they had... Continue Reading →
New Band of the Week: Grace & Legend
There's few things more powerful and enjoyable than the sound of hard-hitting female vocals over the top of booming hard rock guitars and drums, which succinctly sums up Edinburgh quartet Grace & Legend. The fact that the band exists at all is perhaps a surprise, given that founding members Bekah Mhairi Comrie (vocals) and Ashely-Nicole... Continue Reading →
Introducing: The Experimental
My only prior knowledge of Torquay is it being a seaside town that my grandparents used to visit every year and for being the host town of classic TV comedy Fawlty Towers. So I was excited to learn that the south Devon town is part of a hotbed for emerging rock, led by some exciting... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Charlie Says
A few weeks ago we received an email in the GigRadar inbox telling us "We hear you are the dudes" in the subject line. Now, this flagrant flattery was obviously a lovely boost to our ego, but of course we wouldn't allow such bribery to cloud our vision. Luckily though, the cheeky senders backed up... Continue Reading →
New Band of the Week: Tenements
If you ever find yourself craving a return to the glory days of early 2000s post-hardcore then Glasgow's Tenements are the band to fill that particular void in your life. The quintet of Darren Coles (vocals), Chris Bennett (guitar and vocals), Callum Nicolson (guitar), Malcolm Robb (bass) and Jamie Whiteside (drums and vocals) combine moments of melody... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Lucie Barât
From appearing in a Hollywood movie and founding her own theatre and literary companies to having a brother in one of the most influential bands of the early 2000s, it's safe to say that Brighton's Lucie Barât exudes intrigue and talent. The singer is launching her career as a solo artist with her debut single... Continue Reading →
New Band of the Week: Tomorrow Is Lost
Every now and again a brand new band pops up and has you instantly hooked. That's exactly the case with Newcastle rockers Tomorrow Is Lost, who have honed an intoxicating sound led by the powerful vocals of frontwoman Cass King supported by a big hard rock sound. The five-piece only completed their lineup a few months... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Hypophora
South West rockers Hypophora are a refreshing throwback to intricate guitar music of the 90s, fusing funky guitar riffs with hard-hitting catchy choruses led by the powerful, anthemic vocals of Katie McConnell. The quartet began with school friends Katie and Karum Cooper (guitar and yelling - their words) forming a band back in 2012 and... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Kill The Ideal
Lincolnshire rockers Kill The Ideal have honed a hugely engaging sound that packs a rocky punch, while mastering the art of crafting instantly intoxicating riffs and singalong, relatable vocals. The band have spent the last two years pouring all their efforts into their second, self-titled, EP, and the result makes the hard work more than worthwhile.... Continue Reading →