They may describe themselves as 'alternative rock' but Bury quartet Novustory embody the hard-hitting power and sass of their heavier rock and metal counterparts.
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Rock music and scientists aren't necessarily the most obvious companions, but Switzerland-based Greek duo Haneke Twins go to show that you shouldn't judge the scientist by their lab coat.
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Having already become a YouTube drumming sensation, 15-year-old multi-instrumentalist Mia Morris is impressively going it alone with her solo rock career.
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Building on a rock background, Missouri singer/songwriter Brian Dalton has made a major impression with a move towards a more electronic rock/pop approach.
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Describing melodic hardcore as "catchy" might raise a few eyebrows, but Chicago newcomers Second Wind have achieved just that with their heavy, yet melodic sound.
Introducing: Djunah
When Djunah frontwoman Donna Diane tells us she simultaneously plays both the guitar and bass, as well as singing, we presumed she was joking. But it turns out to be absolutely 100% true.
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Loud, fuzzy and dirty, the sound of Montreal quartet Colonel Sun evokes memories of 90s rock.
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Arkansas quartet Drawing Blanks have honed an engaging sound that harnesses classic rock and rock'n'roll influences and themes around everything from the hypocrisy of religion to sex.
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The intriguing sound of Lowercase Numbers has its roots in jazz while flirting with metal and math rock, and taking inspiration from virtually everything else in-between.
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Summoning the spirit of 2000s hardcore, Texas band Nygma have established a reputation for surrealistic lyrics, unorthodox guitar melodies and unpredictable shifts in tempo and rhythm.
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