Brighton band Self Torque offer up a catchy and lively punk rock sound that specialises in short and sweet songs led by feisty shouty vocals.
New Band of the Week: Self Torque
New Band of the Week: Defaced
British rap metal newcomers Defaced offer up an intriguing sound that toes the line between nu-metal and metalcore and they describe as "dark, aggressive and intense."
Gig Review: Discovering Perth Hardcore with From The Ruins, Closed Off!, Hysteria and Concrete Bomb at Lynott’s Lounge
Friday night saw the return of From The Ruins alongside three new talents from Perth's hardcore scene, Concrete Bomb, Hysteria and Closed Off!
New Band of the Week: BXRRELL
Pop-rock newcomers BXRRELL have crafted an engaging sound that combines catchy rock with an emo edge and modern pop sensibilities. Critically, they also portray a message about the sad state of affairs with continued misogynistic abuse in the music industry and online.
Introducing: Still Dusk
Greek band Still Dusk have a crafted an energetic, brooding and powerful rock meets metal sound that they describe as "mysterious, thrilling and dark."
New Band of the Week: Quiet Neighbours
These Northern Irish newcomers may go by the name Quiet Neighbours, but we suspect you'd be issuing your fair share of noise complaints if you had them living next door to you.
New Band of the Week: Drella
Bradford trio Drella combine gritty guitars and acutely politicised lyrics in a catchy punky rock sound that they describe as "powerful, political and energetic."
New Band of the Week: TNL VZN
Birmingham band TNL VZN have crafted an engaging fusion of grungy rock and mellow shoegaze that they describe as "serene, nostalgic and aggressive."
Introducing: Distorted Reflection
Doom rules as three titans of the Greek metal world join forces in the new band Distorted Reflection, who summarise their approach as "heavy, doom, epic."
New Band of the Week: LOVELOST
Bristol newcomers LOVELOST aim to give old-school emo a modern twist in a sound they describe as "emotive, vulnerable and energetic."
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