Your guide to new rock, metal and punk bands worldwide
Some six years ago Valerian Swing emerged as one of the most interesting and exciting bands on the Italian rock scene, and claimed widespread acclaim for their mathy, instrumental style. But now, following a change in personnel and the unusual step of replacing their bassist with a baritone guitarist, they are back with a bang ready... Continue Reading →
Having burst onto the scene with an excellent debut EP last year, Midlands hardcore punk act Last Hounds have already promised "bigger and better" with this year's follow-up Old Dreams. This fact alone should be enough to have us excited but, fresh from speaking to the band this week, we're struggling to contain ourselves at... Continue Reading →
We've made a really exciting discovery all the way from Norway, in the form of hardcore punk band Tirades. The four-piece not only make exceptional, fast-paced punk-rock, but their new EP has been produced by Andrew Neufeld, vocalist of Canadian rockers Comeback Kid. The quartet of Esteban Munoz (guitar and vocals), Remi Arefjord (bass and vocals),... Continue Reading →
If you like punky, female-fronted rock with an attitude then Canada's Sumo Cyco will be right up your street. But if you're thinking that this is your regular female-fronted rock band, then think again. Striking lead singer Skye Sweetnam, better known by the alter-ego Sever, is a former teen-pop sensation who toured with Britney Spears,... Continue Reading →
We hear about some weird and wacky stuff from bands sometimes, but when it comes to random musical influences they don't come much wackier than those of awesome new rock power trio Space Church. Fresh from supporting IDLES in Guildford earlier this month, we spoke to the band - Phil, Pat and Dan - that describes... Continue Reading →
Our focus has been well and truly on female-fronted rock bands in the last week, following Wednesday night's antics at Camden Underworld. And it just so happens we've found another great one, this time all the way from Australia, The Beautiful Monument. The quartet are making huge waves in their homeland since forming in early... Continue Reading →
It seems the Italian music scene is alive and kicking right now, with a host of great new rock bands popping up. This week we discovered the superb, expressive music of Milanese rockers ANEWRAGE, who've been busy honing their awesome sound since they began playing music together 11 years ago, when they were just 14. We spoke to... Continue Reading →
Devon five-piece WITTERQUICK are fast emerging as one of the most exciting talents on the UK rock scene. In addition to making some great rock tracks, they also have a refreshing 'keep it real' attitude towards their music. We spoke to bassist Ollie this week, and he told us: "Trust us, we're not here to jump on a... Continue Reading →
Irish rock music is well overdue a renaissance and with bands like Dublin's Young Earth, and our recent New Band of The Week The Klares, it appears a new generation is breathing life into the country's music scene. Young Earth, which comprises Mark O'Keeffe (vocals and guitar), Ben Mulligan (drums), Alex O'Keeffe (guitar) and Dylan Maher (bass) have only been together in... Continue Reading →
There's something really refreshing about London's Millie Manders, who fuses infectious, socially-infused pop punk with all manner of musical influences - from classical and big band to ska and hip-hop. It's an eclectic mix, but she - and her band The Shutup - pull it off perfectly. We had a chat with Millie to find... Continue Reading →
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