On the lookout for a bit of archetypal feel-good pop-punk goodness to get your teeth stuck into in 2019? Then look no further than Newcastle quartet Better Days.
New Band of the Week: Better Than Mending
For anyone who, like me, grew up on the old-school emo and post-hardcore sounds of the early 2000s, we may just have found you a nostalgic new favourite band.
New Music Friday Round-Up: 25 January
Our first round-up of the week's best new music in 2019 - oops, been busy! - has been well worth the wait, with a host of great new tracks for you to wrap your ears around. This week, we have a series of great new EPs from British bands and a real treat of new... Continue Reading →
Introducing: I Cried Wolf
Oxfordshire rockers I Cried Wolf made quite the impression with their debut EP back in 2015, only to see a three-year hiatus brought to an end in fine fashion at the end of last year.
EP Review: wars – As Within // So Without
Our second new EP of 'exciting release review day' is the excellent second EP from Rugby rockers wars As Within // So Without, their first longer form release since debut album around three years ago. And it's been well worth the wait.
EP Review: Chapter & Verse – Glow
Today is exciting release review day - yep, that might not catch on - which kicks off with a preview of Glow, the launch of the second EP from East London's finest Chapter and Verse.
New Band of the Week: The Rupees
It's easy to see why the up-tempo guitars and funky synth-dominated sound of Bristol's The Rupees is attracting a swiftly growing reputation.
Introducing: Atlas : Empire and their intriguing tech-themed concept album
In addition to an exciting alt-rock meets post-rock sound Glasgow's Atlas : Empire have deepened the intrigue with a concept album focusing on the human race's growing reliance on technology.
Introducing: Dead Retinas
Their band name may imply the ending of sight, but a whole new awakening is taking place for Manchester punk rockers Dead Retinas.
Introducing: Holding Out
Newcastle quartet Holding Out have honed an exciting punk fuelled rock sound that they describe as "unpredictable, shouty and fun" - which should have you hooked already.