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: Drella
Music Industry: Promoting Unsigned Artists With QH Sound
Our latest Music Industry post focuses on Quadri Haruna, the Creative Director of QH Sound, a Kent-based music startup that aims to promote unsigned musicians.
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."
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."
Introducing: Marc Newby
Marc Newby, a self-confessed "36-year-old cat dad from Ipswich," is a solo artist whose music is a little lighter than the War Waves days but retains the lyrical excellence.
New Band of the Week: Electron
London-based trio Electron fuse elements of grunge, hard rock, metal and nu-metal in an intense but engaging sound that they describe as "vicious, ferocious and unapologetic."
New Band of the Week: Godeth
Leeds band Godeth combine vicious yet engaging vocals and intoxicating riffs in a powerful groove death metal sound that they describe as "infectious, crushing and somber."
New Band of the Week: Fates Messenger
Prepare to be slapped around the face with a slab of metal savagery from Fates Messenger, who've harnessed their metal and hardcore experience to craft a sound they describe as "thrashy groove fusion."
New Band of the Week: We Are Sovereign
East Midlands metalcore synth band We Are Sovereign bring us a delicious taste of the 2000s alongside a core focus on resilience in a sound they describe as "raw, emotional, hard-hitting, relatable and nostalgic."
New Band of the Week: Arimea
British metal newcomers Arimea aim to capture the essence of 2000s nu-metal with elements of hardcore and hip-hop. So expect chunky riffs combined with a splash of record scratch, a sprinkle of Misha Collins love-in, and a heavy dose of deliciously engaging vocals in a sound they describe as "impenetrable, nostalgic and alluring."
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