London band Viatorem pair intense, groovy and unrelenting metalcore and hardcore influences with outspoken political messages in a sound that they describe as "ungovernable , unfiltered and unwavering."
New Band of the Week: Viatorem
Introducing: Midnight P.M.
Barnsley newcomers Midnight P.M. fuse elements of indie with punk pop in a fun and hooky sound that they describe as "emo indie rock."
Introducing: Sleemo
British trio Sleemo have crafted a genre-defying sound that combines elements of alternative metal, sludge, noise, post-hardcore and shoegaze and they describe as "dark, heavy and brooding."
New Band of the Week: Austin Road
Glastonbury quartet Austin Road draw on a wide range of metal influences to craft a powerful but engaging sound that they describe as "diverse, emotional and, of course, heavy."
Introducing: Pageant Mum
Bolton band Pageant Mum have crafted an intriguingly grungey, punky and catchy post-hardcore sound that aims to offer a voice for people going through the "shit parts of life" and they describe as "angry, dynamic and messy."
Introducing: Howling Hawk
London-based band Howling Hawk combine the best of British rock, from 90s Britpop to indie rock and 60s touches, in a sound they describe as a "B-side from 95."
Introducing: Perpetua
Edinburgh band Perpetua fuse ferocious riffs, groovy melodies and vicious vocals in a thrilling cacophony that they describe as "headbang worthy metal."
New Band of the Week: It’s Irrelevant
London quartet It's Irrelevant offer up a fun and catchy alternative punk rock meets pop-punk sound that they describe as "fun, fast, moving."
Introducing: SIGILS
Macclesfield band SIGILS offers up a fusion of post-rock and post-metal to create a deliciously intense sound of emotional melodies and sonic vastness that they describe as "immersive, dynamic and cathartic."
New Band of the Week: Charlie Tyler
Prolific British pop-rock duo Charlie Tyler have crafted a dramatic and engaging sound that showcases the power of social platform TikTok, and they describe as "cinematic, emotional and anthemic."
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