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We've featured several "one-man-bands" through the years of running GigRadar, but only one has ever made it to our New Band of the Week feature. But we've now doubled that tally as we unearthed Glasgow-based Caustic Waves' nostalgic alternative post-hardcore.
If you're a fan of the weird and bizarre and you're generally a bit fed up with the way of the world (let's face it, who isn't?) then Muscle Vest could be just the tonic.
Newcomers State of You proudly proclaim "This is British rock'n'roll" ahead of a raucous conclusion to their second single. And the band are an exciting new addition to the British scene, more than living up to the promise that if you like heavy, fast rock and your instinct is to run towards the moshpit, then they are the band for you.
Greater Manchester band If I Die Tonight are on their way to crafting a sound that they believe you won't hear anywhere else.
British newcomers Pale offer up a thrilling and intoxicating rock sound that builds you up with powerful guitars and vocals then brings you back down with warm ambient moments and meaningful lyrics.
Riff-lovers everywhere gather around because "heavy riff disciples" Margarita Witch Cult are here to become your torchbearers of unholy din.
London-based quartet Youth Illusion offer up an engaging alternative rock sound that they describe as "catchy, beefy and memorable."
You probably don't expect your friendly neighbourhood preacher to come at you kicking and screaming with rock'n'roll swagger, unless it's one of those nutty preacher dudes in America. But that's exactly what you get from Brighton newcomers Preacher.
Brighton quartet El Moono offer up a heavy yet melodic fusion of hardcore, post-hardcore, grunge and metal that they intriguingly summarise as sitting "somewhere between Deftones and Kelly Clarkson."
Scottish quartet Pizza Crunch offer up an infectious sound that fuses alternative 80s influences with modern indie and rock, which they describe as "melodic, stimulating and introspective."
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