South coast band Young Pretorians fuse elements of punk and rock in an engaging, feel good throwback sound. In their words, "It’s guitar music and for us that’s the best music" and we certainly can't disagree with that.
Introducing: Young Pretorians
Introducing: Azure
Brighton band Azure offer up fascinating fantasy rock with progressive elements in a sound that fuses unusual harmonies, odd time signatures, virtuosic guitars, wild synthesisers and a whole load of fun.
New Band of the Week: The Late Aprils
Hertfordshire newcomers The Late Aprils have emerged from the pandemic-enforced lockdown armed with hard-hitting riffs and engaging vocals in an intoxicating sound that they describe as "soaring, anthemic and riff-tastic."
New Band of the Week: The Best Medicine
Hertfordshire metal newcomers The Best Medicine have honed a powerful but engaging fusion of blues-fuelled rock and metal in a sound they describe as "bluesy, ballsy and boozy."
New Band of the Week: Jason Payne & The Black Leather Riders
They may have the longest band name we've ever featured on the site but rock meets melodic metal newcomers Jason Payne & The Black Leather Riders are giving us plenty more to get excited about.
Introducing: The Riot Vans
If you're looking for indie meets punk rock that's upbeat, hard-hitting and generally a lot of fun then exciting Glasgow rockers The Riot Vans are just the band for you.
New Band of the Week: Jora the Fortuneteller
Norwich rockers Jora the Fortuneteller have honed a wild sound that flirts with various sounds and genres. However, they very much retain a heavy focus on big riffs and engaging vocals, which they describe as "heavy, dark and melodic."
New Band of the Week: When They Riot
Leeds-based band When They Riot have honed a grungey sound that offers a nod to 90s alternative rock fused with a new, raw flavour.
Introducing: Finding Aurora
South Wales band Finding Aurora offer up a grungy, engaging garage rock sound that began as a bedroom project and has retained its raw but powerful edge by keeping things simple.
Introducing: Alex James
Indie rockers Alex James are aiming to inspire other people with disabilities and improve accessibility in the music scene.
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