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New Music Friday Round-Up: 1 February
Introducing: The Yada Yada Yadas
There's fuzzy guitars aplenty amid the highly enjoyable, popular culture reference-laden, catchy noise rock sound of Durham quartet The Yada Yada Yadas.
Introducing: A Night Like This
Welsh post-hardcore will always be a musical offering that's close to my heart and, in south Welsh outfit A Night Like This, the Valleys' heavy scene is well and truly alive and well. The band released their debut EP last May, then added a fifth member to their ranks and released fantastic latest single Thrones towards the... Continue Reading →
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.
Introducing: Gareth Haskins
Gareth Haskins, bassist and backing vocalist in Swindon band One Last Thrill, has gone it alone with a solo sound that he describes as "a modern twist on 60s and classic blues rock."
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: 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.
New Band of the Week: Runaway Hounds
Wolverhampton newcomers Runaway Hounds are making a real name for themselves on the UK indie rock scene with their fun, catchy anthemic indie rock sound.
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