California duo FireBug have crafted a captivating old-school rock sound that blends modern rock with folk and blues influences, and they describe as "emotive desert noir and psychedelic."
Introducing: FireBug
Introducing: Jackson Hewitt
Northern England quartet Jackson Hewitt have crafted an engaging sound that was founded in folk and has progressively increased in heaviness, and they describe as "emotional, organic and driven."
Introducing: Kypra
Italian folk metal band Kypra are on a mission to bring the sound and stories of their Picenum folklore to the masses. The octet blend heavy metal with traditional folk instrumentals like violins, flutes and bagpipes and clean and heavy vocals in a sound they describe as "folklore, energy and fun."
Introducing: Tim Brooks
London solo artist Tim Brooks is far from your bog standard singer-songwriter, bringing a heavy focus on lyrics and wordplay alongside a much rockier approach than you might expect. Having started out on the more typical acoustic route he's gradually evolved towards a sound that merges the boundaries of folk, rock and pop-punk that. As... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Matilda’s Scoundrels
As far as eclectic music goes Hastings' Matilda's Scoundrels are among the most diverse you're likely to encounter. The six-piece freely admit they fall into a 'pretty tough category on the punk spectrum,' trying to distance themselves from the clichés of folk punk with a sound that can land anywhere between traditional folk, sea shanties... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Daniel Moir
This morning we're bringing you something a little lighter and relaxing, but all the same hugely enjoyable to ease you into the new week. Canadian singer-songwriter Daniel Moir has a delightful brand of laid-back folky rock that I first encountered when I lived in Vancouver some eight years ago. Back then I reviewed his debut EP, The... Continue Reading →
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