Baltimore-based band The Hushdown offer up a captivating rock sound that touches on everything from prog rock and metal to folk and blues and they fittingly describe as "eclectic art rock."
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: Robbie Rapids
Georgia-based solo artist Robbie Rapids offers up an engaging sound that toes the line between rock, folk rock and psychedelic rock and he describes as "honest storytelling."
Introducing: Belle Morte
Belarussian band Belle Morte have honed a beautiful blend of dark symphonic metal with haunting gothic and progressive elements laced with a melancholic and "romantic" vibe.
Discover This: Orochen
Swedish rock and metal always has a special appeal for me, so I was thrilled to discover exciting new Gothenburg band Orochen. The band have honed a dark, atmospheric sound that has a real 2000s post-rock feel alongside folky elements with a post-metal and sludgy edge. Or, as they put it, "apocalyptic post-industrial neofolk."
Discover This: Stark Folk Band
Right in the heart of Ohio, buddies Brady Lee Burkett (vocals and guitar) and Ryan Shaffer (guitar) have been honing home-recorded music for more than two decades.
Discover This: Echo Hill
We're dropping the pace down a little from our usual focus today to bring you the delicious sound of California band Echo Hill.
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: 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 →