New Cheltenham-based rockers Neptune Rain have refused to allow these strange times to restrict their creativity and have used it as an opportunity to grow their audience.
Discover This: Dionysia
When Boston-based band Dionysia tell us their intriguing indie-rock sound is built on a base of "candid chaos and unfiltered honesty" we were immediately hooked.
Introducing: House of Wolvxs
Manchester newcomers House of Wolvxs have honed a catchy alternative rock sound that fuses beautifully cathartic vocals with big riffs and delicious melodies.
Introducing: Bear Witness
"Powerful, beautiful noise" is how brothers Matt and Alex Georgiou summarise the sound of Birmingham rockers Bear Witness.
New Band of the Week: Kaiber Koi
Manchester's Kaiber Koi are far from your run-of-the-mill progressive metal band, promising an ethos of 'breaking down the boundaries that lie between the generic and oversaturated.'
Introducing: Late Night Legacy
Leeds rockers Late Night Legacy have been described as 'the best rock band to come out of Yorkshire in years,' so of course we had to find out what all the fuss coming out of the White Rose county was about. The quartet of vocalist Ryan Kitto, guitarist Rob Orange, drummer Josh Stayman and bassist... Continue Reading →
Single Review: Oceans reveal ‘Skin’ ahead of EP launch next week
Brighton rockers Oceans, our former New Band of the Week, are back with another banger of a track ahead of the release of a new EP next week. The quintet of Zach Silver (vocals), Tom Hollands and Conor Hyde (guitars), Jack Warren (bass) and James Gillingham (drums) fly the DIY flag in their attempt to take... Continue Reading →
End of an era: Vans Warped Tour announces 2018 will be its last cross-country tour
The words 'Vans Warped Tour' will be forever sacred to emo, punk and rock fans of a certain age. Some of the most popular bands of our generation and formative bands of my love for all things punk, rock and metal have emerged through the US-wide event since its inception in 1995. From the likes... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Hypophora
South West rockers Hypophora are a refreshing throwback to intricate guitar music of the 90s, fusing funky guitar riffs with hard-hitting catchy choruses led by the powerful, anthemic vocals of Katie McConnell. The quartet began with school friends Katie and Karum Cooper (guitar and yelling - their words) forming a band back in 2012 and... Continue Reading →
Oceans release new single ‘Dopamine’
A few months back we introduced you to a former New Band of the Week in exciting Brighton-based alternative meets post-hardcore band Oceans, and the guys are back with a brand new single Dopamine. The band describe determination and passion as their "bread and vegan-butter" and this latest track is testament to them going harder... Continue Reading →