Introducing: Birdman Cult
Bristol band Birdman Cult have crafted an intriguing sound bordering on noise rock and indie doom led by engaging vocals and fuzzy riffs that they describe as “pre-apocalyptic doom boogy.”
Your guide to new rock, metal and punk bands worldwide
Bristol band Birdman Cult have crafted an intriguing sound bordering on noise rock and indie doom led by engaging vocals and fuzzy riffs that they describe as “pre-apocalyptic doom boogy.”
Cheltenham band Quiet Pills offer up an enthralling indie sound with edges of rock and shoegaze that they describe as “angsty Joy Division.”
Reading band Lilac have crafted a musical genre we’ve never heard of before, “floral indie.” But dispel any preconceptions you have of what indie sounds like, as the band aims to change all that with engaging vocals and big guitars that embrace the spirit of rock’n’roll.
Hull newcomers Backyard Casino have honed a catchy indie rock sound led by engaging, colloquial vocals that they describe as “raw, electric and charismatic.”
We thought it was high time we revived our Fresh Tunes Spotify playlist, which collates up to 30 of our favourite new tracks from some of our favourite new rock and metal bands.
There’s probably not too many cooler places to be in a rock band than Florida. And South Florida band Dirty Rivals absolutely ooze in coolness with their high-energy hard rock meets alternative rock with drizzles of indie influences.
Scottish quartet Pizza Crunch offer up an infectious sound that fuses alternative 80s influences with modern indie and rock, which they describe as “melodic, stimulating and introspective.”
New York band Peroxide Blonde offer up an intriguing concoction of 90s indie, 80s post-punk and early 2000s revival.
Bristol-based garage rock band PARKAS – which allegedly stands for Please, Answer, Road, Kill, Alan – offer up an infectious groove and distortion-heavy fusion of deliciously dirty rock meets indie.
Devon band Quorum have honed an anthemic indie rock sound with elements of alternative, pop and punk influences, which they describe as “fresh, current and exciting.”
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.
Indie rockers Alex James are aiming to inspire other people with disabilities and improve accessibility in the music scene.