German newcomers Defocus are emphatically stamping their mark on the metal scene with a thrilling sound that's both brutal and melancholic.
Introducing: Defocus
Introducing: Octopus Montage
Having started out as a Halloween joke covering a Simple Plan song that developed into a bunch of friends playing other covers, Blackpool's Octopus Montage have come a long way.
Introducing: Vengeant
There's something special about symphonic metal that has me instantly hooked and fascinated. And brand new Swedish band Vengeant achieve exactly that with their epic, intensely intriguing brand of cinematic, symphonic metal.
Introducing: Dude Safari
Out of the midst of a national lockdown a mysterious new beast has emerged in the form of Surrey grunge rockers Dude Safari.
Introducing: Future Lows
We promised you more bands from the Emerald Isle and, almost immediately, here's another in brand new rock duo Future Lows. The band describe their engaging, anthemic sound as a "step forwards" for Irish rock music due to its modern approach.
Introducing: FooN
Danish hard rockers FooN are on a mission to play their part in the future of the rock scene as they showcase a new, more defined sound they describe as "explosive, energetic and ebullient."
Introducing: Abi Rose Kelly
Liverpool-based solo artist Abi Rose Kelly offers a no-nonsense, relatable slacker grunge and indie rock sound that she describes as "rustic, real and fresh."
Introducing: Medway
Bath quartet Medway have honed a powerful, emotional and engaging sound that floats between pop-punk, rock and emo.
Introducing: unbeliever.
We've got another taste of the exciting Belgian metal scene from unbeliever., who've honed a huge boundary-bending sound that combines crushing riffs, pounding rhythms and intense vocals with atmospheric melodies and synths.
Introducing: The Hyena Kill
Manchester band The Hyena Kill are venturing on a journey into unfamiliar territory, bringing listeners into their world of turmoil with an album that seeks to reconcile personal trauma and pain.
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