Classic rock vibes, funky indie guitars and vocals, and upbeat, catchy rockiness are present in leaps and bounds in the highly enjoyable sound of London trio The Kiddiwinks.
New Band of the Week: PINUP
We first met London-based rock trio supporting The Dead XIII and our pals in City of Ashes back in late 2017. At that time they'd just released debut single Teeth, but they've since established a name for themselves with their energetic live show before releasing their debut EP in February.
Introducing: Automatic Laughter
London-based synth rockers Automatic Laughter have honed a deliciously catchy raw, heavy yet ambient sound that they intriguingly describe as "the polar opposite to Dad rock."
Introducing: Revolvers
London rockers Revolvers bring us an intriguing modern indie rock sound that offers undertones of the 60s and 70s, which they describe as "loud, heartfelt and glorious."
Introducing: Plain Sails
London quartet Plain Sails have exploded onto the local scene over the last couple of years with their engaging, high energy yet delicate anthemic rock sound.
New Band of the Week: Chaos Reigns
London quartet Chaos Reigns freely admit that they may never make it mainstream, but they're hell-bent on showing the rest of the hardcore scene how it's done.
New Band of the Week: Khaidian
London quartet Khaidian was born out of a vision to meld fury with technology and create something special that would push the boundaries of both metal and electronica to bring the world something different.
New Band of the Week: Two Year Break
Our first Christmas New Band of the Week is London pop-punk meets alternative-rock quintet Two Year Break
Introducing: Man Shaped Wolf
I love a band name that involves wolves, mainly from the time me and a few pals (admittedly drunkenly) came up with the pipedream of a band called We Were Wolves many years ago. And on a similar theme, that brings us to London-based rockers Man Shaped Wolf, whose name I love and, luckily, their... Continue Reading →
Gig Review: Pagan cult arrives in the UK with Phoxjaw
Prior to their debut UK show, Pagan lead singer Nikki Brumen told us that part of her inspiration for writing debut album Black Wash revolved around the Jonestown Massacre and the more general issue of worshipping a cult figure. So it should come as no surprise that witnessing the Australian quartet for the first time... Continue Reading →