Discover This: Oliver Marson
Forgive us for thinking we’ve temporarily stepped back into the 1980s, as we’ve just immersed ourselves in the world of emerging Guernsey solo artist Oliver Marson.
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Forgive us for thinking we’ve temporarily stepped back into the 1980s, as we’ve just immersed ourselves in the world of emerging Guernsey solo artist Oliver Marson.
London rockers District 13 introduced themselves to us as Black Sabbath meets The Ramones, while revealing that frontman Jon Wild has been described as a cross between Kurt Cobain and Sid Vicious. So we, of course, had no option but to explore further.
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If the name Filth Wizard alone didn’t have you intrigued, then the New Zealand band’s self-descriptor surely will: “Imagine a sorcerer in the middle of a swamp, surrounded by a … Continue reading Introducing: Filth Wizard
Back in April, we made Bristol noise makers Phoxjaw our New Band of the Week. We were firmly of the opinion that they were right up there as one of the … Continue reading EP Review: Phoxjaw – Goodbye Dinosaur…
Dripping in fuzzy riffs, intrigue and uber coolness, London’s psychedelic bluesy rock quartet Saint Agnes have been described as “the band Jessica Jones would form,” which says a lot. They recorded … Continue reading Introducing: Saint Agnes
A chance discovery of a man selling a second-hand Korg synthesiser on a street corner has inspired the synthy rock sound of East London newcomers Midnight Embargo. Indeed, as frontman … Continue reading Introducing: Midnight Embargo
London metal newcomers URNE deliver a deliciously brutal mass of thrashy, sludgy riffs cast against surprisingly melodic vocals that have us very excited about this brand new band. Formed out of … Continue reading New Band of the Week: URNE
If you’re on the lookout for the most exciting new band on the UK rock scene, then Bristol noise makers Phoxjaw are right up there. Guitarist Josh Gallop aptly describes … Continue reading New Band of the Week: Phoxjaw
Hereford rockers KinStrife bring all that’s good about classic rock and metal and smash them together with influences of more modern rock, which they hope will break down their hometown’s … Continue reading Introducing: KinStrife