Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Emily Mitchell has honed a diverse sound that was born out of folk-rock and influenced by pop-punk and various pop and rock styles. And the singer refuses to be bound to one genre as she pursues her solo project.
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: Charlie Georgio
Birmingham-based Charlie Georgio is carving a niche in the Midlands music scene with his rock and hip-hop infused trap sound, which he describes as "weird, extreme and raging."
Introducing: Travelers
New York duo Travelers have taken an interesting musical change of direction, moving from seriously riff-heavy rock to more of an electro-rock approach.
Introducing: Unimagined
Theatrical metal is a fairly new genre to us, but if St Louis sextet Unimagined are anything to go by then we're fully onboard with the concept. The band aren't afraid to be 'a little bit ridiculous' and are fighting the corner for anyone who's ever been considered 'the weird kid.' The six-piece first began... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Diamante
As if 80s rock wasn't big and sparkly enough, Los Angeles singer Diamante Azzura - aka Diamante - is taking the genre on a modern-day rock'n'roll collision course that she describes as powerful, bold and honest. Born in Boston, the singer of Italian and Mexican heritage moved to Los Angeles when she was 12 and... Continue Reading →
Gig Review: Halflives, Finding Kate & Elswhere at The Black Heart
An evening of impressive female vocalists was topped off by the emergence of an exciting new rock band as Elswhere and Finding Kate provided support for Italian rockers Halflives at The Black Heart in Camden on Tuesday (9 January). The evening began in great fashion as Enfield, north London, quartet Elswhere took to the stage to... Continue Reading →
New Band of the Week: Tomorrow Is Lost
Every now and again a brand new band pops up and has you instantly hooked. That's exactly the case with Newcastle rockers Tomorrow Is Lost, who have honed an intoxicating sound led by the powerful vocals of frontwoman Cass King supported by a big hard rock sound. The five-piece only completed their lineup a few months... Continue Reading →
New Band of the Week: As Everything Unfolds
A couple of weeks ago I saw High Wycombe post-hardcore band As Everything Unfolds headline a London show and proceeded to have my mind blown by their awesome live performance. Post-gig, I've struggled to listen to anything else other than their music. The six-piece of Charlie Rolfe (vocals), Adam Kerr and Owen Hill (guitars), George... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Give ‘Em Hell, Kid
Virginia Beach rockers Give 'Em Hell, Kid have honed a ridiculously infectious, and utterly unique sound of post-hardcore and metal fused with a southern drawl that'll have you hooked. Hailing from the east coast of the United States, the five-piece of vocalist Ryan Polesko, guitarists Jared Griffith and Tyler Stallard, bassist Jason Stevens and drummer... Continue Reading →