We went through a spell of discovering a host of great new Italian rock bands a while back but, since then, things seem to have slowed down a bit. So we were delighted when the music of Deaf Autumn popped into our inbox.
Discover This: All My Friends Hate Me
They may have the most emo band name going but Los Angeles-based band All My Friends Hate Me offer up an engaging garage rock meets garage punk style.
Introducing: Second Opinion
Listening to Belgian band Second Opinion made us feel like we'd been transported back a couple of decades to the classic pop-punk era. The quartet offer up a delicious fast-paced sound that they describe as "energetic, catchy, meaningful."
Discover This: Sam Router
We've met a few rock solo artists in the last few years, but we can safely say that London singer/songwriter Sam Router belongs right at the top of this list.
Discover This: Pumókel
Having lived in Latin America for four months last year, I'm well aware of the battle facing Mexican band Pumókel face in overcoming the dreadful music that proliferates the region.
Introducing: Alyxx
The engaging sound of New York hard rock solo artist Alyxx is the perfect release for the hard times we find ourselves in. You'll want to turn it up loud and sing along with her powerful vocals at the top of your voice.
Discover This: Jamming With The Devil
We're extending the GigRadar compass out to Slovakia with the discovery of exciting post-hardcore band Jamming With The Devil.
Introducing: King’s Rage
Belgian band King's Rage offer up a hard rock sound with plenty of healthy metal riffing all while retaining a catchy, melodic edge.
Discover This: Are We Dreaming
Australian rockers Are We Dreaming have fused a hypnotic sound that fuses intoxicating mellow vocals with dreamy 80s influences, melodic guitars and driving drums.
Discover This: Chaosbay
German rockers Chaosbay have evolved from a standard rock band to a thrillingly heavy progressive metal band filled with complexity.