Blackpool noise rock trio Uncle Paul liken their sound to us as "tuning a radio, tuning in and out of stations" and self-describe themselves as "refined musical dyslexia."
Introducing: The Varletts
Leeds-based The Varletts are intriguing concoction of screaming guitars, raw vocals and in their words - a head-case on drums, over a heavy alt-rock base.
Introducing: Dü Pig
Blackpool noise makers Dü Pig would like you to think they're a pretentious lot, when in reality "We sound like The Chipmunks fronting Black Sabbath. Or a grunge Steps."
Introducing: The Yada Yada Yadas
There's fuzzy guitars aplenty amid the highly enjoyable, popular culture reference-laden, catchy noise rock sound of Durham quartet The Yada Yada Yadas.
Introducing: Vertical Noise
Nottingham noise rock trio Vertical Noise are on a mission to resurrect unpredictability as they remove the mundane and predictable aspects of modern pop music. The trio of Jay Moreton (guitar and vocals), Dan Titterton (bass) and Sarah Kerry (drums) formed when Jay, who had been recording his own music for years, moved to Nottingham and decided... Continue Reading →
Pulled Apart By Horses to headline Fluffer Pit Party this May
Fluffer Pit Parties have gained a reputation for being fine purveyors of all-out, face melting fun. After all, the concept is simple and fail-safe. Set up a 360-degree stage in the middle of a room. Invite the hottest scuzz, thrash, noise and punk act to play, and let punters go wild as they get a... Continue Reading →
New Band of the Week: Phoxjaw
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 the band's sound as "Like being punched in the stomach and electrocuted but really enjoying it," which pretty much tells you everything you need to... Continue Reading →
ArcTanGent Festival adds 21 bands to stellar line-up
The number of amazing rock festivals taking place this year is frankly staggering. And one of the best lineups, even in the face of such strong competition, is ArcTanGent Festival in Bristol, which takes place on 16-18 August. The ultimate festival for math-rock, post-rock, noise rock, alt-rock and more, which will be headlined by the... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Trash Mammoth
Upon the steady decline of the kazoo industry, Jack Norton and Will Boroughs ran for shelter and found solace in the soft grips of a mammoth that digs on sick grooves and trash. Welcome to the weirdly wonderful world of Trash Mammoth, who are really keen for you to know that they're making "quite a buzz... Continue Reading →