Edgy is a word that we tend to use a lot in articles about rock and metal bands, and it's a word that intriguing Raleigh, North Carolina, rockers Nikol fully embrace.
Introducing: Nikol
New Band of the Week: Novustory
They may describe themselves as 'alternative rock' but Bury quartet Novustory embody the hard-hitting power and sass of their heavier rock and metal counterparts.
Introducing: HAAS
Fancy some powerful pop-rock that'll have you screaming your heart out in a bid to remove the stresses, pain and annoyances of your life? Then Virginia rock project HAAS will deliver just that.
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: The Haunting
New York-based The Haunting's dedication to doing things their own way is embodied by their intriguing fusion of post-hardcore meets trap rock meets dubstep meets pop. The quartet of Tom Opiela (vocals), Craig Belesi Jr. (guitar), Colin Scarpino (bass) and John Von Braunsburg (drums) are keen to impress their individuality at every opportunity. As Tom explains:... 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 →
Album Review: Halflives – Empty Rooms
Italian pop rockers Halflives' debut album Empty Rooms is an impressive effort filled with catchy tunes that make it a must listen for fans of the likes of Paramore. With upbeat melodies and Linda Battilani's powerful vocals, this album is energetic and fresh. This album is full of gems, with debut single Mayday and follow up single... Continue Reading →
New Band of the Week: Chapter and Verse
East London rockers Chapter And Verse only released their first song in April, but they sold out their first ever show in two weeks and already look set to take the UK rock scene by storm in 2017. Debut EP The Wolves Back Home is a raw blast of massive riffs and addictively piercing vocals that... Continue Reading →
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