Your guide to new rock, metal and punk bands worldwide
Glasgow newcomers Start From Scratch offer up a feisty and entertaining modern twist on late 90s and early 2000s alternative emo-punk and alt-rock, which they describe as “sexy, depressing and fun (not necessarily all at the same time!)”
Minnesota trio Halfway Down offer up a lively and diverse punk meets metal sound that they describe as “huge, dynamic and sad.”
Canadian band TeethOut transports us back to the good old days of 90s/2000s punk and skate punk with a catchy and intense punky sound that they describe as “hook, driven and energy.”
India is home to 1.4 billion people but, according to New Delhi duo Lydian Slip, the country is bereft of any form of a rock scene. However, if there’s to … Continue reading Introducing: Lydian Slip
Norwegian punk has been one of our favourite discoveries in 8 years of running GigRadar, but it’s been a while (over 2 years) since we discovered any new bands from this specific genre. However, that wait is over as we introduce you to 90s skate punk scene inspired Oslo quartet Forgetaboutit.
Porstmouth quartet Call Of Sirens have crafted a catchy and engaging rock sound led by powerful vocals and punky instrumentals, which they describe as “attitude, emotive and different.”
Brighton band Self Torque offer up a catchy and lively punk rock sound that specialises in short and sweet songs led by feisty shouty vocals.
Bradford trio Drella combine gritty guitars and acutely politicised lyrics in a catchy punky rock sound that they describe as “powerful, political and energetic.”
Our final New Band of the Week of 2023 takes us over to the east coast of Northern Ireland to discover punk rock quartet The New Normal. The band have crafted a lively punk sound that they describe as “loud and angry” and tell us “if you’ve ever played any of the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater games, we are for you!”
Norfolk band Read The Room have crafted an infectious pop-rock sound that fuses elements of alternative rock and emo and they describe as “non-stop bops.”
Manchester band WYRES aim to transport you back to 2004 with an infectious and nostalgic punk rock sound that they describe as “serious MySpace vibes” and”melodic, sincere and no-nonsense.”
Cheltenham band Quiet Pills offer up an enthralling indie sound with edges of rock and shoegaze that they describe as “angsty Joy Division.”
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