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When a band describes themselves to me as 'loud, energetic, melodic' they essentially tick all three boxes in my musical listening criteria. This much goes for London-based rockers Vertebrae. The trio of Daire Mulvihill (vocals and guitar), Josh Clark (bass) and Jonny (drums), who was the latest addition earlier this year, are now based in... Continue Reading →
If you long for the enjoyable rockiness of the early days of Muse then this week's New Band of the Week may well be just the ticket for you. Surrey rockers Icarus Dive, who we met supporting Last Hounds last week, have honed an exciting brand of rock around huge guitar riffs, blitzing solos and... Continue Reading →
When you think of singer/songwriters, it's logical to expect them to be of the soft acoustic persuasion, but Scotland's Andrew Norquay, who goes by just his surname professionally, is bucking that particular trend. The man from Montrose took a three-year hiatus from music to work as a commercial diver, but now he's back with a bang with... Continue Reading →
Having earned his musical stripes supporting the likes of Radiohead in his days with avant-Britpop band The Shopkeeper Appeared, Andy J Gallagher is now making strides with his solo career. Fresh from exploring music around the world with Sparks guitarist Adrian Fisher, the singer / songwriter is set to deliver his most inspired writing to... Continue Reading →
Watford-based Gold Key have made a massive impression despite having only been a band for a matter of weeks. This should come as no surprise when you learn that lead singer and guitarist Steve Sears is the producer behind fellow Hertfordshire band Gallows' second and third albums. The quartet, which is completed by Laurent (Lags) Barnard... Continue Reading →
London-based rockers Black Orchid Empire are flying the flag for the concept of 'DIY music' - whereby bands control every part of the music creation process. Indeed, not content with being one of the best new UK bands out there, they also run their own label and studio. The trio of Paul Visser (vocals and... Continue Reading →
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