I love a band name that involves wolves, mainly from the time me and a few pals (admittedly drunkenly) came up with the pipedream of a band called We Were Wolves many years ago. And on a similar theme, that brings us to London-based rockers Man Shaped Wolf, whose name I love and, luckily, their... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Sarah And The Safe Word
We've done a fair amount of interviews over the last couple of years, but Sarah Rose immediately diving into the topic of BDSM is very definitely a first for us. The vocalist of Atlanta-based, brilliantly named Sarah And The Safe Word didn't go as far as to divulge the said 'safe word' but did give... Continue Reading →
Gig Review: Pagan cult arrives in the UK with Phoxjaw
Prior to their debut UK show, Pagan lead singer Nikki Brumen told us that part of her inspiration for writing debut album Black Wash revolved around the Jonestown Massacre and the more general issue of worshipping a cult figure. So it should come as no surprise that witnessing the Australian quartet for the first time... Continue Reading →
New Band of the Week: Oceans On Mars
At 17 years of age, Northwich quintet Oceans On Mars are definitely the youngest band we've interviewed on the site, and they may well be among the most talented and promising. The band first began when Joe Sant (vocals) and Angus Scott (lead guitar) created a two-piece covers band in year nine and won their... Continue Reading →
New Music Friday Round-Up: 16 November
Happy Friday one and all, and make sure yours is a good one with another fix of awesome new music. This week we have a brand new single from one of our favourite British rock bands, a couple of new tracks from British metal bands, new Norwegian hardcore punk and Swedish metal, and a new... Continue Reading →
Introducing: MKNLY
We don't hear of too many bands out of North Carolina, but Fayeteville's MKNLY make up for it with their fun, energetic, punk-fuelled rocky sound - which frontman Benny tells us has largely been inspired by UK's own You Me At Six. In fact, he tells us MKNLY probably wouldn't have happened at all if it... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Brass Against
Imagine the world's greatest politically charged protest songs, pop the edgy, powerful vocals of Sophie Urista and delicious brass instruments over the top, and you have Brooklyn's Brass Against. The band has formed to stand up against the machine in this politically challenging era, creating powerful music that inspires people, resonates with their emotions and encourages... Continue Reading →
New Band of the Week: The Hideaways
Bristol rockers The Hideaways have honed a raucously engaging sound that puts them right up there with the most exciting new bands we've met over the last couple of years. The quartet of Danny Pugh (vocals and guitars), Tim Burden (guitar and synth), Sam Bendall-Weeks (bass) and Jack Ford (drums) formed last summer after Danny and... Continue Reading →
New Music Friday Round-Up: 9 November
On the day a metal band, who we're not going to publicly out, released a Christmas song, we totally ignore the fact that Christmas is seven weeks away and give you some deliciously good rock and metal tunes to enjoy instead. This week we've got a couple of new EPs from British metal bands, new... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Primes
Dust off that list of awesome Scottish rock bands and mark another one to the top of it because alternative rock trio Primes are a band worthy of getting excited about. The trio of Ollie (bass and vocals), Sarah (guitar and backing vocals) and her nephew Reece (drums) have merged a variety of musical backgrounds... Continue Reading →