Not content with the pretty impressive feat of being a PhD-level psychologist and lecturer on mental health issues at a London University, Carina T has more recently begun to master being a pop-rock singer. Having grown up in Madeira Island, in Portugal, Carina first got into music as the lead singer and ukulele player in... Continue Reading →
Discover This: The Spiral Electric
It may appear somewhat of a broad brush statement that a psychedelic rock band is inspired by recreational drug taking but, in the case of San Francisco band The Spiral Electric, there's nothing stereotypical about it.
Discover This: Madame Psychosis
Toronto band Madame Psychosis have honed a fun alt-rock sound that's about as fun as their wacky band name suggests.
Introducing: Skyfever
The rapid rise of Dublin band Skyfever is an inspirational story that's seen them, in their words, "ignore the status quo" to, within just two years, get their music played at Premier League and NFL matches and gather a few rock royalty superfans.
Introducing: Keys and Vices
Our first foray into Sacramento, in California, sees us unearth the delicious sound of Keys and Vices, who describe their music as "dynamic, vulnerable, and powerful."
New Band of the Week: Dying Habit
North Wales quartet Dying Habit have honed an intriguing alt-rock sound that deviates between the beautifully melodic and the darkly menacing. The Bangor-based band, formed of Nathan Jones (vocals), Alan Hart (guitar), Steve Allen (bass) and Mark Jones (drums), initially started jamming together around eight years ago. But they only officially formed as Dying Habit... Continue Reading →
New Band of the Week: SINKA
The hard-hitting sound of Watford newcomers SINKA has given us plenty of reasons to get excited about the trio.
Introducing: Free Galaxy
When a new band describe their sound as "explosive, loud and raw" you can be forgiven for getting a little prematurely excited. But in the case of Kenilworth's Free Galaxy it's warranted, as they more than back up their words with their engaging rock sound. The quartet of Ciaran O'Sullivan, Luke Osmond, Harry Rogers and... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Aaron Buchanan & The Cult Classics
It's often said that a change does you the world of good and Aaron Buchanan is testament to that old adage. The singer is taking it to the next level having formed Aaron Buchanan & The Cult Classics last year and launched a superb debut album last month. The London five-piece, completed by Laurie Buchanan... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Vertebrae
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 →