An impressive back catalogue of independent songwriting by Andrew Spittle - totalling some 40 or so albums - has evolved into new three-piece Charcoal Burners.
Discover This: Jack Simchak
Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Jack Simchak evokes memories of the new-wave sounds of the '70s and '80s with his delicious brand of indie rock.
Introducing: Slender Pins
A tasty helping of punk-fused indie and a sprinkling of new wave are the ingredients behind the engaging sound of London's Slender Pins.
Introducing: Creature of Habit
Chester three-piece Creature of Habit have struck gold in finding their musical direction with their latest single Weight in Gold. Working in tandem with Arcane Roots producer Chris Coulter for this release, the trio have created a song that balances calmness and heaviness in equal measure. Creature of Habit was born out of frontman Joe... Continue Reading →
New Band of the Week: Grumble Bee
We say band but, well, Grumble Bee is not a band. It's a man, called Jack, who writes as a solo artist that looks and sounds like a big rock band, and it's pretty damn awesome. Having been in bands before Jack Bennett, who hails from Walsden in West Yorkshire, went down the path of... Continue Reading →
New Band of the Week: Tomorrow Is Lost
Every now and again a brand new band pops up and has you instantly hooked. That's exactly the case with Newcastle rockers Tomorrow Is Lost, who have honed an intoxicating sound led by the powerful vocals of frontwoman Cass King supported by a big hard rock sound. The five-piece only completed their lineup a few months... Continue Reading →
New Band of the Week: War Waves
Dropping the C-bomb on the second word of your debut album is quite some statement. You either have to back it up by being brilliant, or be so heavy and scary that no-one will question your outrageous lyrical choices. Thankfully, Ipswich's War Waves fall into the former category - and their self-titled debut album is a... Continue Reading →