He’s currently on tour with one of music’s biggest names, Tom Odell, and has just come off touring with John Newman, not only that, but he is just about to embark on his first headline tour across the UK, later this week. So, to say it’s a busy time for this young singer/songwriter from a small town […]
Matt Hamer is one of Manchester’s hidden gems, if you haven’t heard of him yet then you’ve come to the right place. This acoustic folk singer/songwriter is very special indeed. With his unique way of playing guitar and passionate live performances, he will have you hooked and mesmerised in no time at all and with the […]
Massachusetts based, Meredith Sheldon had quite the year in 2013, touring with the one and only Johnny Marr on his worldwide tour, supporting him on the UK and US legs of the tour. Meredith Sheldon is an artist that I believe to be heavily underrated, I’ve tried to spread the word about her ever since I […]
London based Shy Nature are already making their mark on the industry as we speak, along with a slew of other new bands following in the footsteps of such indie giants as The Maccabees, The Strokes and Mystery Jets. Shy Nature will be a name you won’t be forgetting any time soon, with an impossibly […]
The Chevin are a band to be very proud of, a band that have taken their music to the US and have sustained their success over there. Originally from the humble town of Otley in West Yorkshire, they now reside in New York, and have truly cemented themselves as one of Britain’s best musical exports. […]
Leamington born, London based singer/songwriter, Tom the Lion is definitely one to watch, his songwriting skills are second to none and his music at its best is glowing with cinematic vibrancy and melodious sweetness. Following on from the success of his critically acclaimed first two EP’s (released exclusively via Rough Trade stores) he is ready […]
Californian indie folk/rock four piece, Brolly are definitely one band that have made a big impression on us here at Bitter Sweet Symphonies, and we’re not the only ones, they are already being championed by Radio 1’s Huw Stephens, pretty big deal right? They released their début EP, Hollow Home Rd, last year, which has in turn […]
Grimsby four piece, Casanova are one band that should be on your radar. Anthemic indie guitar pop that surges with sounds of surf and with a strong impulse to write addictive and very catchy tunes, they are a very exciting band indeed. If you like such bands as Vampire Weekend, Two Door Cinema Club or […]
Berlin based four piece, Big Skies, are definitely ones I tip highly for the sound of 2014, a very exciting band. Their sound is expansive and anthemic, they know exactly what they want to achieve and they aren’t afraid to shout it, Big Skies are a band that will steal your heart from the first listen. […]
Peace have firmly cemented themselves as one of Britain’s best musical exports, with a plethora of great singles behind them and a solid début album, they have been taking the world by storm. Their non-stop touring schedule has taken them all over the world: to Europe, the USA, Australia and to more exotic places like Bangkok, and this only sparks the beginning for […]
Rock n roll duo, The Sea, consisting of brothers, Peter and Alex Chisholm are riding high right now. With the release of their highly successful, High On EP, earlier this year and arguably one of the best songs on that EP, to be released as a single early next year on 7″ vinyl, Get Up […]
Self-professed dream grunge three piece Sisters are killing it right now, with their live shows and their début single, Hush Hush, which is out tomorrow (02/12/13), the song was previously named as the ‘Song of the Week’ on Bitter Sweet Symphonies. They are seriously one of my favourite bands to come out of 2013 and 2014 is set to […]
London based four piece, Storms are killing it right now with their grungy, guitar driven indie pop. It’s anthemic and addictive, and you’ll fall in love with I Had A Vision Last Night immediately. If you haven’t heard their début EP yet, Visions, then where have you been? I’ll forgive you but make sure you do have a […]
Oxford band, Toliesel make sweet indie pop that is deep rooted in americana and showgaze sounds. Their music is just as comforting as the dawn breaking, that glint of light beginning to shine through the darkness. I cannot recommend checking out their début EP, Contours more, it is a beautiful rush of feeling and emotion bursting with indie sounds, lush harmonies and a […]
Glasgow’s Prides make anthemic electro pop, that is so addictive you could swear it’s a drug. Their song, Out of the Blue, has been sweeping the country and gaining them lots of attention and rightly so, that’s why I previously named them as my ‘Hype of the Day’. The song is also currently being featured on […]
Singer/songwriter James Bay may only be young but he has already achieved so much in his short career so far. Currently touring the UK with Kodaline, promoting his début EP, The Dark of the Morning. He is soaring to greater heights with each new day, taking his songs about life, love and heartbreak around the UK and gaining more fans […]
Costa Rica’s Patterns make fabulous, 80’s styled synth dance pop that glimmers with sunny tones and sparkly, kaleidoscopic melodies, all tied together with a sweet, sugary vocal from singer, Michelle Gonzalez. Patterns released their début album, Dangerous Intentions,earlier this year and are set to be touring a whole lot next year overseas, heading to the USA, pockets of […]
Manchester based acoustic pop singer/songwriter David Liversidge has just recently released his newest single, entitled Another Way, to a wave of rave reviews. He is considered a local treasure in my mind and the minds of everyone that knows him. Like I always say, David cannot be just summed up through his recordings, to experience […]
Frank’s Wild Years make supercharged blues rock, expect an explosion of sound, tantalisingly soulful honey like vocals, big guitars, massive drum sections and clever lyricism that could rival the best of the best. They are playing their next show in Manchester, on 19th November at Big Hands, so be sure to head down to catch their set, […]
Stratford-Upon-Avon five piece, My Grey Horse just recently released their latest single, Big Night, which was previously featured on Bitter Sweet Symphonies as the Hype of the Day and for those of you that still don’t know or haven’t taken the opportunity to download the track for free, then don’t miss the chance now and click […]