Joel Baker is a singer-songwriter, born in Nottingham, now based in London. He is the next big thing, let me tell you now, not many artists immediately stand out to me, but Joel Baker did. He has that ‘special’ quality that sets him apart from the pack, he is sure to go far.
I saw Elizabeth de Cent at Scruff of the Neck’s Chorlton Live event last night and let me tell you now how impressed I was. She’s just a delight, her performance was so mesmerising and beautiful that it left people craving for more, literally the crowd were shouting “More! More!” and I couldn’t agree more. Elizabeth […]
Seasfire are Josh Thorn (vocals), James Sinclair (drums, electronics), Joe Labanowski (piano, electronics, synths, vocals) and David Callaby (guitars, vocals). This Bristol four-piece are soaring right now, just on the brink of major success and already gaining attention from the likes of Radio 1 and The Guardian, to just name a few. Seasfire are the band […]
Kismet Ryding are Mike Freeman (lead vocals), Josh Humphreys (guitar), Tom Humphreys (bass) and Jazz White (drums). This four-piece from Grimsby are surely going to go far, with their flare for 60’s inspired psychedelic, rock n roll tunes with a little twist. Kismet Ryding are well and truly ones to look out for.
The Brute Chorus are one of those bands that are hard to categorise, which is what makes them even more brilliant. They make deliciously dark blues music, but their sound is even more eclectic than that. Ranging from hard core, rock tunes to more tribal, deep, earthy, raw epics, often verging on the gothic as well, which fully exemplifies […]
This indie four-piece, consisting of vocalist/guitarist Kiran Roy, lead guitarist Daniel Young, bassist Alex Bispham and drummer Chris Holmes, are simply magnificent. The epic soundscape that their music explodes with is meant to be heard on a large scale. The Darlingtons are set for greatness, and it’s just a matter of time before that happens.
Where’s Strutter are Paddy Neville (vocals/guitar), Danny Green (lead guitar), Josh Leach (bass) and Lee Broadbent (drums), and undoubtedly, they are one of Manchester’s most exciting young bands. They have already made an impressive start to their careers, already having played shows with the likes of Pete Doherty, The View and Buzzcocks and having sold […]
The Folk Remedy are a Manchester based three-piece, originating from Ireland and the fair town of Bolton, comprising of Matt Whoriskey (Vocals, Guitar), Rob Ryle (Lead Guitar) and Maria Bonner (Violin, Backing Vocals). This indie folk three-piece are just what Manchester and the music industry alike, have been craving for. They make beautifully, organic sounds that […]
Ian Hall, Wesley Hughes and Phil Morton make up Liverpudlian electo-pop outfit, Filter Distortion. They have expertly crafted a sound that stands alone from the rest, a really exciting find I must say. A band not to be missed. Filter Distortion have seriously worked hard, having self produced and released many songs, all which are available […]
Self-proclaimed hopeless romantics The Lottery Winners are just the breath of fresh air the music industry needs right now. You can immediately hear The Smiths influence in their music, and I’m not complaining, this band is utterly brilliant. Born and raised in Salford/Manchester, they have been products of their environment, the music scene in Manchester has had […]
London based Strangers are the band of the moment and are hotly-tipped in my list for the Sound of 2013. Their blend of dark, delicious synth-ridden electronica is just what we need right now: intensely, catchy lyrics and expertly produced melodies is what makes them so successful, in my mind, that’s the perfect combination. It’s been a […]
This Dublin duo are making waves right now and rightly so. These brothers, Harry & Alfie Hudson-Taylor, really do have something special. They have honed their craft and are rapidly gaining steam, with a fast-growing fan base (over 35,000 supporters on Facebook alone) and they still haven’t released their début LP yet. That is impressive.
LVLS (Loveless) are a band from Manchester, consisting of Jay Gibb, Joanne McClung, Paul Mawhinney and Gaylord Knott. Their recent début EP, entitled Broken Art, is available to purchase now, featuring the intensely catchy It’s Only Love, is a must buy. They are currently working away in the studio on their full length LP, so exciting times […]
Second Shepherds are regulars on the Manchester music scene and are gaining steam, hotly tipped to become the next big breakout. This Burnley four-piece consisting of members, Chris Lyttle (Lead vocals, guitar), Stuart Sharples (lead guitar), Jo Simpson (bass) and Mitch Dean (drums) have just last week been signed to Manchester’s very own, Scuff of […]
This Bromley five-piece are making waves and are sure to be big successes. Their sound ranges from slick, fast-paced guitar tunes with a heavy dose of drum beats, made to get you dancing, to more melancholic, melodious synth guitar concoctions. There’s a lot of excitement and buzz surrounding Bedlam Crooks at the minute, and rightly so, […]
Catfish and the Bottlemen are a four-piece from North Wales. They are definitely ones to look out for, in my opinion. Their sound is loud, riotous and using their own words ‘explosive’ guitar rock, and it couldn’t be more true of that in their live shows.
Tom Odell, you might know now as the recipient of this years Critics Choice award at The Brits, and rightly so, he’s a great new talent and I think 2013 will be a big year for him. Already, he is set to play SXSW, which proves to be a big turning point and platform for […]
Indie darlings, Wolf Alice, are set to take the industry by storm with the release of their début single, Fluffy, and they are only just getting started. Wolf Alice are just effortlessly cool, they portray a purely rock’n’roll image. Their sound is loud and heavy, but still at the same time being very moving and atmospheric.
Chvrches are a three-piece from Glasgow, Scotland. Their sound is pure electronic synth pop – deliciously dark and almost too indulgent at times.
K.I.D.S. are a duo comprised of Swedish singer Rosanna Munter and Charles Cave (bassist and member in White Lies). They have already secured a place at SXSW this year, one of the industry’s leading festivals, which will be a huge platform for them as they are virtually unheard of at this time but making traction as we […]