Category Archives: Indie Pop

Indie, Indie Pop, indie rock, New Music

Fears Chella ‘Girlfriend’

Fears Chella are an evocative Stoke/Manchester based band who cheekily blur elements of grunge and pop with sparkles of dreamy and chaotic 90s indie-rock,Having finished 2016 with support from Huw Stephens on Radio 1, Shell Zenner for Amazing Radio, The Unsigned Guide’s ‘Artist Spotlight’ and BBC Introducing along with playing a string of shows, which included support slots for All Tvvins, Honeyblood and PINS, band members Andy Gannon, Dylan Mellor, Tom O’Neill and Ben Tansey have released their infectious new single ‘ Girlfriend.’ The single follows up on the  huge buzz from the bands debut single ‘Cool’.

‘Girlfriend’ is sun soaked blazing indie  dream pop, edgy and punchy yet polished and sleek in all the right places. Bursting with energy and vitality this track is brimming and gleaming with bright hazy luminosity that evokes images of sun and good times. This track is ablaze with zealous fiery guitars that smoulder through the verses exploding with zest and dynamism for the chorus. With a punchy bounce on drums teamed with a spring-like lively bass its a buoyant refreshing blast of indie pop. Infectious sweet melody and smooth vocals are the icing on this delicious cake as Fears Chella prove they have talent to deliver rich mouth watering tunes that you will want to put on repeat. These guys have a bright future ahead.

Stream ‘Girlfriend’ below

https://soundcloud.com/fearschella/girlfriend

Alt- Pop, Indie, Indie Pop, New Music, Synth-pop

Heir ‘I’ll Pick You Up’

Heir are an alt-pop band based in Leeds. The band consists of members Tom Hammond, Sam Luca, Harry Vernon, Ste Fisher and Samuel Newham. The indie pop quintet have been selling out venues in their hometown.They have also enjoyed support from the BBC, and completed a European tour following the release of their debut EP last year. They have also supported the likes of Honne, The Dunwells and Karima Francis and have now released their new single ‘I’ll Pick You Up’.
‘I’ll Pick You Up’ is an ebullient zippy track that bursts with refreshing zesty vibes, cooled with smooth vocals and shimmering synths. Funky buoyant riffs give the track an infectious groove and bounce. Smothered in effortlessly cool swagger and a strut-like glide the track is chilled yet packed with upbeat feel good vibes. The punchy ductile bass adds animation and spring while the subtle twinkling synths add a laid back drift and cruise mellowing out the effulgent boppy track. Sweet lush harmonies glide along adding a delicate silky texture to the track. ‘I’ll Pick You Up’ is a catchy clap along refreshing glass of indie pop sprinkled with funky zealous blends and radiant vibes chilled with cool tones.
Stream ‘I’ll Pick You Up’ below

https://soundcloud.com/heirtheband/ill-pick-you-up-private/s-8eK9C?in=heirtheband/sets/ill-pick-you-up-single-1/s-L6nZX

Indie Folk, Indie Pop, New Music

Ian Janco ‘Life’

Ian Janco has released his debut single ‘Life’, his first musical offering since moving to Liverpool. Janco grew up on an isolated ranch in Idaho, USA, owned by his role model and recent mentor, Carole King. The track is a faultless example of Ian’s unerring ability to write a chorus that is equal parts catchy and endearing. It has already been picked up by Graham Norton and Paul O’Grady on Radio 2, and is getting a whirlwind response.
‘Life’ is a bright cheerful hop and skip of feel good joy. Chirpy whistle along feature kicks off the track with peppy light acoustic guitar and perky bouncy beat, its a charming shimmering track that is soul fulfilling and warm. This joyful, folk/pop propelled slice of adoration will put a smile on even the most bitter persons face and put a spring in their step. Catchy sing along chorus and chirpy vibes makes this song insanely infectious, it almost calls the sun out to shine and lifts away all your worries. The sweet lull on backing vocals teamed with Janco’s smooth clear almost cooling vocals give the track a relaxing free vibe.
When asked about the track Janco said “Life is about missing somebody, and telling them that you love them and want only the best for them… I hope this song makes people happy, It’s really as simple as that.”
Stream ‘Life’ below

https://soundcloud.com/ian-janco/life/s-WCd8i

Indie, Indie - Surfer, Indie Buddie Introducing, Indie Pop, New Music, Rock and Roll

Indie Buddie Introducing : The Skullers

The Skullers are a rock and roll trio from New Jersey. Band members Jack Skuller (vocals, guitar, harmonica), Gabriel Scholis-Fernandez (drums) and Luigi Sardi (bass) play their blues-soaked brand of modern rock and roll with a down-to-the-bone rockabilly soul. Their live shows prove the band is just as comfortable covering a Little Walters blues swamp as they are playing classic punk from Richard Hell. Frontman Jack Skuller’s songwriting and musicianship was recognised by the Songwriters Hall of Fame who awarded him the 2014 Holly Prize in tribute to the legacy of Buddy Holly. The trio have released their debut single ‘Can We Do That Again’ which you can download free on the band’s band camp page here https://theskullers.bandcamp.com/track/can-we-do-that-again

‘Can We Do That Again’ is a lime soda indie pop track, refreshingly smooth with zesty spritz of guitar. Elastic rumbling bass drives the track while soft punchy drums and clap along feature keep this track bouncy and animated. Creamy effortlessly cool vocals glide through the surf friendly catchy track. With waves of melancholic tones against bright luminous instrumentation its a snappy infectious spindrift of slick timeless rock and roll that will have you shimmying and bopping.
The Skullers head back into the studio this spring with four time Grammy nominated producer Joel Hamilton (Black Keys, Highly Suspect, Pretty Lights and Tom Waits) to record a debut EP planned for release on indie label Mint 400 Records in September 2017. So keep an eye out for that.
You can catch The Skullers live at
APRIL 21 CATHEDRAL HALL, JERSEY CITY, NJ
JUNE 7 WORLD CAFE LIVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA
Stream ‘Can We Do That Again’ below

Alt- Pop, Indie, Indie Pop, indie rock, New Music, Pop Smack

Mellor ‘The Visitor

Reading Indie four Piece  Mellor have released their new single ‘The Visitor’. The band consisting of members Gary, Sam, Kris, and Josh have had a whole host of national and regional media support from the likes of Absolute Radio, BBC6 Music, BBC Berkshire, BBC London, and BBC Introducing. Labelled by Alt Reading as “one of Reading’s most exciting acts”, they bring a live show packed with high energy, raucous vocals, big guitar riffs, and pounding drums. The bands dedicated following is steadily on the rise thanks to shows up and down the UK sharing stages with the likes of The Kooks, Frankie & The Heartstrings, Carl Barat & The Jackals, Flyte, and The Milk.

New single ‘The Visitor‘ is a jaunty sliver of catchy pop smothered in laid back vibes and effortlessly cool swagger.Its blissfully bright lightweight indie however with meatier and more meaningful elements. Raspy vocals backed by blistering vibrant guitars and punchy drums, its a sway and a bop of vitality smoothened off and rounded with chilled tones and breezy summer vibes. The nimble elastic bass adds depth and movement as the track explodes into a mighty crescendo. Mellor present a track that is tightly bound and polished with all the bounce and slick shifts of a great Indie band while still having depth and a touch of raw edge to keep them fresh and interesting.

Stream ‘The Visitor’ below

Alt Rock, Alt- Pop, Indie, Indie Pop, indie rock, New Music, Worth A Listen

Worth A Listen

Our Worth A Listen Track This Week Comes From Young Earth

Young Earth are an Indie-Pop/Rock band from Dublin. Formed in BIMM, the band drifts effortlessly between summer pop tunes to heavier, overdrive drenched styles, all while keeping an obsessive focus on solid hooks and singalong chorus’ to create a fresh, retro tinged style of Indie Rock.The band had a busy year in 2016, headlining several shows in Whelan’s and Sin E for the release of their Single ‘Maggie’, with highlights at Whelan’s Summer Watch 16, Le Cheile Festival, Ruby Sessions and featuring at Hard Working Class Heroes.
The four piece have released their new single ‘Got A Secret’ which is the band’s first single of 2017. Its an impressive blister of swagger soaked indie rock gritty and heavy in all the right places with the slickest smoothest verse that will have you weak at the knees. This track is well crafted with insanely catchy sleek finger clicking verses teamed with cool breezy vocals. Punchy drums add a mighty powerful brawn and fight teamed with the crashing vigorous guitars makes for one sturdy powerhouse. Heavy instrumental summons that thrilling neck breaking moshing which I can imagine is epic live. Mixed with this frenzy Young Earth cool things down with swing-like panache soaked verses, featuring zesty sprightly choppy guitar strums and a vibrant bounce on drums. The magnificent rhythm and polished approach brings to fruition a track that exudes talent and displays a band that deserves to go far.
Stream ‘Got A Secret’ below

Indie, Indie Pop, New Music

Dishy Tangent ‘Monster’

London band Dishy Tangent have released a video for their single ‘Monster’. Dishy Tangent is a four-piece band with a versatile sound for everyone to enjoy. They describe themselves as a “boy-band with instruments”. ‘Monster’ is a catchy slice of indie pop drizzled in swing elements, its snappy fun and boppy. Its vibrant with tight honeyed vocal harmonies, whistle along feature and a charming playful bounce. With soulful vocals and warm mellow guitar this track is brimming with feel good bright tones. Punchy drums adds fight to the charismatic polished smooth track. With a catchy peppy melody and witty lyrics it will have you wiggling and bopping. Exuding glossy pop boy -band swagger its a charmer for sure.
Watch the video for ‘Monster’ below

Alt Rock, Indie, Indie Pop, indie rock, New Music

Bare Knuckle Parade ‘Every Other Heartbeat’

Five piece alternative rock outfit Bare Knuckle Parade have released their new video for single ‘Every Other Heartbeat’. Released through Dirty 38 Records ahead of a UK tour in March, ‘Every Other Heartbeat’encapsulates the band’s’ spirit, verve and intensity in its every detail. Recorded live and produced by the band, the song leads the way for the group’s highly anticipated debut album, teased to be released in late 2017. Conceived out of a drunken conversation around a bar table, the indie folk-rock powerhouse from Bath quickly gained a reputation for their ‘packed out’ energetic and compelling live performances around the country, which has been described as “Sweat drenched, beer-soaked pandemonium” and has gained support from the likes of Steve Lamacq, Dermot O’Leary, John Kennedy and Chris Evans.
‘Every Other Heartbeat’ is infectious peppy indie rock at its best. Perfectly placed sing along features and catchy chorus backed by snappy bass zealous guitars and punchy drums, its a bouncing ball of delight that will have you dancing and bopping uncontrollably. Upbeat bright and animated this track has it all. Its a crowd-pleaser and brightens everyone’s day. Its instantly likeable and insanely catchy with a sweet melody,its honey to the ears and a much needed spirit lifter while maintaining punch and grit.
The music video for the song was filmed by Chris Porter of LifeisArtVisuals at a warehouse in Basingstoke using a mixture of digital and old-school VCR footage.
Bare Knuckle Parade will be touring throughout the UK in March and April – all details can be found below.
10TH MAR – DOG & PARROT, NEWCASTLE
11TH MAR – THE MATRIX, GRIMSBY
12TH MAR – NIGHT & DAY CAFE, MANCHESTER
15TH MAR – THE JUNCTION, PLYMOUTH
16TH MAR – CROFTERS RIGHTS, BRISTOL
17TH MAR – FROG & FIDDLE, CHELTENHAM
18TH MAR – BOCABAR, GLASTONBURY
19TH MAR – FULL MOON, CARDIFF
23TH MAR – REDD, DUNDEE
24TH MAR – HENERYS CELLAR BAR, EDINBURGH
8TH APR – THE OLD FIRESTATION, OXFORD
Watch the video for ‘Every Other Heartbeat’ below

Indie, Indie Pop, indie rock, New Music, Pop Punk

Skaters ‘In Your Head’

Skaters have released their new video for their single ‘In Your Head’. Following the excellent comeback ‘Rock and Roll Bye Bye’, playing a sell-out tour with Ratboy and putting the world to rights with their live session for Annie Mac on Radio 1, Skaters are kicking down the doors again, this time it’s in the form of their skewed take on pop with new single ‘In Your Head’ which sets up the release of their sophomore album on March 24th on the band’s very own Yonks Records. Based in New York City via LA and Hull, the international partnership of the band brings all sorts of original ideas to the table which is clear to hear on the new single ‘In Your Head’. The track is the closing track on the band’s full-length album and is the perfect closer to an album which unites clever songwriting and interesting production.
‘In Your Head’ is chilled laid back punk pop, its smooth cool with enough fizz to refresh and add zest to a sticky summers day. Skaters take the NYC/CBGB grit and mix it in with the English spit before letting that ferment in some California sun. Sharp stinging guitar licks brighten up the track and pierce through the thick spongy sticky beats. Thrilling distortion and subtle swirling instrumentation radiate scorching heat and evoke hazy lazy vibes encouraging you to sit back with a cold one and relax. The velvety smooth vocals which are almost drowned in the hazy sun kissed instrumentation exudes attitude with a daydream free spirited vibe. The accompanying video is as charming as it is bratty, as a ballet-dancer-come-street-hoodie is seen pirouetting down the street of Hull, providing a perfect backdrop to perhaps the true meaning of ‘In Your Head’. Lead Guitarist and founding member Josh Hubbard describes how the video came to be;
“The ethos brought to this new project is similar to that of the DIY ethos… but it’s more inclusive, so we’ve coined it DIWOP2, which his short for ‘Do It With Other People Also’. We reached out on the internet to people and people got back. Conversations were had, relationships forged and collaborations were born….
This here video is the outcome from one of those ‘online’ conversations started on the internet. Hull transplant and very talented DP Josh Moore teamed up with us and took a walk down ‘Whitefriargate’ the UK City of Culture’s newly paved high street, real life, in a real city with real people… you can win them all.”
Watch the video for ‘In Your Head’ below

 

Indie, Indie Pop, New Music

VACAY ‘Shoes’

VACAY is the current musical project of young Toronto-based singer-songwriter and actor Levi Randall. He has released his new single ‘Shoes’ which blends delicate indie with heartfelt lyrics. From the start this track flows with crooning tenderness. Effortlessly laid back and dainty this track elegantly and honestly drifts with wistful tones and heart pining yearning. Honeyed gentle melody, warm whisper-like vocals and touching lyrics give the track a Bryan Adams feel. Building into a catchy chorus which displays Randall’s higher vocal range this sweet track is hum along ready. Soaked in melancholic longing tones with feathery light instrumentation it sits easily in your mind and definitely creates a moment of pause and reflection. ‘Shoes’ is a pure track without fuss its honest and virtuous while wrapping you in a hazy daydream.
When asked about the track Randall said :
“The inspiration for “Shoes” came from a girl that I worked with. I had a massive crush on her and we connected really well, but she was getting married. I wrote this song to get the jealousy and pain off of my chest.The silver lining to going through pain is what you learn through the situation and of course, the honest songs that come from it. Based on my past experiences, the songs that speak the most to me are the ones that are saying the words I felt but couldn’t find. My hope is that this song will relate to many people’s situations. If they are going through something similar, that they’d find comfort in knowing they are not alone.”

Stream ‘Shoes’ below