Category Archives: Indie

Dream Pop, Indie, New Music

Billy Moon ‘Different Song (Same Girl)’

Ontario, Canada’s garage rock phenom Billy Moon has released the video for his single ‘Different Song (Same Girl)’​ which is taken off the recently released EP ‘That Which You Can’t Throw Away’. This track is raspberry ripple ice cream, smooth and luxurious with a feathery light sway  and dreamy tones. Velvety swoony vocals coo with a delicate charm against sharp guitar chords and cushioned beats. Its an almost doo whop delight with an effortless  daydreaming glide. Elegant and simple but oh so good and satisfying. The edged guitar adds a rough texture to the wispy flurrying track while the creamy falsetto vocals and sweet  luscious melody give a silky cotton candy smothered swagger that compels you to put the track on repeat and let your mind drift into a hazy dreamy euphoria.

Watch the video for ‘Different Song (Same Girl)’ below

Indie

Jack Woodward ‘Let it Happen’

Jack Woodward is an Indie singer-songwriter from Warrington and living in Manchester.He has released his new single ‘Let it Happen’ which is the first single release since his debut EP ‘Fly Away’ and displays Woodwards indie / band sound. It was recorded with Sugar House (producers), who have worked on Viola Beach (Swings and Waterslides) and Pale Waves records. It is likely to be the first single to his next 4-track EP, which he is looking at releasing later this year. Woodward supported the band 706s at the Manchester Academy and Rae Morris at her sold out show at King Tuts Wah Wah Hut in Glasgow. He released his debut EP ‘Fly Away’ in November 2016 with a launch event at Gullivers, Manchester (performing with a backing band). ‘Fly Away’ EP was #2 best-selling singer-songwriter album on iTunes pre-order chart and #82 on the singer-songwriter itunes chart on its release day. ‘Honey’ the lead song on the EP was nominated for Best Song of 2016 by Best of British Unsigned while the single ‘Fly Away’ has been played multiple times on Amazing Radio.
‘Let it Happen’ is a display of bright-eyed and bushy-tailed bubbly indie. Glowing and radiant with bursts of rich sprightly guitar. Its that fun cheerful and immensely energetic track that makes you want to dance around the room. With the frolicsome bouncy rhythm building into a mighty powerful chorus, its a spirit lifting “scream the lyrics as loud as you can” feel good track that is infectious. Woodward’s dynamic strong vocal lifts the chorus into another dimension. If your feeling glum put this track on, let it all go and dance like a fool. You will feel better.
Stream ‘Let it Happen’ below

Fuzz Rock, Garage Pop, Garage Rock, Grunge, Grunge Pop, Indie, indie rock, New Music, Rock, Worth A Listen

Worth A Listen

Our Worth A Listen Track This Week Comes From Get Inuit

Kent four piece Get Inuit released their new single ‘Barbiturates’ earlier this year. Band members Jamie, Ollie, James and Rob have been fine-tuning their fuzzed-out live show and have supported the likes of VANT, Spring King, The Magic Gang, PUP, Slaves and DZ Deathrays.
‘Barbiturates’ is dynamite of insanely infectious fuzzed up jagged guitar rock, coated with sublime melodic bubbliness. This snappy tense explosive track is bursting with bloodcurdling thrilling screams and frenzy drenched episodes, coupled with razor-sharp shrilling guitar, punchy drums and driving roll on bass. This is almost theatrically contrasted with brief silences and afflicted whispers creating a breathtaking manic conflict. One minute Get Inuit are screaming at you with pulling your hair out frenzy the next calming with gentle eerie whispers and coos. All hysteria and mania aside this dynamic four piece pull out some glorious sweet Vampire Weekend-esque melodies that create a blissful ear-worm effect surrounded by ferocious guitars and robust drums. The vocals on this track are amazing with such height, powerful range and control that will have you in awe. The track finishes delicately with a trembling almost spoken vocal like tidying yourself up after a psychotic enraged episode, all is normal again. These guys are too good.
Stream ‘Barbiturates’ below

https://soundcloud.com/get-inuit/barbiturates

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, Grunge, Grunge Pop, Indie, indie rock, New Music, Summer Grunge

The Hubbards ‘Just Touch’

The Hull-born Leeds-based four-piece The Hubbards will release their new single ‘Just Touch’ on March 31st in association with Scruff of the Neck Records. The band consists of members Reuben Driver (Vocals and Bass), Alex Green (Guitar and vocals), Ronan Burns (Guitar) and Joe Orlowski (Drums). A smattering of single releases have earned the band crucial early and continued support from BBC Radio 1 and 6Music, while support slots for the likes of Augustines and The Pigeon Detectives has seen the buzz that surrounds the band grow to an almost deafening level.
‘Just Touch’ is woozy hazy infectious fizzing indie. With shrilling guitar bliss, rooted driving bassline and fresh breezy vocals its blistering and sizzling with strutting swagger. Fiery drums pound while the track explodes instrumentally with piercing razor sharp guitar and ear-piercing ecstasy. Effortless cool and dreamy with red hot intensity this track is mighty and honey to the ears, you wont be able to get enough of it. Its flickering fever-causing bliss that is oh so catchy. The Hubbards have managed to encapsulate a vibe that feels both of the moment, yet ultimately timeless and riveting by blending polished pop with gritty grunge. These guys are amazing and a must listen they will fast become your favourite band.
Watch the video for ‘Just Touch’ 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 rock, New Music

Black Honey ‘Somebody Better’

Black Honey have released their new single ‘Somebody Better’ to their eagerly awaiting fans with the little treat of a  b-side track ‘Cadillac’ as well to ease those withdrawal symptoms a little. ‘Somebody Better’ shrills with a  thrilling sky scraping guitar that displays the edgy and kick-ass hysteria that only Black Honey does so well. Queue their signature ear worm syrupy melody and you are hooked. Sweet backing vocals lull while Izzy sings honest lyrics against a cinematic backdrop, its hazy day dreamy bliss. The shattering punch of the drums reverbs through your core while the strong nimble bass gives us a flexible groove. Shredding ear-piercing guitar solo adds a blood-tingling rawness that is electrifying.
‘Cadillac’ brings us a smooth dreamy laid back euphoria to loose yourself in. Izzy’s velvety soothing sultry vocals radiate against a scorching desert like guitar while soft drums tranquillise your mind in a blurry haze. Its the mind numbing healthy dose of Black Honey that leaves you entranced. With darkened undertones and haunting backing vocals its humid sedating ecstasy.
These guys know what they are doing, its tight with each instrument adding a dynamic breathtaking facet to this sparkling diamond. Black Honey are one of the most exciting bands out there, they just keep getting better.
Stream both ‘Somebody Better’ and ‘Cadillac’ below

Indie, indie rock, New Music

The Assist ‘Wonderful’

Walsall Indie four piece, The Assist have released their new single ‘Wonderful’ today. With lyrics from the street to accompany an indie dance beat, their sound has propelled them onto some of the countries biggest stages in 2016. Having recently graced both Leeds and Y Not festival alongside support slots with both Ratboy and Blossoms a big 2017 is expected. The band has been strongly supported by BBC’s introducing show and labelled as “Birmingham’s next big thing” by ‘Radio X’.
‘Wonderful’ is an infectious instrumentally dazzling indie track with a sunny gleaming lustre bursting with vibrant energy. Sparkling shimmery guitars teamed with soft soaring backing vocals its effortlessly cool and beaming from the start. The rapid cushioned beat and nimble elastic bass gives a rhythm to dance and bop to. Stop start guitars add edge and zest to the track while it swirls with a magnificent intense luminosity and uplifting vibe. The vocals convey a serious theme of struggling however The Assist give us hope and portray their message in a positive uplifting bright way. Insanely catchy this track fires a little burst of sunshine and scintillating energy into every note. Its a must listen.
You can catch The Assist live at
March 18- Wolverhampton – Grain Store
March 24 – Cardiff – Clwb Ifor Bach
March 30 – Manchester – Jimmy NQ’s
March 31 – Sheffield – The Plug
April 1 – London – Water Rats
July 29 – Kendal Calling
Watch the video for  ‘Wonderful’ below