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Alt Rock, EP Review, Indie, indie rock, New Music, Rock and Roll

Lead Coloured River ‘Uncensored’ EP

Lead Coloured River have released their new EP ‘Uncensored’. Lead Coloured River are an indie rock quartet hailing from the valleys of South Wales. Forming in February of 2017, they have been hard at work establishing a name for themselves in the Welsh music scene.

‘Uncensored’ is an impressive and compact collection of tracks that showcase Lead Coloured River’s blistering brand of indie rock. From the first track ‘Uncensored Heartache’ with its swagger soaked rock n’ roll flair, we see how this four piece take guitar rock and flesh it out with some wonderful embellishments. Slick shredding riffs pierce through the punchy drum smacks and thrilling rooted bass grooves. Lead Coloured River can whack out a catchy chorus with ease, building the atmosphere, smearing it in darkly coated hues and mysterious tones while creating a “mosh pit frenzy” ready foundation and wrapping it in a danceable blanket. The quartet wear their influences on their sleeves with ‘Deception’ and ‘Set It Out’ oozing an early Arctic Monkeys residue. Each track flows fluidly and swiftly into the next with refined ease. Gritty guitars parade slick licks while the rooted rhythm marches everything at a powerful brisk pace. ‘Set It Out’ displays just how proficient this four piece are at melody progression. The infectious chorus is sure to spark massive live sing alongs while that sublime explosive crescendo and rumble drum progression sets the track apart from its predecessors. It’s meaty, well oiled and crafted beautifully. This I need to see live. ‘Everything’s Changed’ closes the EP ensuring we fully comprehend the brisk vibrant sound of Lead Coloured River. It’s a snappy, hyper number that flails wailing guitar shards about a hefty backdrop while dynamic vocals spit the brisk melody through agile bass lines. The perfect closer to keep you wanting more.

Lead Coloured River have presented us with a slick, vivacious four track EP that tantalizes the senses and promises this four piece are ones to keep an eye on. They are finding their sound and at the moment that sound glides on swagger steeped melodies, high-octane riffs, distorted bass and hefty drums.

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Alt Rock, electro - rock, Electronic, indie rock, New Music

Lupa ‘Until The Day’

Electronic Rock quartet Lupa have released their new single ‘Until The Day’ today. Drawing on the influences of Knife Party and Paramore, Lupa deliver a composite and dynamic listening experience with their newest single.With a multitude of live performances under their belts, collaborations with some of the best producers and filmmakers within the industry and continued growth across a number of their social media accounts, Lupa are continuing to gain momentum and make an impact with the right demographic.

‘Until The Day’ rushes through on an intoxicating buzz of electronic weaved rock. Flickering synths dazzle with seizure inducing flashes through rapid tightly knit drum beats and exhilarating guitar strides. This track travels at an intense adrenaline rushing speed as the compact rich backdrop thunders forward relentlessly building its sound becoming more heavy for the chorus. The meaty whack of the drum and bass lifts this track into a mosh pit ready banger while frontwoman Livvy M’s powerful vocals command and drive the catchy sweet melody. There is a lot going on in this song with intricate guitar melodies entwining a blazing rhythmic and electronic foundation yet Lupa blend these component parts seamlessly creating a dramatic, elated listening experience.


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

Worth A Listen

Our Worth A Listen Track This Week Comes From BRONCHO

BRONCHO have released their new single ‘Keep It In Line’ from the upcoming album ‘Bad Behavior’ out tomorrow October 12th via Park the Van Records. The Tulsa, Oklahoma-based band of Ryan Lindsey (vocals/guitar), Nathan Price (drums), Ben King (guitar), and Penny Pitchlynn (bass), has toured the U.S. and Europe extensively over the past few years, including arena shows with the likes of Queens of the Stone Age and Cage The Elephant. The band have now gifted us another soothing, blissfully sweet number to keep those summer glistening sunny days implanted in our minds.  Lindsey’s soft, velvety falsetto vocals drift and delicately float over the dreamy delicious melody as twinkling guitars shimmer between a snappy buoyant beat and glittering bass. BRONCHO have created their own glorious world of euphoria to keep us calm and sedated with their sugar sprinkled groove infested tunes that make you want to dance and bop while the sway-able hazy melody swoons you into a delightful stupor. There is no denying when these guys want to crush your brain with fuzz filled tunes they can do it superbly however, this track shows us just how slick, luscious and tightly woven their musicianship can be and it’s beautiful.

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

The Covasettes ‘Wild’

Manchester indie-rock band, The Covasettes​ are set to release their fourth single tomorrow October 12th. Following the success of their last single ‘Top Drawer’, which achieved over 200,000 plays on Spotify. The band comprised of Chris Buxton (Lead Vocals/Guitar), Matt Hewlett (Lead Guitar/Vocals), Jamie McIntyre (Bass/Vocals) and Matt Buckley (Drums/Percussion) are back with their new single ‘Wild’.

‘Wild’ is an invigorating  buoyant slap of indie that pogo’s you into a danceable state of delight. It’s catchy and vibrant with a delicious melody gliding along a bouncy rhythm and punchy drum foundation as ethereal guitars soar and playfully weave around this exhilarating backdrop. This upbeat number is exactly why this four piece grab attention. The hooks are glorious, the bridge ready for mass clap alongs and the chorus is frenzy inducing bliss. From the groove infected jangly verses to the explosive crescendo- the track maintains its high intensity and vibrant persona that is perfect for a bouncing live setting. It’s a radio friendly, dazzling little number that fills your ears with sweet melodic elation.

Commenting on the track, The Covasettes said:  “From the minute we finished Wild, it was a song we were immediately excited about and it quickly became a staple in our setlist. We’ve been sitting on Wild for a while now and we’re so excited to be finally releasing it, it’s definitely the most hyped we’ve been for a song. Whenever we play Wild live, people always seem to get behind it and it creates such a great atmosphere in the room, so releasing Wild after Top Drawer was the obvious next step for us and we’re looking forward to seeing what the world has to say about it!”

‘Wild’ is released tomorrow for more information follow The Covasettes on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/thecovasettes/

 


New Music, News, Video

Mini Mansions have revealed the new video for ‘Midnight In Tokyo’

Mini Mansions have revealed the new video for ‘Midnight In Tokyo’, taken from their Works Every Time EP which was released on September 28. The video, directed by Will Goodan, finds Michael Shuman headed to Tokyo to shoot the visual. Following on from their critically acclaimed 2015 album ‘The Great Pretenders’, which saw the band tour with the likes of Tame Impala, Arctic Monkeys and Royal Blood, only now are the LA trio ready to unmask themselves more than ever before. The recording of the Works Every Time EP at Hollywood’s Barefoot Recording Studios was co-produced by the band and Cian Riordan, who worked with them on their prior record, whilst Jon Theodore (Queens of the Stone Age) and Darren Weiss (Papa) tracked the drums. Dash Hutton (HAIM) will be playing live with the band.

When we had a chat with Michael Shuman about the new EP last week  he had this to say about  ‘Midnight In Tokyo’ 

” Well, even though it’s a pretty fun, danceable track the content is maybe the most literal song I’ve ever written. Midnight In Tokyo is about a trip I had in Tokyo it was a really deep existential one for me. It was with a ex of mine and I got engaged at midnight on new year’s eve in Tokyo and the song kind of starts there. I don’t know how you can talk about a relationship within 3 and a half minutes but it kind of spans the whole thing because I finished the song after we broke up so it was a really weird thing to do, to try to get all that information into a song.

But then production wise I’m a big fan of Damon Albarn and I started as a big Blur fan and I like how he has progressed. He has gone from punk rock to pop to hip hop. Whatever he does- The Gorillaz, which I think is so unique and I think he is one of the great innovators of our time. So it was a little inspired by that. I listened to a lot of Blur so musically that was my biggest inspiration too.”

You can read the full interview here https://indiebuddie.com/a-chat-with-mini-mansions/

Read our review of ‘Works Every Time’ EP here https://indiebuddie.com/mini-mansions-works-every-time-ep/

Watch the video for ‘Midnight In Tokyo’ below


Alt- Pop, Indie, Indie Pop, New Music

Young Rising Sons ‘Scatterbrain’

New Jersey’s Young Rising Sons have released their new single ‘Scatterbrain’. The band have seen success performing across the globe with the likes of Halsey, The 1975, & The Neighbourhood. In 2014 Young Rising Sons signed with Goodman & Accettas’ production company, Dirty Canvas Music, and released ‘High’. It garnered the attention of fans and industry executives alike. The band ultimately signed with Interscope Records and released their self-titled EP shortly after. Following their signing, Young Rising Sons played to the world through placements in Toyota, Pepsi & Hulu commercials, trailers – like Universal Picture’s “A Dog’s Purpose,” the Guitar Hero video game, and ESPN broadcasts of NCAA Football.  Young Rising Sons have garnered over 20 million streams on Spotify alone.

‘Scatterbrain’ is an adrenaline surge of whirling indie wrapped in a compact blanket of infectious musicianship. Driving drums springboard the track into its gripping anthemic outfit as it bubbles through the verses before the catchy chorus propels the song into a sing along gem. Gritty guitars crash and stride between the ethereal excitable soundscapes while a luscious melody weaves a sweet honey drizzled thread holding all the chaos and instrumental intensity together. It’s both velvety smooth and breathtaking as Young Rising Sons flesh out their ability to pound hair raising emotion through every pulse and note creating a meaty satisfying rich sound that is sure to ignite a live audience.

About the track the band explain “It’s the byproduct of being an emotional hoarder and carrying baggage that you know you shouldn’t. Scatterbrain is about trying to balance the outside work when you’re living inside your head”.

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Alt- Pop, Indie, Indie Pop, New Music

DENOVA ‘You’re Not Alone’

Shiny pop rock outfit DENOVA have recently released their newest single You’re Not Alone, marking a newly crafted sound for the four piece. With key tastemaker support from the likes of Phil Taggart on BBC Radio 1 and has already received support from Spotify’s New Music Friday playlist..The band present anthemic pop rock paired with meaningful songwriting.Hailing from Manchester, the band have played together for the past 10 years, performing across the globe at festivals in Canada and clubs in Manila.Their newest single You’re Not Alone, written at their studio in Bury, Manchester, was written with the premise of getting to a stage in your life where you begin to question your identity and purpose. Seeing others with a dream job, car and house but having only ever known a life of continuous touring, writing and recording, the feeling of being lost comes about.

‘You’re Not Alone ‘is an energetic indie pop tune that highlights the importance of being around people that lift you up in light of these situations, and being aware that you’re not the only person who feels like this. This refreshing slice of indie pop floats and swirls with shimmering keys over a buoyant slapping backdrop creating a catchy vibrant anthem. Velvety vocals slide over a melty melody while DENOVA flesh out their electronic heart rushing wall of sound. The glistening guitars simmer and jab throughout the track flooding it with adrenaline and sparkling scintillation as the dreamy electronics whirl about creating an ethereal swoosh of vitality. Oozing positive vibes and a danceable atmosphere this delicious heartfelt number has everything to charm its way onto repeat.

Watch the video for ‘You’re Not Alone’ below

 

 


Alt Rock, Grunge, Grunge Pop, Indie, Indie Pop, Indie Psychedelic, indie rock, New Music, Psych-Pop, psychedelic, Summer Grunge

THUMPER ‘Down’

Noise­-pop quintet THUMPER have released their new single ‘Down’, produced by Dan Fox of Girl Band.2018 has seen THUMPER top several Ones To Watch lists in Ireland and tour relentlessly headlining Hard Working Class Heroes, joining Fangclub on tour, and playing festivals all summer long such as Sea Sessions, Body & Soul, and Electric Picnic.

‘Down’ is a pungent, biting number swirling with mouth watering pop hooks lavishly placed on a grunge backdrop. Whirring guitars fizz and spin about with infectious razor sharp riffs and vibrant laid back jingles  while a glorious sun kissed melody glissades along the buoyant beat. This track is affluent with rich swirling soundscapes as it meanders into a psychedelic dizzying trip of distortion. THUMPER blends the bitter/sweet effortlessly- filling their tracks with exuberant dreamy tones laced with daisies and sweetness which lead you down the delirious rabbit hole into frenzied chaos. With a lo- fi production easing you into its floppy 90s-soaked noise-rock- this track reins in the pure elements of rock, grunge and pop to create the perfect frazzling blend of bliss. There is something for everyone here, these guys slowly and delicately build the song adding a new layer and dimension each time until it’s an all out mouth frothing whack of psychedelic scuzzy rock. Its frenzied boppy euphoria displays THUMPER’S tight undeniably slick sound and impressive musicianship.

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Indie, Indie Pop, New Music

Liberty Ship ‘Snakes and Ladders’

 Liberty Ship have released their new single ‘Snakes And Ladders’. Liberty Ship are a four piece band from Sheffield. Since forming in school they’ve had 4 successful singles, a number of sold out headline shows under their belt, played major UK festivals (YNOT, Isle of Wight, Leeds & Reading, Kendall Calling) and have gigged with the likes of The Libertines, Reverend and The Makers, Tom Grennan, The Pigeon Detectives and more.The track was recorded and produced by Dave Sanderson and Ed Cosens (Reverend and The Makers) and features collaborative artwork from Emily Richmond and tattoo artist of RedFox Studios, Toby Skelton.

‘Snakes And Ladders’ is a moody creeping display from the four piece that wallows in a brooding atmosphere of throbbing slinking bass lines and punchy drums as lamenting guitars whirl and jingle around the dark rhythm. Soulful vocals glide fluidly over the smooth velvety indie pop melody creating a soft texture to this chilling number. Its a catchy track that bubbles upon a subtle classic rock n’ roll vibe while lush harmonies coo and a steamy guitar solo drives the track into a sophisticated state of polished refinement.

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Alt Rock, indie rock, New Music, Rock and Roll

Ponte Pilas ‘Out Of My Head’

Berlin-based energetic rock ’n’ roll band Ponte Pilas have released their new single, the long awaited ‘Out Of My Head’. Ponte Pilas consists of Scottish frontman Calum Bolland and Ecuadorians Daniel Rivera (drums), Randy Bullet (bass) and Ismael Rivera (lead guitar). Although they are not all related, the band considers itself a band of brothers. They have won the love and following of the Berlin scene after playing over 30 shows at famous venues like SO36, Musik und Frieden and PrivatClub. The quartet has been promoting their debut EP Young Perros by touring cities like Prague, Karlsruhe and Leipzig and will support indie legends The Wedding Present in the Netherlands.

‘Out Of My Head’ struts in swagger soaked and ready to knock your socks off with Ponte Pilas’ slick rock n’ roll. Slinky guitars saturate the track in steamy flamboyance while punchy drums and elastic bass create a fluctuant foundation and infectious groovy backdrop for this swanky track to flourish off. The raspy vocals fill this luring track in panache as ‘out Of My Head’ powerfully rushes adrenaline into your veins. With a tight production, sleek musicianship and a shredding guitar solo – it’s a charming strutting display to have you prancing and dancing around the room carelessly.

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