Oxford based indie rock band Whyte Lytes have announced their debut video for their single ‘Go Get It!’. Band members, Josh Rawle (Bass/Vocals), Alex Rawle (Guitar/Vocals), Jonny Morrison (Guitar) and Jamie Langford (Drums) have gained a strong following since starting their band in it’s previous incarnation in 2014. With the early successes gained from their first EP’s, ‘Hold Up Hold Back’ and ‘Fight to Pay’, tracks of which received support from Aaron Phillips Amazing Radio Rock show and received rave reviews, the emerging newcomers are making waves with their cutting edge, gritty, guitar driven music. The four piece have supported the likes of VANT, The Hummingbirds and High Tyde as they display their infectious live energy with their anxious and passionately angsty sound aesthetic.
‘Go Get It!’ which was recorded at Safehouse Studios (Foals / Trophy Wife) produced by Tim Roberts, is stocked with bursts of staggeringly slick guitar. Whyte Lytes present us with a cool striking effortlessly smooth and razor sharp sound coated in sticky bendable rhythm. The supple elastic bass and rumble on drums adds a soft cushioned bounce and sensual flexibly to the track, while the guitar adds a raw stinging edge. The wobbly ripple effect blends perfectly with the track adding a slight hint of psychedelia that is so subtle yet effective. The shredding guitar solo leads to a vocally intense and repetitive “Go Get It” lyric. The clear confident and slightly raspy vocals add a dynamic and charismatic quality. ‘Go Get It!’ is an energetic yet rhythmically fluid and smooth track with crisp biting rawness.
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Southampton’s Punk Rock band Creeper have released their new single ‘Suzanne’. This fabulously theatrical band blast us into their massive rock sound with all the flamboyance of glam rock smeared in a massive punk rock anthem. ‘Suzanne’ is a mighty walloping track that emits hyperactive energy from its very core. With ruckus frenzy causing pounding drums and shredding guitars, Creeper erupt with dynamic fist pumping cinematic energy. Staggeringly Infectious melody and intense charismatic vocals gives the track a powerful punch mixed with mosh worthy mania. The elastic slap and rapid flexibility on bass gives a rooted groove and immersing depth and is a strong and fantastic foundation for the track. Creeper slow the pace briefly with a heavy pulsing beat and swagger filled vocals that exude attitude teamed with eerie breathy backing vocals. ‘Suzanne’ is a perfect display of the bands richness of depth and texture as they expand with enriched qualities glowing in glorious 3D-technicolour.
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Leeds grit-rock four-piece Neon Dolls have released their new single ‘Step Out Of The Dark’ which is taken from their upcoming second album ‘When It Strikes’. Since forming two years ago, band members Tom Axe (vocals), Sean Hatherley (guitar/Vocals),Michael Jarvis (drums) and Fernando Manresa(bass) have been busy perfecting their hybrid of muscular Britpop and shoutalong punk vocals. They have been blowing away audiences on the buzzing Leeds music scene. With a growing fanbase affectionately dubbed the Neon Army behind them, tracks from their debut album ‘Imperial’ which was released last year were playlisted on BBC Introducing and their sold out live shows led to Fred Perry Subculture hailing them as one of the best new bands in the country. ‘Step Out Of The Dark’ is a gigantic hefty powerful track booming with earthquake causing mighty pounding drums and kick ass shredding rock riffs and licks. The dominant rooted bass gives the track a powerhouse brawn and depth. The anthem like chorus steamrolls in with fist pumping energy and frenzy. Its headbanging ferocity is neck-breakingly good as the track pounds through you with brute force. Raspy aggressive vocals keeps the intensity of this rapid brawl. ‘Step Out Of The Dark’ is an onslaught of manic vigorous energy and slashing dynamic guitar.
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Our Worth A Listen Track This Week Comes From La Bête Blooms
Hull’s La Bête Blooms have released their new single ‘Breaking In’ which is taken from their upcoming EP ‘I Know It’s Nothing’ which is due out early next year. This turbulent track is a piercing whirlwind of seizure causing mania. With biting shrill on guitars and crushing smack on bass that drives this track into a burst of feverishness aggression and sticky hysteria. Screeching sharp feedback and pounding riveting sweat – inducing sticky drums add massive horsepower and voltage to the track. Fizzing and hissing this track is a brute beast. With cool calm airy vocals for the verse that build and progress into a shout, this track exudes attitude and aggressive temperament that is soul shaking and riot provoking resulting in insane moshing.
La Bête Blooms have knocked it out of the park with this fantastic snappy temperamental hot headed track.This is a song your going to want to see live.
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Endless Peaks are a four piece indie rock band.The band are based on the South Coast of England in Bournemouth consisting of Lloyd Allen (Vocals/Lead Guitar), Luis Allen (Bass Guitar), Chanelle Smith (drums) and Connor Dean (keyboard). They have released their new single ‘Fairweather’ this week which shows us their smooth funky side. A soft rapid supple beat and flexible strutting bass introduce the track with a swank and prance that oozes slick magnetic swagger and style. Developing into a slower tempo that pulls you back from the groove and into a slow mosh with heavier instrumentation and distorted psychedelic guitars adding a drowsy intoxicated feel. Endless Peaks tugs you back into the funky bright verse just before you become consumed by the thick gooey pull of hallucinogenic spiralling keyboard and guitars. Smooth velvety vocals keep the track pliable and easing to the mind while the instrumentation seduce and coax you with its changing rhythms and magnetic panache.
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The New Yorks are an alternative/indie rock band from Adelaide, South Australia. Comprised of members Vinnie Barbaro (Lead Vocals/ Guitar), Marcus Rosella (Rhythm Guitar/Vocals), Jared Grimm (Drums/ Percussion) and Carlos Carosi (Bass). The four-piece have released their debut EP ‘ Heads of Tales’ which aptly demonstrates the bands east coast indie rock with the propulsive drive of 90’s garage rock. ‘Girl’ starts the ball rolling with bright aerial vibes and a gleaming lustrous guitar riff. It is blue sky’s all the way coated in nostalgic melancholy tones. Raspy whispered vocals add that gritty garage moody vibe with a soft spongy beat cushioning the intense gravel. Soaring backing vocals and building aggression in lead vocals adds a raw edge while the rapid elastic bass and brisk feathery rhythm gives the track a swaying fluidity.‘New Age’ brings us an upbeat slapping rhythm and zealous guitar feature that lifts the track and adds a beaming sunlit twinkle. With dynamic grit on vocals and catchy melody this track is a memorable charmer. ‘First Flight To Tokyo’ begins as a lulling delicate track with strong sturdy beat teamed with effulgent nimble guitar weaving and winding between the beats freely and sweetly. Soft tender vocals develop and become dynamic and intensified as the track builds into a power ballad of expression of emotion. ‘Bluest Summer’ is a tropical reggae delight. With smooth sensual rhythm coated in a steamy spice on guitar. This develops into a bouncing ball of fun with an energetic malleability that is infectious. The charismatic track oozes fun vibes and boisterous mischief. ‘On The Radio’ gives us groovy funk that is “strut down the street” quality. Exuding panache and pizzazz Barbaro’s vocals seduce and coax in this funky oh so chic track. With flamboyant textures, slick suave guitar feature and peppy rhythm you wont be able to stop your feet from dancing. ‘I Hope He Knows’ finishes the EP with a riot causing infectious riff .Its snappy agile tempo spirited anthem – like “hands in the air and go crazy melody” give this track a frenzy causing energetic punch that I can imagine is insane live. With effortlessly sleek vocals, pounding whack beat and rhythm its a high-powered ball of fire.
‘Heads of Tales’ is a strong showcase of The New Yorks talent and displays a bright future ahead for the four piece.
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Reading “Pop Smack” band Mellor have released their new single ‘Francis’.Since emerging on the scene in 2011 the quartet produced numerous self released EP’s and singles, all of which have been well received by blogs, radio and followers all over the UK and overseas. They’ve shared stages with the likes of The Kooks, Frankie & The Heartstrings, Carl Barat & The Jackals and The Milk, as well as touring up and down the UK tearing up venues with their high energy, loud, and sweaty performances. Band members Gary Kingham (Guitar/Vocals), Sam Igoe (Drums), Josh Woodward (Bass) and Evert Outen (Keys) impressed us with their track ‘Win Me Over’ earlier this year and we made it Our Worth A Listen Track.
Their new single ‘Francis’ announces its arrival with the shrill of distorted guitars, followed by a blast into their bright indie bluster. Mellor fleshes out their cool smooth groove with sensual elastic bass and light steamy guitar that gives the track a seductive spice. Punchy drums and animated suave on vocals gives a fluidity and sleek quality. Gritty darkened undertones adds an edge and rawness to the silken melody of the track. Oozing swagger with hidden shadowy frustration teamed with sizzling guitar and whippy malleable rhythm ‘Francis ‘is a step forward in Mellor’s sound and proves to be a rousing showcase of their talent.
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Grimsby based indie band Mint consist of Zak Rashid (vocals and guitar), Adam Shaw (lead guitar), Andy Maidens (bass) and Sam Chapman (drums). The four piece released their debut EP ‘Happiness is Heroin’ which made number 11 in the iTunes charts. These boys have charmed the likes of Alan Raw, Hailey Richie and their separate BBC Introducing teams, played festival stages throughout summer and have even worked with the same producers that worked with Viola Beach, The Jackobins and VYNCE!. ‘Happiness is Heroin’ is a bushwhack of energetic bursts and frenzy causing vibes rolled out and smoothed off with infectious melodies and sick riffs. ‘Elise’ kicks the EP off with a surge of explosive energy ablaze with bright vibrant vibes. The bouncing beat and zealous frantic guitar keeps the spirited blood pumping rush of energy. Rashid’s dynamic vocals add a swagger filled confidence and charm to the witty catchy lyrics. ‘Wolves’ is a sizzling agitated surge of gutsy steamy sharp guitar and pounding drums with elastic slap on bass keeping a swift rapid sticky tempo. The smooth sensual vocals give an eerie narration for the verse with tension releasing chorus. Its an electric gooey track with a raw edgy vibe. ‘Living & Dying For’ is a surge of gritty rock with sensual hints of blues for the verses building into a massive heavy thick brawny chorus with a splurge of rushing lyrics of desires. The dark lustful undertones and screeching distorted guitars add a scratchy weight.‘Wonderland’ concludes the EP with passionate raspy vocals and bright twinkle on guitars to start. Deep meaningful lyrics thunderous drums and flexible bass keeps the rapid malleable yet powerful rhythm. Razor sharp guitar adds a sombre and acute edge to this shaken enraged track. Exasperated vocals teamed with the irritated shrill on guitar acts like an itch under you skin that you cannot reach.
‘Happiness is Heroin’ takes you on a journey of emotions from anthem -like choruses and energetic bright luminosity to intense sombre and frustrated frenzy all while keeping a fresh edge and showcasing fantastic musicianship.
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This Place Is Death are an three piece alternative rock band from Cork. They released an EP ‘Low Light’ in 2013, and in 2016 were signed with UK Indie label Sound Hub Records. Band members Frank (Vocals,Guitars), Barry (Bass) and Eoin (Drums,Backing Vocals) have now released their new single ‘Caught Inside’ which was recorded and mixed at Sound Hub Studios and mastered at Metropolis Studios , London. ‘Caught Inside’ is a pulverising backlash of fiery neck breaking alternative rock. With thunderous splintering drums that develop into a rapid rumple that forces its way into your brain becoming a pounding ear worm beat. Vigorous striking guitars and rooted limber bass keep the track bound and gives a boomerang spring back effect. The haunting moody vocals add an eerie danger and suppressed aggression to the track. But for me that rolling drum at the end kicks ass with its brisk demolishing finesse. Its a head banger.
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St Van Cortlandt & the 101 have released the first track off their forth coming EP ‘The Lion Tree’. The single ‘Like The Arrow Miss The Stone’ is about a “younger brother’s relationship with his older brother. It touches on the ideas of idolising an older sibling to the point of wanting to be them, while still being sheltered and protected and guided by them almost to a point that it becomes unhealthy”. Band members Daniel Van Cortlandt (Vocals/Guitar), Troy Fannin (Lead Guitar/Vocals), Chika Obiora (Bass), David LeBlanc (Drums) and Matthew Watanabe (Keyboards) display their straight shooter beefy rock with ‘Like The Arrow Miss The Stone’. Its a “bull by the horns’ punchy energetic track. With thumping drums and raspy rugged vocals that give the track muscle and a meaty substance. The mighty driving riff pulses throughout the track keeping a flexible energy and power. While that forceful bounce beat is the strong arm giving the track sturdiness and support. The refreshing addition of keyboard softens the track a little and adds a sticky slap of psychedelia that takes St Van Cortlandt & the 101 to another level and makes their sound unique.
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