The Vida Cult
Genre : Indie
Bio : The Vida Cult are an Indie Pop band from Hull. The band comprised of Will Kirby – Vocals/Rhythm Guitar, Jordon Clark – Lead Guitar/Synth, Jack Walker – Bass Guitar and Ted Preston – Drums/Baywatch have already gigged up and down the country in a short time as a band as well as an appearance at the Humber Street Sesh and support slot with Cassia.
Track: All The Things She Says
Why We Like It: This vibrant indie number flourishes off zealous dynamic guitar lines while a punchy beat and wiggle infused bass line charms you to get up and dance. With its crashing wall of sound blazing behind smooth vocals, the band present a catchy indie anthem sure to ignite a live audience. The swirling adrenaline on synth blends wonderful indie grit with a rushing sense of urgency to create a refined well balanced song. There is a kinetic explosive atmosphere about this track that is just infectious and those scorching intricate guitar lines are utterly sublime.
You can follow The Vida Cult on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/TheVidaCult/
Stream ‘All The Things She Says’ below
Red Sun Alert
Genre : Alternative
Bio : Red Sun Alert are an up and coming post-hardcore band from Cork City, Ireland.Since forming in late 2017, they have been busy making a name for themselves around the country, playing venues all around supporting renowned artists such as The Altered Hours, Making Monsters, Cherym and many more. It’s also worth mentioning their success in the college music scene, winning their college’s Battle of the Bands 2018.
Track: I’m Upside Down for That
Why We Like It: It’s a rampant fire ball of alternative rock filled with enormous ferocity and brawn. After hearing this song you will feel like you could be dragged through a shredder and gnawed by a bear and still come out on top. Displaying blazing guitars and hefty drums which creates a mammoth wall of sound the track is not for the faint hearted. With gravely shouty vocals and an unusual ukulele-esque jangly break every now and then Red Sun Alert crash through your brain with their mighty sound and batter all boundaries and expectations.
You can follow Red Sun Alert on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/redsunalert/
Stream ‘I’m Upside Down for That’ below
Big Society
Genre : Indie
Bio : With appearances at Live At Leeds, The Great Escape, Hit The North, Stanton Calling and Cotton Clouds festivals, and joined Bob Dylan and Neil Young at their British Summer Time show in Hyde Park – Manchester-based Big Society kick off their 2020 with the release of their intoxicating new single ‘Feel’ which follows the release of 2019 singles ‘Marine Club Party’ and ‘Give Me My Name’.
Track: Feel
Why We Like It: With effervescent guitars bubbling deliciously into a fruity vibrant backdrop and infectious groove this track melts into the ears with ease. Lush and richly textured this catchy ditty weaves with tight sun kissed guitar melodies, buoyant foot tapping beat and a shimmering 80’s sheen. A dreamy soundscape creates a light ethereal texture while the sweet pop melody embraces smooth vocals. The vocals exude precise falsetto tones which soothe and instantly hook you into Big Society’s fine musicianship. Blending elements of fizzy distortion with a candy floss softness ‘Feel’ is an utter delight to listen to.
You can follow Big Society on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/thebigsocietyband/
Stream ‘Feel’ below
Liam Geddes
Genre : Singer Songwriter
Bio : Liam Geddes is a singer-songwriter from Ballina, Co. Mayo but based In Dublin. His new track called ‘Too Young For Love’ has been playlisted on 2fm and hugely supported by many of the other great regional and national radio stations. Geddes has recently signed a management deal with multi Grammy winning producer Robert Cutarella and former head of virgin, Sony and Warner Brothers Philip Quatararo. Gedded is also scheduled to play SXSW Festival on March 18th in Austin texas as well as this years Vantastival.
Track: ‘Too Young For Love’
Why We Like It: It’s a piece of softly glittering pop prowess.With shimmering soundscapes heart felt lyrics and pulsing beat the track creates a sweet medium between passionate songwriting and crowd friendly anthem. With an electronically charge chorus, dynamic crescendo and catchy melody teamed with Geddes’ velvety vocals ‘Too Young For Love’ charms its way into your head effortlessly. There is a Lauv -esque quality about the track as Geddes creates an infectious sweet melody cushioned with emotion while the bubbling backdrop maintains a light danceable appeal.
You can follow Liam Geddes on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/GeddesMusic/
Watch the video for ‘Too Young For Love’ below
Dylan Flynn And The Dead Poets
Genre : Indie
Bio : Flynn, who made a name for himself as part of indie 4 piece Monday Villains took a year long hiatus before venturing into the solo field in August of 2017. Through a series of fortuitous encounters, Flynn met the Dead Poets through college and began gigging in early 2018. Flynn has gone down a DIY path with the process, by choosing to self produce and mix with his band members.
Track: ‘New York, August 12th’
Why We Like It: It’s a wholesome indie number brimming with heartfelt songwriting and a gripping sense of freedom and joy. With jangly guitars, warm vocals and a rumbling bubbling beat the track captures the suspenseful excitement of adventure. The radiant guitar surges the track with emotion and scintillation as the track blossoms beautifully becoming more anthemic. With a catchy dynamic chorus and erupting crescendo this cinematic delight is brimming with cosy warmth, nostalgia and jubilation.
About the track Dylan Flynn said : “New York, August 12th, was written after I returned from a summer of visiting my friends in the states. All the lines in the song tie back to memories from my holiday, so when I found myself back there last summer we tried to shoot as much footage as possible to create a video that allows the viewer to immerse themselves in the song.”
You can follow Dylan Flynn And The Dead Poets on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/dylanflynndeadpoets/
Stream ‘New York, August 12th’ below
Connor Adams
Genre : Singer songwriter
Bio :Connor Adams, is a 24 year old artist from Suffolk. ‘Don’t Play with a Heart’ is Connor Adams’ debut single from his second studio EP. The Singer-Songwriter hit the new decade running with his biggest headline show to date at The Apex in Bury St Edmunds on January 31st. This follows a string of accolades and career highlights, including touring with rock legends The Darkness, reaching No.5 in the iTunes charts, racking up BBC Introducing plays and sessions.
Track: ‘Don’t Play with a Heart’
Why We Like It: With its dark smouldering verses developing into a sultry chorus the track broods and slides with slinky tones and power moments. There is R&B elements twisted superbly into the dynamic singer songwriter aesthetic to create a thrilling listening experience. With rich soundscapes whirling around rumbling drums and raw guitar riffs this fiery number builds superbly. The track becomes more turbulent and heavy as it progresses while Adams’ powerful passionate vocals venture from sultry coos to mighty expressions. A well crafted track ‘Don’t Play with a Heart’ boasts some impressing songwriting from Connor Adams.
You can follow Connor Adams on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/ConnorAdamsMusic
Stream ‘Don’t Play with a Heart’ below
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