Dead Naked Hippies
Genre: Gritty Post-Punk
Bio: Dead Naked Hippies thrashed into life in late 2016. The trio, bolstered by let-loose front woman Lucy Jowett alongside band mates Joe Clarke (guitar) and Jacob Marston (drums), have cemented their take-your-head-off wall of sound, dancing around trashy alt rock & punchy post-punk. Since their inception, they have received love from BBC Introducing. The band have shared stages with the likes of Dream Wife & Le Butcherettes and in 2017 played to a sold out crowd at Live at Leeds, which lead to a slot on the Festival Republic stage at Leeds Festival 2017.
Track: Guillotine
Why We Like It: It’s a blistering ear bleeding blast of punk rock that begins chilled calm and luring as a low-key guitar and drum groove teamed with cooing vocals introduce the track soft and lulling before its slaps you in the face with its fiery chorus. Dead Naked Hippies blend the luscious sweet and lacerating sour seamlessly. The scorching distorted guitar crash and shred through the chorus and punchy drum pummels and batters creating a pulverising backdrop for Jowett’s dynamic powerful vocals. Its sharp. shredding, and soothing chill all at once- a sublime combination.
You Can Follow Dead Naked Hippies on Facebook Here https://www.facebook.com/deadnkdhippies/
Stream ‘Guillotine’ below
GORILLABRAIN
Genre: Indie alternative
Bio: GORILLABRAIN is a London based solo artist who has released his debut single ‘Fire (Watch Me Breathe)’
Track: Fire (Watch Me Breathe)
Why We Like It: It’s a dark spine chilling number encapsulated in swirling thick murky electronics whacking and slapping off a sticky gooey beat and whispered vocals. The stinging guitar injections slip in a glimmer of steaming vibrancy between this dark abyss of mystery. The track builds becoming more intense with an INXS feel to it as it seeps a slithering hint of swagger and sweltering stuffy heat into its rhythmic section while the vocals remain entrancing, seductive and creepy. It’s a unique track that is absolutely thrilling and mesmerising to listen to. Evoking goosebumps and chills while also captivating you and luring you into the danceable hypnotic soundscapes.
You Can Follow GORILLABRAIN On Twitter Here https://twitter.com/GORILLA_BRAIN
Stream ‘Fire (Watch Me Breathe)’ below
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Jessie Munro
Genre: Alternative pop
Bio: Twenty-three year-old Toronto born, Los Angeles based artist Jessie Munro has been mesmerizing audiences worldwide, with her stunning soulful vocals and sleek, modern-electro R&B/pop. Finding her start in classical music and musical theatre, Munro went on to attend the prestigious Berklee College of Music, propelling her songwriting abilities and giving her the musical maturity which is evident throughout her music. The soulful songstress is now preparing to release her Debut EP ‘On My Own’, a six-track release which tackles the stages of post break-up.
Track: ‘Under Fire’
Why We Like It: This richly melodic track pushes through on a driving peppy bassline which hops along snappy drums creating a finger clicking infectious groove. Munro’s vocal’s sweetly glide upon the smooth creamy melody with passion and soulful tones that hover and slide between luscious coos and rich depths. This sprightly track floods with vibrancy as zesty guitar strides weave between the vivid rhythm creating a refreshing sting and lamenting lull as the dreamy vocal’s soothe and ease with a blissful bounce and joyful quality. It’s a catchy irresistible gem.
You Can Follow Jessie Munro on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/jessieleithmunro/
Stream ‘Under Fire’ below
Gang of Four
Genre: Post punk
Bio: UK post punk icons Gang of Four have posted a new video for their latest single ‘Lucky’, taken off ahead of a new Gang of Four EP titled ‘Complicit’ which was co-produced by the band’s Andy Gill, alongside Ben Hillier (Blur, Depeche Mode) and Ross Orton (M.I.A., Arctic Monkeys). The EP, from a band recently quoted as a touchstone for musicians as diverse as St Vincent, Frank Ocean, James Murphy and Pharrell Williams.
Track: Lucky
Speaking about the track Gang of Four’s Andy Gill says; “It’s about how luck defines more than we imagine. You might think of the words from Macbeth concerning life being an hour upon the stage where the walking shadow struts and frets but can change nothing. A parallel idea is that luck may have as much impact on the course of a life than anything an individual does. As in Sartre’s ‘les jeux sont faits’, action, truth, morality will always play second fiddle to luck.”
Why We Like It: It’s a slick fuzzed strut of infectious musicianship. A striding sharp guitar shreds through a foot stomping beat and dizzying electronics creating an enthralling panache driven listen. The swagger filled vocals cruise in effortless and cool with a mesmerising charm while the swirling soundscapes dazzle and erupt in the background. The infectious groove and danceable hypnotic backing is filled with mysterious yet mesmerising qualities that will have you strutting your stuff on the dance floor in no time
You Can Follow Gang of Four on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/gangoffourofficial
Watch the video for ‘Lucky’ below
The Harriets
Genre: alternative indie
Bio: Leeds band The Harriets are Daniel-Parker Smith (guitar and other instruments, baritone vocals, jawline) and Ben Schrodel (bass and other instruments, tenor vocals, Roman nose). The band formed in early 2016 and since then quickly got the attention of UK based radio and festival organisers. “Television” was recently played on BBC Radio Leeds as part of a 6 week consecutive run of their songs
Track: Television
Why We Like It: It’s a retro peppy number that strides on jangly guitar shimmying around a punchy drum beat and groove fuelled bass and just all-round infectiousness. The catchy chorus teamed with dynamic expressive vocals and lush backing coos makes for a unique refreshing listen. Its drenched in laid back swagger and a hint of nonchalance. It’s difficult not to dance to this jittery number as shaky percussion and vibrant sing along ready feature make this track just a fun gem to listen and dance to.
You Can Follow The Harriets On Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/TheHarriets/
Stream ‘Television’ below
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