Wales four-piece Folk/Rock band Luna Tides are set to release their debut EP ‘Open Woods’ next week. ‘Open Woods’ is an EP soaked in satisfying rich melodies that glow like a chest of hidden treasure and fill the soul with joy.
Title track ‘Open Woods’ kicks off the EP with sweet mellow twinkle of guitar. Gentle delicate vocals lull and soothe with lush harmony in backing vocals. The soft beat gives the track a cushion bounce. The track builds to an almost tribal repetitive uplifting anthem that would provide courage and endurance to the listener. ‘Last Night’ introduces itself with a strong beat and bright inspiriting vibes. This track weaves luxurious melodies on guitar with sweet infectious vocal melodies creating rich textures that is honey to the ears. ‘Luna’ follows taking a darker tone and giving a night time moon light vibe. A deeper almost rumble on drums and shadowed rhythm gives a magical mysterious vibe. With eerier strums on guitar and wail in the background a sense of danger and peril threatens from the unknown. Deep vocals warn of something menacing while the backing vocals add a haunting quality. ‘Luna’ changes the tone of the EP and gives us a refreshing darker side to Luna Tide’s story telling. ‘What Comes Around’ a track we previously featured on Indie Buddie closes the EP. Its bright warm cosy texture comforts and shields us from the dark tones that we previously heard. However subtly showing its own melancholic undertones with sombre lyrics. The overall bouncy track builds to an infectious sing along chorus with lustrous guitar and elastic rubbery beat that will have you bopping in no time.
Luna Tides ‘Open Woods’ will put a smile on any sour face with their upbeat lively tracks and heart warming soul enriching music.
You can pre order the EP here http://bit.ly/LunaTidesClwb
Watch the video for ‘What Comes Around’ below
Our Worth A Listen Track This Week Comes From Idle Frets
Liverpool band Idle Frets are Ben (Guitar, Vocals), Dave (Guitar), Luke (Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals) and Erin (Drums, Backing Vocals). They have been wowing crowds all over the country with their live shows and now the four piece are back with their new single ‘Glow’. It’s a big-hitting single that exudes effortless cool tones and exhibits the bands arena-ready all driving, rousing indie. Dripping in sticky hot summer night vibes and layered syrupy synths ‘Glow’ shimmers and glitters with gooey sweltering radiance. Raspy emotive vocals ooze charisma and smooth cool swagger. The driving rhythm creates heart racing indie that is fist pumping anthem ready. With slick edgy guitar and a dynamic malleable slap on bass Idle Frets have created a track that is richly textured with an instantly catchy massive chorus. Its a killer radio worthy ear-worm. These guys are ones to watch.
You can catch Idle Frets live at:
11/11 – The Bristol Pear, Birmingham
10/12 – Arts Club Loft, Liverpool
15/12 – Sofar Sounds, Manchester
16/12 – Sofar Sounds, London
17/12 – Camden Assembly, London
Stream ‘Glow’ below
Macclesfield indie trio Cassia have released their new single ‘100 Times Over’. Band members Rob (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Lou (Bass, Vocals) and Leff (Drums, Vocals) have become known for their sun-soaked grooves and combining their trademark tropical pop with raw guitar melodies. The trio have already support a plethora of up and coming acts, including Lisbon and Girl Friend. These shows have resulted in the band appearing at festivals such as Brownstock, Folk On the Lawn, as well as Y-Not Festival for two years running, their first appearance going down so well they were asked back again this year. These festival appearances, coupled with the strength of the band’s first single ‘Moana’ afforded Cassia their first taste of real industry interest, with major labels getting in touch soon after. ‘100 Times Over’ is a lavish cocktail of indie pop with sun-drenched tropical melodies and a slice of lush rich golden guitar that adds a lime zest and bite, with a rhythmic bounce that will have you in your shorts and sunglasses dancing in no time. This track vibrates and exudes warm sunshine with each pick and strum you can feel the glow of the sun and sweltering heat. Delicate smooth vocals and tight harmonies make this track infectiously charming. Its a cheeky little dance and shuffle that displays someones hidden explosion of joy.
Close your eyes on this winters day and let ‘100 Times Over’ take you on a blissful tropical holiday.
You can catch Cassia live at:
Sat 19/11/16 | The Live Room, Manchester
Mon 21/11/16 | Jumpin’ Jacks, Newcastle
Tue 22/10/16 | The Polar Bear, Hull
Wed 23/11/16 | The Rocking Chair, Sheffield
Thu 24/11/16 | Bleach, Brighton
Fri 25/11/16 | The Victoria, London
Stream ‘100 Times Over’ below
Tyrants are a three piece Indie Rock ‘n’ Roll band based in Lincoln. Band members Luke Yeomans, Aidan Betts and Mark Pinion have released their second single ‘Honey’. Its an in your face rush of adrenaline that tirelessly pumps electrifying energy and frenzy into your bloodstream. Bursting with a punchy stretchy elastic beat that sets the rapid pace giving a powerful bounce and spring. The slick guitar whips with sharp licks and infectious hooks giving the track a raw edge and sting of harshness. Smooth swaggering vocals adds a dash of charm and charisma to the sensually turbulent rugged track, while the shredding guitar solo smoulders in a blaze of intense sizzling glory.
Stream ‘Honey’ below
British singer-songwriter Inkfields has released his new single ‘Anybody Out There’ it is the lead track from his third EP ‘Danger Moose’. Since taking the plunge and becoming a full-time musician in 2015, Inkfields (the pseudonym of multi-instrumentalist Samuel James-Griffiths) has been busy developing his songwriting into an expansive and adventurous indie rock sound. After building an early fanbase with a series of acoustic gigs and street busking performances across the UK and Germany, his first EP ‘Paperless Book’ sold over 500 copies and his second release ‘You Forgot The Roots’ which we featured on Indie Buddie earlier this year picked up press acclaim and radio airplay across Europe. ‘Anybody Out There’ brings us a fresh new side to Inkfields’ sound. This edgy new track is a clever blend of indie disco with indie rock. The swagger infused strutting beat of the drums teamed with the panache and flaunting slick guitar gives the track a magnetic swagger and slick characteristic. The infectious melody and confident charismatic vocals show Samuel James-Griffiths has stepped things up since we last heard him and honed into his “Disco Stu” side while maintaining that raw edge with classic rock riffs and his unique vocal tone.
Stream ‘ Anybody Out There’ below
Shropshire’s indie/rock band Shoot The Symphony have released their new EP ‘Side Effects’. This 4 Track EP is a gush of jaunty, catchy indie rock overflowing with razor sharp guitar and mighty choruses that display Shoot The Symphony’s appetite for edgy, driving melodicism . ‘Sadie’ a track we featured on Indie Buddie earlier this year kicks off the EP with a whirlwind of zealous guitar and rapid rumbling drums. The track moves with an elastic and flexible rhythm that bubbles and boils over the shrill on guitars. The vocals are hazy and smooth while the agitated drums lather and foam in the background. The dark undertones give the track a mysterious shadowy quality. ‘In My Street’ brightens the tone of the EP with a light bouncy atmosphere and soaring backing vocals. Slick licks on guitar illuminate the track adding vibrancy while the punchy drums pound through your bloodstream giving a rush of dynamic energy. With hopeful vibes and yearning lyrics its a youthful expression for escape and freedom. ‘Unwind ( You Drive Me Insane)’ begins with sweet vocals and velvety melody that builds to a catchy sing along chorus. Shoot The Symphony once again display their talent for tight agile rolling rhythm. The shredding bite on guitar adds zest and a sweltering glaze and desert haze to the track. The creamy smooth vocals give a laid back easy vibe to the track while the anthem like chorus insures a hit when performed live. Title track ‘Side Effects’ closes the EP with Shoot The Symphony exuding attitude and confidence. Grittier vocals with a slight rasp for the verse introduce a new texture while instrumentally this track is a shot of adrenaline. With mosh worthy instrumentals and clap along feature it is a peppy ball of fun that would create hyper frenzy among any crowd. It will have you up and jumping around the room like a lunatic in seconds. With catchy lyrics and infectious melody this four piece end the EP with a vitality boost and lively punch.
Stream ‘Side Effects’ EP below
One of the most promising bands out there at the moment, London-based duo Ten Fé have released their new single ‘Overflow’. This comes with the exciting news of the release of their debut album ‘Hit The Light’ on February 3, 2017 which was recorded in the Berlin HQ of Kompakt Records with Ewan Pearson (Jagwar Ma, M83, Delphic). Ben Moorhouse and Leo Duncan are continuing their journey of musical discovery, displaying their virtuosity with musicianship. ‘Overflow’ treats and indulges us with the perfect blend of sweet melodies coated in darkened soul tearing nostalgia. Moorhouse’s warm mellow baritone adds depth and a soothing easing comfort that shelters from the harshness of this bittersweet sentimental drenched track. With longing tapping synths, lush harmonies and rich layered echo textures Ten Fé once again knock it out of the park and prove that they are a first-rate band that can achieve world domination.
Stream ‘Overflow’ below
Plastic Barricades are an alt indie rock band from London. Band members Dan Kert (guitar, keyboards and vocals), Jonas Svendsen (lead guitar), Daniele Borgato (bass) and Frazer Webster (drums) have released their new single ‘Half of your Soul’ from their upcoming ‘Mechanics of Life’ album. Over the last two years the band has been nominated for “Oxjam Band of the Year 2014” and “MTV Brand New 2014”, voted #1 out of 222 bands participating in Hard Rock Cafe London Global Battle of the Bands competition, won Camden Rocks 2014 Battle of the Bands, got nominated for “Brand New Artist 2015”, landed 2nd place in Sziget Festival 2015 band competition and won Enfield Battle of the Bands 2016 and Songwall’s “Songs in the Sky”.
Their new single ‘Half of your Soul’ is bright bubbly indie pop with flashes of sharp glistening guitar. Spongy rapid rhythm teamed with the glorious bedazzlement of the bright spirited slick guitar give an instant likeability and warmth to the track. With uplifting vibes and gentle soothing vocals this track glows with rich creamy textures sprinkled with melancholic undertones that add depth and raw emotion. The luxurious melodies interweave blending longing and inspiriting tones making the track plush with blissful sounds that are heavenly to the ears and fill you with hopeful possibilities.
Stream ‘Half of your Soul’ below.
Bad Mood is a proud Liverpool band having roots deep to the socially conscious city although none of its members are from there they consider the town their home. Singer Liam Devall previously honed his songwriting and performing on the London underground music scene and bass guitarist Tom Carrol since moving to the city has worked with both Pete Wiley and Ian Prowse. Bad Mood’s sound is difficult to categorise but clear post-punk influences can be heard in their songs. This angsty four piece have released their second single ‘Grungeblues’ today. The dark and brooding new single reflects the bands agitated melodic style. ‘Grungeblues’ is a punch of gritty grunge soaked in mysterious darkened sulky tones. Brooding vocals agonise and mope over punchy drums and riot causing strident guitars. The vocals bleed the moody lyrics for the verse while the drums bubble and boil conveying the churning emotions. The track is overflowing with intense shadowy sullen vibes. It will attract all your frustration and anguish drag them to the surface for you to wallow and slosh around in. Fantastic enraged and fierce instrumentation takes this track to a dramatic climax while still managing to maintain that gloomy atmosphere. Its definitely one for repeated listens.
Stream ‘Grungeblues’ below
Boston based four-piece Oh Malô (oh muh-low) released a video for their enchanting single ‘Miss You’ taken from the band’s stunning debut album ‘As We Were’. Band members Brandon Hafetz (Vocals/Guitar), Jack McLoughlin (Guitar), Jordan Lagana (Bass) and Isaac Wang (Drums) presents a shape-shifting sound through their dynamic arrangements as delicate vocals intertwine with ambient guitars and powerful, aggressive drums. Over the past year, Oh Malô was nominated for “New Artist of the Year” at the 2015 Boston Music Awards, recorded live sessions for KEXP and Sofar Sounds New York, made showcase appearances at both CMJ and CMW and supported several nationally touring acts such as From Indian Lakes, The Lighthouse and the Whaler and Halfnoise. ‘Miss You’ is a rhythmically innovative indie track that commands attention from the first strike of the lustrous radiant guitar. Soft tender creamy vocals soothe and weave in and out of the swaying delicate luscious melody of this dreamy sweet-tempered track. Wrapped in nostalgic tones and with the subtle gut twisting shriek of longing and yearning Oh Malô fantastically present us with a happy uplifting track with darker deeper undertones. Rapid rhythm gives a bop that maintains an elastic rapid tempo as the guitar shines with sizzling zest and a razor sharp edge.
Watch the video for ‘Miss You’ below
Indie: (n) an obscure form of rock which you only learn about from someone slightly more hip than yourself.
