Tag Archives: indie

Alt Rock, Indie, indie rock, New Music

RINSE


RINSE are Josh Hollingworth, Rich Hewitt, Josh Hassall and Ollie McNicholas. This indie quartet from Stoke-on-Trent released their new track ‘Not Too Late’ earlier this year. This song comes after their track ‘Jude Law’ won the ‘Best Record’ Award. These guys have a tight sound and have created a buzz amongst a growing network of fans.
‘Not Too Late’ is an explosive track with many dimensions, it kicks off with powerful guitar and robust drums which lighten for the vocals to enter with the verse. The haunting nostalgic vocals adds a mysterious tone to the song. The chorus bursts into vigorous guitars and pounding drums. Its a very catchy song with lyrical repetition in the chorus which adds to the haunting effect. This is a very promising band with a raw, real feel, definitely ones to watch!

Stream “Not Too Late’ below

Alt Rock, electro- pop, Funk, Indie, Indie Pop, New Music, Pop Rock

The Perks

The Perks are a Pop Rock Alternative band from Las Vegas, NV composed of brothers Andy, Aaron, and Hunter Gorman, and their best friend Ryley Isakson. Since their inception on October 11, 2012, they’ve been playing energetic sets for passionate crowds both in and out of Vegas. The band just released their new single “Enough of This Place” which is a light catchy melodic tune with beautiful harmonies and a chorus everyone can join in to with “ooh” lyrics. It’s a sweet simple song that is well composed with light accompaniment for the verses which builds for the chorus. Their clapping bridge over electric guitar is very effective and has a positive vibe giving the song an uplifting “Imagine Dragons” feel. The simple vocal style also adds a smooth, easy to listen, laid back vibe to this song.
The Perks seem to have a nack for writing catchy tunes and their collection of songs show a variety of styles while keeping it fresh. “Not My Home” is a track they released last year which is an example of their talent. It’s a well produced song with steady beats and shimmering pop synths. It’s a really infectious tune and again the vocals are perfect as they are soft while showing off a vocal talent by moving into a smooth almost falsetto without becoming sharp. The tempo change at the bridge is very effective and we get to hear an instrumental solo which shows off their playing skills.
“Sirens” shows us a more indie rock side to the Perks with slick guitar riff and an intense mysterious vocal in the verses before a catchy upbeat bright chorus. They keep it light with this song also, but show off their guitar and compositional skills.
“Razorblades” would be my favourite of their songs with its groove beat and memorable chorus with energetic tones. Its a fun positive track that will make you dance and clap along.The funky guitar and luminous synths gives the track a spirited lively feel finishing with a lustrous guitar solo.
Perks are an energetic radiant band with catchy songs that are very easy to listen and sing along to.
Stream “Enough of This Place” ” Sirens” and ” Razorblades” below

Alt Rock, Indie, New Music, Rock, Worth A Listen

Worth A Listen

Our Worth A Listen Track this week comes from Thieves Asylum

Thieves Asylum are a Rock band from Stoke-on-Trent that consist of Joseph Tomasso (Vocals/Guitar) Dan Thompson (Drums), Alex Grocock (Vocals/ Guitar) and James Perry (Bass Guitar). Their song “MEGADRIVE” is a fantastic hard hitting rock track with heavy beats and deep striking bass pulse. With a weighty intro and fierce guitar riffs, this solid fiery track has everything you would expect from a rock song. It has an infectious chorus and swaggering vocals that oozes confidence in a cool indifferent tone while the music explodes creating a contrast right up to the crescendo as the intensity of the vocals escalates leading to a magnificent guitar solo that doesn’t disappoint. This is definitely a song that is worth a listen.
Cant wait for more music from these guys!
If you want to catch Thieves Asylum live you can see them at:
Apr 26 The Shed ,Leicester
May 01 Lymelight Festival, Newcastle,
Stream “MEGADRIVE” below

https://soundcloud.com/thieves-asylum/megadrive

Alt Rock, EP Review, Indie, New Music, Pop Rock, Rock and Roll

Anna Liese New EP ‘Chasing and Fading’

Anna Liese are a four-piece alternative Rock, Irish band based in Waterford. Mark Walsh (Vocals, Guitars) Emmet Conefery (guitarist), Sean Carey (Bass) and Eddy Blake (Drums) have just released their début EP ‘Chasing and Fading’.These guys give us a variety with their slow tempos, melodic guitar passages, beautiful vocal harmonies in ” Storm” which has a smooth airy drive time vibe, compared with the fast tempo and heavy riffs in ” Psycho Mask” and “Break The Chain”.

” Psycho Mask” is an upbeat funky tune with some distortion which adds a hint of psychedelic rock as they lead into a instrumental break. “Break The Chain” is a rock and roll style track and my favourite of the three with it slick guitar and punchy drums its an animated track that’s bound to sound good live and get everyone up dancing. This particular tunes heavy riff and use of guitar licks is very effective.
‘Chasing and Fading’ is a strong début EP that shows promise and with a number of gigs under their belts and preparations for their EP launch gigs which will be taking place over the next few months we can look forward to some high energy shows.
Stream “Storm’ and ‘Break The Chain’ below

Ambient Music, Indie, New Music

Johnny Lloyd’s Hello Death

The former Tribes frontman Johnny Lloyds new EP ‘Dreamland’ is set for release this May and his new song ‘Hello Death’, which was produced by Jamie T is the first release from this EP. This track has a darker tone than his previous ‘ Happy Humans’ and is full of raw emotion. Lloyd shows us his amazing ability as a songwriter as his brings us this melancholy, mournful track. With slow picking guitar at the start and a deep drum beat in the background a sombre mood is created, as Lloyd lays all his emotions on the table with a heartfelt vocal. The song carefully builds to an intense unfeigned crescendo. Creating an atmosphere of anguish and grief.
Lloyd shows us his skill for evoking our emotions with this track and his versatility as an artist. Really looking forward to his new EP ‘Dreamland’

Watch ‘Hello Death’ below

Indie, New Music, psychedelic

The Vryll Society’s ‘La Jetee’

 

The Vryll Society have announced the release of their brand new single ‘La Jetee’. Liverpool’s Psychedelic rockers Mike Ellis, (Vocals), Ryan Ellis (Lead Guitar), Lewis McGuinness (Lead Guitar), Lloyd Shearer (Bass), Ben Robinson (Drums) new release ‘La Jetee’ is a blend of a unique mixture of melodic styles with a French pop vibe. The title ‘La Jetee’ references Chris Marker’s 1962 post-apocalyptic vision of Paris. This track is softer than some of their other pieces and very melodic which seems to stimulate both the soul and mind. As with all of The Vryll Society’s songs you loose yourself as they transport you to another world entirely in their surreal and complex body of work.
I would highly recommend going to see these guys live. We saw them in Dublin in February and they were brilliant. A refreshing band that look a bit like they came from the sixties but with a modern twist. Their deep thought provoking intelligent lyrics, pulsating bass and guitar riffs show these guys are here to stay and deserve to do really well. I will look forward to their return to Ireland but for anyone in the UK who wants to see them live ( and I would highly recommend going ) they have some gigs lined up :
APR 13 The Green Door Store Brighton
APR 14 The Louisiana Bristol
APR 15 Cafe Indiependent
APR 16 The Ferret ,Preston
MAY 1 Camp and Furnace , Liverpool
Stream ‘ La Jetee’ below

Feel Good Music, Indie, Indie Pop, New Music

Carnabells

 

 

Carnabells are an indie Pop band from Leeds. Luke Thompson (Vocals) Mitch Thompson (Guitar) Jack Mattison (Keys) Mitchell Wright (Drums) and Nathan Francey (Bass) have released a new track ‘The Belle of the Strutters’ Ball’ . An upbeat jangle – pop tune full of charisma with infatuating harmonies , bright glittering guitars and bouncy piano. Its a lovely catchy light pop track with a bubble gum feel. This sweet candy – coated song will have you bopping and dancing in no time.
You can catch Carnabells at their Leeds headline show Saturday 28th May
Stream ‘The Belle of the Strutters’ Ball’ below

https://soundcloud.com/carnabells/the-belle-of-the-strutters-ball

Ambient Music, Feel Good Music, Indie, New Music

Polar States


Polar States are a band from Liverpool who’s début single won them the attention of Grammy Award winning producer Jon Withnall (Coldplay, Elbow) and since then its been none stop.Paul, Josh, Phill and Mark have just released their new single ‘TIME’. Which they recorded in their rehearsal room, produced it themselves and mixed it in Paul’s flat.
“Time” is an example of this bands beautiful song writing, its honest and full of raw emotion, set to radiant music. Its smoothly arranged and is so easy to listen to, with soft vocals and steady beats and lustrous guitars. Its real music full of passion and truth and an absolute joy to listen to. It has a dreamy, hazy vibe that makes you want to sit back close your eyes and let the music take you away.
These guys show real promise and are set to work with some top producers on their next singles. The future looks really good for these guys.

Polar States have some live gigs lined up you can catch them at

Apr 14 Alexanders Chester, United Kingdom
Apr 19 O2 Academy Liverpool, United Kingdom
Apr 27 The Underbelly London, United Kingdom
Apr 28 Dublin Castle London, United Kingdom
May 13 Aatma Manchester, United Kingdom
May 21 The RS Sheffield, United Kingdom
May 28 The Exchange Stoke On Trent, United Kingdom
Stream “Time” below

https://soundcloud.com/polarstates/time

Alt Rock, Indie, New Music, Rock

Blank Parody


Blank Parody are an Alternative Rock band from Birmingham. Members Joby Fitzgerald (Vocals) Liam Howard (Guitar) Connor Hodgkiss (Drums) Freddie Shaw (Bass) released their début single ‘Dark Pretenders’ in March this year, and its a roaring rock track with thunderous drums and vocal screams. This pumping track is full of energy all the way through and is the perfect début  single. It shows us how tight this bands sound is, with a slick guitar riff and growl vocals these guys show real promise from the very first note.This is a beast of a song and is full of oomph, zest and energy, and is a great way to introduce the entry of an extremely talented band
Stream ” Dark Pretenders” below

Indie, New Music

Panama Sunrise

 

Panama Sunrise are an indie band from Essex. Members, Dan Westall, Joel Cullen, Jed Johnson, Lee Howard have created a fun upbeat sound to make you dance. Their track “Delevingne” is an energetic, catchy little number with a great guitar hook and solid beat. Their boisterous, cheeky lyrics and guitar licks are prominent features in their style of music and makes this song entertaining and enjoyable to listen to.
” Strange Love” begins as a softer track with a sombre tone until it breaks into a heaver instrumental with punchy drums and mellow smooth guitar. This song shows us a softer side to the band but with strong indie rock chorus and slick guitar solo.
Both these songs are well composed and written definitely give these guys a listen.
Stream ” Delevingne” and “Strange Love” below