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Indie Quick Picks – Featuring Broozer,James Burrage, Fialta, Mint and Stealing Signs

Broozer

Genre : Alternative punk rock

Bio : Broozer are a Wolverhampton based Punk Rock Outfit. Since their formation they have played at iconic venues in Birmingham and the West Midlands. In their first year they were discovered by Wyatt Wendall of Planet Rock and featured on his New Rock Show several times and supported The Virgin Marys. They have now added long term good friend and previous drummer Dan Collins to their lineup.

Track: Taste For Blood

Why We Like It: Wrapped in gritty riffs ricocheting off a booming raw wall of sound, ‘Taste For Blood’ presents a more alternative blistering sound from Broozer. From the resounding guitars slicing with slinky raw stamina to the rampant bass and pounding drums the band wallop out a scorching new track. The track travels full throttle as the driving rhythm and sweat and leather rock persona spiral the track into a bloodthirsty frenzy.  With panache dipped vocals slipping from spine chilling howls to sultry falsetto ‘Taste for Blood’ is a red hot mammoth ready to invade your brain. 

You Can Follow Broozer on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/broozeruk

Stream ‘Taste For Blood’ below 

James Burrage

Genre : Singer songwriter

Bio : With a distinctive,soulful vocal, James Burrage has been surprising many over the past year, making himself known in his local area of Colchester.

Track: Back In The Days

Why We Like It: There is something truly special about this track. Burrage has a sublime ability to create honest, pure and beautiful tunes. His emotive songwriting hits you hard in the chest and ‘Back In The Days’ strikes with a warm, bitter sweet melancholia. His comforting velvety vocals coo with a balmy rasp as the atmospheric guitar adorns the backdrop in ethereal twinkles. Utterly mesmerising this mature and charming track builds softly adding a clapping rhythmic buoyancy to the heart rushing crescendo. It’s simple, sweet and truly compelling as both the vocals and guitar ooze emotion while exuding a soft lamenting tone which flickers through a nostalgic haze. 

You can follow James Burrage on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/James-Burrage-245752195620862/

Stream ‘Back In The Days’ below

Fialta

Genre : Indie pop

Bio : California-based indie pop foursome Fialta have released their first original song in two years. The single is called ‘Made It This Far’, and is from their upcoming full-length album. The folk-rock anthem is a departure from the synth-driven sounds of Fialta’s sophomore record, ‘Shadow of a Drought’. Fialta are Beth Leibovich, David Provenzano, Michael Leibovich, and Sarah Shotwell).They have received over two million plays on Spotify, and have been featured on TV shows including Parenthood, Atypical, Awkward, and Bojack Horseman

Track: Made It This Far

Why We Like It: It’s a cheery upbeat ditty wrapped in a warm indie pop blanket of bliss. With sun kissed acoustic guitar gliding effortlessly over a pulsing rhythmic backdrop the track has a vibrant and buoyant atmosphere. The radiant strings drift in and out with a mellow warmth while the wonderful organic harmonies and catchy sweet melody lift the track into a euphoric and uplifting state. ‘Made It This Far’ is the adrenaline inducing feel good track that injects sunshine, wonderful nostalgia and joy into your day. 

You can follow Fialta on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/fialta

Stream ‘Made It This Far’ below 

Mint

Genre : Indie punk rock

Bio : West Marsh, Grimsby band Mint have enjoyed UK radio support from Radio 1 and playlisting on Radio X and have performed at all major UK festivals.Recently they have begun work with award-winning production team Sugar House and taken on management.The band have released their new single ‘Turbulence’. The accompanying video ostensibly appears to be the fulfilment of a male fantasy – the horny teenager and the sexually available teacher. It was filmed during the Coronavirus pandemic adhering to safety measures. Keen-eyed treasure hunters will also find an easter egg somewhere in the video

Track: Turbulence

Why We Like It: Once again Mint knock it out of the park with their rampant, stuffy and exhilarating sound. The band whirlwind into a neck snapping frantic run from the get go with jabbing drums clammering through a fuzz fuelled backdrop while the chorus swivels around acid eroding guitar lines. The track is hinged around the infectious vocal hook “this is your captain speaking / Never forget this feeling”  as the vocal exclaim grabs your mind with force until your singing along by the second chorus. ‘Turbulence’ is a intoxicating, punk-punched, grunge-smeared alternative track from Mint.

About the track Rashid says “it’s a nod to mental health seen through a cinematic plane crash.”

You can follow Mint on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/WeAreJustMint/

Stream ‘Turbulence’ below 

Stealing Signs

Genre : Indie pop

Bio : Having initially built a healthy fanbase in their home county via their dynamic live shows, Nick Acton (vocals/guitar), Will Daly (drums), Steve Wheate (bass) and George Wood (lead guitar), took their cinematic indie to towns and cities across the UK, from Brighton to Manchester, as well as across the channel in Paris They became in-demand contributors to the soundtracks of primetime TV shows, including Queer Eye, Made in Chelsea and Catastrophe, while the four-piece have also served as show-stopping support acts for such artists as Nothing But Thieves, Bloc Party, Magistrates, Asylums and Ed Sheeran.

Track: The Coast

Why We Like It: ‘The Coast’ is an infectious delight. It’s a sun baked jaunty slice of indie pop sure to cheer up your day. A glistening tropical guitar injects a balmy radiance into the track while the infectious drum bounce and wiggle infused bass embellishes the song with an infectious groove.With shimmering pop melodies atop a luminous backdrop ‘The Coast’ is a refreshing new single sure to charm its way onto repeat. 

About the track vocalist Nick Acton says : “‘The Coast’ is about that situation we all find ourselves in from time-to-time – fundamentally disagreeing with someone who you have to spend time with, be it a family member, a friend of a friend, a co-worker. It muses on the things that you’d really like to say to that person, knowing that you can’t and never will.” 

You can follow Stealing Signs on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/stealingsigns

Watch the video for The Coast below 

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Author : Danu

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Indie Quick Picks Featuring thanks. Pondarosa, Mint , Fi and The Gallerys

thanks.

Genre : Indie Pop

Bio : thanks. is Steve Pagano and Mario Borgatta. Combining psychedelic pop, cinematic vibes and electronically influenced beats and melodies, thanks. have succeeded in creating catchy indie pop with an edge. Pagano and Borgatta have seen previous success with numerous TV placements on major networks including MTV, ABC and Netflix, as well as having worked on records from world renown, critically acclaimed artists such as Muse, Death Cab For Cutie, Foster The People, Powers, Mallrat and many more. ‘Busy’ is set for release February 2020.

Track: Busy

Why We Like It: It’s a groovy slick anthem laced in swirling soundscapes and lush sun kissed vibes. With a pulsing funk flexed bass line that wrestles your mind into submission teamed with swagger dipped guitar jangles and a foot tapping catchy beat – this juicy infectious gem is a strut ready glossy delight. The smooth vocals caress the melty melody with panache and sweetness while the indie pop backbone keeps this vibrant number revolving around in your head all day. Utterly chic and oozing confidence ‘Busy’ is one effervescent cool track and swanky display from thanks.

You can follow thanks. On Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/thanks.theband1

Stream ‘Busy’ Below 

Pondarosa

Genre : Indie 

Bio : Pondarosa are a five-piece based between Manchester and Liverpool.In their two years as a band, they have progressed from garden shed to headline act. Working with top promoters including This Feeling, Scruff of the Neck, DHP Family and SJM Concerts, the band have played to sellout crowds at Jimmy’s, The Star and Garter and Night People in support of hotly tipped bands from Manchester and beyond, such as Honeymoan, Shambolics, Cleargreen and Jekyll. Pondarosa’s first two singles, ‘Crystalline’ and ‘Sooner Or Later,’ have received radio play from local stations in the United Kingdom, and been played further afield courtesy of WDVR 89.7FM in New Jersey, USA and Valley FM 89.5 in Canberra, Australia.

Track: Bright Lights

Why We Like It: It’s a sparky indie track that skims buoyantly on a blistering backdrop of chiming jangly guitars, punchy drums and vibrant bass rumbles. The track travels at a blistering tempo as the band wallop out their catchy and instrumentally deft sound. With swirling guitars creating an ethereal bite the track is driven with intense adrenaline as the tight well layered sound makes Pondarosa stand out as ones to watch.

You can follow Pondarosa on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/pondarosamusic

Stream ‘Bright Lights’ below

Mint 

Genre : Alternative

Bio : West Marsh, Grimsby Mint have enjoyed UK radio support from Radio 1 and playlisting on Radio X and have performed at all major UK festivals. In mid 2019 they started to realise their sound, an idiosyncratic fusion of indie melodies set to beefier instrumentation. Recently they have begun work with award-winning production team Sugar House and taken on management.

Track: Goodbye Beautiful

Why We Like It: Mint have created a frenzied assault on the senses.This briary punk slapped track stomps in lean mean and utterly ferocious as the dizzying swirl of guitars shrill and screech with unapologetic flamboyance and brazen valour. With sensual rampant bass lines, pulverising drums and screaming vocals- this groove-strutting, raw track, is utterly thrilling. There is no coyness about this band they storm in and batter your brain with their manic whirlwind sound that is catchy as hell and steaming from every brash note. With hues of glam rock glossing over the powerful punk backbone ‘Goodbye Beautiful’ is one heck of a track.

You can follow Mint on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/WeAreJustMint/

Watch the video for ‘Goodbye Beautiful’ below 

Fi

Genre: Singer/songwriter

Bio: Dublin based singer/songwriter Fi has released her new single ‘Pathetic’.Fi has played many venues around the city including Whelans, The Grand Social, the Academy, and at several of Dublin’s classic sessions such as The Ruby Sessions, Nerano Sessions and Zodiac Sessions as well as performed in international venues including the iconic House of Blues in Chicago, Illinois.

Track: Pathetic

Why We Like It: It’s a passionate tune flooded in dark undertones as thick bubbling electronics wisp and boil behind the moving pop hued melody. With Fi’s powerful emotive vocals leading the track to its mighty and striking crescendo the song ferments and coils with a sticky gloopy beat creating a clammy atmosphere between the pulsing soundscapes. The track has an emotive and heartbreaking tone as Fi’s vocals deliver a strong yet moving performance.

You can follow Fi on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/fitheartist/

Stream ‘Pathetic’ below 

The Gallerys

Genre: Indie

Bio: Hailing from Kent’s Tunbridge Wells & Maidstone, The Gallerys exploded onto the UK music circuit in 2017 with their unique blend of 60s rock, Britpop and indie sounds which gained them immediate attention from BBC Introducing, Fred Perry Subculture & This Feeling.Having shared the stage with Louis Berry, Madness, The Sherlocks, Scouting For Girls, The Blinders, The King Blues, The Skints, Dr. Feelgood, Space, Alan McGee and embarking on UK tours with both The Rifles and The Bluetones, as well as going on two UK headline tours of their own, they are no stranger to huge crowds and quickly sell out their headline shows.

Track: You’re a Dreamer

Why We Like It: Emotionally tender – this delightful, sweetly melodic, indie pop number boasts The Gallerys vibrant sound at its best. With jangly guitars, buoyant drums and a clamorous yet honeyed wall of sound the band create a tender track that is bitter/sweet yet charming and catchy. Lyrically the song is about feeling helpless about a loved one who is lost in life and finding it difficult to get out of a mental rut of low ambition and self-sabotaging behaviours. The songs narrator can merely sit back and watch the loved one being a ‘dreamer’ for a better life. The band portray this theme through a melancholic soft melody, velvety vocals and punchy instrumentation filled with tones of hope and encouragement. A sublime new track from The Gallerys.

You can Follow The Gallerys on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/TheGallerysUK/

Stream ‘You’re a Dreamer’ below 

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Author : Danu

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Mint ‘Happiness is Heroin’

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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.
Stream ‘Happiness is Heroin’ below

https://soundcloud.com/wearejustmint/sets/happiness-is-heroin-ep