First Listen: Escapists – Silence
It's been a minute since we last heard from Escapists, which is a shame. They are one of the most compelling and artful acts out there at the moment. But I imagine them hard...
First Listen: Tulipomania – Don’t Be So Sure / Who Let You Know
Hailing from Philadelphia, Tulipomania's unique take on Post-Punk boasts gritty guitars underpinned by a brooding rhythm section to provide a backdrop for compelling and atmospheric vocals.
Band members Tom Murray (lead vocals, bass, drums) and...
First Listen: AEIM – Forget About It / Sundowner
Three piece Indie Electro outfit AEIM have been whipping up a storm in 2016. Matt (vocals), Jamie (bass and beats) and Alex (guitar) mix acid house beats with soaring vocals, motorik bass with a...
First Listen: Dyr Faser – Den of Sables
Electronically driven and melodically sound, Dyr Faser up the ante with their new single "Den of Sables". Fresh of the heels of their last single "Estranged", the band takes their music in a new direction...
First Listen: The Train Set – Beautiful Monster
Back in the mid to late eighties, The Train Set emerged from the Crewe/Winsford indie music scene to make an impact on the Manchester and Liverpool gig circuit as well as the national music...
First Listen: The Crocked Monsieurs – Pictures of You
The Crocked Monsieurs are Chris Howard (vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer) and Colin Batters (vocalist, guitarist, harmonicist, composer, and producer).
The band formed in 2013, though the duo's musical partnership dates back much further through...
First Listen: Ooberfuse – Secret Tattoo
Based in London, Ooberfuse are a songwriting duo composed of Hal St John and Cherrie Anderson. Their songs are audio footprints left behind by people they have come across, impressions of experiences brought back...
First Listen: Vince Grant – Sweet Addiction
Vince Grant's highly praised EP 'My Depression Is Always Trying to Kill Me' is a record created by harnessing the energy of mental illness and channelling it into music in order to provide meaning....
First Listen: Inego – Exiled Love/Take Me Back
Inego took their name from a character in the cult eighties classic film 'The Princess Bride'. The band stormed onto Manchester's music scene with an eponymous EP released in 2014, this collection of singles...
First Listen: RIIB – Hello Stranger
RIIB is the new project of Leeds based singer-songwriter James Mainwaring who is previously known for his saxophone playing in the Mercury Prize and MOBO nominated Roller Trio and as a guest with indie...
First Listen: Indya – Strip Me Down
Indya gets down and dirty with her new single "Strip Me Down" and proves, even more so than last time, that she is the modern rock goddess. Indya and her band really understand the...
First Listen: Myles Sanko – Just Being Me
Sweet and smooth like the jazz troubadours of old, Myles Sanko releases his new lead single "Just Being Me", off of his upcoming album of the same name, with the perfect fusion of old-school...
First Listen: Tom Townsend – Leave It Up To Me
Tom Townsend is a talented multi-instrumentalist who has worked as a composer, performer, session musician and producer. Brought up on Woody Guthrie, Hank Williams, Buddy Holly, and The Beatles, Tom first picked up the...
First Listen: Signals – Under The Cover Of Darkness / Digital Sunsets
Signals are Ben Guy and Darran Hurst plus an ensemble cast that joins the band when required. Ben and Darran, old friends who have been part of Manchester's music scene for years, were members...
First Listen: Shikobi – Alive
Wow. Just wow. This was my first reaction to hearing "Alive", the new track from the upcoming album "Pull the Trigger" by Shikobi. This song really hits you in the feels.
The first thing that...
First Listen: The Survival Code – Broken Strings
The Survival Code are set to release their new EP "Broken Strings" and, by the sound of the title single above, are also well on their way to future legend status. I say this...
First Listen: Ian Ventress – Mama
Matt Kitching aka Consept and emerging vocalist Lu Ndaka have collaborated with singer songwriter Ian Ventress to produce 'Mama', the first track that Ian has recorded with other artists.
A businessman for many years, Ian...
First Listen: Mozaics- Always Want You
Channel Islands Indie quartet Mozaics have developed a unique and uplifting anthem-indie/trip-hop/electronic sound. Since forming in 2013, Mozaics have had no other than Ray Hedges (songwriter of seven UK No.1s) acclaim their ability to...
First Listen: Jess Thristan – No Romeo
Jess Thristan is set to release her new single titled "No Romeo" on September 23rd. The song is a "must hear" in my humble opinion and can even be considered a lesson in melodic...
First Listen: The Step – Stay Awake
"Hot Pick" of the UK Students Radio Chart Show 2016, The Step is an Indie Pop/Rock band based in London. Founded in Rome in 2007 by Stefano Donato, the band moved to London where...
First Listen: Rude Audio – Half Moon Lane Glitter (Mr. Hare Remix)
A few months ago we reviewed Rude Audio's original version of "Half Moon Lane Glitter". Now it's time for the remix. Most times, in my opinion, the reason for having a remix is simple;...
First Listen: Bloodhounds On My Trail – Over The Wall
Sonic bliss in the form of shimmering guitar melodies colliding against a wall of sound is the best way to describe Bloodhounds On My Trail, much less their new single titled "Over The Wall"....
First Listen: Perpacity – Vain in a World
Soothing and eccentric to the core, Perpacity display their inner eclectic endeavors with their new single "Vain in a World". As if plucked straight from the 80s and given a 21-century facelift, the track evokes...
First Listen: Dyr Faser – Estranged
Thought provoking and eclectic combined with a penchant for the obscure, Dyr Fraser achieve sonic bliss with their new single titled "Estranged". The song itself certainly is estranged. Estranged from the norm and tedious predictability...
First Listen: Bull Funk Zoo – Turn It Around
Following the release of his fiery and ballsy singles 'Would You' and ‘Burnin’, Bull Funk Zoo is on a parade and ready to take the rock industry by storm. Raw and uncompromising, ‘Dangerous Radio’...