First Listen: Escapists – Pyramid Scheme
As if plucked from a tree that grew nothing but riffs has sprouted this filler-less tribute to that tried and true grifter tactic known as the "pyramid scheme". The scheme in this case, however,...
First Listen: Return To The Sun – Velvet Sky
These are the types of songs I love. The way they start out with that solid beat and combine that with a rhythmic guitar and lush melody and then explodes into harmonic bliss as...
First Listen: Rebecca James – On My Way (Gifted Remix) Ft. V.Simmons
Rebecca James is a Pop, urban, singer-songwriter who blends vocal harmonies with a modern urban sound. Throw in a twist of classical training and a taste of youthful exuberance and you have an exciting and dynamic...
First Listen: Barney Goodall and the NightHawks – If We Don’t Find Love Tonight
Barney Goodall and the NightHawks have released a smooth gem entitled "If We Don't Find Love Tonight". The best way I can describe this rhythmic, almost jazz rock ensemble piece, is by comparing it...
First Listen: EnterTheLexicon – Codes
Mixing sonic madness with eloquent melody with their new single "Codes", off their upcoming EP "Ruining Lives", EnterTheLexicon have really hit a post-grunge rock anthem for the 21st century. The guitars are raucous as...
First Listen: Blue Movies – Kuroi Karasu
Surreal yet serene is the best to describe "Kuroi Karasu", the new single from Blue Movies new "Cassette EP", out now on Custom Made Music. As if plucked from the soundtrack of an avant-garde...
First Listen: Monster Jaw – Why?
It is with regret and sadness that we here at Jammerzine have to report that UK's own Monster Jaw has decided to call it quits. But they're going out with one helluva bang with...
First Listen: Campbell L Sangster – Odds Are Stacked
'Odds Are Stacked', the dramatic debut single by Campbell L. Sangster, is a track that immediately feels oddly familiar but proves impossible to pin down. It has the feel of an ancient folk song...
First Listen: Ted Z And The Wranglers – Hold On
Southern California outfit Ted Z And The Wranglers have released their new single "Hold On" as the first release off of their new label, Rip Cat Records. Combining classic Americana with roots rock, Ted Z...
First Listen: Men In The Sky – If I Go
Men in the Sky (MITS) is a British-Canadian collaboration between founder Gary Roberts (guitar and synths) and Simon Mawson (vocals), Gavin Thomas (vocals) and Chad Montgomery (guitars).
A chance meeting in a rehearsal space led...
First Listen: Sugarmen – Plastic Ocean
2015 has been a huge year for Sugarmen. The band played two Hyde Park shows with The Who and Blur, as well as sharing stages with Sleaford Mods, The Bohicas, Hooton Tennis Club, Deer...
First Listen: The Spacer – Creature (Featuring Peter Cox)
Welcome to the fantastical world of The Spacer. Conceived by Tapio Kangas and featuring a host of stellar musical legends, Spacer aims to inform and educate the world on the existence of extra terrestrial...
First Listen: Narrow Plains – Choices (Live)
A while ago we interviewed British trio Narrow Plains. Since then they have hopped the pond and toured America with one of the results being a stunningly eclectic piece known as "Choices". Recorded by...
First Listen: Martha Bean – A Better Man
The new track from indie artist Martha Bean, entitled "A Better Man" is, in my opinion, a lesson to make a better song. The track is a soliloquy in such a beautiful sense that...
First Listen: Jimmy & the Revolvers – The Morning Paper / Drink & The...
Jimmy & the Revolvers are one of the UK's most exciting emerging bands. When they're not gigging up and down the country making new friends and fans wherever they go, they're running a monthly...
First Listen: The Sneaky Nixons – Sex
With a unique musical swagger and penchant for seamlessly melding and molding genres and styles as easily as one might change a shirt, The Sneaky Nixons are poised to have their indie flag saluted by...
First Listen: The Abstracts – Smells Like Summer
On October 19th Cambridge, UK band The Abstracts released their new single "Smells Like Summer" to the masses. I have to tell you that the music coming from the UK as of late (at...
First Listen: Hologram Teen – Tracksuit Minotaur / Post- Apocalyptic Teacakes
While both haunting and eclectic, Hologram Teen's new A/B side for "Tracksuit Minotaur" and "Post-Apocalyptic Teacakes" invoke a free-form style not much heard in today's Electronica. While most music in that genre tend to...
First Listen: Roberta Howett – Water To Fire
Roberta Howett is set to release her electric single ‘Water to Fire’ later this month. A dynamic songstress with years of experience, Roberta has a unique tone and flawless range that has won the...
First Listen: Counting Coins – All That I Need
After a fast-paced year touring the UK and Europe, Hull (UK) based Counting Coins are to release ‘All That I Need’ as the second single from their forthcoming self-titled album on the 23rd of...
First Listen: Diane Charlemagne Featuring Andy Rourke – It’s In Your Eyes
'It's In Your Eyes' is a slice of sophisticated urban soul featuring iconic Moss Side singer Diane Charlemagne (Moby, Urban Cookie Collective, Goldie) and Simon Wolstencroft, long term member of The Fall and Ian...
First Listen: Raising Jupiter – Give Me The News
With thick, rough, and heavy guitars starting the new track from Raising Jupiter, "Give Me The News" starts off as a hook filled rocker reminiscent of the alternative we all remembered and loved with...
First Listen: The Sticklers – Breakfast In Hell
"Breakfast In Hell", the upcoming track from The Sticklers, will be released on October 30th but, for those who can't wait, here is an early preview of this catchy, poppy and fun, track. Considered...
First Listen: A Shoreline Dream – Time Is A Machine Gun
"Time Is A Machine Gun", the new single from Denver, Colorado based A Shoreline Dream is a unique blend of tension and tranquility. This track is the epitome of musical solitude. The anguished melody...
First Listen: The Slow Readers Club – Plant The Seed
"Plant The Seed", the new track from electro powerhouse The Slow Readers Club, is a popsong supernova designed to light up the airwaves on both sides of the Prime Meridian. Now in heavy rotation...