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...
First Listen: The Lion And The Wolf – My Father’s Eyes
A few months ago I had the pleasure of interviewing The Lion And The Wolf a.k.a. Thomas George after we reviewed his video for "Ghosts On Trinity". To say that Thomas is a true...
First Listen: The Christians – Rise
Inspired by the optimism and energy that Jeremy Corbyn, the newly elected Labour party leader has evoked in people all over the country, The Christians' new single 'Rise' is a celebration of what can...
First Listen: Sun Arcana – Oblique
In a business like mine you tend to get somewhat jaded with the music industry let alone music in general. I can't honestly say that about Sun Arcana and his new track, "Oblique". The...
First Listen: Lucan Mills – It’s Just Rap
A London based artist who is already making waves in the capital’s independent scene, Lucan Mills is a rapper who offers a unique style of hip-hop designed to thrive with a live band. His...
First Listen: The Rooz – Violins + Animals
Straight from the depths of the UK indie rock scene come four very young lads from Telford, Shropshire with some surprisingly fresh new music. And what I mean by fresh new music is that this...
First Listen: Official Burnt Toast – Money As Debt/Hi Time
Official Burnt Toast are Adrian Lawrence, Patrick Luke and Abrar Hafiz. Based in East London the trio produce spoken word, hip hop and punk, described by Luke Hannam (Gramme / Emperors New Clothes) as...
First Listen: Amber Leaves – This Ain’t A Love Song
From its pared-down inception as an inventive bass riff married to a hip-hop beat, ‘This Ain’t A Love Song’ has evolved into a work of heartfelt, palatial soul. Spotlighting Chesney Jefferson’s majestic vocal throughout,...
First Listen: The Musket Vine – Valley Of Shadows/Someone Unlike You
Channeling the energies of fIREHOSE, Echo & The Bunnymen, The dBs and other pioneers of the New Wave and Indie Pop genres, The Musket Vine achieve what is actually incredibly hard to do. They do...
First Listen: Niall James Holohan – New Wave (Is This Rock ‘N’ Roll)
Reminiscent of Odelay era-Beck and Morning Glory era-Oasis with allusions to 90s hip hop and EDM, 'New Wave' is the ambitious debut single from Irish born and London based solo artist and producer Niall...
First Listen: The Pacers – Losing Touch/I’m Down
The Pacers draw their influences from the sixties Psych/Garage scene, mixing it up with their own unique ideas to create unforgettable and energetic live performances in the same vein as The Stooges and The...
First Listen: Ferocious Dog – Slow Motion Suicide
Ferocious Dog's new single "Slow Motion Suicide" is truly an anthem for the 99% done in a way only someone who understands the current situation in society and economics can really execute. This song...
First Listen: Niamh Crowther – Little By Little
Following 130,000 streams on Spotify and playlisting on national radio in Ireland, Niamh Crowther releases her single 'Little by Little' on October 23rd.
Niamh came to prominence in Ireland aged sixteen when she beat over...
First Listen: The Lightness of Being – The Unknown
The Lightness of Being aren’t your average rock band – guitarist Sam has played in a salsa group, while drummer Sergio is also a minimal DJ. It’s not only their musical backgrounds that are...
First Listen: Counting Coins – Don’t Look Down
Get ready to skank, pogo, mosh, jig, polka and maybe even waltz – The sound of Counting Coins refuses to stay still, switching from ska-punk to gypsy to hip-hop and back again, several times,...
First Listen: Nishe – Lose Control
Nishe are an alternative/Indie rock band from London. Giovanni Zappa (lead vocals, guitar, electronics), Harold Wilson (bass, backing vocals) and Thomas Romer-Smith (drums) each bring a diverse range of influences to create guitar music...
First Listen: The Chadelics – Out Of Line
The Chadelics are a young Brit-Rock quartet from Cumbria who combine the essence of Punk with swirling jangly guitars and pop sensibilities. Led by vocalist and songwriter Joe Mansergh, the band have already earned...