First Listen: Mario Anastasi – Let It Go
International artist Mario Anastasi is a singer/songwriter who was initially signed to BMG Records as the lead singer of the Latin Touch, a project which started in the mid-90s when Mario signed a Worldwide...
First Listen: Northern Uproar – Outlaws Robbing Trains
Northern Uproar exploded onto the Britpop scene in 1995 when teenagers Leon Meya (vocals/bass) and Jeff Fletcher (guitar) began writing music together, recruiting their friends Paul Kelly (guitar) and Keith Chadwick (drums). The band...
First Listen: Hicari – Catch Fire
HICARI, Meaning ‘Light’ in Japanese, are a multicultural 5-piece pop band based in Liverpool who are influenced by the synth-pop of artists such as CHRVCHES; The 1975; and St. Lucia, whilst using everything 80’s...
First Listen: Stage Republic – I Got Your Back
Following the huge success and critical acclaim for previous singles 'All Out' and 'Big Blue River', Stage republic return with a storming new single 'I Got Your Back'.
The band's eighties inspired Pop music comes...
First Listen: Kolumbus – I Hope You Find Happiness
Kolumbus has shared the happiness he's found with the song titled "I Hope You Find Happiness". The song is a feel-good piece of folk/rock audio art that captures the ears and takes you on...
First Listen: The Swagger – She Gonna Blow My Mind
"She Gonna Blow My Mind", the new track from indie rockers The Swagger, combines grit and grace while staying true to the indie banner that flies nicely in the face of all things mainstream....
First Listen: Pink Fireball – Cool Rider Crunch
Pink Fireball's new single, "Cool Rider Crunch", continues to showcase the band’s love of sixties psychedelic rock, whilst also adding in some uniquely fresh quirks including some spooky opening strings and a crunchy shredding...
First Listen: Ilana J – Made 4 U
Originally from the UK, up and coming singer-songwriter Ilana J is taking the music scene by storm with her relentless passion for songwriting and a natural musical talent to match. An accomplished pianist and...
First Listen: STFU – What We Want
Droning in complexity and drowning in creativity is the best way to describe "What We Want", the new single from STFU's new album of the same name. Taking nods from industrial, post-modern electronica, as...
First Listen: Molly Warburton – Not Your Enemy
Molly Warburton and her band having been playing together for several years, channelling a variety of influences which range from Fleetwood Mac, Bombay Bicycle Club and Joan Armatrading to KT Tunstall.
The band is made...
First Listen: Luna Rosa – This One (High on the Groove)
Dirty Melody is the best way to describe "This One (High on the Groove)", the new track from Luna Rosa, which is out today. In a modernistic, yet retrospective way, Luna Rosa has accomplished...
First Listen: Novanta – Goðafoss
Novanta absolutely hit the mark with their new single "Goðafoss", to be released with the rest of the album known as "Hello We're Not Enemies", to be released on June 17th from Seashell Recordings....
First Listen: Introflirt – Frozen Lace
Pulsating beats abound, Introflirt (love the name) make a very interesting album here. Self-described as "croonwave", Introflirt indeed live up to their self-imposed genre. This is a well conceived variation on the pop and...
First Listen: Liberty Ship – Don’t Wish
Hot on the heels of their debut single, 'Learning to Fly', which was playlisted on radio stations in countries around the world including the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and...
First Listen: Hologram Teen – Marsangst/Hex These Rules
Hologram Teen (A.K.A. Morgane Lhote of Stereolab) have taken the EDM/Electronica/Pop sound spectrum to new levels with the new double single "Marsangst/Hex These Rules". Not just simply a string of beats, Hologram Teen give...
First Listen: KMF – Young You
The song is a feelgood blend of groovy bass, bouncy pianos and breezy reverb-soaked vocals. You can feel the warm rays of the sun on your face while listening to it.
The band hail from the...
First Listen: The Kite Collectors – Wonder
"Wonder", the new track from the UK indie act The Kit Collectors, is a wonderful chord progression filled with melodies and hooks in a way that can make you long for the simpler days...
First Listen: Only Shadows – We Go Further
Following on from the success of last single 'Be Still', Only Shadows return with a new single 'We Go Further'.
Hailing from the UK's West Midlands, Only Shadows formed in 2014. They have been described...
First Listen: Øyvind Weiseth – Hold On
'Hold On' is the latest single from Øyvind Weiseth, a Norwegian singer/songwriter who writes uplifting and anthemic pop in both English and Norwegian. Inspired by artists such as John Mayer, Coldplay and Bernhoft, 'Hold...
First Listen: Matt Grocott & The Shrives – What Are You Taking?
Matt Grocott & The Shrives have released their new single "What Are You Taking?" almost as an ode for the indie. Catchy and rhythmic, the song harks to the past of the post-punk pioneers...
First Listen: Strangers Know More – Shoot the Witness
Groove heavy and guitar steady is the best way to describe the new single from Strangers Know More titled "Shoot the Witness". Going old school with a new twist and heavy hooks abound, SKM...
First Listen: Pimlican – B’ck 4 More / Plya
Based in the north of England, Pimlican is a collaborative solo artist who has put down strong roots in the south developing a north/south blend of music covering different dance genres.
Pimlican's strong songwriting sees...
First Listen: This Party – Taste
A chance encounter at a Smiths tribute gig in early 2015 led to the formation of Brighton's This Party, a band that fuse sharp basslines with infectious melodic hooks. Charismatic frontman Matt is as...
First Listen: The Jet Reds – On and On / Time to Fly
The Jet Reds, an exciting four piece from Newcastle, deliver their own unique brand of independent rock whilst drawing influences from the likes of Kasabian, The Jam, Oasis and other great luminaries from the...
First Listen: Kolumbus – Leave the Light On
Surreal and poignant while acoustically stunning is how you will remember the new track from Kolumbus titled "Leave the Light On". Building up to an emotional crescendo using a minimalist approach is a near...