The title track of Tom Joshua’s new EP, ‘Undergrowth’ is chock-full of rousing nostalgia for the comfort of one’s hometown. Hailing from Stockton-on-Tees, singer-songwriter Tom Joshua’s artistic goal is to evoke the inspiration and fondness he has drawn from his north-eastern roots; “the North East as a whole has always been a fertile ground for artistic growth; …
Calm Canopy has released his second track ‘Always Around’ – a playful, danceable bedroom indie banger, tinged with a math rock finesse. Mike Papaloni – the Canadian brain behind Calm Canopy – has been creating music for ten years; and it shows! ‘Always Around’ is a masterfully crafted track, with some of the tastiest math-rock style refrains I’ve …
‘Cosmic Mess’ is the debut release from Manchester artist Warahenege – a deeply atmospheric, sophisticated dream-pop track that’ll leave you staring at nothing (try it for yourself). Warahenege is the project of Praveen Somarathne, who chose to use his Sri Lankan birth surname as his moniker to purvey the unapologetically personal nature of his songwriting. …
Ireland native nicha has delivered her second release ‘little bird’. An ominous, atmospheric, though ultimately freeing track that bespeaks the fortitude of those trapped in toxic relationships. ‘Stop reading lies / Know when a feeling’s right’ – these two lines of ‘little bird’ encapsulate nicha’s message to any individual who feels they’re under the thumb of …
London-based six-piece Neon Gru are delivering something un-genre-able with their new single ‘Hot Wine’ – a groovy fascination awaits you. I could list off myriad different genres that Neon Gru brew like alchemy into their tracks – but if I did so, you’d have very far to scroll to reach their social links. That’s all the …
Perpetually-rising alternative indie sensations Valley Onda have returned with their latest single ‘Gold’ – a mysterious, charismatic track tinged with psychedelia. Somewhere in Sydney, alternative indie four-piece Valley Onda play this somewhat ominous track with its pervasive sense of cool. There is a palpable air of confidence in ‘Gold’ that many other new indie bands lack; the same …
From Castlemaine, Australia, singer-songwriter Nadia Phillips releases her debut single ‘On Reflection’ – a brooding, though resolved, alternative indie track. Bedroom pop meets grunge – now that’s a genre crossover I’ve never written about before! Nadia Phillips’ ‘On Reflection’ is the quintessential bedroom grunge track, despite the fact that I’ve just made that term up. Give …
Romanian alternative-indie soul band Gramofone have returned with their latest track ‘My Self’ – and it’s time to let them funk up your day. This Bucharest-based four-piece outfit isn’t getting nearly enough recognition for the amount of funk they’re producing. I recommend you experience this track via its 360° music video here, to really feel their infectious …
The debut release from Welsh singer-songwriter Donnie Wilde, ‘Ammo’ is a vulnerable, tender track in support of Black Lives Matter. A brand new face on the scene, Donnie Wilde is already showing potential as a voice of protest and reason. ‘Ammo’ is a poignant commentary on the police brutality of black people worldwide, though particularly inspired by …
Atlanta-based indie and psych rock five-piece Rujen return with their latest single ‘Tarot’ – a vibrant, textured, danceable track infused with a taste of jazz-funk. It’s always a good day when you find a band that clearly puts every amount of effort they have into their tracks, fuelled with a confidence and ability that showcases their …
