The Hull-born Leeds-based four-piece The Hubbards will release their new single ‘Just Touch’ on March 31st in association with Scruff of the Neck Records. The band consists of members Reuben Driver (Vocals and Bass), Alex Green (Guitar and vocals), Ronan Burns (Guitar) and Joe Orlowski (Drums). A smattering of single releases have earned the band crucial early and continued support from BBC Radio 1 and 6Music, while support slots for the likes of Augustines and The Pigeon Detectives has seen the buzz that surrounds the band grow to an almost deafening level. ‘Just Touch’ is woozy hazy infectious fizzing indie. With shrilling guitar bliss, rooted driving bassline and fresh breezy vocals its blistering and sizzling with strutting swagger. Fiery drums pound while the track explodes instrumentally with piercing razor sharp guitar and ear-piercing ecstasy. Effortless cool and dreamy with red hot intensity this track is mighty and honey to the ears, you wont be able to get enough of it. Its flickering fever-causing bliss that is oh so catchy. The Hubbards have managed to encapsulate a vibe that feels both of the moment, yet ultimately timeless and riveting by blending polished pop with gritty grunge. These guys are amazing and a must listen they will fast become your favourite band.
Watch the video for ‘Just Touch’ below
Jetty Rae is a singer-songwriter based out of Northern Michigan she recently released her new album ‘Can’t Curse the Free’. Jetty is known for the power and restraint in her voice and her ability to pull at your heart strings delicately. However she also possesses the power to awaken a passion, a fight in all of us when she really belts it. Her hopes are to eventually start a label for independent artists like herself, that will empower artists to start where they are. She is hoping to give them the tools, studio time, experience, and resources they need to succeed in making great art. Her single ‘Take Me to the Mountain’ is the perfect example of Jetty’s magnificent voice and powerful song writing. ‘Take Me to the Mountain’, echoes with haunting goosebump inducing soul fused with indie rock and laced with speckles of pop. Its sensually smooth with gentle instrumentation letting Jetty’s sultry vocals take the limelight. Warm deep guitar glimmers throughout the track while the soft percussion and melodic sway -like character creates a steamy sweltering track that oozes soul and emotion. The sharp guitar stabs in the chorus add edge and sting to the enticing velvety track. Its enchantingly luring and seductively intense as Jetty coos with a gentle yet assertive alluring quality.’Take Me to the Mountain’ is a strong addition to an album which is filled with raw emotion soulful passionate vocals and fine musicianship.
Stream ‘Take Me to the Mountain’ below
Our Worth A Listen Track This Week Comes From Young Earth
Young Earth are an Indie-Pop/Rock band from Dublin. Formed in BIMM, the band drifts effortlessly between summer pop tunes to heavier, overdrive drenched styles, all while keeping an obsessive focus on solid hooks and singalong chorus’ to create a fresh, retro tinged style of Indie Rock.The band had a busy year in 2016, headlining several shows in Whelan’s and Sin E for the release of their Single ‘Maggie’, with highlights at Whelan’s Summer Watch 16, Le Cheile Festival, Ruby Sessions and featuring at Hard Working Class Heroes.
The four piece have released their new single ‘Got A Secret’ which is the band’s first single of 2017. Its an impressive blister of swagger soaked indie rock gritty and heavy in all the right places with the slickest smoothest verse that will have you weak at the knees. This track is well crafted with insanely catchy sleek finger clicking verses teamed with cool breezy vocals. Punchy drums add a mighty powerful brawn and fight teamed with the crashing vigorous guitars makes for one sturdy powerhouse. Heavy instrumental summons that thrilling neck breaking moshing which I can imagine is epic live. Mixed with this frenzy Young Earth cool things down with swing-like panache soaked verses, featuring zesty sprightly choppy guitar strums and a vibrant bounce on drums. The magnificent rhythm and polished approach brings to fruition a track that exudes talent and displays a band that deserves to go far.
Stream ‘Got A Secret’ below
Maker are a four piece rock n roll band from Kent. They deliver psychedelic bluesy punch stirred with a fist full of soul. Band members Alessandro Marinelli (Vocals), Andrew Donaldson (Guitar), Gavin Donaldson (Drums) & John Austin (Bass) have just played to a sold out crowd at Rebellion Manchester as main support for ‘The Slydigs’ who have recently returned from touring North America and Europe with ‘The Who’. Maker have also supported ‘Ocean Colour Scene’, ‘Pete Doherty’ and shared the festival bills and main stages with the likes of ‘Dizzee Rascal’, ‘The Cribs’, ‘Mark Ronson’ and ‘Supergrass’. Maker have recently released their new five track EP ‘Move Your Feet’ through Kidda Records. The EP was recorded at the famous Rockfield studio and produced by the band themselves along with Nick Brine, whose previous production and engineering credits include, Oasis, Stone Roses, The Darkness, and Seasick Steve. ‘Move Your Feet’ EP drips with old school slick swagger and fine musicianship. Maker cruise between genres effortlessly bringing their own fresh sound that is polished and so smooth you could slip on it while maintaining an edge and gritty rawness. Title track ‘Move You Feet’ kicks the EP off with a gritty bluesy guitar riff, its swagger infused funky rock. With sensual bass, soaring backing vocals and strut like bravado this track exudes attitude and infectious groove. Luring you to the dance floor with cheeky charm this track will have you dancing in seconds. Raspy dynamic vocals add warmth with punchy drums adding brawn and power to this mighty track. ‘Dead Ends & Avenues’ is a dirty riff driven snappy track smothered with slick guitar licks and prancing smoulder. Sensually cool this track boasts phenomenal musicianship, wait for the shredding guitar solo its steamy and spine tingling good. ‘Happening’ gives us a splash of 60’s groovy shimmy. Once again amazing guitar features mixed with sassy vocals its attitude drenched and insanely catchy leaving you dancing all night. ‘Quick Getaway’ features heavy lusty riffs that gives swagger and panache while powerful meaty drums pound adding brawn to the sultry track. Blistering guitars spice up the track building to a fever inducing mosh worthy instrumental. ‘Get Me Through’ brings us to a twanging end of the EP. This track jingles and clangs with country elements. With a jazzy piano feature and soaked in country its straw rolling, hay bailing, boots and banjos fun. Smoother vocals and softer guitar teamed with rapid rhythm its cowboy in a desert mixed with rock and roll. A solid EP from Maker.
London band Dishy Tangent have released a video for their single ‘Monster’. Dishy Tangent is a four-piece band with a versatile sound for everyone to enjoy. They describe themselves as a “boy-band with instruments”. ‘Monster’ is a catchy slice of indie pop drizzled in swing elements, its snappy fun and boppy. Its vibrant with tight honeyed vocal harmonies, whistle along feature and a charming playful bounce. With soulful vocals and warm mellow guitar this track is brimming with feel good bright tones. Punchy drums adds fight to the charismatic polished smooth track. With a catchy peppy melody and witty lyrics it will have you wiggling and bopping. Exuding glossy pop boy -band swagger its a charmer for sure.
Watch the video for ‘Monster’ below
Black Honey have released their new single ‘Somebody Better’ to their eagerly awaiting fans with the little treat of a b-side track ‘Cadillac’ as well to ease those withdrawal symptoms a little. ‘Somebody Better’ shrills with a thrilling sky scraping guitar that displays the edgy and kick-ass hysteria that only Black Honey does so well. Queue their signature ear worm syrupy melody and you are hooked. Sweet backing vocals lull while Izzy sings honest lyrics against a cinematic backdrop, its hazy day dreamy bliss. The shattering punch of the drums reverbs through your core while the strong nimble bass gives us a flexible groove. Shredding ear-piercing guitar solo adds a blood-tingling rawness that is electrifying. ‘Cadillac’ brings us a smooth dreamy laid back euphoria to loose yourself in. Izzy’s velvety soothing sultry vocals radiate against a scorching desert like guitar while soft drums tranquillise your mind in a blurry haze. Its the mind numbing healthy dose of Black Honey that leaves you entranced. With darkened undertones and haunting backing vocals its humid sedating ecstasy.
These guys know what they are doing, its tight with each instrument adding a dynamic breathtaking facet to this sparkling diamond. Black Honey are one of the most exciting bands out there, they just keep getting better.
Stream both ‘Somebody Better’ and ‘Cadillac’ below
Walsall Indie four piece, The Assist have released their new single ‘Wonderful’ today. With lyrics from the street to accompany an indie dance beat, their sound has propelled them onto some of the countries biggest stages in 2016. Having recently graced both Leeds and Y Not festival alongside support slots with both Ratboy and Blossoms a big 2017 is expected. The band has been strongly supported by BBC’s introducing show and labelled as “Birmingham’s next big thing” by ‘Radio X’. ‘Wonderful’ is an infectious instrumentally dazzling indie track with a sunny gleaming lustre bursting with vibrant energy. Sparkling shimmery guitars teamed with soft soaring backing vocals its effortlessly cool and beaming from the start. The rapid cushioned beat and nimble elastic bass gives a rhythm to dance and bop to. Stop start guitars add edge and zest to the track while it swirls with a magnificent intense luminosity and uplifting vibe. The vocals convey a serious theme of struggling however The Assist give us hope and portray their message in a positive uplifting bright way. Insanely catchy this track fires a little burst of sunshine and scintillating energy into every note. Its a must listen.
You can catch The Assist live at
March 18- Wolverhampton – Grain Store
March 24 – Cardiff – Clwb Ifor Bach
March 30 – Manchester – Jimmy NQ’s
March 31 – Sheffield – The Plug
April 1 – London – Water Rats
July 29 – Kendal Calling
Watch the video for ‘Wonderful’ below
Holly Holden has released the video for the lead track ‘Run’ off her brand new EP ‘Tropical Soul’ due for release in April. Aside from her solo project Holly is also a member of all female vocal group Deep Throat Choir who are signed to Bella Union and were recently featured and performed on BBC 4 Radio ‘Loose Ends’ with Clive Anderson, as well as a live session with Lauren Laverne on BBC 6 Music. Her sound has been shaped by many years of travel and collaboration in Latin America and the Caribbean – Cuba, Ecuador, Colombia, Dominican Republic. It fuses ‘tropical’ rhythms like reggae, rocksteady, salsa, bolero and cumbia with soulful, RnB, pop vocal melodies. ‘Run’ is beaming tropical soul that was made for laid back hazy days in the sun accompanied by the fruitiest chilled cocktail drink you can find. Smothered in exotic tones and driven with reggae beats and zesty guitar jabs it exudes warmth and luminosity. With a bitter sweet infectious soul pop melody and lyrical depth that holds upbeat yet melancholic vibes, its a richly textured lush escape to that tropical desert island in your mind. A balmy guitar solo sweetens the track soothing and delicious like a thick syrup while the beat bops along maintaining that sun kissed elasticity and vitality. Holly Holden gives us our tropical summer escape palm tress and all.
Watch the video for ‘Run’ below
Palava are an explosive four piece from Manchester. The band consists of members Robert Whitehead (Vocals/Rhythm Guitar),Nathan Keep (Vocals/Lead Guitar),Carl Jackson (Bass) and Oli Hurst (Drums). They have just released their banging debut single ‘Quixotic’. ‘Quixotic’ is a blazing indie rock track that introduces this dynamic four piece onto the music scene with scorching fiery stamina and impressive flair. Blistering guitars pierce through the track with razor sharpness and dazzling intensity that radiates hot sunny vibes. Smooth and effortlessly cool, the verses begin stripped back with soft vocals and cushioned drums the track builds to a mighty animated chorus ablaze with strong radiant instrumentation and punchy drums. Driving resilient bass adds a buoyant bounce to this vivacious track. Bubbling with sparkling zest ‘Quixotic’ is high spirited and light with enough rawness and edge to really pack a substantial punch. A strong and promising debut from Palava, watch out for these guys.
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MYA Project is the alternative, electronic/acoustic pop creation from Dalila Mya. Originating from Europe, now based in Los Angeles, this musical creativity comes from a background of classical training combined with a Sound Engineering Degree. MYA Project is a fusion of electronic and acoustic music, where Trip-Hop meets World Music and Pop Rock. Dalila’s background has seen her work as a Live Sound Engineer, working with artists such as Tool, Depeche Mode, Alabama Three and Massive Attack. Besides her live work, she has worked as a Studio Sound Engineer for several studios in England and the U.S.A., including Abbey Road in London and The Village Studio in Los Angeles. Dalila has her own recording studio in LA where she produces all her works including the new release ‘MK’. MYA Project released the 10-track debut, ‘MK’ on the 3rd of March through Milky Bomb Records and has now released the video for the single ‘It’s All About Imagination’. ‘It’s All About Imagination’ is haunting goosebump inducing euphoria. Subtle electronics seep in with eerie tones while the enchanting luring melody seduces, fused with slow groovy dance influenced beats. Swirling interweaving electronics create a dizzy narcotic effect while a captivating bassline and sting on guitars add a razor sharp edge and rock influence. Funky sway-like rhythm adds an elasticity and malleability to this bewitching track while spacey futuristic electronic flashes add a chilling obscurity. Velvety smooth sweet enticing vocals lead you down a musical rabbit hole of hazy spiralling delirium. With a mind numbing illusion rippling effect ‘It’s All About Imagination’ is an experience that will have you in a trance.
