Nottingham alternative rock band Distant Blue have released their new single ‘Lucid Liar (Novocaine)’. With its hefty gritty persona ‘Lucid Liar (Novocaine)’ storms in boasting the scorching, swagger-dripping sound of Distant Blue.Raspy vocals prance through the infectious melody while the brawny drums and burly bass provide the pulverising, body pounding foundation. This track is impressively crafted as the band blend their mighty, powerful alternative rock with a smooth luring melody. The track builds fantastically into an intense beastly crescendo as the vocals scream through the furious instrumentation. The refined guitars slice through some beefy riffs as well as showcasing the bands finesse with slinky licks and shrilling whines. ‘Lucid Liar (Novocaine)’ is a lean mean, powerful number from Distant Blue.
Manchester indie band Delights have released their new single ‘Daydream’ another heavenly track from the band. With a rooted bass weaving its elastic wiggle-ready groove around the punchy drums and glistening sun saturated guitar, this sweet number is easy on the ears and utterly mesmerising. The dreamy melody floats delicately on the zesty indie backdrop creating a soothing cushion while Delights build the background with subtle edgy instrumentation. The guitars soar, sting and wail through the track adding dashes of vibrancy and scintillation throughout as the sublime rhythmic foundation bounces and bubbles behind the velvety vocals.It’s a charming track that is ready for those lazy hazy days in the sun.
Five piece band Velvet have released their new single ‘Drift’ – a dreamy sun speckled number that floats along a sweet melody, vibrant guitar jingles and a punchy beat. This candied sugary pop ditty swirls around your ears with its delicious laid back melody while raspy warm vocals coo and soothe. The glistening guitar wisps about the track’s melody lifting this ethereal hazy number and adds a zesty sting. With a subtle indie rock backdrop providing instrumental depths and rich texture the track bops along brimming with summer vibes. This luscious, glorious track is another delightful gem from Velvet.
About the track the band said: “The story behind the song was feelings and emotion felt during a gap year in Australia and reflecting back on that. The feeling of drifting away from someone and accepting that for what it is. It was the first song we wrote so it’s nice to finally get it out there, it’s changed a lot over time but we first started writing it in summer 2018”
Three-piece rock band Pompadour have released their second single, ‘Oh, Honey!’ which was recorded and mixed at J&J Studios in Bristol. Pompadour co-produced the single with Nathan Long. It was mastered by Tom Cory, who has also worked on tracks for Adidas, and his own band; Novatines. Pompadour was founded in January 2018 after college friends and bandmates, Tamsin Sayers (vocals, bass) and Kearney Day (guitar) left their previous band and created their own project with their best friend from college. After a lineup change in early 2019, Rob Beresford joined Pompadour on drums, adding a whole new dynamic to the band.
‘Oh Honey’ is a dynamic surge of indie rock as Pompadour blend their smooth melodies with blistering instrumentation. Sharp guitar bursts jangle between a snappy beat while Tamsin Sayers’ powerful vocals ooze expression and warm tones. The track has an ethereal atmosphere as the easy on the ears melody melts upon a stormy backdrop. The song builds into a fiery chorus as the guitars crash and rebound off the buoyant beat while the gritty bass slices through this gripping wall of sound.Filled with adrenaline and oodles of energy ‘Oh Honey’ is another exhilarating track from Pompadour.
About the track Tamsin Sayers said: “Oh, Honey is written as a love song of sorts, in whichever capacity that may be, It’s about how the right person can have a big effect on your disposition. In this case, they bring out the fun, kind of crazy side of them. On the flipside, it could be a love song to themself, and how they love the carefree, energetic part of themselves. They can’t quite summon the energy inside them to be like that all of the time.”
The Amazons have announced their new album ‘Future Dust’ will be released on 24th May on Fiction Records, alongside revealing their new single ‘Doubt It’. The Amazons were the most hotly tipped band of 2017 and followed through with their debut album reaching #8 in the official chart. The band received BBC Radio 1 and 6 music A lists as well as a sold out tour including London’s Kentish Town Forum.
‘Doubt It’ is a gritty rugged slice of The Amazons’ swaggering sound. With jagged riffs carving through the pounding drums and groove infested bass this darkly smothering track is one exhilarating anthem. These guys drench the track in blistering instrumentation with sweltering guitars and a hip moving foundation to create a menacing blast of absorbing indie rock. With its luring intense verses building magnificently into the powerful chorus this fiery anthem is arena ready and absolutely thrilling. Lush backing vocals coo behind Matthew Thomson’s main passionate vocal delivery while sizzling guitar injections penetrate the punchy rhythmic section – its a thrilling new belter from The Amazons.
Lead singer Matthew Thomson says, “Doubt It is about being on the edge of making a potentially stupid decision due to lust-induced blindness. It addresses the lingering doubts, the residue of morals and succumbing to the temptations.”
BLVFF have released their new single ‘Shame’. BLVFF, pronounced bluff, are a dark, indie, pop collective, hailing from the Midlands. With 30,000 Spotify streams, plays from BBC Intro Midlands and Amazing Radio the band have now signed to much loved new indie label These Bloody Thieves Records along with False Heads & Moses.
‘Shame’ is a blustery compact number sizzling and scorching with intense instrumentation and powerful musicianship. Sharp guitars relentlessly pierce through the track with scorching raw adrenaline while a rooted bass groove and punchy drums create a thrilling body pounding backdrop. The track flurries and fiercely batters with refined precision as the catchy smooth melody glides over this stormy instrumentation. With a powerful vocal delivery, scorching crescendo, thrilling musicianship and slick swagger-drenched guitar display, BLVFF are ones to watch.
Quarry has released his new album ‘Super Arcade’. Quarry is London-based indie-rock singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Vittorio Tolomeo.Vittorio Tolomeo debuted as a solo artist in 2010 with “Prize Day” (Morada Records/Audio Fidelity), which lent its title to the future Quarry’s ensemble, PRIZEDAY. The band released an album titled “Apps Will Grow Like Feathers” through New Zealand’s Do It Records in 2014 and toured across Europe and in the U.K., where the collective not only played to the crowds of The Great Escape Festival but also opened a number of Arthur Brown’s concerts. Their short film “War Zone” including five songs of the album was showcased at Cannes Film Festival.
Title track ‘Super Arcade’ is a luring groove riddled number with a foot tapping infectious beat and suave melody that boasts the swagger dripping sound of Quarry. With an enticing guitar riff revolving hypnotically throughout the track – it hooks you from the start. The track bounces along at a chirpy pace, however the gritty guitars and darkly coated mysterious soundscape create a chilling quality while the dynamic warm vocals contrast this perfectly. It’s a peppy finger clicking number that is charming and an enjoyable listen.
Dublin alternative rock band SPRINTS have released their new single ‘Pathetic’. It was recorded in Darklands Studio by Dan Doherty, mixed by Robin Ball and mastered by Fergal Davis. Comprised of Karla Chubb, Colm O’Reilly, Sam McCann and Jack Callan, the band have over three years gigging experience as individuals and are looking forward to storming the gig circuit in 2019.SPRINTS played their first gig in Whelan’s this February, and have quickly gained a reputation as a ferocious live band. They have since played gigs in a number of Dublin’s top music venues and supported UK band Alexis Kings on the Irish leg of their European tour in the Workman’s Club.
‘Pathetic’ is a searing raw alternative number with thrilling guitar flirtations, meaty drum progressions and infectious gritty melodies. Karla Chubb’s powerful vocals command attention and submerge this fiery track in her rich depths and attitude. These guys showcase their proficient musicianship through their meticulous arrangement – the slick guitar lines flood the track with panache and sweltering swagger as they soar whine and shrill with elegance and flamboyant grandeur while the raw backdrop sets a groove festering foundation. The elastic rumble on bass weaves a luring wigglement through the blistering display on guitars as they stride into a blazing solo. SPRINTS are ones to keep an eye on.
You can catch SPRINTS live at their single launch in the Sound House on April 20th
Our Worth A Listen Track This Week Comes From Skyfever
Skyfever are a rock band from Ireland who are breaking through in a big way, with their music being selected for play in a number of famous sports stadiums. Their infectious rock music has filled the stadiums of Liverpool FC, Chelsea FC, the Tennessee Titans , the world famous New York Yankees and also at the Carolina Panthers 75,000 seater Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The band have now released their new single ‘Kings’ taken off their current ‘Rear View Mirror’ EP.
‘Kings’ is a scorching rock and roll banger.This anthem is locked and loaded with swagger dripping splendor, shredding instrumentation and oodles of sweat and leather attitude. Laced in flamboyant slinky guitar licks this track struts in on a vaporous wave of blistering glory as the punchy drums and elastic bass groove keep those sweltering guitars company with a strut ready foundation. Dynamic raspy vocals exude attitude and vigor while the infectious melody and anthemic ‘punch the air’ chorus keeps the adrenaline at maximum voltage. Skyfever have created one feverous number to revolve around, in your head for days.
Legendary rocker Alice Cooper is a fan of Skyfever and last year he endorsed the band by not only playing their track, The Returning, to listeners of his worldwide-syndicated radio show, Nights with Alice Cooper, but also by personally sharing their track on social media and praising their talent. In fact, radio stations across the USA have recognised Skyfever and they have been played on stations from Philadelphia (WCLH) to Chicago (WZRD) to Nashville, Tennessee (Under the Gun Radio).
About the track the band said : “Kings was written after a lost weekend involving a lot of whiskey, Muhammed Ali documentaries, Game of Thrones and rediscovering early U2 albums. Embracing the war within and who you really are is an important mantra within our band and this song is the anthem for that way of life”
Five piece Wicklow band Look To The Lady have released their new single ‘Humans’.Just off the back of their recent Humans Tour they are set to put out a whole host of new music, including a video for the namesake of their tour ‘Humans’.
‘Humans’ showcases Look To The Lady’s ability to lay down passion and emotion through delicate melodies and rich instrumentation. With warm twinkling guitars lamenting through a steady beat the track begins sweet and tender.It’s delicate ethereal soundscapes flicker through the strong vocal delivery as the song broods and mourns with icy tones right up to the expressive crescendo. A sharp and beautifully majestic guitar solo takes over the crescendo displaying the bands immense refinement and finesse. The bittersweet, haunting tones and dramatic build make this track a hair raising and powerful display from Look To The Lady.
Watch the video for ‘Humans’ below
Indie: (n) an obscure form of rock which you only learn about from someone slightly more hip than yourself.
