If there were one band to place all of your chips on, in terms of being the next big thing, it would be safe to place your bet on The Sherlocks. Comprised of two pairs of brothers, Kiaran and Brandon Crook, as well as Josh and Andy Davidson, the Sheffield band is not only burning down stages with a slew of electric performances, but their debut single 'Live For The Moment' landed in the Official UK Singles Charts and upon first listen, it's easy to understand why. The energetic and massive sounding indie track proved that the four could rock with the best, as if they were born to play. Having sold out hundreds of venues across the UK, their latest single 'Heart Of Gold' is another weighty piece of indie magic that shines with brilliant instrumentation and catchy lyricism. With support from BBC Radio 1, The Sherlocks a band that will rock the industry...hard.
Leo Abrahams is the musician’s musician. The guitarist, pianist, producer, arranger and composer has not only worked with some of top tier acts in the music business, but has released cutting edge solo albums that are more like sonic paintings, creative and vivid.
Having played piano and guitar from the time of a youth, Abrahams was a member of various bands as a teenager, later attending London’s Royal Academy of Music. Initially concentrating on a career as a classical composer, he was presented with an opportunity to play with Imogen Heap, and from there it was off to the races.
Back in July of 2014, London band Hugh released their debut EP 'I Can't Figure You Out' which elegantly bridged pop, electronica and soul into one masterfully crafted record, establishing instant recognition for the group. Hugh now bring forth their latest single entitled 'Learn To Fall'. Produced by Charlie Hugall, whose credits include Florence and the Machine, Ed Sheeran, Lucy Rose and more, the single is a grandioso leap onto a bigger stage of pop, powered by lush melodies and spacious arrangements. The song is taken from their forthcoming double A-side 'Learn To Fall' b/w 'Almost Done'. With another brilliant song under their belt, Hugh is proof that their is still great music cutting through the elongated noise. Check it out.
One doesn't often associate stage diving and super-hyper performances with the sounds of deep and melodic house. However Berlin-based duo Nod One's Head isn't your average house group. In fact, house only represents a portion of their overall sound. Whilst the chilled, soulful bits are present in various songs, there are also the elements of tech, Hip-Hop, indie and pop vividly reflected, making the duo comprised of Charlotte Bühler and Moritz Bommert, one of the most interesting and exciting groups emerging out of the Berlin music scene.
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Consisting of Sanna Kalla and Rebecka Digervall, The Pajala-raised singers have captured the ears of audiences globally, becoming faves at The Great Escape Festival in Brighton as well as SXSW in Austin, Texas. Known for their powerful vocal ability, The Magnettes released a batch of polished recordings such as ‘Who We Are’ and ‘Sore Feet & Heartbeats’.
Having played in the biggest venues around the world and released records on some of the most respected labels in the house and techno scene, you can say that East Yorkshire-raised DJ and producer wAFF has done quite alright for himself since truly storming the industry in 2012. With a solid reputation for unleashing bona fide dance floor scorchers, wAFF has rapidly become one of the top artists of choice in the business.
Whilst many fans may affiliate wAFF's entry into the electronic world with his song 'Jo Johnson', his hand at music began long before,
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