All posts tagged: alternative

Listen to The By Gods’ ‘Wait Up’

Nashville band The By Gods have uneviled their new single 'Wait Up', which is taken from their forthcoming album Move On, out October 20th. Way starts off as a feel-good helping of alternative, explodes with streaking guitar riffs, lending to a heavier rock sound.

Wolf Alice ‘Don’t Delete the Kisses’ Video

London band Wolf Alice have shared the video for their single 'Don't Delete the Kisses'. What you have here are two lovers who practically are using every moment whilst riding the train to kiss one another uncontrollably. It gets so bad that riders next to them have to move. Now for anyone who has more than enough experience riding London transport knows that it's not always the most pleasurable experience, let alone having to deal with two people jumping on each other like horny rabbits. But then again, maybe we should all adopt that loving attitude.

BIRDS Share Their New Alternative Cut ‘See It All’

Brooklyn-based outfit BIRDS are set to release their debut album 'Everything All At Once' on August 18th. Forthcoming on Greenway Records, the group have shared their latest single 'See It All', which is also featured on the new record. Taking a 90s alternative sound and bridging it with psychedelic wiring, the tune is radiating with sing-a-long melodies giving it a distinct pop appeal. Have a listen.

Lots Holloway Interview

Lots Holloway isn’t your everyday, run of the mill singer. She is an artist who has chosen to use her gift to spark conversation and movement around issues that are important of today, as well as delivering a window into the self. The Cornwall-born, London-based wonder is a powerhouse entity, not only blessed with a graceful voice, but is an insanely skilled multi-instrumentalist and producer. Releasing her debut single 'World’s On Fire' earlier this year, the emotive pop record was a vivid slice of social commentary touching on the present global state that we’re all witnessing and living. Her follow-up song 'Is Anything Real Anymore' was another incredible and masterful offering of pop constructed with stunning orchestration and again insightful lyrics. Lots Holloway’s current track 'Stay A Little Longer' finds the artist spawning a darker sound swirling together indie and trip-hop-inspired electronica, bridging a 90s sound the now.

ColoRising Interview with Lots Holloway

Lots Holloway isn’t your everyday, run of the mill singer. She is an artist who has chosen to use her gift to spark conversation and movement around issues that are important of today, as well as delivering a window into the self. The Cornwall-born, London-based wonder is a powerhouse entity, not only blessed with a graceful voice, but is an insanely skilled multi-instrumentalist and producer. Releasing her debut single 'World’s On Fire' earlier this year, the emotive pop record was a vivid slice of social commentary touching on the present global state that we’re all witnessing and living. Her follow-up song 'Is Anything Real Anymore' was another incredible and masterful offering of pop constructed with stunning orchestration and again insightful lyrics. Lots Holloway’s current track 'Stay A Little Longer' finds the artist spawning a darker sound swirling together indie and trip-hop-inspired electronica, bridging a 90s sound the now.

SLØTFACE Share Their Latest Single ‘Pitted’

Norwegian band SLØTFACE have shared their new single 'Pitted' what some could argue is the soundtrack to the idea of giving the middle finger to going out, rather opting to stay at home. Flawlessly blending the sounds of pop and revving alternative with punk undertones, the track is taken from the band's forthcoming debut LP 'Try Not To Freak Out', landing September 15th on Propeller Recordings.

ColoRising Mixes 32: Griff Lynch

Aside from having recorded amazing music with the Welsh band Yr Ods, Griff Lynch has continued to create cultural bridges, performing songs in his native language, reeling listeners into the utterly magnificent offerings from the beautiful Wales land. Musically gliding between everything ranging from indie to electronica, it would do injustice to try to pin Griff Lynch down to any one specific box. However, his flawless tying between sometimes not so happy themes with contrasting, vibrant rhythms is a part of the listening wonder.