Hailing from Newcastle is the exciting band PAVE THE JUNGLE. Formed last year by frontwoman Rachael Whittle, the group's expansive sound is a fusion of thunderous alternative, post-punk and even bits of light sludge.
Dolls have announced the release of their new EP 'Eggshells', the follow-up to their 2018 record 'Pop The Bubble'. Scheduled to land on June 20th, the EP will be sold exclusively that day at the Love Record Store online event to support local independent record stores.
South London band Gaygirl have shared their new track 'Killing It'. The song is taken from their forthcoming EP 'Pleasurehead', landing May 22nd on Permanent Creeps. Tapping into the 90s sound of grunge with a modern alternative layering, the track contains change-ups shifting from mellow and haunting to all-out riotous.
Glasgow band Dead Pony have shared their new single 'Everything Is Easy'. Stacked with ripping guitar lines, a rich bass line and thundering drumming, the tune glides between alternative and post-punk glory with singer Anna Shields topping off the track with saucy vocals.
Liverpool band SPQR have released their latest EP 'No Brain, No Pain' via Nuthin Gud Records. Comprised of four tracks, musically the group delve into experimental alternative, art-rock and punk rhythms whilst the content revolves around feelings of disconnect and separation from reality.
Amsterdam band Rex have shared their new single 'Lovers Like We Used To Be', taken from their debut EP landing this spring. While their previous track 'Palaces' incorporated a dark post-punk styling, the latest offering is injected with jazz undertones with smokey alternative overlays.
Amsterdam-based band Rex have stepped up with their new song 'Palaces', a haunting alternative cut infused with post-punk undertones. Launching the track with an eerie bass line, remaining minimal until a little after the one minute mark before the drums kick in, the stern vocals of front man Jonathan Rex add to the commanding feel.
Having released her debut EP 'Cracks' back in 2017, Shaefri returns in 2020 with a new single called 'Girl'. Produced by Traxx, the alt-pop tune incorporates the tabla over moody instrumentation whilst the singer deals with topics of harassment and personal rights all the while giving the cut an anthemic feel.
Berlin-based duo Lea Porcelain return with a gorgeously shot video for their single 'Future Hurry Slow'. Directed by Lea Porcelain themselves along with Manu Ruge, the story revolves around three individuals all seemingly in their own world with little interaction, although technically occupying the same space. Singer Markus Nikolaus performs the song on stage whilst actress Alessandra Denegri plays a tormented woman sitting at a dinner table, watching the show. Producer Julien Bracht plays the role of a butler serving the woman but never says a word. Eventually Denegri breaks down crying on the floor...alone.
Hailing from the North of England is indie band Worry Party. Taking an indie palette and layering it with a dreamy soundscape, the four-piece members are set to release their new EP 'Souvenirs'. Comprised of four cuts in total, 'Souvenirs' explorers the journey of self-reflection, destructive relationships, the concept of home and more.
