Bristol mainstays IDLES have shared a new cover of the Sharon Van Etten cut 'Peace Signs'. The original version appears on Van Etten's 2010 LP 'Epic'. Beefing up the instrumentation with their colossal brand of punk, IDLES deliver thundering drums underneath whipping guitar lines, all topped off with front man's Joe Talbot's in your face delivery.
Grandmas House are an exciting trio from Bristol who are definitely putting edge back into the genre of punk. Dropping their debut single 'Devil's Advocate' back in 2020 followed by 'No Place Like Home' that same year, they're surely a band to keep eyes on as they exude a high level of dynamism.
Bristol duo laronge have unveiled their latest cut entitled 'Candy (On Your Tongue)'. The track follows their previous release 'Sakura'. For this offering, the pair blend a dash of pop with a smokey, soulful Hip-Hop back beat.
Bristol outfit step forth with their new single 'Somebody To Get Shy With' featuring Bad Sounds. The track follows the band's previous tunes 'Can’t We Just Be Friends Again' and 'Go Out'. Firing off with a shot of nu-funk, the slick production pumps with a thumping bass line, shimmering keys and upbeat drums.
With their new EP 'Redevelopment' currently out now, Bristol band Home Counties have dropped their new single 'That's Where The Money's Gone'. An upbeat twist of post-punk and punk funk, the tune is built on spunky guitar lines, a thumping bass line, claps and swinging drums, the largely instrumental-driven song is a fun ride that makes you want to shake a leg.
Squid have unveiled two covers on Bandcamp with the proceeds going to East Bristol Food Bank as a way to help offset the those who have been financially hit hard due to Covid-19. The first remake is of Robert Wyatt's 1999 cut 'Pigs... (In There)' with the second being a cover version of Steve Reich’s 1972 tune 'Clapping Music'.
Having created a buzz in the Bristol music scene, INDIGOS have recently signed to the Club AC30 label and are currently working on their debut EP. The first single taken from the upcoming record is a track titled 'I'm Healed'. A hybrid of sounds ranging from 90s grunge, indie, shoegaze and early post-punk, the song, initially beginning with a minimal palette of multi-vocals, sinister guitar riffs and subtle drumming, is a transformative piece that slowly builds up to explosive highs, filling up that once open space.
Back in 2018 Bristol band IDLES released one of the best albums of that year with their critically-acclaimed LP 'Joy as an Act of Resistance'. Combining the sounds of punk, post-punk, noise and more, the group challenged the standard ideas of masculinity, promoted self-love and dealt with issues revolving around immigration.
Bristol artist Harvey Causon has shared his new single 'Extended Present'. The song is taken from his 'Fourth Wall' EP, out June 26th. Weaving together an ethereal sound of electronica, future soul and pop, the track is stacked with lush piano lines, beautiful strings and bounce-driven drums.
The current global pandemic has been a thorn in everyone's side with the everyone having to isolate for the past couple of months now. However, if it's any group whose sound can help break the monotony of everyday life is definitely IDLES. The Bristol band have shared the video to their latest track 'Mr. Motivator'.
