Crank up the volume for this one, a modern day blues rock anthem with a high-octane output and a deeply moving sentiment at its core. SOUTHDOGROCK encapsulate the energy and grit of their name, with the bold and brilliantly uplifting UGLY BROTHERS.
Blues Rock
Self-described as a ‘Third Culture Kid’, Martin was raised in Japan by French and Filipino parents. His unique cultural heritage often pours through in his music, reflecting on a distinct upbringing and mindset, whilst stylistically paying tribute to legendary songwriters like Tracy Chapman, Joni Mitchell, and James Taylor.
Organic music – REAL music – a live band with a distinct and timeless sound, and a surprisingly eclectic array of styles interwoven amidst their original songwriting. Alabama five-piece Damnit Doll lure you in with hypnotic arrangements, expressive and emotive vocals, and lyrical poetry that naturally enchants.
Their versatility and conviction is forever consistent, regardless of the mood or style of the music, and regardless of whether they’re taking on a political topic or something more imaginative and playful.
Storytelling soul-folk rockers Until They Burn Me welcome listeners into an extensive yet brilliantly versatile collection of a original tracks – the sort that impress, engage, and entertain, all while introducing an act with a softly unmistakable backbone to their creative style.
Heartfelt poetic songwriting and raspy vocals lead us through a finely crafted Americana soundscape of organic guitars, slide, bass and drums – Kelly Collins brings the passion and melody, with the evocative and intense Sanctuary Land.
Switzerland folk and rock outfit Burning Sage continue to bring emotional intensity back to the scene, not least of all with their latest atmospheric, lyrical and melodic gem that is Weapons of My Hometown.
Prior to the launch of his new anthemic self-titled EP, we caught up with New Jersey songwriter and musician Sleepwalker, to find out more about the music and his journey to this point. Here’s the conversation in full.
Chris establishes the artistic journey really well, the final section acting as a brief second verse; a momentary return to quiet poetry, before we explode back into the peak of the arrangement, for the mighty and resounding, familiar ache of ‘I’m reminded that you’re not here anymore – As I pull myself from off this floor’.
Massive blues-rock vibes and a striking long-form riff are quick to appeal – the classic stomp of a rhythm and subsequent soulful vocal of Sleepwalker’s latest single Burn connect beautifully.
An established indie creative, supporting the release of this latest album with a biographical e-book entitled Metaphysical Sherpa: Misunderstood Mystic, Meditative Animal brings a sound that’s somewhere between the likes of Bob Dylan, Rusted Root, and The Rolling Stones. But ultimately, it’s a style that’s quick to become a thing of its own.
Good vibes to keep you mellow but contemplative – a soul rock groove seductive and smooth, emerges in the form of the uniquely storytelling Interstellar Traveller.