Featuring moments of funk, punk, trip hop, new wave, rock, dance, Latin and even reggae, New Loser resounds as a slick and often lick-driven alternative rock album. We get instrumental gems and smart references, relatable vocals, the likes of Scars presenting warmth and good vibes contrasted by an intriguing subject matter.
Indie Rock
New York City rockers Los Dudes have been a staple of the local scene for almost thirty years. Their songwriting resounds as authentic, an ode to the fun and passion of creating, and Beauty In Brooklyn, their latest EP release, is a fine testament to that established and confident approach.
Nostalgic indie rock with a soulful thread of concept and an equally evocative, expressive guitar solo. Maypo Deluxe bring back the vulnerability and realism of genuine rock songwriting, for the old-school sway and substance of Find My Way.
It’s a song about hidden wisdom, loyalty, honesty, but it’s complex – not linear but meandering between various thoughts and feelings. The music and lyrics alike walk you through this hallway of introspection, and it’s catchy, uplifting, and confronting.
Indie pop with a hopeful groove and contrasting darkness on display lyrically – Cam Row delivers a gentle but impassioned and captivating pop-rock gem, with the therapeutic escapism and confrontation of Shoulderman.
Cardiff-based creative Daddy Drwg (Richard Proctor) gets the chemistry just right with this one. Following a dreamy acoustic riff through a softly pulsating ambiance, with short, harmonised vocals rising and falling like waves, Wise Guys is simple but distinct; unforgettable but in a calming fashion.
Catchy indie rock with a colourful groove and that old-school production to lightly reinforce asnappy leading voice. Belgian duo Bauman & Kane keep things simple and effective, with the upbeat earworm and quirky celebration Allyfornia.
“One of my favorite authors, GK Chesterton, once said something along the lines that a bad book will tell you something about the author, but a good book will tell you something about yourself.”
Cascading voices, changes in tempo, stories that intrigue and bleed truth into the space – alongside moments that simply make you want to dance your troubles away. It’s a fascinating, enjoyable and rewarding album, from a band who consistently keep listeners on their toes, and whom prove both surprising and entertaining, through the talent, versatility, and depth of this album.
Sweeping sonic landscapes bring drama and depth, to an otherwise intimate singer-songwriter approach to vulnerability and expression. Australian artist LACHYO captures a uniquely meaningful series of moments, for the five-track EP Tell Me No.
Raw indie vibes, lush vocals, distortion and softness humbly intertwined – and there’s a dog in the video. What’s not to like?
Fellow Mancunians The Alicias carve out a refreshingly organic and energised lane, as their brand new EP What In Me Is Dark? intertwines conceptual depth with nostalgic alt-rock passion and power.