Inspired by the seventies and eighties, Pennan Brae’s Arcade stands tall on its dedicative musicality, yet also makes sure to weave in a clear sense of identity.
Indie Rock
Capturing affection from the outset with a cleanly-mixed and hypnotically rhythmic vocal lead; somewhat akin to the sound of The Cat Empire, but with a twist of classic indie rock.
Fearlessly autobiographical but also poetically vague enough to feel relevant to the modern listener – Ben Lazarus shifts the narrative and fuses genres in the process, with the eclectic and extensive project Ayy.
An addictive alternative anthem for the contemporary rock fan. Well worth a few streams as the new year swings into view.
Were You Even There begs for you to listen more than once – this recognisable, questioning call-out and the timeless simplicity of the melody uniting effortlessly with the calm, organic rock set-up beside it.
Introducing an impressively pure and poetic debut album, from an artist with a clear balance of contemplation and nostalgia at the heart of his sound – STRICKLAND releases the mighty rock project Superficial Chaos.
Nightbird Casino return to enchant listeners, with the beautifully hypnotic, cascading synth tones of a dreamy and seductive Sunglasses After Sex.
Guildford four-piece The Lunar Keys deliver a stellar performance, for their intensely memorable single MANIAC.
The kind of band who consistently embrace their audience with the fullness of timeless ambient rock – before imparting a set of ideas and feelings that hit with lasting impact.
Ambient production and distinct bass-work guide us into the echoing poetic observations of a trippy and enchanting What You Want.
Appreciating the roots of the genre with a fierce yet crisp rock guitar sound – Tomorrow’s Fate kick off their new album on a nostalgic high.
Cascading electric guitars and crisp, upfront live drums guide us hypnotically into the classic rock and roll sound of Greg Hoy and The Boys.