Seattle-born and currently based in London, LONGBOAT promises a refreshingly characterful take on both creative songwriting and the perspective of an American living in the UK.
Indie
Atmospheric warmth and classic, colourful grooves evolving from acoustic to softly distorted. Short lines and invaluable reminders of the beauty and power of gratitude for now. Euplasia’s latest single is a stunning indie rock anthem of brightness and appreciation, and at this point, the sound and songwriting is unmistakable as the work of Euplasia; an … Continued
Creatively artistic, performative and charming – an organic artist with a playful yet intentional sense of passionate escapism at the helm. Julz The Great brings something brilliantly distinct and refreshing to modern music, with the eclectic rock energy and soulful delivery of Turn The Other Way.
Blending hazy alt-rock guitar lines and the live crash of drums with vocals that organically meander from spoken to sung, Serag Baddar creates an immersive balance of urgency and softness, with the hypnotic fluidity and realness of Limerence.
Don’t Bother Brother delivers a catalogue of music that’s perfectly in tune with the exasperation implied by his name, and with an elusive visual image to match, intrigue and deeply human sentiments prove notably enthralling.
The final moments unleash a chaotic and unsettling crescendo of sounds, almost expanding beyond comprehension – higher notes and volumes electronically squeezed through a sonic tunnel of colourful intensity.
Funky basslines and delicate female vocals, catchy songwriting that’s both long-form interesting and snappy when necessary – Wuzy Bambussy capture the essence of the indie festival freedom; a live band unconfined by genre or label expectations.
Introducing the third single from his upcoming debut album You Wonder, UK doctor and singer-songwriter Euplasia redirects things towards childhood purity and the indie rock sounds of a simpler era, with the nostalgic, catchy and colourful Hallayoola.
Indie rock guitarist and songwriter Jake Vera brings uniquely moving vocals and sentiments to the scene, with the intimate to explosive, all-consuming new album Lost.
Atmospheric sound-design and songwriting unconfined by genre – multi-faceted creative Son and Pro is an intense and thoughtful modern artist, with a chaotic fusion of political rap, rock and introspective indie to his sound.
A dash of Jake Bugg with a touch of yesteryear rock uplift and contrastingly uncertain, even dark lyrics. Kobe masters melody, groove, and juxtaposition, with the sensational songwriting and creative identity of 24.
Smooth and soulful creativity, an artistic ensemble united in their subtlety and substance. Cathartika lead with slick riffs and boldly confronting humanity, for singles like the rather sublime, heartbroken and searching desperation of Happiness.