If you’re taking time out of your day right now to let an indie album run in full, on a whim of a hope that it might take your breath away, Frequency by Italy’s Downflyers is categorically a gamble that pays off.
Rock
“We’re all in this together, we’re all going through this stuff together, but we all have the power to make things better.
Kelsey Marchman grabs attention from the offset for this single, with rhythmically engaging, electronically charged vocals, and a powerful sense of rising anticipation both lyrically and musically.
Brilliant songwriting – it’s a pleasure to listen to such a hard-hitting contemporary band with so much vulnerability and realness at the heart of their work.
Finland duo Les Miserables lead with powerful songwriting and an organic alt-rock set-up throughout this beautifully intoxicating, emotive new album.
Emerging complete with a stunning visual story, and vocals that make fine use of contrast between delicacy and absolute passion, Some People is a powerful indie rock anthem, with a decidedly poignant subject matter.
Hanover’s Betweenzone build further on their memorable repertoire with this infectiously energizing, pop-rock anthem We Got No.
London’s Fendahlene impress with ease as this brand new album of originals hits the indie rock scene with beauty and strength united.
Indie rock anthems and classic rock passion and power hit the scene with this refreshingly organic, nostalgic take on surf-rock for the contemporary music fan.
Not just one of the most interesting and engaging bands to cross our path this summer – Neon Funeral are also about the most aptly-named, genre-blending example of creative freedom the indie scene has welcomed in quite a while.
Thick distortion and colourful melodic guitar work unite amidst a classic, eighties beat to lead us into this fresh single from Nico Shihadeh.
Hard-working, long-time rockers The R Train kick off the latter half of the summer with a brilliant burst of energy and infectious rhythm.