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From Thursday 30 July 2015

Watch the new Downers video for the dreamy ‘Graze’

“The idea for this tune came from listening to Jane’s Addiction’s ‘Just Because’,” explains Downers guitarist and vocalist, and former Me Vs Hero member Bobby Pook of new track, ‘Graze’. “As we tried new songs and jammed more my vocals took a more soft indie style approach and we

Wednesday 29 July 2015

Hear the new EP from Wolves&Wolves&Wolves&Wolves

If someone mentions “The Gainesville Sound” when talking about a punk band, you know almost instantly what to expect. Gravelly vocals, sharp yet melodic guitars, and a working class ethic that was championed by many bands from Florida. The sound itself transcended the sunshine state, and even in

Tuesday 28 July 2015

Watch the debut video by Empty Blue

Having changed their name from Boundaries, Leeds based alternative emo outfit Empty Blue are looking at a fresh start with their new track, ‘Pull Me Under’. The track takes influence from the likes of Title Fight, Citizen and Moose Blood; driven by melody with a melancholy feel. “‘Pull Me Under’

Monday 27 July 2015

Watch the best James Franco themed post-punk video of the day

James Franco; star of 127 Hours, two Spider-Man incarnations and the highly underrated Spring Breakers, is an unlikely subject to inspire an atmospheric almost-scremo and somewhat emo Kent quartet. Queue the aptly named Cult Of Franco. Drawing influence from Death Cab For Cutie and Tiny Moving Parts, the Canterbury

Friday 24 July 2015

First Play of the new EP from Three Day Millionaires

Whether you know it or not, the Yorkshire town of Hull has given us many things. The Housemartins formed there, David Bowies one time guitarist Mick Ronson is from there, and Lene Lovich was born there. You can now add Three Day Millionaires to that list of musical

Thursday 23 July 2015

Delve into the DIY scene with the ‘Foreshock’ compilation

“It wasn’t until the beginning of this year that I thought i’d really go for it,” says Havana Tapes founder Leo Gibbons-Plowright about his fledgling label. “I’d been toying the with the idea of starting a label for a while, having flitted around the UK DIY scene for some

Tuesday 21 July 2015

First play of the new Cold Reading track

Drawing influence from emotive melody driven stalwarts, both old and new, Swiss emo four-piece Cold Reading formed in 2014 following the demise of previous outfits. The band have been tapping into the honest energy of the likes of Brand New and Into It. Over It. since, and have no

Wednesday 15 July 2015

Watch the new video from Miss Vincent

Every day we are reminded of just how good the underground music scene in the UK is. Todays reminder comes courtesy of moody punks Miss Vincent, as we bring you the first play of their new video for ‘You Can’t Spell Blame Without ME’. “It is the final track

Monday 13 July 2015

Hear the new track from Life In Vacuum

There’s nothing better than hearing a band that can be absolutely visceral, yet manage to harness their chaos in a way that makes them completely engaging. Thats exactly what Canadian post-hardcore/math-rock band Life In Vacuum do incredibly well, and today we are bringing you the first play of

First play of the new record by DIY screamo outfit Solanas

‘The Distance Within Our Bodies’, the new album by Newcastle screamo trio Solanas, is a result of the band’s unrelenting DIY ethic. Created and produced in their home-studio, a very select few hands have had input in the final release. Instead it showcases Solanas’ dedication and drive, and