'Living in your Pocket' by Wolverhampton group The Jack Fletcher Band is a new indie-rock release from 14th July this year. Headed by singer Jack Fletcher and accompanied by guitarist George Hadley, bassist Henry Bradley, and drummer Tom Robinson, this band has made their mark in the music industry with their stripped back and nostalgic compositions which can only be described as timeless.

Over the past year or so, Irish musician Liam McCay (AKA Sign Crushes Motorist) and his style of lo-fi/slowcore infused slacker rock has had a meteoric rise in popularity online, gathering millions of Spotify plays and developing a cult following within the lo-fi music community . He has released music under a variety of aliases, His latest project sees the return of 'Sign Crushes Motorist', and if you're a fan of anything Liam has done in the past, it is unlikely his latest album Hurting will disappoint. 

“Is this how it is? Is this how it’s always been? To exist in the face of suffering and death and somehow still keep singing?”

Pulled from their latest album, these lyrics feel emblematic of the Florence + The Machine tour experience. The Dance Fever album, released in May 2022, is a feverish celebration of catharsis, weaving despair and anger alongside hope and resilience.

Julia Adrian’s new single ‘Taxi Light’ has huge replay potential. The song is primarily pop based and has a catchy beat as well as memorable lyrics. This song speaks about a past romantic relationship that has fizzled out due to incompatibility and change. The overall sound of the song warm, rhythmic, melodic and also has jazz influences.

On the 23rd of June 2023, Portugal. The Man, a rock band currently based in Portland, Oregon released their track titled ‘Grim Generation’ off of their new album titled Chris Black Changed My Life. Many listeners may recognise Portugal. The Man following their infectious Grammy-winning single ‘Feel It Still’ which skyrocketed off the charts back in 2017.

Hailing from Cleethorpes, England, Revivalry are a three-piece teenage band aged 15 to 16, whose latest single ‘Homesick’ was released on May 26. ‘Homesick’ blends raw, gritty vocals with well-polished guitar and drums to create a fresh indie rock sound influenced by Arctic Monkeys and Catfish and the Bottlemen.

Derby-based band Marseille has once again captivated audiences with their latest single, "Thinker," which showcases their unique blend of indie rock and introspective songwriting. Serving as a supplement to their new EP ‘Freedom’, this track solidifies Marseille’s position as one of the most promising acts emerging from the UK music scene.

Specialising in rock and metal, Aston has a vast array of experience, including Drum and Bass, pop and EDM. He’s currently working towards a degree, having studied music for more than seven years.

If a kick ass song is what you have a hankering for right now, then look no further than this brand- new track from NALGO BAY. Already getting the stamp of approval from the BBC’s Jericho Keys, this track comes in less than 3 minutes, but leaves you craving more from this brand-new indie rock outfit.

Cast those minds back to February. Life was bleak, the weather was cold, Costa-del-living crisis in full effect; but hey, at least there is new music.exxo are an alternative two-piece originating from Aberdeen, and an answer to the question of what would happen if Royal Blood, Bring Me The Horizon, and Death From Above 1979 joined forces.

‘Bottled Up’, is a new single released by Glasgow based band ‘Blackats’. The single is the 4 th track from the upcoming and self-titled ‘Blackcats EP’. Blackcats create music that is within the alternative rock and heavy metal genre, which clearly comes through in this single. Blackcats are artistically influenced by iconic rock bands such as Alice and Chains and Arctic Monkeys.

"Brothers in Christ" is a split EP from the two midwestern noise rock merchants, Nerver and Chat Pile. Released in April 2023, the record combines the unique and brutal approach of two of the most remarkable bands to emerge from the underground scene in the past few years.

Released on May 5, Savage Dreams is the third single from six-piece band Day Sleeper, whose debut album, ‘Everything Is’, launches on July 14. Hailing from Leith, Edinburgh, Day Sleeper cite Scottish post-rock bands Mogwai and The Twilight Sad as their main inspirations for the new single, which offers an introspective exploration of anxiety through both vocal and instrumental talent.

Hailing from Derby, Marsielle are lighting up the UK indie rock scene this summer with the release of their newest FREEDOM EP. Perfect for fans of hazy indie rock reminiscent of sunshine and the 90s Manchester scene, the young band have already been singled out as ones to watch and for good reason. The EP is bursting of energy and is evident of the love the band have for the music they’re making which fans will find is extremely infectious, it would be hard to listen to these tracks without a smile on your face.

Kara Rhodes’ second single “Take Me Back” makes true of what her music has been described as: “intimate and relatable”. The song describes a relationship that lasted during a summer, and while there was hope it could, promises of marriage and devotion were made to be ultimately broken. The sunny, acoustic guitar strings and beats go together quite well, and matches the lyrics and feel of a hot summer.

Foo Fighters has finally made their long-awaited return on the 19th of April 2023. The band released their first single titled Rescued since the unfortunate passing of the Foo’s long-time drummer Taylor Hawkins in March 2022, whilst the band were touring in South America

Young Father’s two sold out nights at Academy Glasgow are a sucker punch reminder of their genre- defying artistry, and why they remain one of Scotland’s most distinctive and beloved alternative acts. Read all about it here.

Voodoo Daddy’s is unassuming. On a Thursday night in late March, the music venue is quiet, with the exception of glass clinking at the bar and cutlery clashing in the kitchen. On Timberhill in Norwich’s city centre, the venue doubles up as a gig space and pizza joint, and on the 31 st , it housed approximately 50 young folk gathered to see Norfolk’s own Alexander Carson (they/them), and their band, the dot dot dots… At this, the final leg of their tour, Carson’s show is a promotion of his latest album, The Idiot. The album, released in October 2022, is an exploration of overcoming personal demons, the mundane, and quiet love.

Side Of The Bed, by Birmingham artist Kate B’mand, is out on 28th April. Social media and live events have extended her audience, and this long-awaited release will certainly be a success

British metal has recently found a rich vein of form. Rising stars of the scene Heriot return with a new single designed to push boundaries and move the genre forward.