If Shenanygans don’t somehow make it onto your “Summer” or “BBQ” or “Roadtrip” playlist then you won’t be doing this summer justice, because the Swiss four-piece have just given us a metaphorical dose of Vitamin D. Hailing from Solothurn, Switzerland, Shenanygans only formed last year and have already got over 5,000 monthly Spotify listeners. You’ve two Irish frontmen Dan and Kaylem Hannon-Barry, Swiss-born drummer Tom Brunner and Swiss-Polish bassist Lucky Luk. Having already released three singles off their upcoming debut album ‘On Monte Verita’ it’s clear that the band are fully set on ..read more

Iain T. McKelvey (previously Iain T. McKelvey & The Midnight Tangos) has dived headfirst into classic rock for his first single in two years, ‘There Goes Hollywood’. Having grown up on an appetite of BB King and Dusty Springfield it’s no wonder that McKelvey is drawn toward that good old-fashioned, no-nonsense singer-songwriter vibe. So, when you add in McKelvey’s love for suitably crunchy guitars, it’s even less surprising that his new single ‘There Goes Hollywood’ plays out like a classic rock anthem that’s already been adored for years. Whilst The Midnight Tangos name is noticeably abse ..read more

Irish indie sensation Kynsy shares scintillating new track ‘Money’ signs to esteemed indie label Nice Swan Records.  Home to the likes of English Teacher, SPRINTS, Opus Kink, the Dublin-based indie is making new waves across the indie landscape.  It’s been two years since Kynsy’s second EP ‘Something To Do With Love’ and this new material is filled with unapologetic raw emotion and biting guitar work. Slick guitars and fuzzy atmospherics layer over her raw and unfiltered voice as she tackles the maze of love.  Speaking on her single, Kynsy stated: “‘Money’ is a song about the de ..read more

Manchester indie pop star Abbie Ozard has announced her debut album ‘everything still worries me’ is set for release this summer and shared new single ‘anything for you’. After years of hard work, 2024 is a year for celebration of friendships, family and relationships, all the while presenting an underlying sense of uncertainty. The album is a juxtaposition between embracing small joys, and the way they can quickly turn sour – your drink spills, your ice cream melts, your socks have holes in them – and reflects the unease of navigating life in your twenties. New single ‘anything for you’ – wri ..read more

If the Stone Roses or The Smiths are your tonic, congratulations… you’ve got yourself a new band to champion! If you’re starting a new band, it’s tough! First, figure out how to be ‘unique’, decide who plays what, and perhaps – most crucially – find a sound that works. In the case of daisychain, they’re building on the tried and tested sounds of their Manchester forefathers (The Smiths, Stone Roses), and it really works! The Mancunian four-piece were founded by childhood friends Lissy Nicholson (lead vocals, guitar) and Joe Bryan (drums). With Lewis Jeffrey (guitar) and Harris Briggs (bass) co ..read more

Crammed with irresistible grooves, big riffs and even bigger choruses, Friday Pilots Club are soon to be your new favourite band. Formed in 2017 as a duo of vocalist Caleb Hiltunen and bassist Drew Polivick, the Chicago-based combo has grown in recent years to include guitarists Sean Burke and James Kourafas and drummer Eric Doar, whose contributions propelled the band forward. The five-piece has just released new single ‘We Don’t Wanna Talk’ which is taken from their forthcoming debut album Nowhere, out May 9th. Hitting you with Nothing But Thieves-esque sounds and gripping riffs, the single ..read more

The second album from Lauran Hibberd, Girlfriend Material sees the power-pop queen grow as she tackles love, loss and heartbreak.  Now more confident and comfortable in the language of songwriting Lauran Hibberd shares her 12-song manual on making the perfect girlfriend in under an hour. It builds on her impressive debut album ‘Garageband Superstar’  Opening with the emotional single ‘i suck at grieving’ all about the loss of her dad. The song is a slow burn with Lauran’s delicate vocals and acoustic guitar before erupting into the full entourage of the band behind her. It’s a powerf ..read more

Glitchy psych-rock and post-punk rockers MELTS are brewing up a storm in their hometown of Dublin and are back with new single ‘Waves Of Wonder’.  Comprising of Robbie Brady, Hugh O’Reilly, Gaz Earle, and Eoin Kenny, MELTS spent the last two years touring their celebrated debut album Maelstrom across Europe, the UK, the US and Ireland.  ‘Waves Of Wonder’ is a blast of techno-infused dance beats and ethereal vocals similar to the likes of Interpol. Clattering drums and throbbing synths the track builds to an entourage of instrumentation. It explores how the ripples of human connection ..read more

Armed with spirited alt-rock and gripping guitar riffs the sound created by London-based outfit Friedberg feels familiar, yet like nothing you’ve heard before.  Originally from Austria in 2019, Anna Friedberg (writer, vocals, guitar, cowbells and percussion) is joined by Emily Linden (guitar, vocals), Cheryl Pinero (bass, vocals) and Laura Williams (drums). Now residing in the UK’sd capital, the band are looking to make their mark on the booming music industry.   Blending post-punk and alt-rock Friedberg have just dropped new single ‘Hello’, the first instalment of their debut a ..read more

Acclaimed Irish indie outfit Pillow Queens share their new 90s-soft rock-inspired single ‘Like A Lesson’.  The new release is part of the band’s forthcoming triumphant third studio album Name Your Sorrow is due out April 19th. ‘Like A Lesson’ explores longing for intimacy and a desire for closeness as well as the fears and insecurities that come with sharing one’s self. On the raw subject matter, the band says the track dives into, “The notion of finding safety and comfort in the presence of love of limerence is emphasized, contrasting with the paralyzing fear of making mistakes or ruinin ..read more