American indie heavyweights Hippo Campus have revealed they will be releasing their fourth studio album ‘Flood’ later this year. To coincide with the announcement, the Minnesotan band have released single ‘Paranoid’, the third release ahead of the new LP due in September. ‘Flood’ is a record and a rebirth, in which Hippo Campus relinquished five years of work to write and record 13 tracks in just 10 days on the Texas border. While the revelatory sessions took place at Sonic Ranch last year, with longtime producers Caleb Wright (Charly Bliss, Samia) and Brad Cook (Bon Iver, Waxahatchee), the pr ..read more

Irish indie rock sensation Kynsy has returned with her latest single ‘Stereo Games’. The Dublin-raised and London-based musician delivers a cheeky indie dancefloor prowl with hard-hitting riffs and steeped in 90s nostalgia; similar to previous single ‘Money’. Influenced by both New Young Pony Club and the playfulness of Wet Leg, ‘Stereo Games’ arrives ahead of an intimate London headliner at Third Man London (Blue Basement) later this month. Speaking on the single, Kynsy revealed: “This song is a wild ride through the chaos of love and self-destruction. It’s about the intense, someti ..read more

Wigan indie rockers The Lathums return with their first new music of the year, ‘No Direction’. Revelling in a ‘return to roots’ the three-minute blitz of buzzsaw guitars, speaker-bursting rhythms and a fervent, coming from the heart and soul of the band. ‘No Direction’ is a thrilling indie anthem with a succession of wiry riffs from guitarist Scott Concepcion. The track’s muscular sound conjures clear visions of a young band reborn, Alex Moore’s lyrical pre-occupations continue to explore the introverted hyperreality of life as a twenty-something clutching for meaning in a confusing world ..read more

Dynamic indie pop duo The Harbours have come bursting out of the gates with their bold and infectious music. Based in Oakham, Leicestershire, Will Massarella-Tyler – Lead guitar/Backing vocals/Drums/Bass and Ollie Drakard – Lead vocals/Backing guitar/Keys/Bass first met at university three years ago and have since got out of the starting blocks in emphatic fashion. First debuting ‘Out of Sight’ the boys have returned with ‘So Sweet’ a melodic heartthrob with super catchy hooks and divine guitar riffs. I was hooked from the get-go and I’m sure you will be too! As well as creating their own tune ..read more

London multi-talented musician Tessa Forrest aka Tessa and Friends releases the shackles of her classical heritage to create 80s inspired alternative rock with the best slices of various genres. Despite the collaborative name, all of the music and vocals are recorded and produced by Tessa. She instead dedicates her music to her friends and family who have helped her along the way. New single ‘The Loser Gets Set Free’ is the third single as part of a new series of tracks. With clear references to ABBA in the title, the track is the perfect pick me up track and re-claiming your identity. Clockin ..read more

Blending elements of 90s rock with modern synths and electric drum beats, solo artist Gregsoney (pronounced Gregsonee) pens songs about making it in today’s unforgiving world. Known to his parents as Greg Powell, the 6ft 5 multi-instrumentalist and producer hailing from Stoke-on-Trent shares new single ‘Unworthy’ which hones in on a 20-something frustrated about how the music industry can make some artists feel. The bedroom pop-rock musician creates a foundation of fuzzy guitars, wonky synthesisers, air drum-able beats and a barrage of vocal harmonies. New single ‘Unworthy’ is the third releas ..read more

The east coast project Mortal Prophets ignites the summer with their latest offering ‘New Breed’. What do you first think of when you hear the words New York City?  Empire State Building? Statue of Liberty? The Rockefeller Centre, perhaps? That’s to name just a few things. And where to begin with music!  I don’t know about you, but my mind goes straight to those east coast rap legends like Nas, Tupac and JAY-Z, not to mention NYC’s indie stalwarts like The Strokes and Sonic Youth. You get the idea; The City of Dreams has been the beating heart of music and culture for decades. And in ..read more

Newcastle band Roses In December are ready to rock ‘n’ roll with their vicious alt-rock. Formerly going under the name Crux, the four-piece is rejuvenated and ready to smack you in the face with speedy guitar riffs, smashing drums and raging vocals on new single ‘The Day He Saw Red’. Trying to channel the inner mind of a killer from the North of England, Roses In December fuse together ferocious alt-rock energy with raw emotion. The band is ready to bring their revised sound to the masses with this mosh-pit-ready anthem. “This is another song where we’re telling a local story of toxic masculin ..read more

Leeds indie rock outfit about-faces have dropped emotive new single ‘Heaven Sent’ today (July 12). After bursting onto the scene only last year, about-faces are back with more emotion and vulnerability than ever before. If you thought previous single ‘Learn to Surf’ was powerful, then the band’s new effort trumps it. ‘Heaven Sent’ was the first song recorded by the band and it instantly became a fan favourite on the live circuit. All about hope and gratitude, the song is wrapped in their unique indie rock style. The track is stripped down with the melody and rhythm instantly grabbing your atte ..read more

American indie rock Saint Social seriously know how to embody the spirit of summer through their joyful blend of pop, rock, and synth elements. Comprising of lifelong friends Quinn Erwin, Bryan Bourque, and Justin Gollott, the band is spread across the Gulf Coast from Mississippi to Florida. Despite being spread out across some 700 miles, their bond could never be stronger as the band share new single ‘Holiday Forever’. Taken from Saint Social’s forthcoming album, ‘Holiday Forever’ addresses the idea of embracing one’s entire self and finding bliss despite past anguish. With vivid, imaginative ..read more