Some bands make an impression but few ignite a passion for life in the way Love Ghost does. A firm favourite of The Other Side Reviews, the US-based group draw together various genres into a boundary-breaking sound – think pop-punk, rap, nu-metal, pop-rock, alternative rock and even a hint of Afrobeat. We speak with frontman Finnegan Bell about their new EP The Speed of Dreaming, what music means to him, future plans and more. OSR: Cliché, but what drew you to music? How did Love Ghost come about? Bell: Honestly, I was a pretty isolated kid and for me, music was sort of a saving grace. I reall ..read more

From Charlotte Church and Luke Evans to the Treorchy Male Choir and the Welsh fans at any rugby game, it makes sense that Wales is dubbed “the land of song”. Hailing from rural Wales, singer-songwriter Mared is a glorious gem glittering amidst a music scene that sometimes makes you cringe. Deeply connected to her Welsh roots, the critically acclaimed award-winning artist takes the heart of Wales far beyond her UK borders reaching audiences on a global scale. This is my introduction to Mared, so join me as I delve into her discography. Following her well-received 2024 single ‘pe bawn i’n rhydd ..read more

Diving Horse is a band from Glasgow, Scotland that cultivates a combination of synth-pop calling back to ‘80s bands like the B-52s and indie melodies reminiscent of Sub Pop bands in their heyday. Their new single, ‘I Don’t Need the Lord’ touts declarative lyrics with dancefloor aestheticism and a penchant for wigs. Their Instagram posts promote the single with band members dancing in costumes that look to have been salvaged directly from the 1970s. In a post answering the question of what the single is about, they say that “it’s mostly about being yourself.” And so the song pushes against the ..read more

Known for his role as lead guitarist of the band Shameless, James Davis breathes life into the supergroup band The Project. Joined by veteran musicians Jeff Plant (vocalist of Shameless) and Pump5 drummer Andrew Bonter, Davis steps back 20 years to the 2000s fusing pop-rock, hard rock and tinges of metal. The Project blipped on our radar in late 2023 with the well-received single ‘Over You’; and they continued to filter into our ears with 2024’s ‘Hope’. Join us as we cross our fingers, shut our eyes and jump headfirst into their new single ‘no hard feelings’. Bottling the sounds of Bon Jovi, G ..read more

As a newcomer to the reggae music scene, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Paul Lupa reaches beyond his German borders embracing the reggae flavours of the Caribbean. Having crossed our ears in 2023 with his well-received track ‘Free N Easy Riddim’, Lupa found the delicate line between vintage and contemporary reggae hitting the lines of Bob Marley with the soul of Sean King. Joined by Jamaican artist Jah Mason, Lupa saunters into 2024 with his new single ‘Whats The Dealin’’. While it might be argued that one reggae song sounds like another, Paul Lupa proves this is untrue. From the ..read more

Proving that age is merely a number, singer-songwriter Judy Granville is of the rare breed of musicians who begin making music later in life. While Granville might be on many people’s radars for the reason of the “late start”, she is more than a number. Traversing various flavours of rock from folk-rock ‘Hide Away’ to punk-rock single ‘I’LL SURVIVE’, the UK-based artist is a swirl of courage, positivity and hope in a jovial sonic wrapper. The latest addition to her discography is the single ‘BE STILL AND WAIT’. Following her well-received single ‘HOLD ON’ – an empowering song inspiring optimis ..read more

Over the past year, Love Ghost’s frontman Finnegan Bell has kept busy writing, recording and producing a collaborative project with artists from Mexico. Beginning with the single ‘Veneno’ featuring Blnko, continuing with singles ‘Snap’ featuring CHZTER and the sensational ‘Dope Man’ featuring Ghanaian musicians Camidoh and DJ Switch Ghana, Love Ghost steps away from the signature pop-punk sound embracing a genre-diverse style with Afrobeat, rap-rock, nu-metal and trap. Of course, these tracks are merely a few of the numerous diverse singles to emerge from Mexico with a Love Ghost flair. The la ..read more

Unafraid to share provocative sociopolitical commentary in their melodies, German group Porter makes bold statements against fascism, authoritarianism and barbarism in the 21st century. From the 2023 single ‘Sally’ exploring female subjugation to ‘Tax Free Hollows’ touching on “a society that indulges in seemingly endless debates instead of striving for real solutions”, Porter drags the raw grit of existence and lays it bare for listeners to experience. Already an established band, the six-piece leans toward heavier sounds of metal, punk and rock; however, each influence is shoved into a melti ..read more

Celebrating life in all its glory, from the gritty dark to the animated light, heavy on the heart. pay tribute to humanity in their melodies. It might be a rock-inspired song exploring the dark mire of inner turmoil, or it may be a pop-punk tune touching on empowerment and hope, either way, heavy on the heart. executes it with gusto. Initially devised in 2021 when Nikki Brady (vocals) and Costas Themistocleous (guitar) began collaborating on songs, heavy on the heart. was a powerful force in the making. Joined by Nick Kolokathis (drums) and Andrew Nicolae (bass), the band was formed, and the f ..read more

Sam Feinstein – a passionate artist whose natural musical talent ignites a burning love for his melodies in pretty much anyone who hears his songs. From the alternative rock and blues sounds of ‘Chasing The Bull’ to ’80s synth-pop ‘Hamster Wheel’, Feinstein has captivated our team’s ears with his diverse discography. Not one to be pigeonholed, this singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist draws on all his musical knowledge and skills to create engaging tunes reaching audiences across the globe far beyond his native USA. Most often performing as the bassist of synth-pop band, The Monitors, S ..read more